LSU football ranks eighth in ESPN's FPI ahead of McNeese matchup

LSU football is set to face McNeese this weekend following a decisive 35-6 victory against Texas A&M. The win marks the Tigers' first against a conference opponent this season and improved their ranking in ESPN's Football Power Index (FPI) to 22.1, placing them eighth nationally and fourth in the SEC. This ranking comes after a challenging loss to Ole Miss in Week 3, emphasizing the significance of the Texas A&M game as the Aggies continue their win streak. LSU’s success will be crucial as it prepares for several tests against top-25 teams under head coach Lane Kiffin.

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