After an opening loss that dented LSU’s playoff hopes, the Tigers are 4-1 entering the bye week. Every goal LSU entered the year with is still on the board, from a conference title appearance to a playoff appearance.
The next few weeks will be telling in that regard, but where does LSU stand now?
According to ESPN’s FPI, LSU has a 14.5% shot at making the playoff. That’s a steady increase from where it was a few weeks ago. As for winning the conference, FPI gives LSU a 1.6% shot at taking home the SEC title.
When it comes to the actual odds, LSU sits at +350 to make the playoff at BetMGM. That’s tied with Kansas State and just behind Texas A&M at +300.
Those odds aren’t great but LSU is still in the hunt. We’ll know a lot more next week after LSU takes on Ole Miss. Despite the Rebels’ recent loss to Kentucky, it’s one of the toughest games on LSU’s schedule. A win could catapult LSU into the AP top 10 and enter the Tigers in the national discussion.
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If LSU wins that one, the challenge becomes avoiding letdowns at Texas A&M and Arkansas.
LSU remains in a decent spot, but the playoff odds reflect the tough road ahead.
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