Are LSU's national title hopes completely ended?

Question

I saw the Yahoo headline that LSU's national title hopes are over, but I am not sure.

West Virginia has two decent games left and could easily lose one.

If the Big 12 South wins the Big 12 championship, they put forward a 2 loss OU or UT as the only Big 12 team that could possibly fit in the championship.

If either of these things happen, Ohio State gets into the national championship, but if both happen, Ohio State plays a 2 loss conference champion.

That could be LSU or Georgia from the SEC, USC or Oregon from the Pac-10, or OU or UT from the Big 12. I don't think Viriginia Tech would make it over LSU given the lopsided head to head matchup. I don't a 2 loss West Virginia or Texas has a strength of schedule or quality wins to compare. I don't think people will want to vote in Oregon with Dixon hurt unless they are absolutely amazing in his absense.

So, in this scenario i think the key players are Georgia, LSU, USC, and OU. Georgia and LSU should have the best strength of sched.

I do think Virginia Tech could content too, but if it worked out that LSU and Virginia Tech were the top contenders for the spot, I think the head to head should be considered.

Also, Tennessee could win the SEC, or Georgia could lose to Georgia Tech and then win the SEC. Oregon and USC could both lose their final game, leaving AZ State with it's best quality win being Cal as the Pac-10 champ, if they beat Arizona.

I think any team in the current top 13 could play in the BCS Championship without needing weeks of results particularly more stunning than we have already seen. I think USC, LSU, Georgia, and OU could be better positioned than people realize if two coin flips go their way "wv not perfect in final two" and "big 12 goig to southern division."

Is anyone reading my full question? How about a followup. If WV loses to Connecticut or Pitt and OU/UT beats Kansas or Missouri in the Big 12, who goes to the BCS vs. Ohio State?

Answer 1

The Tigers need a TON of things to go their way for them to get to New Orleans now.

But then again, with all the twists we've had this season, who knows? But it would seem unlikely at this point...

Answer 2

No, they still play a top 5 school in Georgia, if UConn wins and Ou wins the Big 12, LSU wins sec, then it will be OSU and LSU in the NC

And yet, somehow I see an Sec team getting in

Answer 3

there is no way LSU will make it. They've lost 2 games, Ohio State would replace the first team to fall; that only leaves one other space, which will be taken by Georgia. Give up!!

Answer 4

You have to give it up. Come Sunday you won't be anywhere near the Top 2. And West Virginia's games are at home, where they are tough. They're 17 point favorites against UConn and will be an even bigger favorite than that against Pitt.

Answer 5

i like your prediction! And to the 1st poster, Stoops is the ideal trainer interior the country and isnt concentrated on the rest yet a nationwide call. he's already equipped a brilliant group for this 3 hundred and sixty 5 days and for years yet to return.

Answer 6

They're done. A loss that late in the season, at home, to an unranked team is devastating. OSU may get by with it, but only in the KU/Mizzu winner loses to Oklahoma, or WVU loses.

Answer 7

Yep. And West Virginia has only one decent game left. It might be a big rivalry, but Pitt is awful.

Answer 8

i just logged on to ask that exact question im a lsu fan of course and i believe if a million things go right theyd have a chance i only wish jones or mcfadden would have gotten hit by a car todayu .... :(

Answer 9

The national championship is over for LSU......... Sorry thats just the truth........

Answer 10

Its over, but a SEC title is better than nothing...