Heading into the unveiling of the first College Football Playoff rankings Tuesday, LSU fans were either going to be thrilled with a top-four spot or fuming at getting snubbed.Either way, it never mattered.
The Tigers ultimately checked in at No. 3, a deserved recognition for their 7-1 start to the campaign.
Ed Orgeron’s club has outplayed preseason expectations with a trio of marquee wins against Miami, Auburn and Georgia.

