The Alabama–LSU football rivalry, often called the "First Saturday in November" and the "Saban Bowl," dates back to 1895 and has been played annually since 1964. The "Saban Bowl" era began in 2007 when Nick Saban—who had won a national title at LSU—became Alabama's coach, with Alabama dominating that stretch 13–5. The rivalry reached its peak in 2011–2012 when No. 1 LSU beat No. 2 Alabama 9–6 in overtime, only for Alabama to win the BCS National Championship rematch 21–0, marking the first same-conference BCS title game and its first shutout. Historically, the series is known for its unpredictable home-field disadvantage, as only 42% of games are won by the home team, though Alabama holds a 26–16–1 edge since Bear Bryant's retirement in 1982. Interestingly, while LSU fans consistently rank Alabama as their most bitter rival, Alabama fans often prioritize their matchups against Auburn and Tennessee instead.