LSU’s loss to Alabama exposed a problem that is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore. The Tigers have proven to be able to move the football against quality SEC opponents, but turning those opportunities into points has been a different story.
Despite finishing with 457 yards of total offense, LSU managed just 13 points in a 31-13 loss to Alabama. The Tigers briefly took a 13-10 lead in the third quarter but failed to capitalize on that momentum, allowing the Crimson Tide to score the final 21
points.
The frustrating part is that LSU had opportunities to make this a much closer game. Sam Leavitt threw for 380 yards, Jackson Harris finished with 11 receptions for 166 yards, and Trey’Dez Green added another 85 receiving yards and 10 receptions.
You would think those performances would have given the Tigers enough offensive production to remain competitive.
Instead, LSU struggled to finish drives when it mattered most. The Tigers went 0-for-4 on fourth-down attempts and scored just one touchdown on four red-zone trips. Alabama, meanwhile, scored touchdowns on all three of their red-zone opportunities.
Lane Kiffin has to find answers because these struggles aren’t going to get any easier against the tougher competition remaining on LSU’s schedule.
At 6-3, LSU still has plenty to play for, but the margin for error is shrinking. The Tigers have shown they can compete offensively against talented opponents. Now they need to prove they can turn that production into touchdowns, and more importantly, wins.
