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Nov 16, 2024; Gainesville, Florida, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Brian Kelly against the Florida Gators during the second half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
The first round of the College Football Playoff came and went. LSU was not there.
A three-game losing streak knocked LSU out of the picture in November, extending LSU’s playoff drought. LSU expects to contend every year. Head coach Brian Kelly knows that and doesn’t hesitate to discuss it.
2019 is starting to feel like a long time ago. That trophy is still shiny, but it’s a little dusty.
LSU is undoubtedly in a better position than it was when Kelly took over. Kelly gave LSU a 10-win floor upon arriving, but progress has hit a wall. Going from six wins to 10 wins is easier than going from 10 wins to contending for a national title.
To reach that next step, a lot of things have to come together at just the right time. There’s a path for Kelly to make that happen at LSU.
Today, we’ll look at what LSU needs to do to get back in the national picture in 2025.
1. Garrett Nussmeier takes a leap
Nov 23, 2024; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; LSU Tigers quarterback Garrett Nussmeier (13) looks over the Vanderbilt Commodores defense during the first half at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
Earlier this month, starting quarterback Garrett Nussmeier announced his intention to return to LSU for a fifth season. Nussmeier could have garnered NFL interest in the draft but has a chance to be one of the best QBs in the country next year.
If LSU wants to contend for a national title, Nussmeier needs to play lights out.
Fifth-year quarterbacks making a massive leap isn’t new to LSU. Joe Burrow and Jayden Daniels both did it on their way to winning a Heisman Trophy. Those are unfair expectations to place on No. 13, but he has the…
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Author : LSU Tigers Wire
Publish date : 2024-12-24 15:52:00
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