LSU football rocketed up to No. 13 in USA TODAY’s US LBM Coaches Poll, a massive four-spot leap after they absolutely clobbered Auburn 38-17 in Week 8. That dominant SEC road win pushed them to 6-2 overall, 3-2 in conference play, and now they’ve got a much-needed bye week to recharge.
Total Domination on the Plains
Listen, what LSU did at Auburn wasn’t merely a win, it was a statement. They racked up a ridiculous 552 total yards and moved the chains for 29 first downs. On defense, they were just as suffocating. Auburn’s running game got absolutely stonewalled, averaging a measly 1.9 yards per rush, and LSU’s D-line was living in the backfield, sacking Auburn QB Byrum Brown seven times. Seven! Auburn barely scraped by with five third-down conversions all game. This wasn’t just a victory, it was their first SEC road win in over two years, and you could feel the momentum shifting.
The Gauntlet Ahead and Playoff Dreams
Now, with that bye week giving them a breather, LSU is looking squarely at a College Football Playoff run. But let’s be real, it ain’t gonna be easy. When they come back, it’s a brutal three-game stretch against three straight ranked opponents. First up, they host No. 10 Alabama, who just took down Texas A&M. Then, they’ll host Texas before hitting the road for a trip to Tennessee. Talk about a gauntlet. If they can somehow win out and finish the regular season at a sparkling 10-2, they’re a lock for the CFP. Even at 9-3, they’d have a shot, but they’d definitely need some help from the football gods.
So, the Tigers are riding high, but this bye week is crucial to get ready for what’s coming. That next three-game slate is going to make or break their season. Get ready, Seattle On Tap fam, because these next few weeks for LSU are going to be wild.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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