Where does LSU stand in the ESPN power rankings?
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LSU football’s season didn’t exactly go according to plan in 2020, as the team finished with an unimpressive overall record of 5-5.
But things look a bit brighter now as LSU returns several players from last year, remains stacked with quarterback talent and has brought on staff who previously worked with former Tigers passing game coordinator Joe Brady.
Now, this is still a young team — there’s no doubt about that. But there’s a cautious sense of optimism that this squad has the potential to mimic the legendary 2019 LSU team, with similar pieces in place.
When ESPN released its post-spring power rankings, the Tigers came in at No. 20 on the list.
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This is ahead of Coastal Carolina and behind Ole Miss. That No. 20 overall ranking after the completion of spring football is the exact same spot LSU was ranked in the network’s way-too-early ranking.
“After flaming out in the defense of their national championship in 2020, the Tigers are undergoing a massive rebuild. Coach Ed Orgeron has two new coordinators — former Carolina Panthers assistant Jake Peetz is leading the offense and former Minnesota Vikings secondary coach Daronte Jones is guiding the defense. There are three other new assistants as well, including passing game coordinator DJ Mangas, who like Peetz worked with former LSU coordinator Joe Brady.
There was a four-way battle for the starting quarterback job this spring, and Myles Brennan and Max Johnson will keep competing into preseason camp. Brennan opened 2020 as the starter, but he missed the final seven games with a torn abdominal muscle. Johnson played well as a freshman last season, and Peetz might favor his mobility.
The Tigers brought back their entire starting offensive line, although Anthony Bradford was pushing right guard Chasen Hines during the spring. It needs to perform better than it did a year ago. Marshall Jr. turned pro, along with Ja’Marr Chase, who opted out of the entire 2020 season. Tight end Arik Gilbert’s availability for next season is also uncertain.”
It will be interesting to watch just how well the Tigers can redeem themselves in 2021 when the season kicks off on Sept. 4 against UCLA in Rose Bowl Stadium.
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