re: The reasonable expectations for Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers in Year 1

LSU only has three guaranteed wins on their schedule - Southern, Mew Mexico, and UAB. That's not a lot for a team some here expect to win 9-10 games.

I think the season's success hinges on playing well at "home" (I include FSU here). If the season is considered a success, you have to go 3-1 against FSU, State, Tenn, and Ole Miss. All four are more than capable of beating LSU, which might make 3-1 ambitious.

That would allow you to go 2-2, far from a given, on the road (Auburn, Florida, Arky, and A&M), take a beating from Bama, and finish up with eight wins.