re: Why is an unranked team losing to an unranked team such a big topic for the national media

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Because the national media is scared shitless that if and when BK gets going LSU is primed for a run like Bama’s. And, he shunned the media darling, Notre Dame.

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Straight up this

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Because the national media is scared shitless that if and when BK gets going LSU is primed for a run like Bama’s. And, he shunned the media darling, Notre Dame.

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You say this as if they have any real impact on the game

I think it’s a bit more nuanced. They are afraid of LSU becoming yet another SEC powerhouse and overshadowing all of the media darlings. Not only ND, but Ohio State, USC, et. al.

Other than ESPN, the networks would be wise to promote that narrative.