When only a National Championship Will Do. LSU Has Great Expectations, Again

When only a national championship will do. LSU has great expectations, again

Can Brian Kelly and LSU win it all?

In his fourth season with the program, the coach is facing pressure to win a national championship.

Can Brian Kelly and LSU win it all? - khbrksport

Andrea AdelsonJul 14, 2025, 09:04 AM ET Close ACC reporter. Joined ESPN.com in 2010. Graduate of the University of Florida. BATON ROUGE, La. — There is a quiet anticipation inside the newly expanded LSU football operations center, even though the season is still months away. In the weight room, players go through the summer conditioning program, hollering encouragement and straining to hit unique benchmarks assigned to them. They have a singula…

Brian Kelly says strength of schedule must lead CFP evaluation: 'They're not all the same'

Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers are looking to finally break through to the College Football Playoff, and are being looked at as a sleeper contender in the SEC. Led by quarterback Garrett Nussmeier and multiple receivers with elite speed, the Tigers have the potential to be 1 of the most dynamic and explosive offenses in the country. Playing in the SEC is always a tremendous challenge, but the Tigers under Kelly have really challenged themselves …