Sunday night’s win over Miami was a historic one for LSU.
After the 33-17 victory over the Hurricanes, the Tigers jumped 14 spots in the AP Poll, from No. 25 to No.11. That 14-spot ascension is unprecedented in school history, and the 9-spot rise in the Coaches Poll from No. 24 to No. 15 has only been matched once before by the program.
It required a championship.
Here’s a look at the last time LSU made such large leap in the polls.
The Game: 2001 SEC Championship Game
The Opponent: No.