There is excitement brewing again in Baton Rouge after head coach Ed Orgeron lit the switch of enthusiasm for the LSU faithful in 2018 finishing with a 10-3 (5-3 SEC) record that culminated with an AP No. 6 ranking. The Tigers return top talent across the board and could be in the running as a dark-horse candidate for an SEC West title, which could mean a shot at making the College Football Playoff, but must manage one of the most difficult schedules in the nation. For a run to be had at a trophy, some incoming recruits may be needed early as impact players.