LSU ranked No. 15 in Tuesday’s preliminary School Soccer Playoff rankings. Because it stands, the Tigers are out of the sphere, however at No. 15, LSU is in striking distance.
Saturday’s assembly with Alabama could make or break the Tigers’ season. If LSU wins, the playoff is firmly in view. A loss and the Tigers are out of it.
At the moment, we’ll use the Allstate Playoff Predictor to shed some gentle on LSU’s hopes. ESPN’s interactive website that permits us to see how sure video games influence a group’s playoff probabilities.
LSU enters Saturday with a 22% probability to make the playoff. Unlikely, however not a protracted shot.
We all know if LSU wins out, makes the SEC title, and wins the convention, the Tigers are in with an automated bid. However let’s say LSU wins out within the common season and falls quick within the SEC title.
In that situation, LSU has an 85% shot to make the CFP — a 26% probability of internet hosting within the first spherical and a 60% shot of being a customer.
Let’s say LSU loses on Saturday however wins its last three video games. At 9-3, the predictor provides LSU a 27% probability of creating the sphere. That appears excessive given how robust the Large Ten is shaping as much as be.
Now, let’s think about LSU finishes 3-1 however beats Alabama. If LSU beats Alabama and loses to Florida, then takes care of enterprise in opposition to Vandy and OU, LSU’s probabilities sit at 42%.
The numbers are clear. Saturday is near a should win for LSU. A loss closes most accessible paths to the playoff however a win provides LSU a number of methods in.
