Coming off an extremely frustrating performance — particularly on defense — in a 55-49 loss to Ole Miss, LSU enters October with two losses and its season seemingly on the brink.
Its College Football Playoff hopes are all but over, and its dreams of returning to Atlanta as SEC West champion may be on the line this week, as well, when the Tigers hit the road again to take on Missouri.
Mizzou boasts one of the best offenses in the nation and has been very efficient passing the ball, in large part thanks to receiver Luther Burden, who leads the FBS in receiving yards. Still, this feels like a must-win game for an LSU team that looks to be able to score on anyone.
Here’s how our staff sees this one playing out as the Tigers look to avoid falling to 3-3 in Brian Kelly’s second season.