the last time alabama lost to lsu was 2012.
the last time alabama lost to lsu was 2012.
when was the last time alabama lost to lsu?
2012
lsu and alabama have played every year since the 1960s, with alabama holding a historic edge in the series, 53–25–5. many trace the origins of the rivalry back to a 15-game undefeated streak alabama had in tiger stadium, which is generally considered to be one of the most hostile atmospheres in college football. while their rivalries against auburn and tennessee may overshadow their rivalry with lsu, the significance of this rivalry increased after alabama hired former lsu coach nick saban in 2007. the lsu-alabama rivalry continued after the november 5, 2011 game and the 2012 national championship where the two teams faced off. alabama currently owns an eight-game winning streak over lsu.
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following gene stallings's retirement in 1996, defensive coordinator mike dubose was promoted to the head coaching position. in 1997, dubose's first season at alabama, the crimson tide won its first two games and rose as high as #11 in the ap poll. however, the loss of 30 scholarships removed the team's ability to compete consistently. alabama lost seven of the last nine games, including their first loss to kentucky since 1922. alabama also lost to tennessee, lsu, and, in an upset, to louisiana tech. in the 1997 iron bowl alabama lost after they led 17–15 with less than a minute to go. faced with third down and long, alabama ran a screen pass, which resulted in a fumble. auburn recovered the fumble and kicked the game-winning field goal. dubose reacted by firing four assistants including the ones who called the final play, bruce arians and woody mccorvey. the tide finished with the school's worst record since 1957. in his second season, dubose led alabama to a 7-5 record, which included a 31-17 win over auburn. in his third season, dubose led alabama to a 10-3 record, including an upset win over the #3-ranked florida gators in the regular season, an sec west division championship, and a 34-7 victory over florida in the sec championship. alabama represented the sec in the bcs orange bowl, losing to the michigan wolverines in overtime. with the 1999 success, alabama began their 2000 season as high as no. 3 in some polls. the expectations went unfulfilled as the tide slumped to a 3–8 record and news broke about an affair dubose was having with his secretary. following the season, dubose was fired replaced by an up-and-coming coach from tcu, dennis franchione.
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