LSU football ranks fourth in ESPN's SP+ ahead of Alabama matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 6, 2026, 2:45 PM
Last updated Nov 6, 2026
LSU football, currently ranked No. 4 in ESPN's SP+ with a 24.7 rating, prepares for a critical game against Alabama on Saturday. The Tigers have three ranked opponents in their final four games this season, starting with No. 8 Alabama, which has a 20.6 SP+ rating. Following Alabama, LSU faces No. 7 Texas and No. 11 Tennessee in the upcoming weeks. These matches are vital for improving LSU's chances of securing a spot in the 12-team playoff field.
- •LSU ranks No. 4 in ESPN's SP+ ratings.
- •Alabama is ranked No. 8 in SP+.
- •LSU faces ranked teams in three of its last four games.
- •The matchup could impact LSU's playoff chances.
- 2:45 PMYahoo Sports — Where ESPN's SP+ ranks LSU football entering the Alabama game
"Here's where LSU football ranks in ESPN's SP+ ratings ahead of a anticipated matchup with the Alabama Crimson Tide.
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