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Why LSU Is Far from a Lock to Run the Table

The world wondered where LSU would tumble in the College Football Playoff rankings after falling 30-16 last weekend to Alabama in Tuscaloosa.

It didn't fall far.

The Tigers chimed in at the ninth spot in the most recent College Football Playoff rankings, which leads Tigers head coach Les Miles to believe that his team still has a shot to make the four-team tournament.

LSU head coach Les Miles

"Our team is there," he said. "We recognize that we have put ourselves in a really good position. All we have to do is hold point.