LSU ultimately succumbed to Alabama int he second half as the Crimson Tide took home a 38-17 win.
The Tigers couldn’t overcome two first half turnovers — including a fumble on the three yard line by senior fullback J.C. Copeland — in the loss.
The vaunted Alabama defense shut down sophomore running back Jeremy Hill and the rest of the Tiger runners, limiting the Tigers to 74 yards on the ground.
The Crimson Tide converted a fake punt on fourth down early in the third quarter, extending the drive where they eventually scored a touchdown to take the lead for good.
After falling behind 31-17 with 10:31 left in the fourth quarter, junior wide receiver gave the LSU offense a chance to make it a one score game, but three straight incompletions by senior quarterback Zach Mettenberger led to a turnover on downs.
The Alabama offense was able to close out the game from there scoring a touchdown to extend the lead to 38-17, handing the Tigers their third loss in Southeastern Conference play.
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LSU junior wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (3) stiff arms Alabama sophomore running back Dee Hart (1) on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013 during the Tiger’s 38-17 loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, AL.
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LSU junior wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (3) runs toward the goal line Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013 during the Tiger’s 38-17 loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, AL.
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LSU sophomore offensive guard Trai Turner walks off the field Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013 after the Tiger’s 38-17 loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, AL.
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Alabama head coach Nick Saban (left) shakes hand with LSU head coach Les Miles (right) on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013 after the Tiger’s 38-17 loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, AL.
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LSU head coach Les Miles holds back the players Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013 before the Tiger’s 38-17 loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, AL.
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Alabama senior quarterback AJ McCarron (10) hands off to sophomore running back T.J. Yeldon on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013 before the Crimson Tide’s 38-17 victory against the LSU Tigers at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, AL.
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LSU junior defensive tackle Anthony Johnson (90) celebrates after a stop on third down Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013 during the Tiger’s 38-17 loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, AL.
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LSU junior wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) catches the ball Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013 during the Tiger’s 38-17 loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, AL.
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Alabama senior linebacker C.J. Mosley (32) tackles LSU junior running back Terrence Magee (14) on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013 during the Tiger’s 38-17 loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, AL.
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LSU senior fullback J.C. Copeland (44) fumbles the ball Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013 during the Tiger’s 38-17 loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, AL.
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LSU junior wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (3) stiff arms Alabama sophomore running back Dee Hart (1) on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013 during the Tiger’s 38-17 loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, AL.
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LSU junior wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (3) attempts to evade Alabama junior defensive back Ha Ha Clinton-Dix (6) on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013 during the Tiger’s 38-17 loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, AL.
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LSU junior wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (3) attempts to evade Alabama junior defensive back Ha Ha Clinton-Dix (6) on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013 during the Tiger’s 38-17 loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, AL.
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LSU junior wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) catches the ball Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013 during the Tiger’s 38-17 loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, AL.
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LSU sophomore running back Jeremy Hill (33) celebrates after scoring a touchdown Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013 during the Tiger’s 38-17 loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, AL.
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LSU sophomore running back Jeremy Hill (33) celebrates after scoring a touchdown Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013 during the Tiger’s 38-17 loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, AL.
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LSU junior defensive tackle Anthony Johnson (90) and junior defensive end Jermauria Rasco (59) celebrate after a tackle Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013 during the Tiger’s 38-17 loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, AL.
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LSU freshman defensive back Rashard Robinson (21) breaks up a pass Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013 during the Tiger’s 38-17 loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, AL.
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LSU sophomore running back Jeremy Hill (33) rushes for a first down Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013 during the Tiger’s 38-17 loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, AL.
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LSU sophomore running back Jeremy Hill (33) rushes toward a first down Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013 during the Tiger’s 38-17 loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, AL.
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LSU sophomore running back Jeremy Hill (33) rushes toward a first down Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013 during the Tiger’s 38-17 loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, AL.
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LSU sophomore Jalen Mills (28) attempts to tackle Alabama sophomore running back Kenyan Drake (17) on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013 during the Tiger’s 38-17 loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, AL.
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LSU senior wide receiever Kadron Boone (86) jumps for a catch Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013 during the Tiger’s 38-17 loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, AL.
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LSU senior wide receiever Kadron Boone (86) catches a pass Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013 during the Tiger’s 38-17 loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, AL.
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LSU junior wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (3) catches a pass on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013 during the Tiger’s 38-17 loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, AL.
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LSU junior wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) attempts to evade Alabama junior defensive back Ha Ha Clinton-Dix (6) on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013 during the Tiger’s 38-17 loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, AL.
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LSU freshman wide receiver Travin Dural (83) catches a touchdown pass Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013 during the Tiger’s 38-17 loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, AL.
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LSU head coach Les Miles watches a replay Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013 during the Tiger’s 38-17 loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, AL.
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LSU sophomore running back Jeremy Hill (33) rushes toward a first down Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013 during the Tiger’s 38-17 loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, AL.
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LSU junior Odell Beckham Jr. (3) attempts to outrun Alabama sophomore defensive back Cyrus Jones (5) on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013 during the Tiger’s 38-17 loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, AL.
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LSU senior linebacker Lamin Barrow (18) tackles Alabama sophomore running back Kenyan Drake (17) on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013 during the Tiger’s 38-17 loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, AL.
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LSU junior wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (3) evades Alabama junior wide receiver Christion Jones (22) on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013 during the Tiger’s 38-17 loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, AL.
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LSU senior linebacker Tahj Jones (58) commits a personal foul on Alabama senior quarterback AJ McCarron on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013 during the Tiger’s 38-17 loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, AL.
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Alabama head coach Nick Saban shakes Les Miles’ hand Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013 after the Tiger’s 38-17 loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, AL.
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LSU senior quarterback Zach Mettenberger (8) warms up Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013 before the Tiger’s 38-17 loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, AL.
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LSU head coach Les Miles and Alabama head coach Nick Saban meet at midfield Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013 before the Tiger’s 38-17 loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, AL.
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LSU senior safety Craig Loston (6) performs a pregame ritual Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013 before the Tiger’s 38-17 loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, AL.
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Alabama senior quarterback AJ McCarron (10) warms up Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013 before the Crimson Tide’s 38-17 victory against the LSU Tigers at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, AL.
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LSU freshman wide receiver Travin Dural (83) catches a touchdown pass during the first half of the LSU-Alabama game in Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, AL.
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