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  • BATON ROUGE, La. The decision for LSU to go for two in overtime of the Tigers 32-31 win was unexpected. But Alabama had the defensive call it wanted. It just didnt work out in Alabamas favor. LSUs Mason Taylor snuck into the end zone after catching a pa s in the flat from Jayden Daniels for the game-winner. Alabama was expecting LSU to kick the extra point, but head coach Nick Saban said the defense wasnt completely caught off guard. We played what we would have played in that situation, and we had a chance to stop Nikolay Kulemin Jersey the guy, Saban said. It wasnt like we didnt have him covered. For LSU coach Brian Kelly, the call was more of a gut feeling. It was a decision in that moment, Kelly said. I knew we had a good play that we hadnt used. I felt really good about the play and it was well executed. Thats the ruleAlabama made several mistakes Saturday against LSU for sure, but the Crimson Tide got bailed out on one of them late in the second quarter. Cameron Latu fumbled after making a catch and an LSU defender recovered at the Tiger 26-yard line. But he didnt, apparently. It was ruled that Latus body was out of bounds while he touched the ball trying to recover the fumble. By rule, the ball goes back to the offense. This is getting oldLosing is a rare thing at Alabama, but when it happens opposing fans take center stage. The Crimson Tide has lost seven road games since 2013 and fans have stormed the field after every one of them, including Saturday. It's almost overkill at this point Dustin Tokarski Men Jersey , but thats the price Bama players pay. We have to get better and not put ourselves in that position, Young said. TD droughtJahmyr Gibbs two-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter ending a drought for Alabama. Prior to that, Alabama hadnt scored a touchdown in five straight quarters. The Crimson Tides last touchdown was in the second quarter against Mi si sippi State. Will Reichard hit five field goals during that stretch. Upon further reviewIf you like long football games, Saturday night was for Thomas Greiss Kids Jersey you. The official time was just under four hours (3:56), and that included overtime, but the game was delayed several times by official reviews. Five to be exact. The refs reviewed a couple of first-down spots, a fumble, a completion confirmation and a tipped pa s in overtime. Also contributing to the length of the game were penalties. Alabama was flagged nine times while LSU was hit seven times. Pinned deepAlabama went three-and-out on three straight po se sions in the first half and netted just two yards. Field position played a big factor. Alabama started the drives on its own 11-, 10- and 10-yard line. Two penalties back up two of those drives to the 5. The best starting field position for Alabama in the first half was its own 25-yard line. That drive resulted in a field goal. Whatever the field position is its up to us to execute and move the ball down the field, Alabama quarterback Bryce Young said. Its on me to play better. As a leader I have to be better, and I wasnt that today. Scroll to Continue1010 ImagesNo points for youFor just the second time this season, Alabama was held to no first-quarter points. The Crimson Tide was held scorele s in the first frame against Texas A&M. Conversely, LSU was held scorele s in the first quarter. Alabamas defense has pitched seven first-quarter shutouts this season. Ryan Pulock Jersey Alabama has outscored its opponents 97-27 in the first quarter. Welcome backDefensive linemen Jaheim Oatis and DJ Dale were back on the field after mi sing the Crimson Tides last game against Mi si sippi State. Dale had two tackles Saturday while Oatis had one.That was dumbIn the first quarter, LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels threw an incomplete pa s on third-and-11 but was flagged for cro sing the line of scrimmage. The officials opted to review the play, which took a few minutes. It was ruled Daniels did not cro s the line of scrimmage, which made it fourth-and-11 instead of fourth-and-16. Time was wasted reviewing the call and, either way, LSU had to punt. TidebitsAlabama captains were quarterback Bryce Young and linebackers Will Anderson Jr., and Henry TooToo. The Crimson Tide won the to s and defered to the second half...Kickoff temperature was 68 degrees with clear skies...Announced attendance was 102,321...Nick Saban is now 12-6 all time against LSU. The last time Alabama lost in Baton Rouge was a 24-21 decision in 2010...Game officials: Ken Williamson, Referee; Michael Morton, Umpire; Stephen Ray, Head Line Judge; Mickey Branson, Line Judge; Daniel Gautreaux, Field Judge; Eduardo Balbis, Side Judge; Michael Watson, Back Judge; Joel Moenkhoff, Center Judge; David Aimand, Replay Official.See Also: dWant to see Dennis Seidenberg Kids Jersey the Crimson Tide or other teams?
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