The LSU Tigers hit the road to Tuscaloosa for Frank Wilson's coaching debut for the purple and gold, enter the clash as significant underdogs.

As Alabama gears up for its pivotal SEC showdown against LSU, quarterback Ty Simpson is using the bye week to sharpen one of the Crimson Tide’s most critical offensive components: the deep passing game.

Alabama opens the week as the favorite entering a Week 11 home matchup against LSU. Here are the latest odds for the game.

The firing of the much-maligned Sloan means that Alabama could see a semi-new look attack from LSU. Crimson Tide defensive coordinator Kane Wommack was asked about the challenge of facing a new play caller, with Alex Atkins now in charge of the Tiger offense.

LSU's interim athletic director denied Nick Saban coaching rumors sparked by Shaquille O'Neal, as the Tigers continue searching for their new football coach after Brian Kelly's firing.

Ticket prices for Alabama vs. LSU at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama start at $188 on VividSeats and $192 on StubHub. Alabama vs. Eastern Illinois; Nov. 22, Bryant-Denny Stadium, Tuscaloosa, Alabama; 1 p.m., ESPN+/SEC Network+

Alabama offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb said the Crimson Tide needs at adopt the right attitude about running the football.

According to the debut CFP rankings, Alabama owns a victory over four current ranked teams in the eyes of the committee, which are No. 5 Georgia, No. 16 Vanderbilt, No. 22 Missouri, and No. 25 Tennessee. Florida State, Alabama's lone loss, was unranked.