Alabama at LSU

Saturday, November 10, 1979

No. 1 Alabama beat LSU 3–⁠0. It was their 43rd meeting; after it, Alabama led the series 29–⁠9–⁠4 in the games on file.

Away1Alabama12–⁠0 in 1979
3
HomeLSU7–⁠5 in 1979
0

FinalHigh 82°F, low 55°F, 1.39 in. of rainAttendance 73,708

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Alabama 68% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Alabama leads 58–⁠27–⁠5; as played, 58–⁠26–⁠5 in the 89 games on file; the official count covers all 90 meetings, counting the 47 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Alabama 20, LSU 9
2024Alabama 42, LSU 13
2023Alabama 42, LSU 28
2022LSU 32, Alabama 31
2021Alabama 20, LSU 14
2020Alabama 55, LSU 17

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