LSU Picked As A Team That Could "Crash The CFP Party" In 2025

Blake Toppmeyer of the USA Today Network recently named five teams he thinks could "crash the College Football Playoff party" in 2025.

One of those teams is LSU:

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LSU:
Brian Kelly became a pundit’s favorite punching bag throughout this postseason, but upon closer inspection, two truths could operate simultaneously: Notre Dame thrives under Marcus Freeman, Kelly’s successor, but LSU is far from roadkill under Kelly. Garrett Nussmeier returns as the SEC’s most proven quarterback, and he’ll enjoy familiar weapons in running back Caden Durham and wide receiver Aaron Anderson. LSU crushed it in the transfer portal, adding key gains at wide receiver, offensive line, defensive line and cornerback. The defense must improve in its second season under coordinator Blake Baker, but considering the additions, like Florida State defensive end Patrick Payton, that’s possible. We’ll quickly learn whether LSU is legit or fraudulent, after its September games at Clemson, versus Florida and at Mississippi.

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Toppmeyer's other picks to make a splash in 2025 are Miami, Ole Miss, BYU, and Alabama.