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NEW ORLEANS (WGNO)- Unless you have been living in a bubble, the United States will elect a new president next week.

But what might be even more important is the big game this Saturday in Baton Rouge when LSU takes on Alabama in Death Valley.

It seems the outcome of the match-up tends to predict the outcome of the presidential race dating back to 1984.

When LSU wins, so does the Republican candidate. When Alabama wins, the Democratic candidate wins.

Here’s the proof:

1984: LSU 16, Alabama 14. Ronald Reagan (R) defeats 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).

2012: Alabama 21 LSU 17. Barack Obama (D) defeats Mitt Romney (R)

So, a lot more than pride may be hanging on the outcome of this game.