After a slow start for both teams, a late field goal put Alabama ahead of LSU by a score of 10-7 going into halftime.

The first five drives of the game resulted in three punts for Alabama and two for LSU. LSU junior punter Jamie Keehn averaged 44 yards per punt in the first half with a long of 62.
LSU pulled ahead late in the first quarter on a 14-yard touchdown pass from sophomore quarterback Anthony Jennings to freshman wide receiver Malachi Dupre. The seven-play, 41 yard scoring drive was highlighted by five carries from freshman running back Leonard Fournette before the touchdown pass to Dupre.
In the second quarter, Alabama drove 70 yards down the field on 17 plays to set up a 27 yard field goal attempt by kicker Adam Griffith on 4th and 5. Griffith’s kick hit the left upright, keeping the score 7-0 for the Tigers.
On their next drive, Alabama capitalized on their opportunities. Alabama quarterback Blake Sims connected with receiver Amari Cooper on a 23 yard touchdown pass to tie the game at 7 apiece.

After an interception by Alabama’s Eddie Jackson, Sims led the Crimson Tide down the field and Griffith completed a 39 yard field goal to put Alabama up 10-7.

Jennings ended the first half with two completions on 10 attempts for one touchdown and one interception. On 28 attempts, Sims completed 11 passes for 110 yards and one touchdown.
Alabama running back TJ Yeldon led on the ground with 52 yards on 10 carries with Fournette close behind at 38 yards on 10 carries.