LSU Football Poised to Defy Expectations — What the AP Poll Got Wrong About Their Season

So, LSU football kicks off the 2025 season perched comfortably inside the AP Top 10, ranked No. 9, and boy, does that bring a heap of expectations along with it. With Brian Kelly at the helm and Garrett Nussmeier—yes, the potential Heisman frontrunner who could etch his name alongside LSU legends Joe Burrow and Jayden Daniels—the Tigers are buzzing with promise. Yet, there’s that nagging knee issue lurking over Nussmeier and the looming challenge Clemson represents in just over two weeks—an opponent not exactly thrilled to let LSU’s postseason glow last. The Tigers have a tough route ahead, including facing teams that handed them losses last year, and Kelly’s hot seat is practically sizzling entering his fourth season. So, the real question—can LSU’s blend of star power, savvy portal additions, and a slightly friendlier road schedule propel them beyond their preseason spotlight? Let’s dive into why this LSU squad is primed to climb higher and maybe, just maybe, start writing a new chapter of Tiger football greatness. LEARN MORE

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