Athlon Sports Projects College Football's Top 25 For 2017

Athlon Sports unveiled their College Football Preseason Top 25 projection for 2017 and ranked LSU just outside the top 10 at No. 11. Here is what they had to say about the Tigers:

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11. LSU

Ed Orgeron’s first full season at the helm in Baton Rouge begins with a familiar question: What will LSU get out of its offense? It’s no secret the Tigers have one of the nation’s top running backs in Derrius Guice and a strong foundation to build around on the offensive line. New coordinator Matt Canada was one of the SEC’s top assistant hires for 2017, but this offense needs more from its passing attack. Danny Etling had offseason back surgery but will return in time for fall practice and is expected to hold onto the starting job. Etling’s performance is critical to LSU’s hopes of pushing Alabama in the SEC West. Read more.

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