{
  "id": 18820570,
  "title": "No. 5 Alabama dominates the fourth quarter and significantly dents No. 14 LSU's playoff hopes in 31-13 win",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/no-5-alabama-dominates-the-fourth-quarter-and-significantly-dents-no",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-08T00:04:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/college-football/breaking-news/article/no-5-alabama-dominates-the-fourth-quarter-and-significantly-dents-no-14-lsus-playoff-hopes-in-31-13-win-000407523.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Alabama's relentless fourth-quarter performance dealt a significant blow to LSU's playoff aspirations with a 31-13 victory. The Tide overtook the game in the fourth quarter, securing a decisive win. After LSU managed to score the first points of the game, Alabama's defense forced a turnover deep within LSU territory. Kiffin opted to punt from his own 16-yard line, and Ryan Coleman-Williams, returning from a knee injury, promptly returned the punt 32 yards for a crucial score. Keelon Russell capitalized on this momentum, connecting with Cedarian Morgan for a two-score lead. Despite LSU's initial possession, they failed to capitalize, exiting the red zone four times and converting only one fourth-down attempt. Kiffin faced another pivotal decision after a touchdown, but Sam Leavitt's second sack led to Russell's third touchdown, sealing the game. The Tigers' struggles in the red zone were evident, as they only scored one touchdown out of four red zone trips.",
  "summary": "The Tigers failed on all four of their fourth-down attempts and scored just one TD on four red zone trips.",
  "key_points": [
    "Alabama dominated the fourth quarter, securing a 31-13 win",
    "LSU's playoff hopes significantly dented by the loss",
    "Alabama's return specialist Coleman-Williams scored crucial 32-yard punt return"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}