LSU seeks to bounce back after loss to Ole Miss this weekend
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 4:34 AM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
LSU suffered a 32-24 loss to Ole Miss on Saturday night, significantly impacting its College Football Playoff (CFP) chances. As the No. 7 team in the nation, the Tigers now face a critical five-game stretch before a challenging November slate, beginning with Texas A&M next week. Lane Kiffin's squad aims to regroup against lesser opponents in preparation for key matchups against Alabama and Texas later in the season. Improvement is necessary, particularly from quarterback Sam Leavitt, who struggled early in the game against Ole Miss.
- •LSU drops to No. 7 after losing to No. 8 Ole Miss.
- •Next game is against Texas A&M on September 26.
- •Tigers have four winnable games before a tough November.
- •Quarterback Sam Leavitt needs to improve his early-game performance.
- 4:34 AMCBS Sports — Where does LSU go from here? Lane Kiffin, Tigers must handle business before November gauntlet
"The Tigers' margin for error when it comes to CFP contention took a significant hit on Saturday night
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