LSU football can reach CFP playoff, but Tennessee Vols' path is easier

LSU football can reach CFP playoff, but Tennessee Vols' path is easier. LSU can play its way in to the College Football Playoff by beating No. 1 Georgia in the SEC Championship. Tennessee lost 27-13 at Georgia on Saturday. LSU is the only two-loss national champion in BCS era. The committee values résumé and notable victories.

LSU football can reach CFP playoff, but Tennessee Vols' path is easier. Tennessee needs help. Alabama was 11-1 and ranked No. 5 entering the conference championship weekend, and it lost to Wisconsin.

LSU football can reach CFP playoff, but Tennessee Vols' path is easier.

If Michigan wins the Big Ten Championship, the committee will choose between 11-1 Tennessee and 11/1 Ohio State for the final spot.

LSU football can reach CFP playoff. Oregon is ranked a spot behind Tennessee. If Oregon wins the Pac-12 Championship, they will leapfrog the Vols.

LSU football can reach CFP playoff. Tennessee Vols' path is easier. Oregon lost 49-3 to Georgia in the season opener. CFA selection committee chair Boo Corrigan says the game itself is not the determining factor for a playoff bid.

The selection committee considers Oregon's and Tennessee's losses to Georgia to have been one-sided. If Oregon finishes 12-1, it will bypass Tennessee. The Vols' best bet is to surpass TCU after a Frogs loss.

LSU football can reach CFP playoff, but Tennessee Vols' path is easier. If LSU wins the SEC Championship, the committee would leave the two-loss conference champion at home. Georgia beat Tennessee and Oregon.

LSU and Georgia could make the playoff if they win the SEC Championship.

The Big Ten will claim a minimum of one playoff bid. A one-loss Pac-12 champion is likely to earn selection. For the SEC to claim two spots, TCU needs to lose and get out of the way.

LSU football can reach CFP playoff, but Tennessee Vols' path is easier. Georgia is in great shape for a playoff spot, while Tennessee is not.