LSU Tigers
SEC
7-6 (3-5 conf)
SP+ #32AP #3
Ratings
2025
- SP+
- 10.3 (#32)
- SP+ Offense
- 25.8
- SP+ Defense
- 16.1
- SRS
- 8.2
- FPI
- 10.7
- Elo
- 1675
- Talent
- 920
- Recruiting
- 282 (#10)
Schedule
record 7–6
Schedule
7th
toughest of 136
Offenses faced
12th
toughest of 136
Defenses faced
13th
toughest of 136
Strength of schedule — how tough this team's opponents are, ranked 1 (hardest) to 136 (easiest) · 1 FCS game.
| Wk | Opponent | SP+ | Score | Margin | Res |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | @Clemson | +9.5 | 17-10 | +7 | W |
| 2 | vsLouisiana Tech | -1.3 | 23-7 | +16 | W |
| 3 | vsFlorida | +3.5 | 20-10 | +10 | W |
| 4 | vsSE Louisiana | FCS | 56-10 | +46 | W |
| 5 | @Ole Miss | +24 | 19-24 | -5 | L |
| 7 | vsSouth Carolina | +5.9 | 20-10 | +10 | W |
| 8 | @Vanderbilt | +20.3 | 24-31 | -7 | L |
| 9 | vsTexas A&M | +20.7 | 25-49 | -24 | L |
| 11 | @Alabama | +14.8 | 9-20 | -11 | L |
| 12 | vsArkansas | +5.1 | 23-22 | +1 | W |
| 13 | vsWestern Kentucky | +1.6 | 13-10 | +3 | W |
| 14 | @Oklahoma | +18.3 | 13-17 | -4 | L |
| 1 ·P | NHouston | +7.4 | 35-38 | -3 | L |
Quarterbacks · 6
2025 · 111
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QB | 1st | Garrett Nussmeier | SR | 6'1" | 205 | ★★★★ |
| QB | 2nd | Michael Van Buren Jr. | SO | 6'0" | 190 | ★★★★ |
| QB | 3rd | Ju'Juan Johnson | SO | 6'0" | 210 | ★★★★ |
| QB | — | Colin Hurley | FR | 6'1" | 218 | ★★★★ |
| QB | — | Emile Picarella III | FR | 6'2" | 212 | — |
| QB | — | Tre People | FR | 6'1" | 199 | — |
Running Backs · 7
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RB | 1st | Caden Durham | SO | 5'9" | 205 | ★★★★ |
| RB | 2nd | Harlem Berry | FR | 5'11" | 190 | ★★★★★ |
| RB | 3rd | Kaleb Jackson | JR | 6'0" | 234 | — |
| RB | — | JT Lindsey | FR | 6'0" | 191 | ★★★★ |
| RB | — | Malachi Lane | SR | 6'0" | 225 | — |
| RB | — | Joseph Ebun | SO | 5'11" | 201 | — |
| RB | — | Reid Chauvin | FR | 5'9" | 203 | — |
Wide Receivers · 14
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WR | 1st | Barion Brown | SR | 5'11" | 185 | — |
| WR | 2nd | Zavion Thomas | SR | 5'10" | 192 | ★★★ |
| WR | 3rd | Aaron Anderson | JR | 5'8" | 188 | ★★★★ |
| WR | 4th | Kyle Parker | SO | 5'11" | 195 | ★★★★ |
| WR | 5th | Nic Anderson | JR | 6'4" | 208 | ★★★★ |
| WR | 6th | Chris Hilton Jr. | SR | 6'0" | 190 | ★★★★ |
| WR | 7th | Jelani Watkins | FR | 5'10" | 162 | ★★★★ |
| WR | 8th | Destyn Hill | SO | 6'1" | 197 | ★★★ |
| WR | 9th | Phillip Wright III | FR | 6'0" | 175 | ★★★★ |
| WR | — | Cowinn Helaire | JR | 5'9" | 165 | — |
| WR | — | Isaiah Stone | SO | 5'10" | 169 | — |
| WR | — | Kylan Billiot | FR | 6'3" | 193 | ★★★★ |
| WR | — | TaRon Francis | FR | 6'1" | 207 | ★★★★ |
| WR | — | Noah Nash | SR | 5'11" | 180 | — |
Tight Ends · 6
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TE | 1st | Trey'Dez Green | SO | 6'7" | 240 | ★★★★ |
| TE | 2nd | Bauer Sharp | SR | 6'5" | 246 | — |
| TE | 3rd | Donovan Green | JR | 6'4" | 250 | ★★★★ |
| TE | — | GiVanni Peterson | SR | 6'5" | 260 | — |
| TE | — | JD LaFleur | FR | 6'7" | 253 | ★★★★ |
| TE | — | Landon Craig | FR | 6'3" | 235 | — |
Offensive Line · 18
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OL | — | Hayes Fuqua | FR | 6'6" | 275 | — |
| OL | — | Khayree Lee Jr. | FR | 6'6" | 305 | ★★★ |
| OL | — | Josh Thompson | SR | 6'5" | 315 | — |
| OL | — | Carius Curne | FR | 6'5" | 320 | ★★★★ |
| OL | — | Braelin Moore | JR | 6'2" | 300 | — |
| OL | — | Paul Mubenga | SO | 6'5" | 317 | — |
| OL | — | Bo Bordelon | JR | 6'6" | 305 | — |
| OL | — | Brett Bordelon | FR | 6'5" | 290 | — |
| OL | — | Tyree Adams | SO | 6'7" | 310 | ★★★★ |
| OL | — | Braden Augustus | SO | 6'2" | 315 | — |
| OL | — | Christian Stamps | SO | 6'1" | 320 | — |
| OL | — | Coen Echols | FR | 6'4" | 315 | ★★★★ |
| OL | — | DJ Chester | SO | 6'6" | 315 | ★★★★ |
| OT | — | Tyler Miller | FR | 6'6" | 335 | ★★★★ |
| OT | — | Solomon Thomas | FR | 6'4" | 325 | ★★★★ |
| OT | — | Ethan Calloway | FR | 6'7" | 305 | ★★★★ |
| OT | — | Weston Davis | FR | 6'7" | 317 | ★★★★ |
| OT | — | Ory Williams | FR | 6'8" | 335 | ★★★★ |
Defensive Line · 18
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE | 1st | Jack Pyburn | SR | 6'4" | 264 | ★★★ |
| DE | 2nd | Patrick Payton | SR | 6'6" | 255 | ★★★★ |
| DE | 3rd | Jimari Butler | SR | 6'5" | 265 | — |
| DE | 4th | Dylan Carpenter | SO | 6'4" | 255 | — |
| DE | 5th | Gabriel Reliford | SO | 6'3" | 265 | ★★★★ |
| DE | 6th | Damien Shanklin | FR | 6'5" | 260 | ★★★★ |
| DE | 7th | CJ Jackson | FR | 6'4" | 250 | ★★★★ |
| DE | 8th | Kolaj Cobbins | FR | 6'3" | 238 | ★★★★ |
| DL | 1st | Bernard Gooden | SR | 6'1" | 268 | — |
| DT | 1st | Jacobian Guillory II | SR | 6'2" | 318 | ★★★★ |
| DT | 2nd | Ahmad Breaux | SO | 6'3" | 278 | — |
| DT | 3rd | Dominick McKinley | SO | 6'6" | 308 | ★★★★★ |
| DT | 4th | Walter Mathis Jr. | FR | 6'2" | 285 | ★★★★ |
| DT | 5th | Shone Washington | JR | 6'4" | 295 | — |
| DT | 6th | Brandon Brown | FR | 6'1" | 295 | ★★★★ |
| DT | — | Joey August | SO | 6'0" | 285 | — |
| DT | — | Zion Williams | FR | 6'4" | 360 | ★★★★ |
| DT | — | Sydir Mitchell | SO | 6'6" | 355 | ★★★★ |
Linebackers · 13
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LB | 1st | West Weeks | SR | 6'2" | 235 | — |
| LB | 2nd | Davhon Keys | SO | 6'0" | 230 | ★★★★ |
| LB | 3rd | Harold Perkins Jr. | JR | 6'1" | 222 | ★★★★★ |
| LB | 4th | Whit Weeks | JR | 6'2" | 225 | ★★★★ |
| LB | 5th | Tylen Singleton | FR | 6'1" | 226 | ★★★★ |
| LB | 6th | Princeton Malbrue | JR | 6'1" | 216 | — |
| LB | 7th | Jaiden Braker | FR | 6'3" | 220 | ★★★★ |
| LB | 8th | Charles Ross II | FR | 6'1" | 225 | ★★★★ |
| LB | — | Keylan Moses | FR | 6'2" | 222 | ★★★★ |
| LB | — | Zach Weeks | FR | 6'3" | 230 | ★★★★ |
| LB | — | Gabe Leonards | SR | 6'2" | 228 | — |
| LB | — | Kenzel Kelly | SR | 5'11" | 230 | — |
| LB | — | Jake Ibieta | SO | 6'2" | 238 | — |
Defensive Backs · 21
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CB | 1st | Mansoor Delane | SR | 6'0" | 190 | ★★★ |
| CB | 2nd | PJ Woodland | SO | 5'11" | 165 | ★★★ |
| CB | 3rd | DJ Pickett | FR | 6'5" | 195 | ★★★★★ |
| CB | 4th | Ja'Keem Jackson | SO | 6'0" | 190 | — |
| CB | 5th | Aidan Anding | FR | 5'11" | 170 | ★★★★ |
| CB | 6th | Ashton Stamps | JR | 6'0" | 190 | — |
| CB | 7th | Michael Turner Jr. | FR | 6'1" | 158 | ★★★★ |
| CB | — | Wallace Foster IV | FR | 5'10" | 175 | ★★★ |
| CB | — | Craig Walton Jr. | SO | 5'11" | 175 | — |
| CB | — | Justin Echols | JR | 6'1" | 200 | — |
| S | 1st | A.J. Haulcy | SR | 6'0" | 222 | ★★★ |
| S | 2nd | Tamarcus Cooley | SO | 6'0" | 198 | — |
| S | 3rd | Dashawn Spears | SO | 6'3" | 208 | ★★★★ |
| S | 4th | Javien Toviano | JR | 6'1" | 197 | ★★★★ |
| S | 5th | Jardin Gilbert | SR | 6'1" | 193 | ★★★★ |
| S | 6th | Joel Rogers | FR | 6'0" | 198 | ★★★★ |
| S | 7th | CJ Jimcoily | FR | 6'3" | 220 | ★★★★ |
| S | 8th | Jhase Thomas | FR | 6'1" | 180 | ★★★★ |
| S | — | Jacob Bradford | FR | 5'11" | 195 | ★★★★ |
| S | — | Austin Ausberry | JR | 6'0" | 195 | ★★★★ |
| S | — | Tyson Short | SO | 6'2" | 198 | — |
Special Teams · 8
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS | — | Jonathan Ferguson | SR | 6'2" | 230 | — |
| LS | — | Silas Hall | FR | 6'4" | 210 | — |
| P | 1st | Grant Chadwick | SO | 6'5" | 205 | ★★ |
| P | — | Badger Hargett | SO | 5'9" | 185 | — |
| PK | 1st | Damian Ramos | SR | 6'2" | 190 | — |
| PK | 2nd | Aeron Burrell | SO | 6'2" | 190 | ★★★ |
| PK | — | Aidan Corbello | SO | 5'9" | 195 | — |
| PK | — | Sean Perret | FR | 5'10" | 185 | — |
2025 · pct vs FBS
SP+ Off
25.846
Off PPA
+0.0921
Pass PPA
+0.2141
Rush PPA
+0.0215
Success
40%26
Explosive
1.2246
PlayerMedian (50th)percentile vs league
SP+ Trend
points vs avg team
— Overall— Offense— Defense
SP+ = opponent-adjusted points vs an average team. Overall & Offense higher = better; Defense lower = better.
Advanced
2025 · opponent-adjusted PPA / play
| Split | Offense | Defense |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | +0.09 | +0.08 |
| Passing | +0.21 | +0.17 |
| Rushing | +0.02 | +0.03 |
| 1st Down | -0.04 | -0.06 |
| 2nd Down | +0.07 | +0.12 |
| 3rd Down | +0.41 | +0.32 |
Scoring Trend
2025 · pts/game
PPG For
21.8
PPG Against
18.3
Differential
+3.5
— Points for— Points against
dots: W / LResults
2025
- Overall
- 7-5
- Home
- 6-1
- Away
- 1-4
- Conference
- 3-5
- Non-Conference
- 4-0
- One-Score (≤8)
- 3-3
- Avg Margin
- +3.5
Situational Splits
2025 · record · pts
| Split | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venue | |||
| Home | 6-1 | 25.7 | 16.9 |
| Away | 1-4 | 16.4 | 20.4 |
| Neutral | 0-1 | 35.0 | 38.0 |
| Competition | |||
| vs Ranked (SP+ 25) | 0-5 | 18.0 | 28.2 |
| Conference | 3-5 | 19.1 | 22.9 |
| Non-conference | 4-1 | 28.8 | 15.0 |
Season History · last 12
4 AP top-10 · 11 postseason
| Season | Record | Conf | SP+ | AP | Post |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7-5 | 3-5 | #32 | #3 | 0-1 |
| 2024 | 8-4 | 5-3 | #15 | #8 | 1-0 |
| 2023 | 9-3 | 6-2 | #11 | #5 | 1-0 |
| 2022 | 9-4 | 6-3 | #14 | #6 | 1-0 |
| 2021 | 6-6 | 3-5 | #65 | #16 | 0-1 |
| 2020 | 5-5 | 5-5 | #41 | — | — |
| 2019 | 13-0 | 9-0 | #2 | — | 2-0 |
| 2018 | 9-3 | 5-3 | #5 | — | 1-0 |
| 2017 | 9-3 | 6-2 | #11 | — | 0-1 |
| 2016 | 7-4 | 5-3 | #5 | — | 1-0 |
| 2015 | 8-3 | 5-3 | #10 | — | 1-0 |
| 2014 | 8-4 | 4-4 | #11 | — | 0-1 |
Recent Form · last 5
2-3 SU · 1-3 ATS · O0/U4
Betting Profile
2025 · 12 w/ line
| Straight up | 7-6 |
| ATS | 4-833% |
| Over / Under | 3-9 O-U |
| — ATS splits — | |
| As favorite | 2-4 |
| As underdog | 2-4 |
| Home | 2-5 |
| Away | 2-3 |
vs closing line · splits show cover–no cover
Recruiting Classes
avg #7 · 186 blue-chip
■ 5★■ 4★■ 3★238 rated signees
| Class | Natl | Pts | 5★ | 4★ | 3★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | #10 | 282 | 2 | 19 | 1 |
| 2024 | #7 | 279 | 1 | 19 | 5 |
| 2023 | #6 | 289 | 1 | 17 | 2 |
| 2022 | #12 | 246 | 1 | 6 | 5 |
| 2021 | #4 | 291 | 2 | 16 | 3 |
| 2020 | #4 | 301 | 3 | 14 | 4 |
| 2019 | #5 | 284 | 3 | 10 | 4 |
| 2018 | #15 | 254 | 1 | 10 | 8 |
| 2017 | #7 | 288 | 1 | 14 | 6 |
| 2016 | #2 | 295 | 2 | 15 | 4 |
247Sports composite · class rank vs all FBS
Roster Talent
talent #6
Returning prod 66%Departed 34%
Portal in 18net -5Out 23
Talent composite920.0 #6 / 134
Portal avg stars (in / out)3.6 / 3.1
Returning usage (pass / rush / rec)98 / 63 / 45
Notable Portal Moves
| ▲ | Patrick Payton | EDGE | 4★ | ← Florida State |
| ▲ | Josh Thompson | IOL | 4★ | ← Northwestern |
| ▲ | Nic Anderson | WR | 4★ | ← Oklahoma |
| ▲ | Bernard Gooden | DL | 4★ | ← South Florida |
| ▼ | Da'Shawn Womack | EDGE | 4★ | → Ole Miss |
| ▼ | CJ Daniels | WR | 4★ | → Miami |
| ▼ | Jay'viar Suggs | DL | 4★ | → Wisconsin |
| ▼ | Jalen Lee | DL | 4★ | → UNLV |
returning PPA · portal · talent composite · 2025
Injury Report · 0
No injuries reported.
Team News
20 items
- LSU Tigers missed out on an opportunity to have the best positional duo in the 2027 recruiting classThe LSU Tigers missed out on an opportunity to land four-star tight end Anthony Cartwright III.LSU7h
- How LSU's Offense Can Fix Its Red Zone Issues Next SeasonThe LSU Tigers struggled in the red zone, but a couple of additions can fix that major issue.LSU7h
- 5 LSU Senior Players Most Likely to Reach the NFL Next YearAs these players enter their final year of football with LSU, here's who can make it to the next levelLSU8h
- How The NCAA's New Eligibility Rule Impacts LSU's RosterHow the NCAA's five year elibgiblity rule will impact LSU's current and upcoming rosterLSU10h
- LSU Tigers Expected to Have Large Target on Their Backs After Latest CommentsThe rest of the SEC is zeroing in on the LSU Tigers and head coach Lane Kiffin as the 2026 season draws near.LSU14h
- How does LSU rank on College Football 27Who ranks the highest for the Bayou Bengals?LSU14h
- Inside Lane Kiffin's LSU 'ghost' mode and the Michael Jordan memeLane Kiffin went “ghost,” but what’s that got to do with Michael Jordan? Well, that’s where this gets interesting.LSU21h
- Lane Kiffin and the LSU Tigers lose out on another elite player at a position of desperate need, continuing a pretty bad streakThe LSU Tigers have been going after several offensive linemen in the 2027 recruiting class, and it's just not going well after losing out on Kal'El Johnson.LSU23h
- LSU Tigers lose out on a big-time five-star recruit that plays the exact position Lane Kiffin needs on his offenseThe LSU Tigers are still doing okay in their recruiting for the 2027 class, but missing out on Albert Simien hurts.LSU1d
- Where LSU Football Stands in the Latest 2027 Recruiting RankingsThe LSU Tigers went on an impressive recruiting run, and it's showing in the latest rankings.LSU1d
- Big Ten powerhouse beats LSU football for blue-chip offensive linemanLSU football has missed on a few offensive line recruits in the last week, including this Mississippi native who committed to Ohio State.LSU1d
- "We're Aggressive": Former Deion Sanders Staffer Declares Intent to Attack Lane Kiffin's Biggest LSU AdvantageMarshall Faulk is setting out to build a recruiting pipeline strong enough to challenge LSU for Louisiana talent. The Pro Football Hall of Famer and former Deion Sanders staffer has taken over as Southern University’s new head coach on a three-year deal worth $400,000 per year.LSU1d
- LSU's Special Teams Received A Much Needed Overhaul This OffseasonLSU hopes it doesn't need to role out special teams as much as last year, but if it does, it has built a strong unit.LSU2d
- Recapping 10 of Lane Kiffin's Most Impactful Moves at LSU This OffseasonCounting down LSU's college football season with 10 things Lane Kiffin has done this offseasonLSU2d
- LSU football loses four-star offensive lineman to ACC schoolLSU football was in the race for a talented offensive line recruit from Ohio, but the Tigers lost out to an ACC program.LSU2d
- LSU's Most Underrated Player Heading into Fall Camp Might Surprise YouThe LSU Tigers could have one of the most underrated talents in the SEC on offense coming into fall camp.LSU2d
- Could Nike’s “The Opening” help LSU flip Easton RoyalAs Easton Royal joined Pop Houston and Trey Martin this week, could this help LSU flip him from TexasLSU2d
- “They Will Turn on Him”: Paul Finebaum Warns Lane Kiffin of LSU’s Brutal Past That Cost Three Coaches Their JobsDespite Lane Kiffin signing a ‘top 3 head coach’ salary ($13 million a year) with the LSU Tigers, Paul Finebaum believes that with all this honey comes the bee. LSU has arguably the most ruthless and impatient fan base in college football.LSU2d
- LSU Tigers just lost out on an elite player that they desperately needed in their 2027 recruiting classThe LSU Tigers have a pretty good 2027 recruiting class, all things considered. However, they could have used Four-Star LB Frederrick Ford.LSU3d
- This LSU Football QB Commit Is Turning Heads This SummerLSU football has seen a 2027 priority recruit pick up major hype so far this summer, with many saying he deserves a fifth star.LSU3d