LSU dropped seven spots to No. 22 in the US LBM Coaches Poll after Saturday’s loss to Alabama, marking the lowest ranking the Tigers have held at any point this season. The defeat handed LSU its third loss, dropping the team to 6-3 under Lane Kiffin in his first year as head coach.
The poll’s new No. 1 is Georgia, who reclaimed the top spot following a dominant win over Ole Miss and a Miami loss. Miami slipped to No. 6 after falling to Notre Dame. Behind Georgia, the top five includes Utah, Notre Dame, UCLA, and Indiana.
Alabama climbed to No. 7 after beating LSU, while Texas, LSU’s upcoming opponent, rose to No. 8 following a win against Missouri. Tennessee, also on LSU’s remaining schedule, is ranked No. 9. These rankings underline the challenging run LSU faces in the final stretch, with two top-10 teams left to play.
LSU’s chances of making the College Football Playoff have diminished considerably with three losses, but there remains a faint possibility if the Tigers manage to win out and defeat both Texas and Tennessee.
The full US LBM Coaches Poll after Week 10 lists the teams as follows: Georgia at No. 1 with an 8-1 record; Utah at No. 2, unbeaten at 9-0; Notre Dame at No. 3 with an 8-1 record; UCLA fourth with 9-0; Indiana fifth at 8-1; Miami sixth at 8-1; Alabama seventh at 7-2; Texas eighth at 7-2; Tennessee ninth at 7-2; and Texas Tech rounding out the top 10 at 8-1.
LSU’s fall from No. 15 last week to No. 22 this week reflects the impact of the loss to Alabama in Baton Rouge. The Tigers’ remaining schedule includes tough matchups against ranked opponents, suggesting the rankings could shift again before the season concludes.
This week’s poll also shows teams like Wake Forest, BYU, Kentucky, and USC holding spots within the top 25, while Ohio State and Oregon, both sitting at 6-3, remain outside the top 20.
LSU’s next challenge is Texas, who have built momentum with a recent victory, followed by Tennessee, making the Tigers’ path difficult if they hope to secure a postseason berth.
According to Yahoo Sports.