The preseason AP Poll was released on Monday, and LSU was ranked No. 5.
It’s the Tigers’ highest preseason ranking since 2019, where LSU was also ranked fifth. It’s the Tigers first time back in the preseason top 10 since 2020.
For [autotag]Brian Kelly[/autotag], it’s a familiar spot. His final three teams at Notre Dame all ranked in the top 10 to start the year. His final two of those squads both finished higher than where they started.
It’s Kelly’s first time with real expectations at LSU. Last year, the Tigers were unranked in the initial poll entering what was thought to be a rebuilding year.
Let’s see how LSU’s fared in its last 10 seasons where it began the year ranked in the top 10.