LSU Moves Up In Latest College Football Power Rankings

LSU moved up two spots to No. 16 in ESPN's latest College Football Power Rankings during the bye week.

This Tiger will face Alabama on Saturday, which is No. 13 in the power rankings.

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No. 16 LSU Tigers
Previous ranking: 18

The bye week hit at an ideal moment for this team, giving the Tigers two weeks to get over their loss at Texas A&M and prepare for a season-defining showdown with Alabama in Death Valley. That game brings a moment of truth for Will Campbell and LSU's leaders coming off a humbling road loss. The 6-foot-6, 323-pound left tackle has solidified his reputation as an early first-round pick during his junior season and hasn't allowed a sack, but this offense did not handle pressure well during their second-half collapse in College Station.

They'll have a strong plan to set up Garrett Nussmeier for success against Kane Wommack's Tide defense, but can Campbell and the Tigers' talent O-line bring the fight for four quarters and take control of this game? Their CFP ambitions depend on it. -- Olson

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Power Rankings:
1. Oregon
2. Georgia
3. Ohio State
4. Miami
5. Texas
6. Indiana
7. BYU
8. Penn State
9. Tennessee
10. Notre Dame
11. Boise State
12. SMU
13. Alabama
14. Ole Miss
15. Texas A&M
16. LSU
17. Army
18. Iowa State
19. Colorado
20. Clemson
21. Washington State
22. Pittsburgh
23. Kansas State
24. South Carolina
25. Vanderbilt