LSU football dropped its first game of the year in Week 5, losing 24-19 at Ole Miss. Brian Kelly and the Tigers fell to 4-1 on the year and 1-1 in conference play. The loss stings, but all of LSU’s goals remain in play.
The equation remains simple: If LSU wins 10 games, the Tigers earn an invite to the College Football Playoff. That leaves LSU with little margin for error, though. LSU can afford one more loss, but that’s it.
LSU has a chance of remaining in the at-large discussion at 9-3, but it’s far from a lock.
LSU wasn’t the only SEC team to suffer a disappointing loss in Week 5. The Georgia Bulldogs took their first L of the year, falling to Alabama yet again. Auburn picked up its second loss of the year, falling to A&M. The playoff is a long shot for Hugh Freeze’s Tigers now.
But every SEC team will get plenty of chances to improve their resume down the stretch. When does LSU gets its next chance?
Is there an LSU football game this weekend?
Coming off the loss to Ole Miss, the Tigers are on bye in Week 7.
LSU will return to action when it hosts South Carolina on Oct. 11 in Baton Rouge. That contest will be a night game, though we don’t know the exact kickoff time yet.
LSU football schedule and Scores
| DATE | OPPONENT | LOCATION | RESULT/TIME |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 30 | Clemson | Away | W, 17-10 |
| Sat, Sep 6 | Louisiana Tech | Home | W, 23-7 |
| Sat, Sep 13 | Florida | Home | W, 20-10 |
| Sat, Sep 20 | SE Louisiana | Home | W, 56-10 |
| Sat, Sep 27 | Ole Miss | Away | L, 24-19 |
| Sat, Oct 11 | South Carolina | Home | TBD |
| Sat, Oct 18 | Vanderbilt | Away | TBD |
| Sat, Oct 25 | Texas A&M | Home | TBD |
| Sat, Nov 8 | Alabama | Away | TBD |
| Sat, Nov 15 | Arkansas | Home | TBD |
| Sat, Nov 22 | Western Kentucky | Home | TBD |
| Sat, Nov 29 | Oklahoma | Away | TBD |
This article originally appeared on LSU Wire: Is there an LSU football game this weekend?
