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AJ McCarron Reveals Frustrating Alabama-LSU Rivalry Tradition He Lowkey Loved

Ahead of Saturday's showdown in Baton Rouge, AJ McCarron looked back on a quirky Alabama-LSU rivalry tradition he secretly loved.

Alabama-LSU rivalry game at Tiger Stadium resembles a playoff matchup. Both teams enter at 6-2, with Alabama boasting a 4-2 record in the SEC and LSU at 3-2. The outcome of this game could determine whether a team secures a spot in the College Football Playoff. Alabama holds the top spot in the first CFP rankings, coming off a 31-20 victory over Texas A&M, while LSU sits at 14th after a 38-17 win against Auburn.

This game also marks Lane Kiffin's first matchup against Alabama, having served as the offensive coordinator for Nick Saban from 2014 to 2016. Former Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron shared a unique aspect of the SEC rivalry that he enjoyed. He revealed that when playing LSU as Alabama's starting quarterback, his number would get leaked, typically throughout Tuesday and Wednesday.

McCarron used to answer the calls, adopting different voices to amuse himself and catch others off guard. He fondly recalled the memories associated with this tradition. McCarron, who played for Alabama from 2011 to 2013, led the team to two national championships and held the FBS record for passer rating in the 2012 season. Their rivalry has produced numerous memorable games, including the 2012 national title game, which Alabama won 21-0, with McCarron going 3-1 against LSU during his tenure as the starting quarterback.

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