LSU faced CFP pressure against Texas
The 6-3 Tigers needed more offensive production while accounting for national sacks leader Collin Simmons.
| Kickoff | 7:30 PM ET |
|---|---|
| Venue | Tiger Stadium (LA) |
| Spread | LSU -4.5 |
| Total | 46.5 |
| TV | ERADM, ABC |
|---|---|
| Streaming | the ESPN app |
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Follow the full play-by-play and box score →LSU entered its Nov. 14 matchup with Texas at 6-3 and needing to keep its College Football Playoff hopes alive. The Tigers were scheduled to host the Longhorns at 6:30 p.m. CT in Tiger Stadium, with ABC carrying the game.
The main matchup concern for LSU was Texas edge rusher Collin Simmons, whose 10.5 sacks led the nation. Keeping Simmons out of the backfield was central to giving Leavitt enough time to generate offense.
LSU also needed a more productive finish to its drives after running 45 plays in Alabama territory and scoring seven points. The challenge was turning field position and sustained possessions into touchdowns against Texas.
The betting line listed LSU as a four-point favorite, with an over-under of 45.5. ESPN's FPI gave LSU a 52.6% chance to win, suggesting a close matchup despite the home-field setting.
LSU held a 9-8-1 advantage in the all-time series. This was the first meeting between the programs in Baton Rouge since 1953, Lane Kiffin's team needed a win to keep its College Football Playoff hopes alive.
Why it matters
LSU entered the game unable to afford another loss if it wanted to make the College Football Playoff. Its offensive execution and protection against Collin Simmons were central to preserving that path.
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