The last time LSU and Alabama went an entire season without playing each other, Tigers coach Brian Kelly was a toddler and Crimson Tide coach Kalen DeBoer wouldn't be born for another 11 years.

During six-plus decades, that annual matchup has had some intense, dramatic moments, such as Kelly's gamble on a do-or-die, 2-point conversion to end overtime in 2022. Jayden Daniels connected with Mason Taylor , and rapturous fans spilled onto the field in Tiger Stadium.

Under a new scheduling format released by the Southeastern Conference this week, LSU and Alabama won't play in 2027 -- the first time that's happened since 1963. And next season will be the first time since 1970 that the Tigers won't play the Florida Gators .

"I get it," Kelly said Wednesday when asked about how unsett

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