Leavitt leads Auburn performance
Sam Leavitt threw for 387 yards and three touchdowns in LSU’s 38-17 win at Auburn. The defense added seven sacks, and LSU heads into the Alabama game after an open date.
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LSU Tigers
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Results, schedule and game-day research ·
Season record5–2Won 2 straight
Against the spread3–3At the closing number
Last 5 games
WWLWW
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Tide at Tigers
Tonightvs Tide2:30 PM CT 3:30 PM ET
Tigers −6Total 52.5Tigers ML −221Kalshi Tigers 70¢ at 7:47 AM CT Sat 11/7Lines at 7:30 AM CT
Inside the game-day briefing
16Reported player statuses48Projected starters
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Game-day research
Tide at Tigers preview: what our research says
LSU returns from its open date at 5-2 and ranked No. 15. The Tigers are 4-0 at home and 1-2 on the road. Their latest results were a 38-17 win at Auburn and a 31-0 home win over Mississippi State. Both defeats came away from Baton Rouge, against Ole Miss and Kentucky.
The Auburn performance featured 387 passing yards and three touchdown passes from Sam Leavitt. LSU’s defense recorded seven sacks. Against Mississippi State, Leavitt completed 31 of 38 passes for 289 yards and four touchdowns without an interception. Dilin Jones contributed as a runner and receiver in that game.
Whit Weeks remains doubtful, while tight end Trey’Dez Green is questionable after returning from a knee injury at Auburn. Green was added to Friday’s report after being absent earlier in the week. The projected defense includes TJ Dottery and Davhon Keys at linebacker. Zach Weeks has come off the availability report.
Lane Kiffin is in his first season at LSU. He emphasized physical play and execution during the open date. LSU now hosts Alabama, which arrives at 6-2, for a 2:30 PM CT kickoff. The listed starters are projections, not confirmed game-day selections. Green’s availability remains unresolved, while Alabama lists returning starters Ryan Coleman-Williams, Racin Delgatty and Terrance Green as probable.
Season at time of writing
LSU is 5-2, with a 4-0 home record and a 1-2 road record. The Tigers opened with a 51-10 win over Clemson and most recently beat Auburn 38-17 and Mississippi State 31-0. Their two losses were on the road, including a 34-35 overtime loss at Kentucky.
The news
Kiffin’s first season
Lane Kiffin is in his first season as LSU’s head coach. He emphasized physical play and execution during the open date.
Availability shapes the roster
Whit Weeks is doubtful and Trey’Dez Green is questionable for LSU. Alabama’s Friday report lists six players out, with four probable and three questionable in addition to Jett Thomalla as doubtful.
LSU returns home for Alabama
LSU is ranked No. 15 and hosts Alabama in Baton Rouge. The Tigers are 5-2, including a 4-0 home record.
Injuries
Injury report as of : 6 Tigers and 10 Tide on the report.
Tigers
- Dashawn SpearsOut; listed on the Friday report. No injury or return timeline was specified.Out
- Phillip Wright IIIOut; listed on the Friday report. No injury or return timeline was specified.Out
- Charles Ross IIOut; listed on the Friday report. No injury or return timeline was specified.Out
- Richard AndersonOut; also missed the Auburn game. The report gives no injury details or return timeline.Out
- Whit WeeksDoubtful; no specific current injury or return date was given in the report.Doubtful
- Trey’Dez GreenQuestionable with a right-knee injury; he returned against Auburn, but his availability for this game remains unresolved.Questionable
Tide
- Desmond UmeozuluOut with turf toe; a return later in the regular season was described as possible, but no specific date was given.Out
- Cayden JonesOut for the season with a season-ending injury.Out
- Nick ShermanOut; the report gives no injury diagnosis or return timetable.Out
- Casey PoeOut; the report gives no injury diagnosis or return timetable.Out
- Jared GrahamOut; the report gives no injury diagnosis or return timetable.Out
- Jeremiah BeamanOut for the season after an ACL injury in practice; no return this season is expected.Out
- Jett ThomallaDoubtful; the report gives no injury diagnosis or return timetable.Doubtful
- Zabien BrownQuestionable with a lower-leg injury suffered against Tennessee; he missed the Texas A&M game, and no return date was given.Questionable
- +2 more · full report in the Terminal
The matchup
Tigers projected starters
- Sam LeavittQB
- Dilin JonesRB
- Eugene Wilson III (WR-X)
- Jackson Harris (WR-Z)
- Winston Watkins Jr. (slot receiver)
- Trey'Dez GreenTE
- Jordan SeatonLT
- William Satterwhite IILG
- Braelin MooreC
- Aliou BahRG
- Weston DavisRT
- Princewill UmanmielenLDE
- Deuce GeraldsLDT
- Stephiylan GreenRDT
- Jordan RossRDE
- Davhon KeysWLB
- TJ DotteryMLB
- DJ PickettLCB
- Tamarcus CooleySS
- Jhase ThomasFS
- PJ WoodlandRCB
- Ty BenefieldNB
Tide projected starters
- Keelon RussellQB
- Daniel HillRB
- Ryan Coleman-Williams (WR-X)
- Rico Scott (WR-Z)
- Lotzeir Brooks (slot receiver)
- Josh FordTE
- Marshall Pritchett (H-back)
- Jayvin JamesRT
- Michael CarrollRG
- Racin DelgattyC
- Mal WaldrepLG
- Jackson LloydLT
- Yhonzae PierreWOLF
- Terrance GreenLDT
- London SimmonsRDT
- Devan ThompkinsBAN
- Caleb WoodsonWLB
- Luke MetzMLB
- Dijon Lee Jr.RCB
- Bray HubbardFS
- Rydarrius MorganS
- Keon SabbSS
- Zabien BrownLCB
- Conor TaltyPK
- Alex AsparuhovP
- Ethan StangleLS
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Tide at Tigers odds and prediction markets
Sportsbook prices at 7:48 AM CTPrices as of : the Tigers are −6.5 to −6 at five sportsbooks and the total is 52.5.
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Prediction markets
Prices at 7:47 AM CT Sat 11/7Kalshi and Polymarket on Tide at Tigers
Tigers to win costs 70¢ on Kalshi, against −225 at the best sportsbook (FanDuel). A Yes price in cents is the market’s chance in percent; Kalshi’s trading fee is extra.
| Market | Kalshi | Polymarket | Best sportsbook |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tigers to win | 70¢70% chance | 69¢69% chance | −225FanDuel |
| Tide to win | 35¢35% chance | 34¢34% chance | +195DraftKings |
| Over 52.5 total points | 53¢53% chance | 53¢53% chance | o52.5 −107Caesars |
Sportsbooks
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Line movement
vs Alabama Crimson TideSat Nov 7 · 2:30 PM CT · 3:30 PM ET
Lines as of : the Tigers spread is −6 (opened −4.5); the total is 52.5, where it opened.
Tigers spread−4.5−6−1.5
Total52.552.5No move
Tigers team total28.528.5No move
Tigers money line−193−221−28
Open, then now.
Results and against the spread
5–2 · 3–3 ATSRecord
5–2
Against the spread
3–3
Form, last 5
WWLWW
Last game
W 38-17at Tigers
| Date | Game | Result | Spread | ATS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 10/24 | at Auburn Tigers | W 38-17 | −7 | Covered |
| Sat 10/17 | vs Mississippi State Bulldogs | W 31-0 | −10.5 | Covered |
| Sat 10/10 | at Kentucky Wildcats | L 34-35 | −9.5 | Missed |
| Sat 10/3 | vs McNeese Cowboys | W 63-14 | −53.5 | Missed |
| Sat 9/26 | vs Texas A&M Aggies | W 35-6 | −8.5 | Covered |
Spread is the Tigers’ closing number. ATS is against the spread at the closing number.
Schedule
vs LonghornsFri 11/13 · 11:00 PM CT12:00 AM ET
at VolunteersFri 11/20 · 11:00 PM CT12:00 AM ET
at RazorbacksFri 11/27 · 11:00 PM CT12:00 AM ET
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Tigers questions, answered
Is there a Tigers pick for this matchup?
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What is the Tigers' record this season?
The LSU Tigers are 5-2: 4-0 at home and 1-2 on the road.
When do the Tigers play next?
The Tigers host the Alabama Crimson Tide on Saturday, November 7 at 2:30 PM CT (3:30 PM ET).
Who is on the Tigers injury report?
The Tigers list Dashawn Spears (Out), Phillip Wright III (Out), Charles Ross II (Out), Richard Anderson (Out), Whit Weeks (Doubtful), Trey’Dez Green (Questionable).
What matters for the Tigers against the Crimson Tide?
LSU enters with Whit Weeks doubtful and Trey’Dez Green questionable; Alabama lists six players out, Jett Thomalla doubtful, three questionable and four probable. LSU’s projected lineup has Sam Leavitt at quarterback, while Alabama’s has Keelon Russell; LSU hosts the 6-2 Tide at 2:30 PM CT.
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