College Football Playoff Rankings 2022: Projected Top 25 for Week 14

COLUMBUS, OHIO - NOVEMBER 26: J.J. McCarthy #9 of the Michigan Wolverines reacts after scoring a touchdown during the second half of a college football game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium on November 26, 2022 in Columbus, Ohio. The Michigan Wolverines won the game 45-23 over the Ohio State Buckeyes and clinched the Big Ten East Title. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images) /

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Nov 26, 2022; College Station, Texas, USA; LSU Tigers running back Noah Cain (21) carries the ball against Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Isaiah Raikes (34) during the third quarter at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports /

Brian Kelly and LSU had a chance to really capture a playoff spot heading into the SEC title game and even a close game against the Bulldogs would have given the Tigers a case to make the field (yes, even as a three-loss team), but they struggled in the season finale, losing at Texas A&M.

The Tigers went into College Station with a chance to beat up on a struggling Aggie team, but they just couldn’t pull it off, losing by two scores.

Former five-star freshman Conner Wiegman was really solid for the Aggies, out-dueling Jayden Daniels who has had a big year. The only LSU touchdowns on the day came from John Emery Jr. in the run game as he also finished with 55 yards rushing on nine carries. LSU will have to wait until next year to try and make a playoff appearance.

I do, however, see LSU remaining in the top 10, but the Tigers will drop five spots after this one.

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