"An Alabama victory was followed by a win by the democratic nominee, while a win by LSU signaled the Republican candidate being voted into office. It has been accurate for the past seven elections. 
1984: LSU 16, Alabama 14. Ronald Reagan (R) demolishes Walter Mondale (D). 
1988: LSU 19, Alabama 18. George H.W. Bush (R) defeats Michael Dukakis (D). 
1992: Alabama 31, LSU 11. Bill Clinton (D) defeats George H.W. Bush (R). 
1996: Alabama 26, LSU 0. Clinton (D) defeats Bob Dole (R). 
2000: LSU 30, Alabama 28. George W. Bush (R) defeats Al Gore (D). 
2004: LSU 26, Alabama 10. George W. Bush (R) defeats John Kerry (D). 
2008: Alabama 27, LSU 21. Barack Obama (D) defeats John McCain (R).