The season is likely lost for LSU. That’s the cold, hard truth that hit over 102,000 fans in Tiger Stadium like a ton of bricks early Saturday night. As the sun dipped, boos and profanities rained down, and the stadium emptied out with lightning speed after Alabama handed LSU a brutal 31-13 defeat. Another fourth down went completely awry, the scoreboard was a lost cause, and suddenly, the picture of a program not getting what it signed up for became crystal clear.
Kiffin’s Costly Avalanche
Lane Kiffin was supposed to change *everything* on the Bayou. LSU gave him one of the country’s most expensive rosters, $100 million spent, all to contend for titles and, crucially, to beat Alabama. But here we are. Kiffin is now 0-6 against Alabama across three different schools. That fourth quarter was an absolute avalanche, burying LSU’s hopes and painting a clear picture: this program isn’t getting what it signed up for. Kiffin himself admitted, “No, I did not think that,” when asked if the 6-3 record reflected the team’s expected caliber. Oof. Remember that pre-game “Tiger Walk” entrance, Kiffin flanked by Shaquille O’Neal, Angel Reese, Paul Skenes, and even Kevin Costner? He left the field by himself. The fan base is wondering how all that investment still yields “Brian Kelly-level results.” This is the unforgiving SEC, folks, and you’re always on the clock at LSU.
DeBoer’s Unsung Dominance
While the story always seems to be about Kiffin, we gotta give credit to Kalen DeBoer and Alabama. DeBoer doesn’t seek the spotlight, and that’s exactly how he likes it. He’s now 3-0 against LSU, including a perfect 2-0 record inside the vaunted Tiger Stadium. His program has had its bad nights, sure, but games like this one? They show you exactly why there isn’t a single soul at Alabama who’d volunteer to trade coaches with LSU. DeBoer’s got 10 wins against ranked teams, two of those against Georgia, which is no small feat. He talks about a “feeling” and a “confidence that grows” when his team gets complete, even if they aren’t fully there yet. You can “just feel it,” he says, with pads popping and “good juice” at practice. That’s a confident coach getting results.
So, where does that leave LSU? At 6-3, their CFP hopes are all but shot. This loss wasn’t just another game, it was a stark realization for the faithful in Baton Rouge: the season is likely lost. The clock is always ticking at LSU, and after this avalanche in the fourth quarter, you have to wonder what’s next for Lane Kiffin and that expensive roster in the brutally tough SEC.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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