LSU vs. Alabama Football History: Series Record, Rivalry & Biggest Games
Updated: Sep 16
LSU-Alabama became one of the defining rivalries of modern college football because so many meetings carried national consequences.
Entering 2026, Alabama leads the series 58-27-5. The programs first met in 1895, but the rivalry's modern identity was forged in the Saban era and in repeated championship-level matchups.
Quick answer
Alabama leads LSU 58-27-5 entering 2026, but the rivalry includes the 2011 Game of the Century, 2019 breakthrough and 2022 overtime classic.
2011: The Game of the Century
No. 1 LSU beat No. 2 Alabama 9-6 in overtime in Tuscaloosa in the first regular-season 1-vs.-2 matchup in SEC history.
2012 BCS Championship rematch
The rematch in New Orleans became one of the most painful nights in LSU history. Alabama won 21-0, turning LSU's 13-0 season into the season many fans still struggle to revisit.
2019: LSU breaks through
Joe Burrow and LSU beat Alabama 46-41 in Tuscaloosa, snapping an eight-game losing streak in the series and clearing the path toward LSU's 15-0 national championship season.
2022: Two-point conversion in overtime
LSU beat Alabama 32-31 in overtime when Brian Kelly chose to go for two and Jayden Daniels found Mason Taylor for the winning conversion.
Why the rivalry matters
Few series have shaped LSU's national identity more than Alabama. The matchup has decided divisions, altered championship races, created Heisman moments and generated some of the strongest emotions in the fan base.
FAQ
Who leads LSU-Alabama? Alabama leads 58-27-5 entering 2026.
When did the teams first play? 1895.
What was the 2011 Game of the Century score? LSU won 9-6 in overtime.
What happened in 2019? LSU won 46-41 in Tuscaloosa on the way to a 15-0 national title.
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