Shockwaves in College Football: LSU Football Stands Firm in Latest AP Poll Against All Odds

Shockwaves in College Football: LSU Football Stands Firm in Latest AP Poll Against All Odds

This weekend, the LSU Football team was on a bye, meaning their only chance to rise in the AP Poll was through upsets elsewhere. Fortunately for the Tigers, Alabama, Tennessee, Michigan, USC, and Missouri all lost.

However, LSU didn’t benefit in the AP Poll, as the Associated Press kept them ranked 13th in the nation. Despite USC, Michigan, and Missouri dropping behind LSU, Iowa State, Clemson, and Notre Dame moved ahead of them.

The Tigers likely suffered due to every team they’ve faced this season losing, which weakens their overall resume. Notre Dame, even while on a bye, probably surpassed LSU thanks to their impressive win over Texas A&M, which looks better as the Aggies continue to perform well.

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Looking ahead, LSU has opportunities to bolster their resume with upcoming games against 9th-ranked Ole Miss, 7th-ranked Alabama, 15th-ranked Texas A&M, and 18th-ranked Oklahoma.

This weekend will be pivotal in determining if LSU can compete for a playoff bid or if they still need a few more pieces. A significant advantage for LSU is the chaos in the SEC, where they are one of three unbeaten teams in conference play.

With a month remaining before the Playoff committee makes its first rankings, LSU still controls its own destiny.