CBS Sports Predicts Significant Drop For LSU In New CFP Rankings

CBS Sports released its College Football Playoff rankings prediction on Tuesday morning, ahead of the selection committee's second Top 25 reveal of the season.

John Talty projects LSU (6-3) to fall eight spots, from No. 14 to No. 22, after Saturday's 31-13 loss to Alabama in Tiger Stadium.

Talty lists LSU's victory over Auburn as the Tigers' best win of the season and points to Saturday's matchup against Texas as a must-win game for Lane Kiffin's squad to remain in the playoff conversation.

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No. 22 LSU (6-3)
Best win: Auburn

The Tigers badly need a win over Texas this weekend to have any hope of staying in the playoff hunt. The loss to Alabama was damaging.

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Georgia is projected to take over the No. 1 spot, followed by Utah, Alabama, Indiana, and Notre Dame.

Top 12 Projection:
1. Georgia (8-1)
2. Utah (9-0)
3. Alabama (7-2)
4. Indiana (8-1)
5. Notre Dame (8-1)
6. Texas (7-2)
7. Miami (8-1)
8. UCLA (9-0)
9. Tennessee (7-2)
10. Kentucky (7-2)
11. BYU (7-2)
12. Texas Tech (8-1)