The LSU Tigers fell to the Alabama Crimson Tide on November 7, 2026, at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, dealing a blow to LSU's College Football Playoff aspirations and head coach Lane Kiffin's chances in the SEC championship race.
The matchup between the two SEC rivals was closely watched for its implications on the conference standings and the national playoff picture. With the loss, LSU's path to the SEC title game and a CFP berth becomes significantly more difficult.
Kiffin, in his role as Tigers head coach, saw his team's postseason hopes diminish as Alabama secured the victory in the hostile environment of Death Valley.
