9. LSU Tigers

(Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports)

The Tigers do not have an easy road to the playoff. Doable, but difficult. And unless the SEC mixes up its divisions, they will continue to have the misfortune of being in the SEC West with Alabama. So not only do they have to play division rivals Alabama, Texas A&M and Auburn, but they also have Texas and Florida on their schedule. To make the playoff, they need to win their division, the SEC championship game and have a nearly perfect record.

Make the playoff: +550
Miss the playoff: -750