LSU football ranks fourth in SP+ after win at Auburn
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 26, 2026, 12:20 PM
Last updated Oct 26, 2026
LSU football recorded a dominant 38-17 victory over Auburn on the road in Week 8. Following this win, the Tigers improved their ranking to No. 4 in ESPN's SP+ model, which measures team efficiency. Head coach Lane Kiffin's team enters a bye week with back-to-back wins against conference opponents. LSU's next three games will be against ranked teams, including Alabama and Texas upon returning from the bye. A strong finish could secure a postseason berth for LSU.
- •LSU wins 38-17 against Auburn on the road in Week 8.
- •Tigers rise to No. 4 in ESPN's SP+ rankings with a 25.2 rating.
- •Next three games are against ranked opponents.
- •Alabama and Texas will visit LSU after the bye week.
- •LSU needs to win out for a chance at the playoffs.
- 12:20 PMYahoo Sports — Updating LSU football's SP+ ranking after victory at Auburn
"Here's where LSU football ranks in ESPN's updated SP+ model after Lane Kiffin's Tigers blew out Auburn in Week 8.
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