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OFI: Can LSU Really Win SEC West?

Week 3 was defined by four things: two top-ten upsets as LSU hit a last-second field goal to take down Auburn and BYU surprised everyone by knocking off Wisconsin; Ohio State's third-quarter comeback over TCU; and a terrible showing from most other Big Ten teams.

Let's start with LSU first. LSU won 22-21 on a last-second field goal, but this result should not be seen as a referendum on either team. For example, LSU averaged about 0.2 yards per play less than Auburn, had a -15.1 percent success rate margin, and averaged 1.5 points per scoring opportunity less than Auburn.