Though there's little chance of the LSU Tigers finding their way to the SEC Championship game by winning the SEC West, there's still a mathematical shot. Beating the Ole Miss Rebels Saturday in Baton Rouge, La., is a must-win to keep that hope alive.
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With two SEC games remaining on the schedule, winning out would at least give Les Miles' team an opportunity should the Alabama Crimson Tide fall once again. However unlikely, it's a good motivational tactic. The Tigers (8-2, 4-2 SEC) are behind Alabama and Texas A&M in the West Division, but they must take care of business against the Rebels, who at 5-5, fell, 27-26, last week to Vanderbilt.
Quarterback Bo Wallace leads Ole Miss with a sound 2,239 yards this year on 65.6 percent passing. He has 12 touchdowns and 10 interceptions, but he's also a threat on the ground, where he's second to running back Jeff Scott with 269 rush yards this season.
The Tigers are coming off a big win against Mississippi State and will look for continued balance behind quarterback Zach Mettenberger. The junior threw for 273 yards and two touchdowns last week after a solid performance against then-No. 1 Alabama the week prior. He has not thrown an interception since Oct. 13 in a game against South Carolina.
Game time, TV channel: 3:30 p.m. ET, CBS
Point spread: LSU opened as a 20-point favorite.
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