Alabama has won the last two games in this series, and the Tide has dominated this rivalry recently. In fact, Alabama has won 12 out of the last 24 meetings between these two.

But heading into 2025, it looks like LSU has a chance to get a win in this one. While this game is in Tuscaloosa, the Tigers enter 2025 appearing to be in better shape rebuilding-wise than Alabama.

LSU brings back starting quarterback Garrett Nussmeier from last season. In his first year as a starter last year, he threw for 4,052 yards with 29 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. Also back is starting running back Caden Durhamn, and leading receiver Aaron Anderson.

Alabama gets back just 63 percent of its overall returning production, needing to replace Jalen Milroe at quarterback, as well as several big names on defense like leading tackler Jihaad Campbell and defensive back Malachi Moore.

While I do think Kalen DeBoer is a great coach and can do well in Tuscaloosa, his seat is already warm. The Tide finished his first season 9-4 with a bowl loss to Michigan to close out 2024. A loss to LSU depending on how the rest of the season goes could make DeBoer's seat go from warm to hot.