The No. 2 LSU football team has achieved its highest ranking since the 2007-08 season.
With that ranking comes the expectation that the Tigers will receive every opponent’s best effort.
“Coach [Miles] told us last week that every team we play is going to give us their best shot,” said sophomore safety Eric Reid. “Every week is a new work.”
National recognition is an honor the Tigers’ performance has certainly warranted through three games, but Reid said they aren’t overlooking the responsibility that comes with the rankings.
“We know that we have to stay mentally focused,” Reid said. “You can’t get happy with a victory and you can’t get down.”
The Tigers expect that every team they face is looking forward to the opportunity to make a statement and knock off a top-five team.
“What people don’t know is that we’re gunning for them, too,” said sophomore defensive end Sam Montgomery. “We have a chip on our shoulder, so we’re going to come out every Saturday and not hold back on anybody, no matter who it