Photo by: Alex Diaz
LSU Tigers
2024 Finish: 9-4, 5-3 (SEC)
2025 Prediction: 10-2, 7-2 (SEC)
Overview:
LSU was polarizing last year, to say the least. Quite an odd year. Now, there is no reason as to why they shouldn’t be successful. LSU brought in a lot of skill and defensive guys, and you still have your Heisman hopeful in Garrett Nussmeier. There aren’t that many holes in the depth chart and Brian Kelly has said that his team is talented enough. Take it as coach talk or bulletin board material, but this team certainly has the roster and staff to do it.
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- Garrett Nussmeier | Photo by: Gus Stark
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- Harold Perkins Jr. | Photo by: Gus Stark
Offense:
This offense is nothing short of a cheat code. Obviously Garrett Nussmeier will be the signal caller, and after losing two NFL tackles, Tyree Adams and David Weston will replace some big shoes. LSU is WRU, so having Aaron Anderson, and transfers Nic Anderson, Barion Brown really help them. Treydez Green is a talented receiver at TE, and Caden Durham and Kaleb Jackson should be a running back tandem by committee. While it’s definitely not 2019 LSU by any means, it’s an offense that for sure has national title expectations.
Defense:
The defense was probably the only reason they weren’t successful the past few years. Now, it is a much improved unit. Florida transfer (Ian might not be happy about this) Jack Pyburn and FSU transfer Patrick Payton should see good time off the edge. Harold Perkins Jr. and Whit Weeks might be the best duo of linebackers in America. Ashton Stamps, AJ Haulcy, and a talented freshman in DJ Pickett are some names to watch for in the secondary. There’s depth, and there’s talent; something LSU hasn’t seen in two or three years, so be excited to watch this core.
Special Teams:
Damian Ramos will once again be the kicker, Grant Chadwick will punt, and Zavion Thomas, an excellent return man, will take back punts and kickoffs.
Final Thoughts:
There’s no excuse now. It has to be a playoff team, or at this point, national title or bust. This roster is just too talented to whiff on a spot to play for a championship. Now is the time, and I know that it is extremely hard today, but there is no denying that fact that LSU had underachieved.
