LSU Tigers (@LSUFootball)
Brian Kelly (4th year) (35-17)
Record: 7 - 6 (3 - 5) | Proj: 8 - 5 (#59) | SOS: (#6)
Roster | Injuries | '26 Portals | '26 Croots | Map
Record: 7 - 6 (3 - 5) | Proj: 8 - 5 (#59) | SOS: (#6)
| LSU's 2025 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 8/30 | LSU at Clemson | +3.5 | 57.5 | W 17 - 10 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/6 | LSU vs Louisiana Tech | -36.5 | 49.5 | W 23 - 7 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/13 | LSU vs Florida | -5.5 | 47.5 | W 20 - 10 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/20 | LSU vs SE Louisiana | -49.0 | 60.0 | W 56 - 10 | O | N | |
| Sat 9/27 | LSU at Ole Miss | +2.5 | 57.5 | L 19 - 24 | U | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 10/11 | LSU vs South Carolina | -8.5 | 44.5 | W 20 - 10 | U | Y | |
| Sat 10/18 | LSU at Vanderbilt | +1.5 | 48.5 | L 24 - 31 | O | N | |
| Sat 10/25 | LSU vs Texas A&M | +1.5 | 50.5 | L 25 - 49 | O | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 11/8 | LSU at Alabama | +10.5 | 49.5 | L 9 - 20 | U | N | |
| Sat 11/15 | LSU vs Arkansas | -4.0 | 58.5 | W 23 - 22 | U | N | |
| Sat 11/22 | LSU vs Western Kentucky | -24.5 | 52.0 | W 13 - 10 | U | N | |
| Sat 11/29 | LSU at Oklahoma | +11.5 | 36.5 | L 13 - 17 | U | Y | |
| Sat 12/27 | LSU vs Houston | +1.5 | 43.5 | L 35 - 38 | O | N | |
Record Prediction: 7.7 - 5.3 #59
Schedule Rating: #6
Record: 7 - 6( SEC: 3 - 5)
Spread Record 4 - 9 - 0 | O/U 4 - 9
Future 2026 Schedule
| LSU's 2024 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sun 9/1 | LSU vs USC | -4.0 | 66.5 | L 20 - 27 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/7 | LSU vs Nicholls | -50.5 | 62.0 | W 44 - 21 | O | N | |
| Sat 9/14 | LSU at South Carolina | -7.0 | 50.0 | W 36 - 33 | O | N | |
| Sat 9/21 | LSU vs UCLA | -21.5 | 56.5 | W 34 - 17 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/28 | LSU vs South Alabama | -21.0 | 64.5 | W 42 - 10 | U | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 10/12 | LSU vs Ole Miss | +3.5 | 64.5 | W 29 - 26 | U | Y | |
| Sat 10/19 | LSU at Arkansas | -3.0 | 57.0 | W 34 - 10 | U | Y | |
| Sat 10/26 | LSU at Texas A&M | +2.0 | 54.5 | L 23 - 38 | O | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 11/9 | LSU vs Alabama | +2.5 | 57.5 | L 13 - 42 | U | N | |
| Sat 11/16 | LSU at Florida | -3.0 | 57.0 | L 16 - 27 | U | N | |
| Sat 11/23 | LSU vs Vanderbilt | -10.0 | 53.0 | W 24 - 17 | U | N | |
| Sat 11/30 | LSU vs Oklahoma | -4.5 | 47.5 | W 37 - 17 | O | Y | |
| Tue 12/31 | LSU vs Baylor | +3.0 | 62.5 | W 44 - 31 | O | Y | |
2024 Record: 9 - 4 (SEC: 5 - 3)
Spread Record 5 - 8 - 0 | O/U 5 - 8
Played: 5 Elite, 3 Good, 2 Avg, 1 Bad, 0 Poor
Future: 0 Elite, 0 Good, 1 Avg, 0 Bad, 0Poor
2026 class: 269 points #12
2025 class: 282 points #10
2024 class: 279 points #7
2023 class: 288 points #6
2022 class: 246 points #12
Average Class Ranking: #9
Average Recruiting Points: 273
2025 class: 282 points #10
2024 class: 279 points #7
2023 class: 288 points #6
2022 class: 246 points #12
Average Class Ranking: #9
Average Recruiting Points: 273
Four Year Crootin Profile
Consistent Title Contenders
4 Year Class: #9 - Best: #6 Worst: #12
CFB Crootin Averages
SEC Class: 260 #18
Power 4 Class: 225 #18
FBS Class: 179 #69
Consistent Title Contenders
4 Year Class: #9 - Best: #6 Worst: #12
CFB Crootin Averages
SEC Class: 260 #18
Power 4 Class: 225 #18
FBS Class: 179 #69
2021 class: 291 points #4
2020 class: 301 points #4
2019 class: 284 points #5
2018 class: 254 points #15
2017 class: 288 points #7
Average Class Ranking: #7
Average Recruiting Points: 284
2020 class: 301 points #4
2019 class: 284 points #5
2018 class: 254 points #15
2017 class: 288 points #7
Average Class Ranking: #7
Average Recruiting Points: 284
2025 Portal Class #1 - 17 players, 91 Avg
2024 Portal Class #42 - 6 players, 90 Avg
2023 Portal Class #5 - 13 players, 90 Avg
2022 Portal Class #3 - 15 players, 88 Avg
Transfer Portal Classes
Portal Data only 2022 forward
Portal Data only 2022 forward
Offensive Coordinator Joe Sloan (in his second season)
(Tr) - new transfer in 2025
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Nussmeier | 194 | 288 | 67% | 1927 | 12 | 5 | 6.7 |
| Michael Van Buren Jr. (Tr) | 94 | 151 | 62% | 1010 | 8 | 2 | 6.7 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caden Durham | 111 | 505 | 3 | 4.5 | 51 |
| Harlem Berry | 104 | 491 | 2 | 4.7 | 43 |
| Ju'Juan Johnson | 41 | 155 | 2 | 3.8 | 56 |
| Michael Van Buren Jr. (Tr) | 48 | 129 | 1 | 2.7 | 35 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barion Brown (Tr) | 53 | 532 | 1 | 10.0 | 41 |
| Zavion Thomas | 41 | 488 | 4 | 11.9 | 62 |
| Trey'Dez Green | 33 | 433 | 7 | 13.1 | 42 |
| Aaron Anderson | 33 | 398 | 0 | 12.1 | 39 |
Defensive Coordinator Blake Baker (in his second season)
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davhon Keys | 89 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| A.J. Haulcy (Tr) | 88 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| West Weeks | 76 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Tamarcus Cooley (Tr) | 70 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harold Perkins | 55 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 2 |
| West Weeks | 76 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| DJ Pickett | 35 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Damien Shanklin | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mansoor Delane (Tr) | 45 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11 |
| P.J. Woodland | 38 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 8 |
| Patrick Payton (Tr) | 33 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
Returning Production
Overall Returning Production: 62% #36
Offense Returning Production: 65% #39
Defense Returning Production: 59% #48
Overall Returning Production: 62% #36
Offense Returning Production: 65% #39
Defense Returning Production: 59% #48
Transfer Portal
2025 Portal Class #1
17 Commits, 90.6 Avg Rating
25% of 2025 Roster from Portal, 20% TY
2025 Portal Class #1
17 Commits, 90.6 Avg Rating
25% of 2025 Roster from Portal, 20% TY
Team Talent
2025 Talent Rating: 1042.00 #8
Offense Talent #13 | Defense Talent #6
2024 #1 | 2023 #1 | 2022 #8 | 2021 #5
2025 Talent Rating: 1042.00 #8
Offense Talent #13 | Defense Talent #6
2024 #1 | 2023 #1 | 2022 #8 | 2021 #5
2025 - 2022 Records
2025 Record: 7 - 6
2025 Conf Record: 3 - 5
Spread: 4 - 9 - 0 | Totals: 4 - 9
2024 Record: 9 - 4
2024 Conf Record: 5 - 3
Spread: 5 - 8 - 0 | Totals: 5 - 8
2023 Record: 10 - 3
2023 Conf Record: 6 - 2
Spread: 8 - 5 - 0 | Totals: 12 - 1
2022 Record: 10 - 4
2022 Conf Record: 6 - 3
Spread: 8 - 6 - 0 | Totals: 8 - 6
Four Year Record: 36 - 17
Four Year Record vs. Spread: 25 - 28 - 0
Four Year Conference Record: 20 - 13
2025 Record: 7 - 6
2025 Conf Record: 3 - 5
Spread: 4 - 9 - 0 | Totals: 4 - 9
2024 Record: 9 - 4
2024 Conf Record: 5 - 3
Spread: 5 - 8 - 0 | Totals: 5 - 8
2023 Record: 10 - 3
2023 Conf Record: 6 - 2
Spread: 8 - 5 - 0 | Totals: 12 - 1
2022 Record: 10 - 4
2022 Conf Record: 6 - 3
Spread: 8 - 6 - 0 | Totals: 8 - 6
Four Year Record: 36 - 17
Four Year Record vs. Spread: 25 - 28 - 0
Four Year Conference Record: 20 - 13
2021 - 2018 Records
2021 Record: 6 - 7
2021 Conf Record: 3 - 5
Spread: 5 - 7 - 1 | Totals: 6 - 7
2020 Record: 5 - 5
2020 Conf Record: 5 - 5
Spread: 6 - 4 - 0 | Totals: 6 - 4
2019 Record: 15 - 0
2019 Conf Record: 9 - 0
Spread: 10 - 3 - 2 | Totals: 9 - 6
2018 Record: 10 - 3
2018 Conf Record: 5 - 3
Spread: 7 - 6 - 0 | Totals: 6 - 7
Eight Year Record: 72 - 32
Eight Year Record vs. Spread: 53 - 48 - 3
Eight Year Conference Record: 48 - 26
2021 Record: 6 - 7
2021 Conf Record: 3 - 5
Spread: 5 - 7 - 1 | Totals: 6 - 7
2020 Record: 5 - 5
2020 Conf Record: 5 - 5
Spread: 6 - 4 - 0 | Totals: 6 - 4
2019 Record: 15 - 0
2019 Conf Record: 9 - 0
Spread: 10 - 3 - 2 | Totals: 9 - 6
2018 Record: 10 - 3
2018 Conf Record: 5 - 3
Spread: 7 - 6 - 0 | Totals: 6 - 7
Eight Year Record: 72 - 32
Eight Year Record vs. Spread: 53 - 48 - 3
Eight Year Conference Record: 48 - 26
| LSU Recent Bowl History | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Bowl | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result |
| 2025 | Texas Bowl | LSU vs Houston | +1.5 | 43.5 | L 35 - 38 |
| 2024 | Texas Bowl | LSU vs Baylor | +3.0 | 62.5 | W 44 - 31 |
| 2023 | Reliaquest Bowl | LSU vs Wisconsin | -9.5 | 59.5 | W 35 - 31 |
| 2022 | Citrus Bowl | LSU vs Purdue | -15.0 | 54.0 | W 63 - 7 |
| 2021 | Texas Bowl | LSU vs Kansas State | +9.5 | 47.0 | L 20 - 42 |
| 2019 | CFP Nat'l Title | LSU vs Clemson | -5.0 | 67.0 | W 42 - 25 |
| 2019 | CFP Semifinal | LSU vs Oklahoma | -13.0 | 75.0 | W 63 - 28 |
| 2018 | Fiesta Bowl | LSU vs UCF | -7.5 | 57.5 | W 40 - 32 |
| 2017 | Citrus Bowl | LSU vs Notre Dame | -2.0 | 52.0 | L 17 - 21 |
| 2016 | N/A | LSU vs Louisville | -3.0 | 59.0 | W 29 - 9 |
| 2015 | Texas Bowl | LSU vs Texas Tech | -7.5 | W 56 - 27 | |
Power Ranking Stats (2025)
More Stats (2025)
Overall Stats (2025)
Run Game Stats (2025)
Pass Game Stats (2025)
| Teams | Offense PPA | Offense Expl | Offense Success | Offense Pts Per Opp | Avg Start FP | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Defense PPA | Defense Expl | Defense Success | Defense Pts Per Opp | Opponent FP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | .06 (121) | 1.22 (91) | 39% (108) | 3.35 (104) | 29.8 (52) | 37% | 62% | .08 (28) | 1.24 (60) | 39% (30) | 3.25 (32) | 27.7 (43) |
| Teams | Offense PPA | Offense Expl | Offense Success | Offense Pts Per Opp | Avg Start FP | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Defense PPA | Defense Expl | Defense Success | Defense Pts Per Opp | Opponent FP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | .25 (30) | 1.29 (57) | 45% (38) | 3.99 (60) | 27.9 (94) | 50% | 50% | .21 (92) | 1.41 (118) | 41% (60) | 3.44 (30) | 29.2 (75) |
More Stats (2025)
| Teams | Games | Possession Time | 1st Downs PG | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Penalties PG | Penalty Yds PG | Off TO PG | Def TO PG | TFL PG | Sacks PG | D/ST TDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | 30:15 | 18.8 | 37% | 62% | 7 | 59.3 | 1.1 | 1.6 | 5.2 | 2.1 | 2 |
| Teams | Games | Possession Time | 1st Downs PG | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Penalties PG | Penalty Yds PG | Off TO PG | Def TO PG | TFL PG | Sacks PG | D/ST TDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13 | 29:47 | 22.1 | 50% | 50% | 5.8 | 45.7 | 1.2 | 1 | 5.1 | 2.5 | 1 |
Overall Stats (2025)
| Teams | Games | PPG | Home | Road | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Offense | 13 | 22.8 | 25.7 | 16.4 | 38.9% (108) | 3.35 (104) | 1.1 | 19 | 334 | 105 | 230 | 3.7 | 42% (122) | 56% (14) | 37% (122) | 41% (84) | 18% (113) | .06 (121) |
| 2025 Defense | 13 | 19.8 | 16.9 | 20.4 | 38.8% (30) | 3.25 (32) | 1.6 | - | - | - | - | - | 48% (43) | 51% (105) | 39% (34) | 39% (44) | 17% (40) | .08 (28) |
| Teams | Games | PPG | Home | Road | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Offense | 13 | 30.5 | 31.9 | 27.3 | 44.9% (38) | 3.99 (60) | 1.2 | 22 | 399 | 108 | 291 | 4.1 | 39% (128) | 61% (7) | 42% (89) | 47% (24) | 13% (26) | .25 (30) |
| 2024 Defense | 13 | 24.3 | 21.4 | 27 | 41.1% (60) | 3.44 (30) | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 51% (67) | 49% (69) | 41% (54) | 41% (73) | 18% (30) | .21 (92) |
Run Game Stats (2025)
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Offense | 13 | 42% (122) | 37% (122) | 28.6 | 104.8 | 3.7 | 10 (107) | .01 (121) | 2.46 (132) | 64% (115) | 11% (116) | 0.92 (87) |
| 2025 Defense | 13 | 48% (43) | 39% (34) | - | - | - | - | .01 (18) | 2.59 (15) | 64% (18) | 9% (93) | 0.9 (40) |
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Offense | 13 | 39% (128) | 42% (89) | 26.4 | 108.2 | 4.1 | 14 (98) | .12 (79) | 2.92 (90) | 82% (13) | 6% (5) | 0.89 (103) |
| 2024 Defense | 13 | 51% (67) | 41% (54) | - | - | - | - | .18 (97) | 2.94 (55) | 84% (125) | 12% (29) | 1.23 (132) |
Pass Game Stats (2025)
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Offense | 13 | 56% (14) | 41% (84) | 22.4 | 34.1 | 229.5 | 6.7 | 10.3 | 20 (50) | 7 (60) | .18 (105) | 1.4 (109) | 36% (129) | 31% (69) | .23 (96) | 7% (99) | 1.9 (96) |
| 2025 Defense | 13 | 51% (105) | 39% (44) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 17 (22) | .18 (39) | 1.6 (70) | 34% (29) | 29% (60) | .22 (37) | 8% (11) | 1.9 (46) |
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Offense | 13 | 61% (7) | 47% (24) | 24.5 | 38.4 | 290.8 | 7.6 | 11.9 | 26 (26) | 11 (72) | .33 (37) | 1.5 (96) | 33% (89) | 37% (16) | .42 (28) | 7% (97) | 2 (84) |
| 2024 Defense | 13 | 49% (69) | 41% (73) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 (117) | .25 (75) | 1.6 (68) | 35% (28) | 31% (76) | .36 (93) | 7% (41) | 2.2 (104) |
Team Notes
(10/25) OTs exposed vs A&M. 2 straight L's, Off sucks ❌
(10/24) Have real issues at LT. May play BU C Chester, woof ❌
(10/18) Def was bad vs Vandy, Run Off bad, Nuss had no time ❌
(10/12) Cannot score +20 pts vs FBS teams, Def really good ❌
(9/30) OL has been a big issue, injuries & portal misses hurt ❌
(9/28) Off a mess, can't run, Nuss playing hurt. OC Sloan ? ❌
(9/15) Off struggles are a big issue, esp w/ good Def ❌
(8/30) Def incredible vs Clemson, Off enough in W ❌
(6/26) WRs Brown (UK) & Anderson(OU) are weapons ❌
(6/7) LB Whit Weeks a top LB via PFF, LB Unit good ❌
(5/23) Safeties Cooley & Haulcy a top duo in CFB ❌
(5/16) DE portals Pyburn (UF) & Payton (FSU) huge ❌
(3/22) Top portal class, 10 P4 starters from LY ❌
(3/20) TE's are massive. Sharp (OU) v athletic. ❌
(3/18) QB Nussmeier could be special, good depth ❌
(3/18) RB Durham good Fr yr, talented depth ❌
(3/18) WRs deep/talented. A top unit in CFB TY. ❌
(3/18) OL replacing both T's, must improve from LY ❌
(3/18) Def better LY, next step in DC Baker 2nd yr? ❌
(10/25) OTs exposed vs A&M. 2 straight L's, Off sucks ❌
(10/24) Have real issues at LT. May play BU C Chester, woof ❌
(10/18) Def was bad vs Vandy, Run Off bad, Nuss had no time ❌
(10/12) Cannot score +20 pts vs FBS teams, Def really good ❌
(9/30) OL has been a big issue, injuries & portal misses hurt ❌
(9/28) Off a mess, can't run, Nuss playing hurt. OC Sloan ? ❌
(9/15) Off struggles are a big issue, esp w/ good Def ❌
(8/30) Def incredible vs Clemson, Off enough in W ❌
(6/26) WRs Brown (UK) & Anderson(OU) are weapons ❌
(6/7) LB Whit Weeks a top LB via PFF, LB Unit good ❌
(5/23) Safeties Cooley & Haulcy a top duo in CFB ❌
(5/16) DE portals Pyburn (UF) & Payton (FSU) huge ❌
(3/22) Top portal class, 10 P4 starters from LY ❌
(3/20) TE's are massive. Sharp (OU) v athletic. ❌
(3/18) QB Nussmeier could be special, good depth ❌
(3/18) RB Durham good Fr yr, talented depth ❌
(3/18) WRs deep/talented. A top unit in CFB TY. ❌
(3/18) OL replacing both T's, must improve from LY ❌
(3/18) Def better LY, next step in DC Baker 2nd yr? ❌
Injury Notes
(11/26) Nussmeier doubtful vs OU, Van Buren gets 3rd start ❌
(10/22) LB Whit Weeks out for A&M game (ankle) ❌
(10/20) LT Tyree Adams out multiple games (A&M/Bama) ❌
(9/27) RB Durham is douobful for Ole Miss ❌
(11/26) Nussmeier doubtful vs OU, Van Buren gets 3rd start ❌
(10/22) LB Whit Weeks out for A&M game (ankle) ❌
(10/20) LT Tyree Adams out multiple games (A&M/Bama) ❌
(9/27) RB Durham is douobful for Ole Miss ❌
Staff/Schedule Notes
(12/6) DC Blake Baker will stay on under Kiffin ❌
(12/1) Hired Lane Kiffin, Weis will be OC, more to come ❌
(10/27) OC Joe Sloan fired, Alex Atkins (TE/RGC) int. ❌
(10/26) Brian Kelly fired, AHS Frank Wilson interim ❌
(10/18) Kelly now 11-11 on the road after Vandy loss. ❌
(6/7) Big yr for staff. Clemson/UF early set the tone ❌
(12/6) DC Blake Baker will stay on under Kiffin ❌
(12/1) Hired Lane Kiffin, Weis will be OC, more to come ❌
(10/27) OC Joe Sloan fired, Alex Atkins (TE/RGC) int. ❌
(10/26) Brian Kelly fired, AHS Frank Wilson interim ❌
(10/18) Kelly now 11-11 on the road after Vandy loss. ❌
(6/7) Big yr for staff. Clemson/UF early set the tone ❌
Overall
Power Rating #20 | SP+ Rating #33
Performance Grade #63
Special Teams Grade #65
Record Prediction 7.7 - 5.3 #59
Record vs Spread: 4 - 9 - 0
Over/Under Record: 4 - 9
5 Year Profile: Consistent Top 25 Contenders
'25 Profile: Down to Average P4
Power Rating #20 | SP+ Rating #33
Performance Grade #63
Special Teams Grade #65
Record Prediction 7.7 - 5.3 #59
Record vs Spread: 4 - 9 - 0
Over/Under Record: 4 - 9
5 Year Profile: Consistent Top 25 Contenders
'25 Profile: Down to Average P4
Offense
Power #60 | SP+ #90 | Grade #96
Pass heavy Offense 56%, Run: 43%
Off Success #108 | Explosivness #91
Rush Grade #118 | Pass Grade #30
Rush Success #122 | Explosiveness #87
Pass Success #84 | Explosiveness #109
Run Block #131 | Pass Block #71
OL YDS #132 | Stuff Rate #133
Scoring Zone Off: #104
Power #60 | SP+ #90 | Grade #96
Pass heavy Offense 56%, Run: 43%
Off Success #108 | Explosivness #91
Rush Grade #118 | Pass Grade #30
Rush Success #122 | Explosiveness #87
Pass Success #84 | Explosiveness #109
Run Block #131 | Pass Block #71
OL YDS #132 | Stuff Rate #133
Scoring Zone Off: #104
Defense
Power #8 | SP+ #9 | Grade #30
Def Success #30 | Explosivness #60
Rush Success #34 | Explosiveness #40
Tackling #72 | Run Def #39
Pass Success #44 | Explosiveness #70
Pass Rush #78 | Coverage #21
F7 Havoc #93 | DB Havoc #11
DL YDS #15 | Def Stuff Rate #9
Scoring Zone Def #32
Power #8 | SP+ #9 | Grade #30
Def Success #30 | Explosivness #60
Rush Success #34 | Explosiveness #40
Tackling #72 | Run Def #39
Pass Success #44 | Explosiveness #70
Pass Rush #78 | Coverage #21
F7 Havoc #93 | DB Havoc #11
DL YDS #15 | Def Stuff Rate #9
Scoring Zone Def #32
Roster
Team Talent #8 Blue Chips: 71% #4
Offense Talent #13 Defense Talent #6
Crootin: '25 Class #12 - 4 YR Class: #9
Profile: Consistent Title Contenders
Portal Class #1 - 17 players, 91 Avg
25% of Roster from Portal, 20% TY
61 New Players, 66% of '25 Roster #63
Team Talent #8 Blue Chips: 71% #4
Offense Talent #13 Defense Talent #6
Crootin: '25 Class #12 - 4 YR Class: #9
Profile: Consistent Title Contenders
Portal Class #1 - 17 players, 91 Avg
25% of Roster from Portal, 20% TY
61 New Players, 66% of '25 Roster #63
Scoring & Records
Scoring: 22.8 - 19.8 | Scoring Margin: (3)
Home: 26 - 17 (8.8) | Road: 16 - 20 (-4)
OC: Joe Sloan - in his second season
DC: Blake Baker - in his second season
2025 Record: 7 - 6 (4 - 9 - 0) (SEC: 3 - 5)
2024 Record: 9 - 4 (5 - 8 - 0) (SEC: 5 - 3)
2023 Record: 10 - 3 (8 - 5 - 0) (SEC: 6 - 2)
4 Yr Record: (36 - 17) | 8 Yr Record: (72 - 32)
Scoring: 22.8 - 19.8 | Scoring Margin: (3)
Home: 26 - 17 (8.8) | Road: 16 - 20 (-4)
OC: Joe Sloan - in his second season
DC: Blake Baker - in his second season
2025 Record: 7 - 6 (4 - 9 - 0) (SEC: 3 - 5)
2024 Record: 9 - 4 (5 - 8 - 0) (SEC: 5 - 3)
2023 Record: 10 - 3 (8 - 5 - 0) (SEC: 6 - 2)
4 Yr Record: (36 - 17) | 8 Yr Record: (72 - 32)
Notes
DC Blake Baker will stay on under Kiffin
Hired Lane Kiffin, Weis will be OC, more to come
Nussmeier doubtful vs OU, Van Buren gets 3rd start
OC Joe Sloan fired, Alex Atkins (TE/RGC) int.
Brian Kelly fired, AHS Frank Wilson interim
OTs exposed vs A&M. 2 straight L's, Off sucks
Have real issues at LT. May play BU C Chester, woof
LB Whit Weeks out for A&M game (ankle)
LT Tyree Adams out multiple games (A&M/Bama)
Def was bad vs Vandy, Run Off bad, Nuss had no time
DC Blake Baker will stay on under Kiffin
Hired Lane Kiffin, Weis will be OC, more to come
Nussmeier doubtful vs OU, Van Buren gets 3rd start
OC Joe Sloan fired, Alex Atkins (TE/RGC) int.
Brian Kelly fired, AHS Frank Wilson interim
OTs exposed vs A&M. 2 straight L's, Off sucks
Have real issues at LT. May play BU C Chester, woof
LB Whit Weeks out for A&M game (ankle)
LT Tyree Adams out multiple games (A&M/Bama)
Def was bad vs Vandy, Run Off bad, Nuss had no time
'25 Offense
Pass heavy Offense 56%, Run: 43%
Awful Offense Success Rate of 38%
Awful Offensive Explosiveness
Awful in Scoring Position 3.2 PPO
Awful Run Success 37%
Poor Pass Success 40%
Avg Offensive Turnovers
Bad OL Grades, Awful OL Yds Per Rush
Awful 1st/2nd Down Success 64%
Bad when off Schedule 30%
Pass heavy Offense 56%, Run: 43%
Awful Offense Success Rate of 38%
Awful Offensive Explosiveness
Awful in Scoring Position 3.2 PPO
Awful Run Success 37%
Poor Pass Success 40%
Avg Offensive Turnovers
Bad OL Grades, Awful OL Yds Per Rush
Awful 1st/2nd Down Success 64%
Bad when off Schedule 30%
'25 Defense
Good DL Grades, Bad Sacks/Turnovers
Great Defense Success Rate of 38%
Great in Scoring Position 2.98 PPO
Good Run Def Success 39%
Good Pass Def Success 37%
Good Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg at Forcing Turnovers
Poor Penalty Team, Avg Field Position
Great 1st/2nd Down Success 65%
Good when Opp is off Schedule 27%
Good DL Grades, Bad Sacks/Turnovers
Great Defense Success Rate of 38%
Great in Scoring Position 2.98 PPO
Good Run Def Success 39%
Good Pass Def Success 37%
Good Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg at Forcing Turnovers
Poor Penalty Team, Avg Field Position
Great 1st/2nd Down Success 65%
Good when Opp is off Schedule 27%
Returning Prod
HC Kelly, OC Sloan & QB all back
'24 QB Garrett Nussmeier returns
Returning Production: 62% #36
Offense: 65% #39 | Defense: 59% #48
OL Prod: 51% #84, 2 clear starters
OL Snaps: 3053 #60 | From Portal: 1387 #29
Rush Prod: 64% #53 | Rec Prod: 54% #62
Def Front Seven: 61% - Secondary: 82%
Vegas Preseason Win Total: 8.5 - 3.5
HC Kelly, OC Sloan & QB all back
'24 QB Garrett Nussmeier returns
Returning Production: 62% #36
Offense: 65% #39 | Defense: 59% #48
OL Prod: 51% #84, 2 clear starters
OL Snaps: 3053 #60 | From Portal: 1387 #29
Rush Prod: 64% #53 | Rec Prod: 54% #62
Def Front Seven: 61% - Secondary: 82%
Vegas Preseason Win Total: 8.5 - 3.5
4 Year Overall
2025 SP+ Overall: #33 - Power Rating: #20
2024 SP+ Overall: #15 - Power Rating: #15
2023 SP+ Overall: #10 - Power Rating: #8
2022 SP+ Overall: #14
2025 SP+ Overall: #33 - Power Rating: #20
2024 SP+ Overall: #15 - Power Rating: #15
2023 SP+ Overall: #10 - Power Rating: #8
2022 SP+ Overall: #14
4 Year Offense
2025 SP+ Offense: #90 - Power Rating: #60
2024 SP+ Offense: #11 - Power Rating: #38
2023 SP+ Offense: #2 - Power Rating: #1
2022 SP+ Offense: #37
2025 SP+ Offense: #90 - Power Rating: #60
2024 SP+ Offense: #11 - Power Rating: #38
2023 SP+ Offense: #2 - Power Rating: #1
2022 SP+ Offense: #37
4 Year Defense
2025 SP+ Defense: #9 - Power Rating: #8
2024 SP+ Defense: #33 - Power Rating: #59
2023 SP+ Defense: #55 - Power Rating: #122
2022 SP+ Defense: #23
2025 SP+ Defense: #9 - Power Rating: #8
2024 SP+ Defense: #33 - Power Rating: #59
2023 SP+ Defense: #55 - Power Rating: #122
2022 SP+ Defense: #23