LSU’s College Football Playoff Odds Plummet After Ole Miss Loss
Lane Kiffin's return to Oxford ended in a 32-24 loss to Ole Miss, dropping LSU's CFP odds as a brutal upcoming schedule awaits.
LSU's College Football Playoff odds have taken a significant hit following their loss to Ole Miss. Lane Kiffin, in his return to Ole Miss, fell short against his former team, falling 32-24. Both teams entered the game ranked in the top 10, but Ole Miss may have proven to be a legitimate championship contender. Trinidad Chambliss' performance in the game quickly put him in the Heisman conversation, overshadowing LSU's loss.
However, the reality is that this was a disappointing showing for Kiffin. The defeat also dealt a serious blow to LSU's chances of making the postseason, with ESPN now giving them only a 23% chance. Coming into the game, LSU was at around 51%. While one loss typically doesn't bar a team from the playoffs, LSU's upcoming schedule is particularly challenging.
They face a series of tough opponents, including No. 9 Texas A&M, Kentucky, Mississippi State, Auburn, Alabama, Texas, Tennessee, and Arkansas. This grueling stretch provides little room for error, and just two losses over these games could end LSU's season. Despite this, many of their upcoming opponents are currently undefeated at 3-0, putting LSU in a tough position just three games into the season.
The loss certainly wasn't the start Kiffin had envisioned after signing a record seven-year, $91 million contract with LSU. The university, known for its demand for championships, won't be patient in waiting for Kiffin to turn things around.
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