LSU is second , Alabama fourth .
The Tigers ( 7 - 0 , 4 - 0 SEC ) and Crimson Tide ( 7 - 1 , 4 - 1 ) are both in the top four of the initial playoff rankings released Tuesday .
LSU is second , Crimson Tide fourth .
The Tigers ( 7 - 0 , 4 - 0 SEC ) and Crimson Tide ( 7 - 1 , 4 - 1 ) are both in the top four of the initial playoff rankings released Tuesday .