### Brian Kelly Reflects on LSU’s Devastating Loss to Alabama

In a crushing 42-13 defeat against Alabama, LSU's head coach Brian Kelly expressed deep disappointment over his team’s performance, a result that extinguished LSU’s hopes for the College Football Playoffs and an SEC Championship appearance. Under Kelly, LSU has struggled against ranked opponents, holding a 2-6 record in their last eight such matchups. This particular loss hit harder due to its lopsided nature.

"We are disappointed. We are disappointed in the way we performed," Kelly acknowledged. Despite the loss, Kelly emphasized that the team’s failure to live up to LSU football standards upset them more than the missed playoff opportunity.

Alabama’s dominance was evident early as quarterback Jalen Milroe’s four rushing touchdowns quickly dismantled LSU’s defensive strategy. Kelly admitted to the challenges his team faced, noting, "We just did not make the best of the opportunities that we had."

Kelly took responsibility for not positioning his players effectively, emphasizing the need to get off the field on third downs and to protect the ball better. LSU's recent performance woes have been exacerbated by turnovers, with six in their last two games against Texas A&M and Alabama.

Reflecting on the game’s key moments, Kelly remarked, "There were untimely things that happened during the game that were critical." Despite significant effort from his players, including a late touchdown, the damage was insurmountable.

Looking ahead, Kelly stressed the importance of putting LSU’s players in a better position to succeed, especially with a challenging final stretch of the season. Acknowledging the team's need to address critical errors, he remained committed to improving both coaching and player execution as the Tigers aim to finish the season strong.