While many prognosticators expected LSU to be ranked as low as No. 3, the Tigers took the top spot in the first Bowl Championship Series rankings released Sunday night on ESPN’s BCS Countdown.
Alabama and Oklahoma trailed LSU at No. 2 and No. 3, respectively, in the BCS rankings. The Tigers are also ranked No. 1 in the AP Top 25 for the fourth straight week.
“At this point in time we’re just holding a spot,” said LSU coach Les Miles on the BCS Countdown show. “It’s not a final spot of the season in any