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Is it a CFP funeral for Ohio State and LSU?

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Across the country, we're seeing what poor return on investment looks like. Is a third loss enough to keep those teams out of the playoff?

That might become a moot point, because there's a real possibility Ohio State and LSU aren't done losing. Within the Big Ten and SEC, four teams suffered a third loss last weekend.

I just think the Tigers lack the explosiveness to beat the best opponents. Certainly, the Tigers didn't get a lot of help from the officials , either, in a loss to Texas.

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