Stifling defense gives No. 4 Alabama its 8th straight win, 20-9 over LSU

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- , No. 4 Alabama delivered its best defensive effort in Southeastern Conference play this season and beat LSU 20-9 on Saturday night, keeping the Tigers out of the end zone for the first time since the 2012 national championship game. The Crimson Tide (8-1, 6-0 SEC, No. 4 CFP) allowed just 13 first downs and 232 yards while winning their eighth consecutive game. Alabama extended its home winning streak to 17 games, the longest in the Football Bowl Subdivision, and remained on track for a spot in the league title game and the College Football Playoff. “I feel like the defense has been pretty solid,” coach Kalen DeBoer said. “There’s less of the explosive plays and guys are fitting their gaps. We missed a few opportunities with the ball on the ground or in the air.