The Bayou Bengals remain in the Top-25 of the ESPN Football Power Index rankings, fell to 5-4 following a loss to Alabama.

LSU interim coach Frank Harris benched veteran quarterback Garrett Nussmeier in the third quarter of the Tigers' game at No. 4 Alabama on Saturday night. The hook came amid continued struggles for LSU's offense as the Tigers trailed 17-6 when backup Michael Van Buren Jr. entered.

The Crimson Tide beat LSU 20-9 at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8, furthering an eight-game win streak after Alabama 's season-opening loss to Florida State. Alabama remains one of two SEC teams unbeaten in conference play along with Texas A&M.

Tulane college football head coach Jon Sumrall sent a message about his connection to the LSU Tigers this season.

Garrett Nussmeier has been benched in the second half against Alabama. It's unclear if he will return to the game.

The "current fear" is that LSU's top transfer signee will miss the remainder of the year, MRI results pending.

Tuscaloosa police and paramedics were called to the scene at the intersection of Jack Warner Parkway and Queen City Avenue shortly after 4:15 p.m. That location is near the Tuscaloosa River Market.