Nick Saban reveals what most impressed from Alabama’s win over LSU
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The Alabama Crimson Tide‘s 2026 College Football Playoff hopes were likely on the line when they were battling the LSU Tigers in Week 10. Once the Crimson Tide fell behind 13-10, their survival instincts seemingly kicked in. They posted 21 unanswered points on the Tigers to walk out of Baton Rouge with a 31-13 win.
Winning in Death Valley, afternoon or night, is not easy. Nick Saban knows that from personal experience on both sidelines. During Friday’s episode of The Pat McAfee Show, Saban applauded Alabama for demonstrating resolve in hostile territory.
“What really impressed me… was the competitive toughness… and poise they showed,” Saban said. “When it seemed like the momentum of the game had completely shifted in LSU’s favor, they went right down the field and scored. And then took over… and controlled the game.”
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The Crimson Tide (7-2, 5-2 SEC) have all but wrapped up a berth in the 2026 College Football Playoff. Their CFP odds, according to ESPN’s Football Power Index, are 94.5%. Alabama might be without starting quarterback Keelon Russell on Saturday, but the Crimson Tide still need to beat the Vanderbilt Commodores. Kickoff between Alabama and Vanderbilt is set for 12:45 p.m. ET (SEC Network).
