Last season will go down as a wasted one in the eyes of countless LSU fans. Jayden Daniels had an epic Heisman Trophy season as QB. But the Bayou Bengals failed to supply any defense whatsoever. Thus, LSU finished 10-3 but was never a serious College Football Betting threat for the SEC title or College Football Playoff. Brian Kelly enters his third season under some fire. However, it’s a seat that remains cool due to a long-term contract and massive buyout. Kelly did not stand pat over the offseason. He replaced his entire defensive coaching staff.
College Football Futures 2024 LSU Tigers
| LSU Tigers Odds to Win National Championship | +1400 |
|---|---|
| LSU Tigers Odds to Win SEC Championship | +900 |
| Over/Under Win Total: | 9.5 |
2024 LSU Tigers Schedule
- Sept. 1 vs. USC (Las Vegas)
- Sept. 7 vs. Nicholls
- Sept. 14 at South Carolina
- Sept. 21 vs. UCLA
- Sept. 28 vs. South Ala.
- Oct 5 Idle
- Oct. 12 vs. Ole Miss
- Oct. 19 at Arkansas
- Oct. 26 at Texas A&M
- Nov. 2 Idle
- Nov. 9 vs. Alabama
- Nov. 16 at Florida
- Nov. 23 vs. Vanderbilt
- Nov. 30 vs. Oklahoma
2024 LSU Tigers Preview
In Year 3 of coach Brian Kelly’s tenure, it’s time for the Tigers to take a step forward. And that means securing a spot in the expanded College Football Playoff. Getting there depends on two key things. First, finding enough of a ground game to pair with what should still be a potent passing game. Second, improving the defense enough to be at least average. Answer those two online betting questions, and the Tigers are top-12 material for sure.
There is a massive change at the top for college football’s top offense in 2023. Namely, Garrett Nussmeier takes over at quarterback for Heisman Trophy winner Jayden Daniels. Also, there’s a new play-caller in Joe Sloan. Nussmeier started LSU’s ReliaQuest Bowl win over Wisconsin. He threw for 395 yards and led the Tigers on a 98-yard game-winning drive. While mobile, Nussmeier will be a classic pocket passer and not the 1,000-yard rusher Daniels was.
The biggest College Football Betting task for LSU’s offense is building a running game around budding star Kaleb Jackson. Also, there is veteran Josh Williams and a host of newcomers. Head coach Brian Kelly believes that Kyren Lacy is poised for a breakout season.
Overall, the offensive line may be the strength of the team. It’s bookended by juniors Will Campbell and Emery Jones Jr. at the tackle spots. The only question mark redshirt freshman DJ Chester is taking over at center.
Correlate that Kelly fired coordinator Matt House and his assistants after the Tigers allowed a woeful 416.6 yards and 28.0 points per game in 2023. Now, Blake Baker, formerly at Missouri, is tasked with making LSU’s defense respectable, if not great.
Damian Ramos returns after leading the FBS in extra points made and attempted (77-of-77) and making 12-of-15 field-goal tries. In turn, Punter Peyton Todd’s next collegiate boot will be his first.
The Tigers have 16 SEC titles with ten division championships. In 2023, Jayden Daniels joined Cannon and Burrow as a Heisman Trophy winner for LSU. Charlies McClendon has the most coaching wins at LSU with 135. Next, Les Miles has 114. Accordingly, Nick Saban, the GOAT of college football coaching, went 48-16 with a national championship. Les Miles has the best win percentage of LSU coaches of more than one season with .770. Next at .750 is Saban. Since 2001, LSU has had nine Top Ten finishes.