LSU Gained 457 Yards Against Alabama and Still Couldn’t Solve Its Biggest Problem

The LSU offense moved the football against Alabama, but when it came time to finish drives, the Tigers repeatedly came up short.

Despite outgaining Alabama 457-285, LSU suffered a 31-13 loss to the Crimson Tide on Saturday afternoon in Tiger Stadium. The Tigers finished with 27 first downs and 380 passing yards, but failed to turn their offensive production into points when it mattered most.

LSU head coach Lane Kiffin pointed to two major issues following the loss: red-zone execution and the inability to convert on fourth down. The Tigers went 0-for-4 on fourth-down attempts, while their four trips inside the red zone produced just 13 points.

“We didn’t make any. 0-for-4,” Kiffin said. “And we…