LSU Golden Band from Tigerland drum major Catherine Mansfield conducts the band Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, before LSU’s 20-9 loss to Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Al.

LSU football fifth-year senior quarterback Garrett Nussmeier (18) walks with his head down Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, before LSU’s 20-9 loss to Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Al.

LSU football interim head coach Frank Wilson speaks to the team Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, before LSU’s 20-9 loss to Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Al.

LSU fan Deangelo Sanchez cheers Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, before LSU’s 20-9 loss to Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Al.

LSU football sophomore quarterback Michael Van Buren Jr. (11) and redshirt junior wide receiver Nic Anderson (4) do a handshake Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, before LSU’s 20-9 loss to Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Al.

LSU football freshman defensive end Damien Shanklin (17) warms up Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, before LSU’s 20-9 loss to Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Al.

LSU President Wade Rousse and Chancellor James Dalton speaks with SEC commissioner Greg Sankey on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, before LSU’s 20-9 loss to Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Al.

LSU football fifth-year senior quarterback Garrett Nussmeier (18) hands the ball off to sophomore running back Ju’Juan Johnson (8) on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, during LSU’s 20-9 loss to Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Al.

Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson (15) makes an incomplete pass attempt under pressure on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, during LSU’s 20-9 loss to Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Al.

LSU football redshirt sophomore safety Tamarcus Cooley (0) and senior defensive end Jack Pyburn (44) put pressure on Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson (15) on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, during LSU’s 20-9 loss to Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Al.

LSU football senior wide receiver Barion Brown (6) runs with the ball Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, during LSU’s 20-9 loss to Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Al.

LSU senior wide receiver Zavion Thomas (0) reacts after Aaron Anderson (1) gets tackled Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, during LSU’s 20-9 loss to Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Al.

LSU football redshirt junior linebacker Harold Perkins Jr. (7) celebrates after recovering the ball after sacking Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson (15) on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, during LSU’s 20-9 loss to Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Al.

LSU football fans cheer on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, during LSU’s 20-9 loss to Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Al.

LSU football sophomore cornerback PJ Woodland (11) defends a pass on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, during LSU’s 20-9 loss to Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Al.

LSU football fifth-year senior quarterback Garrett Nussmeier (18) talks to sophomore quarterback Michael Van Buren Jr. (11) on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, during LSU’s 20-9 loss to Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Al.

Injured LSU football junior linebacker Whit Weeks (40) cheers from the sidelines on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, during LSU’s 20-9 loss to Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Al.

LSU football sophomore quarterback Michael Van Buren Jr. (11) runs with the ball and evades tackles Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, during LSU’s 20-9 loss to Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Al.

LSU football fifth-year senior quarterback Garrett Nussmeier (18) speaks to Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson (15) Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, after LSU’s 20-9 loss to Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Al.

LSU football fifth-year senior quarterback Garrett Nussmeier (18) speaks to Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson (15) Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, after LSU’s 20-9 loss to Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Al.

LSU football sophomore quarterback Michael Van Buren Jr. (11) walks off the field with fifth-year senior defensive line Bernard Gooden (88) on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, after LSU’s 20-9 loss to Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Al.

LSU football sophomore cornerback PJ Woodland (11) watches the opponent catch the ball Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, during the 20-9 loss to Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Al.

LSU football freshman running back Harlem Berry (22) after being tackled Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, during the 20-9 loss to Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Al.

LSU football freshman running back Harlem Berry (22) has his undershirt torn Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, during the 20-9 loss to Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Al.

LSU football sophomore linebacker Davhon Keys (42) tackles the opponent Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, during the 20-9 loss to Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Al.

LSU football sophomore linebacker Davhon Keys (42) tackles the opponent while senior safety A.J. Haulcy (13) jumps over them Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, during the 20-9 loss to Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Al.

LSU football freshman running back Harlem Berry (22) gets tackled Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, during the 20-9 loss to Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Al.

LSU football fifth year senior quarterback Garrett Nussmeier (18) hands the ball to freshman running back Harlem Berry (22) Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, during the 20-9 loss to Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Al.

LSU football senior wide receiver Barion Brown (6) gets grabbed Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, during the 20-9 loss to Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Al.

LSU football redshirt junior wide receiver Aaron Anderson (1) reaches for the ball Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, during the 20-9 loss to Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Al.

LSU football freshman defensive end Damien Shanklin (17) and redshirt sophomore devensive end Dylan Carpenter (97) warm up Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, before their 20-9 loss to Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Al.

LSU football redshirt freshman safety Joel Rogers (22) tackles the opponent Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, during their game against Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Al.

LSU football senior wide receiver Barion Brown (6) gets tackled Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, during their game against Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Al.

LSU football sophomore punter Grant Chadwick (90), freshman long snapper Silas Hall (43), and fifth year senior placekicker Damian Ramos (34) point to the sky Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, during the 20-9 loss to Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Al.

LSU football sophomore cornerback PJ Woodland (11) trips the opponent catch Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, during the 20-9 loss to Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Al.

LSU football fifth year senior defensive end Patrick Payton (6), redshirt junior linebacker Harold Perkins Jr. (7), and graduate student linebacker West Weeks (33) celebrate Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, during the 20-9 loss to Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Al.

LSU football redshirt junior linebacker Harold Perkins Jr. (7) trips the opponent Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, during the 20-9 loss to Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Al.

LSU football fifth year senior quarterback Garrett Nussmeier (18) after losing his helmet during a tackle Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, during the 20-9 loss to Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Al.

LSU football fifth year senior quarterback Garrett Nussmeier (18) gets tackled Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, during the 20-9 loss to Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Al.

LSU football redshirt junior wide receiver Nic Anderson (4) gets tackled Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, during the 20-9 loss to Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Al.