LSU football ranks No. 14 in initial CFP rankings; social media reacts
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 4, 2026, 2:24 PM
Last updated Nov 4, 2026
The College Football Playoff committee released its first rankings of the season on November 4, 2026, placing LSU football at No. 14. LSU, coached by Lane Kiffin, is currently outside the playoff bracket but is among 10 SEC teams in the top 25. The Tigers have two losses this season, including one to No. 8 Ole Miss. They have upcoming games against ranked opponents, including Alabama and Texas. Social media feedback was mixed, with users criticizing the rankings and questioning Alabama’s placement at No. 5.
- •LSU ranks 14th in the initial CFP rankings from November 4, 2026.
- •The Tigers have won their last two games by over 20 points.
- •LSU faces Alabama and Texas in its next two games.
- •Social media reacted critically to Alabama's No. 5 ranking.
- •The SEC has 10 teams in the CFP top 25.
- 2:24 PMYahoo Sports — Social media reacts to LSU football's CFP ranking
"LSU football was ranked No. 14 in the first CFP rankings of 2026. Here's how social media reacted to the Tigers' placement.
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