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Where ESPN's FPI rankings have Alabama entering Week 11 SEC showdown vs. LSU
According to ESPN's FPI, Alabama also currently has a projected win/loss record of 10.9-2.0, and have a 31.5% chance to win out. The Crimson Tide also have a 54.2% chance to win the SEC, 92.5% to make the College Football Playoff, 24.4% to make the national title game, and 11.7% to win it.
The LSU Tigers are in a state of uncertainty with the recent news of head football coach Brian Kelly and athletic director Scott Woodward being relieved of thei
ESPN analyst — and former LSU standout — Ryan Clark has made his opinion on the bizarre situation happening down at his alma mater clear. Louisiana governor Jeff Landry has become involved in the firing of former head football coach Brian Kelly and now, the search for his replacement.
Here are three things to know about LSU's interim athletics director Verge Ausberry, who succeeds former AD Scott Woodward.
LSU received its start time and television designation for Nov. 15 against Arkansas and it will take an adjustment for Tiger fans. LSU vs. Arkansas is set for 11:45 p.m. CT and will be televised on SEC Network.
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ESPN star slams Louisiana gov over support for erecting Charlie Kirk statue on LSU campus
ESPN star Ryan Clark sharply criticized Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry for his support of a Charlie Kirk statue on LSU's campus and taking control of the football coach search.
LSU football QB Garrett Nussmeier played a clean game vs. Vanderbilt. Where does the LSU gunslinger rank in ESPN's updated QBR?
Per Kelly's contract with LSU, his buyout could shrink if he were to land another head coaching job as well as positions in sports media or university administration. Need a news break? Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!
LSU's season is practically over, but the Tigers have the ability to play spoiler against the Tide. It’s an interesting chapter in the rivalry matchup between LSU and Alabama. The Tigers come into this matchup with an interim head coach and will look to play spoilers to the Tide’s quest for the college football playoff.
Kelly had just lost to Texas A&M in a brutal 49–25 defeat, causing LSU to fall to 5–3 on the year. With LSU's championship aspirations inching farther and farther out of reach, the program decided to part ways with the former Notre Dame coach and kick off a new and hopefully brighter era.