The LSU Tigers carry a lot of hype into the new college season and for a good reason. There is a path from Death Valley to the College Football Playoff.
A year ago, few LSU football fans imagined the Brian Kelly era in Baton Rouge would yield a College Football Playoff (CFP) contender in year two. The former Notre Dame boss migrated South and converted a 6-7 team into SEC West Champions with unlimited potential. Today, the LSU Tigers have a clear path to the CFP, which begins on September 3rd in prime time.