Baton Rouge, LA — In a high stakes Week 11 matchup between rivals Alabama and LSU, the Crimson Tide stomped the Tigers. Things were close through the first half, but once Alabama defense forced LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier to fumble the football midway through the second quarter, the floodgates open for the Tide. At the point of the first half fumble, Alabama was holding onto a 14–6 lead. The Crimson Tide would finish the game on a 28-7 run, finishing the Tigers off, and ending their College Football Playoff hopes with a 42-13 victory.

Scoring summary:

—Touchdown ALABAMA: Jalen Milroe 39-yard touchdown rush (8 plays, 75 yards)

Alabama 7, LSU 0 | 10:49

—Field Goal LSU: Damian Ramos 23-yard field goal (6 plays, 44 yards)

Alabama 7, LSU 3 | 00:00

—Touchdown ALABAMA: Justice Haynes 1-yard touchdown rush (15 plays, 75 yards)

Alabama 14, LSU 3 | 2:06

Key play:

Lining up for just the eighth offensive play of the night, Alabama had quickly advanced the football to the LSU 39-yard line. Quarterback Jalen Milroe pulled the ball from running back Jam Miller on a read option, looking towards the outside before cutting upfield through the heart of the Tigers' defense. Milroe outran everybody on the Tigers’ defense before crossing the goal line for the opening touchdown of the night and doing a dance in front of the LSU student section.

Player of the quarter:

Jalen Milroe looked electric in the first quarter, making multiple big plays for the Alabama offense. Milroe broke a sack attempt on the first drive, connecting with Ryan Williams for a 19-yard gain. Later in the same drive, he rushed the ball into the end zone from 39 yards out. The former four-star quarterback completed nine of his 11 passing attempts, totaling 89 yards in the air. On the ground, he rushed for 56 yards and scored one touchdown.

Scoring summary:

—Field Goal LSU: Damian Ramos 43-yard field goal (7 plays, 64 yards)

Alabama 14, LSU 6 | 8:26

—Touchdown ALABAMA: Jalen Milroe 10-yard touchdown rush (3 plays, 32 yards)

Alabama 21, LSU 6 | 2:35

Key play:

LSU’s offense looked to cut into the Alabama lead and potentially tie the game after making a fourth-and-1 stand on its 40-yard line. On first-and-10, LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmier rolled to his left, looking to hit an open receiver when Crimson Tide linebacker Jihaad Campbell stripped him. Alabama’s James Smith jumped on the football and gave the ball right back to the Alabama offense, scoring three plays later.

Player of the quarter:

Overall, the second quarter was relatively uneventful for both teams. However, Alabama linebacker Jihaad Campbell made an influential play when he stripped LSU quarterback Garett Nussmeier late in the period, giving the ball to Alabama's offense. Campbell finished the second with the strip and a solo tackle.

Scoring summary:

—Touchdown ALABAMA: Jalen Milroe 19-yard touchdown rush (8 plays, 80 yards)

Alabama 28, LSU 6 | 5:05

Key play:

LSU came out in the second half swinging, Garrett Nussmeier with several pinpoint throws, two fourth down conversions, driving down to the Alabama four-yard line. Looking for wide receiver CJ Daniels over the middle, Nussmeier attempted to rocket it in but threw it directly at Alabama linebacker Deontae Lawson, who came down with it for the defense’s second turnover of the night. The turnover was the fourth time LSU got into Alabama territory and couldn't come away with a turnover.

Player of the quarter:

Deontae Lawson delivered a knockout punch to the Tigers when he intercepted Nussmeier inside Alabama’s red zone. The turnover stole all momentum the Tigers looked to be building, as the Tigers would not score for the remainder of the night.

Scoring summary:

—Touchdown ALABAMA: Jalen Milroe 72-yard touchdown rush (4 plays, 85 yards)

Alabama 35, LSU 6 | 14:50

—Touchdown ALABAMA: Richard Young 8--yard touchdown rush (9 plays, 26 yards)

Alabama 41, LSU 6 | 2:07

—Touchdown LSU: Kyren Lacey 12-yard touchdown reception (8 plays, 75 yards)

Alabama 41, LSU 13 | 0:11

Key play:

LSU played a hype video with the song “Calling Baton Rouge,” which Tigers fans used as an anthem to rally their team after the third quarter. But it was little use against an in-form Jalen Milroe. The redshirt junior kept the ball on Alabama’s first play from scrimmage in the final quarter and burst through a hole on the right side before sprinting 72 yards for his fourth touchdown of the game.

Player of the quarter:

Domani Jackson made a fourth down tackle with just over 11 minutes remaining in the ballgame, which prevented LSU from having a chance to score its first touchdown. The Crimson Tide defense stood on its head all night and only allowed first-half field goals.

Jalen Milroe: Alabama’s quarterback ran all over the Tigers, with rushing touchdowns of 39, 10, 19 and 72 yards, respectively. The team captain finished the night with 109 yards passing and 190 yards rushing, with the previously mentioned four touchdowns on the ground.

Jam Miller: The running back was not only Alabama’s second leading rusher, but led the Tide through the air with 50 receiving yards on five receptions. Miller also contributed heavily in the blocking game especially in terms of keeping Jalen Milroe protected

Jihaad Campbell: Alabama’s middle linebacker made multiple big plays throughout the contest. On LSU’s first offensive drive, Campbell broke up a pass intended for Kyren Lacey on third-and-goal, forcing LSU to attempt a field goal. Campbell also had a strip sack on Garrett Nussmeier in the second quarter. The junior led Alabama in tackles with 12; six being solo.

Deontae Lawson: The linebacker made a crucial play in the third quarter when he intercepted LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier in the Alabama endzone, halting an LSU drive that saw the Tigers reach the Crimson Tide’s four-yard line. Lawson totaled seven tackles against LSU, the second most behind Campbell.