LSU football schedule: Every LSU opponent ranked in first US LBM Coaches Poll
LSU head coach Brian Kelly has his most talented LSU roster yet, thanks to the nation's No. 1-ranked transfer class and the return of key pieces like quarterback Garrett Nussmeier, wide receiver Aaron Anderson and linebacker Harold Perkins.
Kelly is looking for a breakthrough at LSU. He led Notre Dame to a BCS title appearance and two College Football Playoff births, but he's yet to take LSU to those heights. Kelly has a chance to change that in 2025.
As usual, LSU's schedule is tough. To make the playoff, LSU must beat fellow top-ranked teams. LSU's schedule includes six teams ranked in the initial coaches' poll. Here's a look at LSU's ranked 2025 opponents.
No. 6 -- Clemson Tigers
LSU opens its 2025 schedule at Clemson on August 30. Clemson is the highest-ranked team on LSU's schedule thanks to the return of star quarterback Cade Klubnik and a plethora of NFL draft talent. Clemson has at least one potential All-American at just about every position. Dabo Swinney has another national title-contending roster.
No. 8 -- Alabama Crimson Tide
Alabama and Clemson are the only two teams on LSU's schedule to rank above the Tigers in the poll. Alabama throttled LSU 42-13 in Baton Rouge last year and now LSU will seek revenge in Tuscaloosa. LSU doesn't need to beat Clemson and Bama, but the Tigers need to win at least one to control their own College Football Playoff destiny.
No. 13 -- South Carolina Gamecocks
South Carolina took some by surprise last year and ended up competing for a College Football Playoff spot. The Gamecocks missed the cut, but they expect to be back in the mix this fall. Quarterback LaNorris Sellers is dynamic and defensive end Dylan Stewart is one of the top defenders in the country. LSU will face South Carolina within the comfort of Tiger Stadium.
No. 15 -- Ole Miss Rebels
Lane Kiffin's Ole Miss squad went 9-3 last year, but the team was better than that record suggests. While several top pieces are gone, Ole Miss still eyes a College Football Playoff appearance. Expectations are high for QB Austin Simmons and Ole Miss hopes another strong transfer portal haul is enough to keep it rolling in Oxford.
No. 21 -- Texas A&M Aggies
LSU took a trip to College Station in 2024 and it's one the Tigers would like to forget. After a competitive first half, LSU unraveled in the second half. It was the start of a three-game losing streak. A&M has another strong group in 2025, led by one of the SEC's best offensive lines and dual-threat QB Marcel Reed. But LSU has the talent to compete and the Tigers will be slight favorites at home.
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