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I do NOT expect a natty next year. I DO expect …

Posted on 1/20/26 at 3:32 pm
Posted by AlaTiger
America
Member since Aug 2006
21627 posts
Posted on 1/20/26 at 3:32 pm
A strong, competitive team that fights and is competent and excellent in all three phases of the game.

I expect good coaching and good players who work hard

I expect a program that is aligned and working together

I expect discipline and innovation

Championships are a result of a good process, talent, good coaching, and a lot of good fortune, so I never have a “championship or bust” mentality. But, I do expect competency.

Posted by tigerbait1.6
Baton Rouge
Member since Feb 2013
4799 posts
Posted on 1/20/26 at 3:33 pm to
We should be competing for the playoffs, if this team gels really well, we have the talent to compete for the whole thing
Posted by SulphursFinest
Lafayette
Member since Jan 2015
11460 posts
Posted on 1/20/26 at 3:33 pm to
Kiffin is making it really hard not to get excited about a playoff run.
Posted by hombreman9
USA
Member since Feb 2009
3782 posts
Posted on 1/20/26 at 3:34 pm to
Please keep us updated on your feelings throughout the season. Can’t wait to hear if the team is meeting your expectations.
Posted by nicholastiger
Member since Jan 2004
54597 posts
Posted on 1/20/26 at 3:37 pm to
on paper you can't expect anything
it's getting the entire roster to buy into what the team can become that will determine success or not
the process is more important and will create the results everyone wants
Posted by fallguy_1978
Best States #50
Member since Feb 2018
53269 posts
Posted on 1/20/26 at 3:40 pm to
The schedule is tough, but I expect us to compete for a playoff spot with this roster.
Posted by WestSideTiger
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2004
4997 posts
Posted on 1/20/26 at 3:41 pm to
Championship game after next is in NOLA.

Posted by Wolfcola
Member since Nov 2025
1488 posts
Posted on 1/20/26 at 3:42 pm to
The thing i hated most about this 2025 team was them not getting out of their own way

Everytime we got in the red zone, immediate false start or holding

Everytime we got the ball to the 1, immediate false start or holding, maybe even a fumble

Every 3rd down to keep a drive alive, you could bet on Nuss taking a sack

A must score drive? Nah we get an immediate 3 and out

Was literally the most frustrating shite week after week
Posted by cattus
Member since Jan 2009
15773 posts
Posted on 1/20/26 at 3:44 pm to
I don't either, it takes luck and sometimes the ball just doesn't bounce your way. Kim said it's tough to win a championship with a good team. But I will be disappointed if the team doesn't get in the playoffs even with the tougher schedule.
That should be the goal every year.
Posted by josh336
baton rouge
Member since Jan 2007
82219 posts
Posted on 1/20/26 at 3:54 pm to
quote:

A strong, competitive team that fights and is competent and excellent in all three phases of the game.


So you expect a top 3 team, because there are usually only 1-2 teams in the country that are excellent at all 3 phases
Posted by josh336
baton rouge
Member since Jan 2007
82219 posts
Posted on 1/20/26 at 3:55 pm to
quote:

I expect discipline and innovation

Innovation youll get, kiffins teams arent typically the most disciplined
Posted by CoatesHall
Member since Dec 2025
175 posts
Posted on 1/20/26 at 4:00 pm to
I don’t think we should ever EXPECT a ‘ship. At most, expect to be in a position to make the playoff OR for the committee to find a way to screw us out of the playoffs so they can save a spot for a 10 loss Bama team.
Posted by mtntiger
Asheville, NC
Member since Oct 2003
29477 posts
Posted on 1/20/26 at 4:01 pm to
I just hope we score 30+ points in an SEC game at least once.
Posted by ezride25
Constitutional Republic
Member since Nov 2008
26349 posts
Posted on 1/20/26 at 4:11 pm to
You expect us to hire will wade?
Posted by TigerAttorney
Member since Nov 2017
4531 posts
Posted on 1/20/26 at 4:12 pm to
You can win a natty year 1 in the NIL era when you get the talent we are getting right now and retain your entire defensive staff.

I don’t know what makes y’all think LSU is spending all this money to win in 3 years lol
Posted by Ellis_Hugh
Member since Feb 2023
1329 posts
Posted on 1/20/26 at 4:16 pm to
There are a number of teams with as much talent as LSU will have. I think your head is in the right place.
Posted by NorthTxLSU
Dallas to Austin to Houston
Member since Nov 2018
14457 posts
Posted on 1/20/26 at 4:17 pm to
No more getting our shite kicked in man


I can handle a damn loss but BK had us getting destroyed in games
Posted by Ellis_Hugh
Member since Feb 2023
1329 posts
Posted on 1/20/26 at 4:22 pm to
Everything that has happened this offseason gets LSU back to competitive. That’s all.

Lane will be the difference but he needs some time.
Posted by drizztiger
Deal With it!
Member since Mar 2007
45705 posts
Posted on 1/20/26 at 4:22 pm to
quote:

I do NOT expect a natty next year. I DO expect …
Sorry, just reminded me of this…

Posted by Juan Betanzos
New Orleans
Member since Nov 2005
4114 posts
Posted on 1/20/26 at 5:38 pm to
After this season, knowing who & what led this program, I expect Lane to get us “in” the playoffs. We may not get past the 1st round (although deep down, I think we get to semi’s), but with this rebuilt roster, these new coaches, and LK’s system + his determination, I trust we make the CFP.
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