LSU landed in the top five for ESPN’s preseason SEC power rankings ahead of the 2025 college football season.
The Tigers checked in at No. 4 on the list. Texas, Georgia, and Alabama take up the top three spots, respectively, while Texas A&M rounds out the top five.
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“The Tigers are probably going to score a lot of points, and if Brian Kelly can figure out how to turn around his defense, they might be a legitimate SEC title and CFP contender. LSU has dropped five straight season openers, three under Kelly, and it plays at Clemson on Aug. 30.”
Behind second-year starting quarterback Garrett Nussmeier, LSU’s offense looks primed for another high-octane year under head coach Brian Kelly. His staff brought in multiple receivers with SEC experience as part of the nation’s top transfer portal class in 2025.
Following a second full offseason with defensive coordinator Blake Baker, the defense filled critical needs in the secondary and at edge rusher to put together a unit with loads of potential. The question will be whether it can contain some of the nation’s most potent offenses.
The Tigers will be tested immediately in a week one contest at Clemson. They’ll need to contain professional-level talent at wide receiver as well as quarterback Cade Klubnik.
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This article originally appeared on LSU Wire: LSU football rankings: Where ESPN slots LSU vs. SEC peers
