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LSU may be ranked No. 10, but the reality is we're not a top 10 or a legitimate CFP team

Posted on 10/12/25 at 10:07 pm
Posted by homemadeshine
Member since Dec 2024
357 posts
Posted on 10/12/25 at 10:07 pm
Although I want LSU to make the playoffs, it would take a modern day miracle for this team to make the playoffs based on how it has performed up this point of the season. We just have too many weaknesses to overcome to make a serious run at making the playoffs.
This post was edited on 10/13/25 at 3:57 pm
Posted by dukeg7213
Louisiana
Member since Apr 2023
5958 posts
Posted on 10/12/25 at 10:08 pm to
Every team has weaknesses. There is no 2019 LSU dominant team this season
Posted by ScottAndrew
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Aug 2009
1216 posts
Posted on 10/12/25 at 10:08 pm to
Have you watched any of the other teams?
Posted by friendlyobservation
Member since Mar 2024
3187 posts
Posted on 10/12/25 at 10:09 pm to
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LSU may be ranked No. 10, but the reality is we're a top 10 or a legitimate CFP team


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Although I want LSU to make the playoffs, it would take a modern day miracle for this team to make the playoffs based on how it has performed up this point of the season. We just have too many weaknesses to overcome to make a serious run at making the playoffs.


Posted by DallasTiger11
Los Angeles
Member since Mar 2004
13276 posts
Posted on 10/12/25 at 10:11 pm to
This team is not great at all but we don’t need any miracles. We only have two very difficult games left and one of them is going to be a home night one. Split those and hope OU has nothing to play for in the final game to get to 10-2.
Posted by Jack Crevalle
USVI
Member since Aug 2018
8358 posts
Posted on 10/12/25 at 10:11 pm to
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too many weaknesses to overcome

Posted by TigersJump
In a land far far away
Member since Feb 2018
3380 posts
Posted on 10/12/25 at 10:11 pm to
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LSU may be ranked No. 10, but the reality is we're a top 10 or a legitimate CFP team


So which is it?
Posted by Tarpon08
Cut Off, LA
Member since Dec 2014
7775 posts
Posted on 10/12/25 at 10:34 pm to
Have you watched anyone else play and can say they aren’t flawed?
Posted by ForeverEllisHugh
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2016
16101 posts
Posted on 10/12/25 at 10:34 pm to


Posted by MikeTheTiger71
Member since Dec 2021
4076 posts
Posted on 10/12/25 at 11:06 pm to
So, let’s take a look at the teams behind them:

- Tennessee is the opposite of LSU. Their offense is very strong, but they just narrowly avoided defeat against Miss St and Arkansas due to a suspect defense.

- Georgia Tech’s best win was over Clemson at home in a game they were outgained. They had narrow escapes against Colorado and Wake Forest.

- ND began the year giving up 98 points in 3 games and losing 2 before hitting a soft spot in their schedule.

- Oklahoma just got held to 6 points and had 2 other games with 24. They’ve had more success against non-P4 defenses than LSU, but not against P4.

- BYU hasn’t played anyone, but still narrowly escaped Arizona and Colorado.

- Missouri played better offensively against SC, but surrendered more points for a similar margin of victory. Lost at home to Alabama.

- Vandy will get to see next. They looked good offensively against weaker competition, but only put up 14 against Alabama and only gained 328 against SC (with 10 points on short drives off turnovers late padding their point total). They have given up 65 points in their last 2 games, including 35 against Utah
St.

- Virginia lost 35-31 to 4-3 NC St and needed OT against now unranked FSU and Louisville. Good offense. Questionable defense.

- USF got blown out by Miami and got lucky against Florida.

- USC lost 34-32 to Illinois and gave up 31 to Michigan St.

- Texas has struggled even more than LSU at times offensively and has 2 losses, including Florida.

Which of those look like playoff teams to you?
Posted by Beef Supreme
Member since Apr 2008
2250 posts
Posted on 10/12/25 at 11:10 pm to
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MikeTheTiger71


Testify!
Posted by Datbayoubengal
Port City
Member since Sep 2009
28788 posts
Posted on 10/12/25 at 11:29 pm to
Alabama could have easily lost to Mizzu yesterday.

Ole Miss almost lost to Washington St.

UGA beat Auburn by the same as we beat USCe and they have an SEC loss like we do.

Texas already has 2 losses and still has to play UGA on the road and have Vandy and TAMU on the schedule

Tennesse has an SEC loss, could bave EASILY lost to both Miss St and Arkansas, and still has to play Alabama on the road Florida on the road (which is their kryptonite), Vandy and Oklahoma.

Oklahoma has a loss and still has to play on the road vs South Carolina who picked Nuss off twice and an injured Mateer had 3 picks last night and has 6 on the season. They also have to play an INSANE!!!!!! Gauntlet in Bama and Tennessee on the road plus LSU, Ole Miss, and Mizzou

Mixzou has to play Vandy and Oklahoma on the road and has to play TAMU

TAMU has to play Texas on the road, LSU on the road, and Mizzu on the road.

Also just to let people know. TAMU has to play back to back road SEC games. It has been EXTREMELY rare for any team to come out unscathed in history. We are their last SEC game on a 5 straight SEC game stretch.

This post was edited on 10/12/25 at 11:33 pm
Posted by homemadeshine
Member since Dec 2024
357 posts
Posted on 10/13/25 at 3:54 pm to
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We only have two very difficult games left and one of them is going to be a home night one.


Only two difficult games left? Have you seen our OL play this year? Did you see us gain just 59 yards against the worst rushing defense in the SEC two weeks ago against Ole Miss?

Did you see South Carolina give us a gift on its first drive with a fumble in the red zone? We went three plays and out and settled for a field goal!

Did you see Nuss throw two interceptions, including one at the gold line? LSU also fumbled another time inside the one!

I like your enthusiasm, but the reality is we're not a very good team right now. A lot of fans are counting the Vandy game as a win, but this is not the normal Vandy team and they could run us out of the stadium. This team is legit and it's not going to be an easy win. We are currently a 2-point underdog!
This post was edited on 10/13/25 at 3:59 pm
Posted by Sleepy_Tiger
Baton Rouge, La
Member since Aug 2021
10188 posts
Posted on 10/13/25 at 4:05 pm to
Wow you sound like you are the life of the party.




Posted by Sterling Archer
Member since Aug 2012
8182 posts
Posted on 10/13/25 at 4:11 pm to
quote:

MikeTheTiger71


My only regret is that I have but one upvote to give.
Posted by El Jefe de Tu Mama
Over there by that place
Member since Dec 2024
810 posts
Posted on 10/13/25 at 4:11 pm to
Name 9 teams that you know could beat us on neutral field.
Posted by The Pirate King
Pangu
Member since May 2014
64137 posts
Posted on 10/13/25 at 4:14 pm to
We can get by with a crappy lower scoring offense. We can't get by with a crappy offense that also turns the ball over at a high rate.
Posted by King Joey
Just south of the DC/US border
Member since Mar 2004
12716 posts
Posted on 10/13/25 at 4:15 pm to
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Just curious: did you see that we beat South Carolina by 10?

Just checking, you might need a new prescription for your glasses.

Posted by tke_swamprat
Houma, LA
Member since Aug 2004
10776 posts
Posted on 10/13/25 at 4:16 pm to
If the offense can get some mojo going and get 27-34 points a game, everyone will be screaming a different story, because the defense is just that damn good.
Posted by Picayuner
Member since Dec 2016
3775 posts
Posted on 10/13/25 at 4:20 pm to
After watching Texas vs Oklahoma I thought LSU looked better than both of those teams. Need to clean up the turnovers.
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