Updating LSU football's FPI ranking after Tigers lose to Kentucky
Here's where ESPN's updated FPI rankings slot LSU football after Lane Kiffin's Tigers fell to 4-2 on the year.
In a 35-34 overtime defeat to Kentucky, LSU football currently stands at 4-2 heading into a demanding series of SEC matchups. Coach Lane Kiffin's team is set to face No. 19 Mississippi State on Saturday, following the latter's brief respite after a week off. Despite the heavy loss, LSU maintains its position at No. 8 on ESPN's football power index (FPI) ranking, with a 20.9 rating.
The FPI assesses a team's true strength by evaluating their expected point margin against their average opponent on a neutral field. During the game against Kentucky, LSU showcased a strong offensive performance, despite two turnovers. Quarterback Sam Leavitt contributed significantly with two scores through the air and a touchdown run in overtime, completing 73.5% of his passes for 275 yards.
Rivals Georgia (28.7), Alabama (26.6), and Texas (25.5) also rank within the top 10 on the FPI list. The Bulldogs emerged victorious in Week 6, raising the Crimson Tide's ranking by one spot to No. 5 on the FPI list. Meanwhile, the Longhorns dropped two places to No. 6 after a loss to Oklahoma.
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