As LSU prepares for the 2025 season, coach Brian Kelly finds himself at a pivotal crossroads in his tenure. Now entering his fourth year leading the Tigers, Kelly faces mounting pressure to live up to expectations in Baton Rouge. The Tigers haven’t made the College Football Playoff since winning the national championship in 2019 under Ed Orgeron — and that drought looms large.
Kelly’s arrival three years ago brought renewed optimism, and his debut season included an SEC Championship Game appearance. But despite moments of promise, the program has yet to take the next step under his leadership and patience in the bayou is wearing thin.
“LSU is in that window now … where if you don’t win big, if you’re Brian Kelly, this fan base is done,” former LSU national champion Marcus Spears said Tuesday on Get Up. “And I’m just telling you, the wins and the success and all of the things, going to the SEC Championship your first year was great, but people still didn’t feel like that was like a big time accomplishment based on how it happened.”
LSU appears equipped for a breakthrough. Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier has generated preseason Heisman Trophy buzz, the program brought in the No. 1 ranked transfer portal haul and has had three consecutive top-10 recruiting classes. Spears pointed to those factors as further raising the stakes.
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Author : Cody Nagel
Publish date : 2025-08-05 15:30:00
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