Aside from a 37-yard run by Harlem Berry in the first half, Alabama's defense was dominant. LSU's offense sputtered so badly that interim coach Frank Wilson benched veteran starter Garrett Nussmeier for sophomore Michael Van Buren Jr. in the second half. Van Buren provided a brief spark, but the Tigers (5-4, 2-4 SEC) managed just 232 total yards.

The AP Poll will once again see significant shakeup, Crimson Tide's win over LSU will make a dent in the updated rankings.

Get the latest odds of the Alabama Crimson Tide to win the National Title following the first release of this season's College Football Playoff rankings.

No. 4 Alabama is in control of its own destiny as it prepares to host LSU in a rivalry showdown on Saturday. The Crimson Tide (7-5, 5-0 SEC) face a manageable November slate and are on pace to appear in the SEC Championship Game and to receive a first-round bye in the College Football Playoff.

If you had a feeling of deja vu when the Dallas Cowboys shocked the National Football League on the trading deadline by acquiring Quinnen Williams from the New York Jets, you were not alone. Specifically,

The No. 16 Alabama Crimson Tide visit the No. 6 St. John's Red Storm Saturday afternoon at Madison Square Garden in New York, New York.

The Alabama Crimson Tide are counting down the hours until they face the LSU Tigers this weekend. Head coach Kalen DeBoer has done extremely well toeing the company line and keeping his troops in line with consistent messaging.