LSU entered this game as a 28-point underdog, with a coach that’s already been fired, missing almost their entire defense and their best player on offense, only to absolutely flummox the Alabama offense all game long, dominate the Tide at the line of scrimmage, and very nearly pull off the upset— which would have arguably been the worst loss of Nick Saban’s career, even including the 2007 defeat to Louisiana Monroe.
Fortunately, with everything on the line, Pete Golding’s defense stood tall in their own territory for back-to-back drives at the end of the game, allowing the Tide to escape with a win.