Alabama’s 20-9 win over LSU on Nov. 8, 2025, at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium came with plenty of moments that told the story without needing much explanation.
The Crimson Tide defense spent the night making life miserable for LSU quarterbacks. Yhonzae Pierre got to Garrett Nussmeier for a sack after fighting through a block from Carius Curne, while Deontae Lawson stopped Michael Van Buren Jr. on a run and LT Overton later chased Van Buren down for another sack. Noah Carter also had a celebration near the LSU goal line after helping finish off a tackle.
On the other side, LSU had to deal with Alabama pressure all game, and Van Buren still tried to fit a pass past Keon Sabb. The Tigers never found much room to breathe.
Alabama’s offense had its own share of memorable snaps. Ty Simpson threw a pass that was tipped and eventually caught by Wilkin Formby, and later Formby was back in the mix celebrating an Alabama touchdown. Simpson also fired a pass while Bernard Gooden was bearing down on him.
Kevin Riley showed some burst in the run game, cutting back in the hole as LSU defenders closed in. Ryan Williams gave Alabama one of the day’s biggest offensive highlights when he celebrated a touchdown catch in front of DJ Pickett.
The kicking game also showed up, with Conor Talty drilling a field goal out of the hold of Blake Doud. And in the second half, Germie Bernard got behind the defense for a long ball, only to see it sail just a shade too long and fall incomplete.
It was a game full of small, sharp moments, and Alabama controlled enough of them to leave with the 20-9 victory.
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