LSU beats Alabama in overtime after its first-year coach goes for two
On November 5, 2022, LSU beat Alabama 32-31 in overtime, after LSU’s coach called for a two-point play.
Brian Kelly, LSU head coach
At that moment, it kind of hit me that way. I knew we had a really good play that we hadn’t used and (Alabama) hadn’t seen. When you get (Daniels) out on the perimeter you truly have a threat.
Associated Press, via Seattle Sports
Day by day
- Nov 5, 2022LSU’s head coach said LSU had a play it had not used and Alabama had not seen.
- Same dayAlabama’s head coach said his team beat itself too much.
- Same dayThe Associated Press wrote that the win ended a decade-long run of home futility against Alabama.
Each day, as a table
| Date | Who | Days after the game |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 5 | Field Level Media; LSU Athletics; Brian Kelly; Nick Saban; Bryce Young; Associated Press | 0 |
The day
LSU Athletics
No. 10 LSU saw an opportunity to beat No. 6 Alabama. The Tigers didn’t pass it up.
LSU Athletics’ own game story, as published by LSUsports.net
LSU Head Coach Brian Kelly decided it was time to win, calling for a two-point play.
LSU Athletics’ own game story, as published by LSUsports.net
Field Level Media
Jayden Daniels threw two touchdown passes, ran for a touchdown and passed for a winning two-point conversion as No. 10 LSU beat No. 6 Alabama 32-31 in overtime in an SEC game Saturday night in Baton Rouge, La.
Associated Press
… became the coach to end LSU’s decade-long run of home futility against the Tide …
Reaction
What LSU said
Brian Kelly, LSU head coach
To come here and restore the pride and tradition of this program just means so much
Associated Press, via KSAT
What Alabama said
Nick Saban, Alabama head coach
Sometimes, we beat ourselves too much and it’s kind of hard to overcome. It was a tough loss, but there’s nobody that feels worse about it than the players.
Associated Press, via Seattle Sports
Bryce Young, Alabama quarterback
Obviously, this isn’t the outcome we wanted, but I am super proud of our team
Associated Press, via KSAT
Related
- Same coach: Brian Kelly’s coaching record
- Same coach: Nick Saban’s coaching record
- More: All of History
- Same quotes, as a list
Sources
News and releases
LSUsports.net, Nov 5, 2022“LSU Tops Alabama on Gutsy OT Conversion, 32-31”
Sportsnaut, Nov 5, 2022“No. 10 LSU stuns No. 6 Alabama with 2-pt conversion in OT”
Field Level Media, via Sportsnaut
Seattle Sports, Nov 5, 2022“Daniels, No. 15 LSU outlast No. 6 Alabama, 32-31 in OT - Seattle Sports”
KSAT, Nov 5, 2022“Daniels, No. 15 LSU outlast No. 6 Alabama, 32-31 in OT”
Associated Press, via KSAT