LSU plummeted in the College Football Playoff selection committee rankings from No. 5 to No. 14 after falling to Texas A&M 38-23, picking up a third loss. The Tigers are thought to be out of the CFP discussion, but SEC commissioner Greg Sankey says LSU should be considered if it improves to 10-3 with a win over No. 1 Georgia.

Ahead of the SEC Championship Game, Sankey spoke to Sports Illustrated.

“We are living in unprecedented times, are we not?” Sankey said, per SI’s Ross Dellenger. “Any conference champion merits consideration, but right on top of that list is the champion from the SEC. Now, whether it’s possible or not looking at the full picture, that’s where the selection committee comes in. Three losses is going to be tough, but having the best win of the year, after the full body of work, certainly introduces them into a conversation.”

Sankey, advocating for his conference’s teams, also made the case for Alabama or Tennessee to make the final 4.

“I look at the rigor of our league, and we have teams ranked No. 6 and No. 7 that merit consideration and I’m confident will be given consideration,” Sankey said to SI. “I respect Ohio State, too, and the tough game against Michigan. Our teams had two close losses both on the road, Alabama and Tennessee. I think those two teams are viable.

“If we’re going to talk about considerations for the Playoff, I’ve got a team that would have the best win of the year tomorrow if it wins. It would have to be in consideration. We’ve trusted the selection committee. We will continue to do that.”

In 8 years of the Playoff, no 2-loss team has made the final 4. Before the loss to Texas A&M, LSU looked to be in the best position to potentially reach as a 2-loss team if it had emerged from the SEC Championship Game 11-2.

The CFP field of 4 will be named Sunday.