Garrett Nussmeier and the Bayou Bengals remain alive in the College Football Playoff race, but what are their chances?

The first College Football Playoff rankings were released on Tuesday night with LSU coming in at No. 15. For the Tigers, it’s one spot back of where they sit in the AP Poll. There aren’t any surprises with LSU’s ranking. LSU sits just in front of Ole Miss, who it beat. And just behind Texas A&M, who the Tigers lost to in College Station.

One of the SEC's top rivalry matchups will officially be renewed Saturday in Baton Rouge, as the Alabama Crimson Tide and LSU Tigers collide for yet another ranked showdown with massive stakes on the line.