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Who is the legit No. 1 in college football: USC or LSU?

Posted on by admin

Last week in college football he was a dandy. With another wave of upsets and two of the nation’s perennial powerhouses (Notre Dame and Michigan) losing for the second week in a row, football fans across the country are bracing for what is likely to be a very unpredictable season in college football. . However, it seems that some things will be very stable this year; namely, the success of the USC Trojans and the LSU Tigers.

USC and LSU are ranked #1 and #2, respectively. Each has a perfect record and has completely blown away the competition, leaving no doubt about their supremacy at the college level. With two of these teams clearly ahead of the rest of the field, we can begin to imagine how championship play will play out. Will it be John David Booty marching his explosive teammates up and down the field? Or will the Tigers’ tenacious and relentless defense prove too much for Pete Carroll’s players? Only time will tell. But, despite the fact that the final meeting between these two football giants is some 4 months away, the question invariably arises as to who currently deserves the No. 1 ranking.

Some say that until someone proves they can beat USC, the Trojans deserve the top spot. However, I personally think LSU has the upper hand. This is why.

LSU has played 2 games. In both, the outcome of the match was decided at the start of the first half. In the season opener, LSU just outscored Mississippi State 45-0. Yes, Mississippi State is probably the worst team in the SEC, but holding any team to 0 points is impressive. The Bulldogs couldn’t even muster enough energy to get close to field goal range. I don’t care who the opposition is, that is pure domination. Then, in their second game, LSU showed that they can not only beat mediocre teams, but they can beat good teams as well. And when I say shake, I really mean shake. The Tigers absolutely swept the floor with the Hokies, 48-7. And let’s not forget that Virginia Tech was ranked 9th in the nation at the time.

On the other side of the ball, USC is 1-0 after beating the Idaho Vandals 38-10. Beating a team by 4 touchdowns is always a good result, but the Idaho Vandals? Come on USC! The score should have been even more lopsided. If you compare USC’s 38-10 win over Idaho to LSU’s 45-0 slaughter at Mississippi State, which win seems more impressive? LSU!! Plus, USC hasn’t really been challenged by a worthy opponent yet, something LSU dealt with easily.

So until USC shows they can also dismantle LSU-ranked teams, I have to give the Tigers the edge in the national rankings. Right now, LSU’s resume is simply more impressive. Does that mean USC is not a championship contender? Nope! In fact, I hope to heaven that both USC and LSU make it to the end. That way, we will be able to see who is really the better team when they meet in the national championship. Although, if I were a gambler, my money would definitely be on the Tigers. But hey, a lot of things can change from now on. I may be eating my words in January.

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