Longstanding Alabama-LSU Football Rivalry Set to Conclude After 2024 Season
The annual football game between longtime Southeastern Conference rivals Alabama and LSU will conclude after their meeting next year, ending a tradition that has occurred every season since 1964.
Minot Bismarck Dickinson, ND, November 4, 2026 — The annual football matchup between Southeastern Conference rivals Alabama and LSU, a tradition stretching back to 1964, is scheduled to conclude after their meeting in the 2024 season.
This development marks the end of a consecutive streak of games played every year between the two prominent conference members for nearly six decades. The series has been a significant fixture in the SEC’s football landscape.
The exact reasons for the cessation of the annual contest beyond the upcoming 2024 season were not detailed in the information provided. Similarly, details regarding any potential future scheduling changes or the circumstances leading to this decision were not available.
Alabama and LSU have maintained a consistent rivalry, with their games often holding considerable weight within the conference standings and national rankings. The tradition of playing each season since 1964 has established a deep-rooted history for both programs and their fan bases.
The conclusion of this annual series, which has been a staple for generations of college football fans, will alter the landscape of SEC football schedules going forward. Further details regarding the factors contributing to this change are expected.
Story summarized from the original created by HENRY SKLAR, Associated Press on www.kxnet.com, see more information here.
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