After a headline-breaking hire, followed by a top-ranked roster renovation, LSU football has lofty expectations this season. With the eyes of the entire nation on its back. Expectations of producing the elite talent on the field that they have on paper, from the home opener against Clemson to well beyond the postseason, with fans hoping to see the Tigers in the biggest game in college football. Lane Kiffin bringing the fifth national championship title to LSU is not news. But all the players, fans, and staff who are hoping for a championship run soon might not have to be as patient as they thought. Meaningful Momentum Dec 1, 2025; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU new head coach Lane Kiffin speaks at South Stadium Club at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectLSU football is coming into this upcoming season like a freight train after a historical offseason. The momentum, which spiked to the top the day Kiffin was hired, has yet to slow down. After his hire, bringing along key coaching staff with him from Ole Miss, he completely redid the program from the inside out. Adding over 40 transfer portal additions, including offensive leader No. 1 transfer quarterback Sam Leavitt, Kiffin wasn't just filling out his roster; he was setting a standard. In the most tactical way a modern-day college football coach can, getting a $40 million budget for its elite additions. Then Kiffin made another huge move, adding former head coach Ed Orgeron to assist the coaching staff - the coach who brought in the most recent national championship to the program. Since November, the program's talent level has continued to rise from Kiffin's portal dominance and systemically forming a team that is bound for success. Heading into a highly anticipated season, that momentum won't slow down, but fuel the team all the way to a title. Picture Perfect Setup LSU quarterback Joe Burrow (9) holds up the trophy after their victory against Clemson at the College Football National Championship game at the Mercedes Benz Superdome Monday, Jan. 13, 2020.