SEC Round-Up: LSU's playoff hopes dangling as Kelly's seat gets warmer
With LSU's College Football Playoff hopes dwindling before November chills arrive in the Bayou State, the temperature under head coach Brian Kelly is beginning to rise. Currently 5-2 and 2-2 in conference, Kelly can't afford too many more setbacks before Tiger fans tell him to "geaux away."
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Nuño's Notes: In-depth intel from Baton Rouge insiders
After falling last week in Nashville, Brian Kelly's Bayou Bengals slumped to 5-2 overall and 2-2 in SEC play ahead of this weekend's matchup against unbeaten Texas A&M. After speaking to a few insiders, David Nuño shares some (a lot) information on the 20th-ranked Tigers.
Tale of the Tape: No. 3 Texas A&M at No. 20 Louisiana State
Yet another dubious streak is facing Mike Elko and the third-ranked Fightin' Texas Aggies as they head to Baton Rouge in search of their first victory at Tiger Stadium since 1994. With kickoff set for 6:30 p.m. CT on Saturday, LSU is 116-15 in night games at Death Valley since 2000.
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'Good' not good enough in Kelly's fourth year guiding the LSU Tigers
Even with 38 wins over three seasons, there have been no championships and no playoff appearances for LSU under head coach Brian Kelly. During Monday's SEC Media Days, Kelly addressed the Tigers' goal to win the national championship and improve on vulnerabilities.
Brian Kelly has turned up the heat at LSU before his seat gets hotter
In three seasons at LSU, Brian Kelly is 29-11 and has won nine games each year, but that's not good enough to meet the demands of Tigerland. With what he believes to be his most-talented Tiger roster, Kelly sets out on a quest to prove himself before he winds up on the hot seat.
Around the SEC: Recruiting News & Trends
It's time to take a look around at the biggest pickups on the recruiting front as well as some of the top recruiting news and notes from around the SEC. Jason Howell details that and more in this week's Around the SEC.
