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LSU Rises Multiple Sports in AP Top 25
LSU climbs to No. 18 in AP Top 25 after beating Mississippi State 31-0.
In brief
LSU climbs to No. 18 in AP Top 25 after beating Mississippi State 31-0. LSU moves to No. 18 in AP Top 25 with a 31-0 win over Mississippi State, keeping playoff hopes alive despite two losses. Originally reported by LSU Tigers On SI.
LSU's AP Top 25 Position
LSU climbed four spots to No. 18 in Sunday's Associated Press Top 25 after beating Mississippi State 31-0.
LSU's Record and Playoff Hopes
At 5-2, LSU still needs a strong finish to reach the College Football Playoff.
SEC Contenders' Vulnerability
After five of the nation's top seven teams lost Saturday, the Tigers have more company among contenders with results to explain.
SEC Cannibalism
The SEC is wide open because its contenders keep knocking one another down.
LSU's Defensible Losses
Ole Miss beat the Tigers 32-24 in Oxford before losing 52-28 at Florida.
Florida's Context
Florida has beaten Auburn, Ole Miss and Texas, with Texas beating Tennessee which defeated Alabama 26-10.
LSU's Losses
Alabama also has two losses. So does Texas. Georgia’s unbeaten record disappeared against an unranked opponent.
LSU's Road Losses
Both LSU losses came on the road against teams now ranked in the top 12.
Saturday's Win
Mississippi State entered ranked No. 16, and LSU shut it out.
LSU's Next Games
The Tigers visit Auburn next, then face Alabama and Texas at home before closing with trips to Tennessee and Arkansas.
10-2 Finish
Winning all five would put LSU at 10-2, with victories over several teams competing for the same postseason opportunities.
9-3 Finish
Finishing 9-3 would leave LSU dependent on considerably more help.
AP Poll vs. Playoff Selection
The AP poll does not select the playoff field. The selection committee’s first rankings arrive Nov. 3.
Beyond SEC
Miami took No. 1 after surviving unranked Florida State 43-35 in double overtime.
What to remember
LSU moves to No. 18 in AP Top 25 with a 31-0 win over Mississippi State, keeping playoff hopes alive despite two losses.
