SEC Power Rankings: Chaos Abounds But Alabama Remains Steady

Oct 26, 2013; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers wide receiver Odell Beckham (3) and running back

(4) celebrate after a touchdown during the second half of a game against the Furman Paladins at Tiger Stadium. LSU won 48-16. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

5. LSU Tigers

Record: 7-2 (3-2)

Previous Ranking: 4

Last Week: LSU 48, Furman 16

This Week: Bye

Next Week: at Alabama

Yay, LSU destroyed Furman.

This week is a bye week for the Tigers as they prepare for their annual matchup against Alabama. The bye week is going to prove to be little advantage for them as Alabama will also have the benefit of a bye week this weekend, too.

Even though this game is on the road, LSU has the potential to knock off Alabama moreso than any other team that has played the Crimson Tide this season. LSU has the quarterback and the receivers to take advantage of Alabama’s secondary, while also possessing a defense that is capable of competing against Alabama’s running game. Alabama is allowing only 9.8 points per game, but they allowed 42 points to A&M – the best offense they’ve played this season by far.

LSU is out of the national title run, and probably the SEC title, too. But beating Alabama would make up for most of that.