LSU Makes Small Jump In ESPN's College Football Power Rankings

ESPN updated their College Football Power Rankings this week and moved LSU up one spot to No. 16.

Here's what they had to say about the Tigers:

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No. 16 LSU Tigers
Previous ranking: 17

While the rest of the SEC was falling into chaos, LSU was relaxing. Following a 42-10 win over South Alabama, its most complete performance of the season, Brian Kelly's 4-1 Tigers were on a bye and preparing for next week's visit from Ole Miss.

They were probably also still working to plug holes in a defense that played well against South Alabama but still entered the week ranked 77th in points allowed per drive and 94th in yards allowed per play. But the passing game has remained dynamite: Garrett Nussmeier is averaging 330 yards per game, with four receivers having gained between 239 and 371 yards. This team is a fireworks show. We'll see if that remains the case as the strength of schedule increases. -- Bill Connelly

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Top 12 Power Rankings:
1. Ohio State
2. Oregon
3. Texas
4. Penn State
5. Georgia
6. Miami
7. Alabama
8. Clemson
9. Tennessee
10. Iowa State
11. Ole Miss
12. BYU