Johnson went 6-of-7 for 57 yards and a touchdown. With the score, LSU trailed Alabama with remaining in the third quarter. Neil Farrell Jr. LSU was not able to pick up the first down to open the fourth quarter. The Tiger offense took over at their own yard line with to go in the game. On third down, Johnson found Bech for a yard connection and first down to keep the drive alive. On the following play, Johnson found Jontre Kirklin for a 6-yard pickup. Davis-Price broke one open on 4th-and-1 — a yard gain and nearly took it the distance.
Alabama took over on downs at their own 7-yard line. November 6, - PM. The Crimson Tide pulled off a win despite inconsistent play in all three phases of the game, including a missed field goal and extra point that made the game closer than it should have been in the fourth quarter.
LSU quarterback Max Johnson's yard prayer fell incomplete as time expired, but it wouldn't have mattered as a facemask on the final play of the game would have allowed Alabama escape from a Tigers squad that played hard on behalf of lame duck coach Ed Orgeron. The Alabama stand came after an all-out blitz forced Johnson to get rid of a pass to Jack Bech off of his back foot on fourth-and-9 to protect the six-point lead with to play.
Robinson managed just 18 yards on 13 carries, but did score one touchdown that tied the game at seven in the first quarter. The team as a whole gained just 49 sack-adjusted rushing yards -- an average of 2. Young was able to shoulder the load despite the running game's struggles, however.
The redshirt sophomore completed 24 of 27 passes for yards and two touchdowns, one of which came with 48 seconds of the first half to give the Tide a lead. That touchdown came five plays after Jayln Armour-Davis picked off Johnson to give the ball to the Tide at the LSU yard line -- a play that gave Alabama momentum for the first time in what was a sleep first half.
Johnson finished the day 16 of 32 for yards with two touchdowns and one interception in the losing effort. Believe it or not, there are bright spots to take away from this game if you're head coach Nick Saban. Linebacker Will Anderson, Jr. The redshirt sophomore had 12 tackles, four for loss, 1.
Anderson did so at key times, especially early in the fourth quarter when he notched two tackles and two quarterback hurries -- including one on fourth-and-7 on the Alabama 7-yard line with to play -- to thwart LSU's last legitimate chance at the win. It's not the first time Anderson has shined on the national stage, either.
He had 2. Young was, of course, the other bright spot. The redshirt sophomore was able to top the yard mark through the air despite the lack of help from his running game and offensive line. Simply put, the deficiencies up front and on the ground have put a ton of pressure on the first-year starter all year, and he still finds a way to get the job done. Just wait until offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien fixes the Tide's issues.
We currently live in a world where the bigger, faster and stronger Alabama offensive line looks like a middle-tier FBS line than one that is supposed to dominate.
Don't get me wrong, Robinson and the other running backs have to do better as well, but they aren't getting any help. This has become an alarming trend for the Crimson Tide. A bad snap is fumbled, but recovered by Bryce Young on second down. He's able to get a pass off to Slade Bolden, but it falls incomplete. Bryce Young flagged for intentional grounding. Loss of down. Second and Bryce Young takes off running and is popped hard at midfield for 15 yards.
Third and 5 for Alabama. Fans not happy about the no-call for targeting on Young. Time out Alabama with left to play Bryce Young is sacked and fumbles the ball. Alabama takes over on downs. Alabama first and 10 from its own 42, Brian Robinson no gain Timeout Alabama with left to play Third and 10, Bryce Young carries for minus four yards Alabama timeout with 59 seconds left LSU moves the ball to midfield with 9 seconds left Hail Mary pass to the end zone is batted away.
Penalty on offense declined. Stats below. Read More. Alabama is a point favorite over LSU, who will be making their final trip to Tuscaloosa under outgoing coach Ed Orgeron. Alabama has not played a daytime game since Oct. Follow him on Twitter mikerodak. Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission. All rights reserved About Us.
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