The LSU-Alabama game on November 8, 2025, with No. 4 Alabama looking to continue its push for the College Football Playoff and LSU playing under interim head coach Frank Wilson. The game will be played at 6:30 p.m. CT on ABC. LSU (5-3, 2-3 SEC) • Despite a talented defense, LSU has given up significant points in recent weeks and faces a challenging matchup against Alabama's potent offense. • Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier is seen as a key player for the LSU offense. Alabama (7-1, 5-0 SEC) • Crimson Tide favored in game, with ESPN's FPI giving Bama 80.9% chance to win. • Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson is considered a Heisman Trophy candidate. • Bama's offense has been one of the best in the country after a rocky start to the season. LSU has the opportunity to exploit Alabama's defensive edge setting issues that have been seen earlier in the season. LSU's offense has struggled under interim offensive coordinator Alex Atkins and is without fired coach Brian Kelly. - LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier is capable of making big plays but has been inconsistent. - LSU has the potential for explosive plays but has been hampered by turnovers and poor offensive line play. Can LSU's offense find rhythm and protect the quarterback long enough to make plays, or will Alabama's defense create turnovers and stifle the Tiger attack? - LSU is led by interim head coach Frank Wilson following the firing of Brian Kelly. - Wilson is a veteran coach and will be looking to energize his team in the wake of the firing. Can Wilson and his staff devise a SCheme to slow down Alabama's potent offense and give LSU a chance to win? LSU Coaches HC - Frank Wilson (Interim Head Coach): Wilson was promoted from his role as associate head coach and running backs coach after Brian Kelly was fired on October 26, 2025. OC - Alex Atkins (Interim Offensive Coordinator): Atkins was named interim offensive coordinator after Joe Sloan was fired a day after head coach Brian Kelly was dismissed. Before being promoted, Atkins served as the team's run game coordinator and tight ends coach. DC - Blake Baker (Defensive Coordinator): Baker is in his second season as LSU's defensive coordinator. He previously held the same role at Missouri before returning to LSU in 2024. Harold Perkins Jr. - opting out of remainder of season to prepare for NFL Draft. -- Predictions for the game - who wins and the score? CFP Rankings as of Nov 4th -- AP Top 25 as of Nov 2nd Hoops takeaways after the first game-- Issues -- Out-of-bounds plays – struggled on several occasions to inbound the ball -- Turnovers - Alabama did commit 15 TO’s while dishing out 22 assists. Interior scoring by the bigs – Williamson, Onyejiaka, and TBB struggled -- Shot-blocking by the bigs – Sherrill blocked 4 shots, but who else? -- TTB didn’t play well as he turned the ball over and struggled to score other than getting to the FT line and hitting FT’s. Not sure what Bama will get out of Wrightsell or Bethea this year. Need to see them on the floor playing for a few games before we will know. Concerned Wrightsell may not be fully recovered and have his full athleticism back. No timetable for Bethea to return and be available to play. Positives -- LaBaron Philon is the team leader and poised for a great season – scored 22 points, dished out 8 assists, but had 4 TO’s Sherrill looked strong in the middle as a rebounder and defensive presence The three amigos freshman all look solid – Amari Allen, Davion Hannah, and London Jemison - Freshmen Amari Allen and London Jemison each scored 12 pts as Allen also pulled down 7 rebounds and Fellow freshman Davion Hannah had 9 points as the 3 freshman all played over 20 minutes and contributed to the win.-- Houston Mallette looked strong with 15 pts and 8 rebounds, but had two TO’s -- Holloway will be a key player offensively for Bama as I expect him and Philon to lead Bama in scoring Alabama is long and athletic as a team -- Alabama hit 78% of their Free Throws in the game.