LSU's Season on the Brink: 3 Keys to Taking Down Mississippi State

The pressure is mounting on Lane Kiffin and LSU as the Tigers prepare for Saturday's SEC showdown against Mississippi State at Tiger Stadium.

After suffering a heartbreaking 35-34 overtime loss to Kentucky, No. 22 LSU (4-2, 1-2 SEC) finds itself at a critical juncture in Kiffin's first season. With two conference losses already on its résumé, another defeat would deal a significant blow to the Tigers' hopes of reaching the College Football Playoff.