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Alabama faces rare underdog status vs. LSU since 2008
6 Nov
Summary
- Alabama is a 6.5-point underdog against LSU, a rare SEC occurrence.
- The Crimson Tide must win to secure a playoff spot with a better record.
- Coach Kalen DeBoer's record as an underdog is strong at 3-2.
No. 5 Alabama faces a significant challenge on the road against No. 14 LSU this Saturday. The Crimson Tide are currently 6.5-point underdogs, a spread not seen for an SEC game since the 2008 season. This matchup is crucial for Alabama's playoff aspirations.
With a current record of 6-2, Alabama must secure a win against LSU. A loss would put their best possible record at 9-3, which historically has not been enough to qualify for the 12-team College Football Playoff. Coach Kalen DeBoer has a 3-2 record when Alabama is the underdog, including wins against Georgia and Oklahoma in the past season.
Following the LSU game, Alabama has three more regular-season matchups against Vanderbilt, Chattanooga, and Auburn. Winning these games would bring their record to 10-2, significantly improving their playoff chances. Coach DeBoer has a perfect 2-0 record against LSU as Alabama's head coach.
