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Lane Kiffin, LSU enter defining November stretch as Alabama matchup carries CFP weight

Lane Kiffin faces a critical juncture as his LSU squad sits 14th in the initial College Football Playoff rankings. Despite strong metrics in game control, the Tigers have yet to defeat a ranked opponent this season, with previous wins over Texas A&M and Mississippi State losing value due to those teams' recent struggles.

The team currently lacks a signature victory, placing them alongside Notre Dame, UCLA, and Wake Forest as top-15 programs without a win against a ranked foe.

LSU faces a difficult path ahead, as they hold the third-hardest remaining schedule in the country. Following their upcoming contest against fifth-ranked Alabama, the Tigers must still play Texas, Tennessee, and Arkansas.

While some view the Alabama matchup as a potential playoff eliminator, the high level of parity within the SEC keeps the postseason hopes alive for both sides.

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