re: If LSU doesn't make the playoffs this year is this a wasted season?

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expecting us to lose a couple of games and still expecting us to make the playoffs doesn't make much sense

could we make the playoffs while losing a couple of games? sure

but it certainly shouldn't be expected

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Most thought 10-2 and the playoffs were very possible..

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Most thought 10-2 would be possible if we beat USC in the opener, because a lot of the SEC games are winnable.

That in itself says something; if you're thinking you should go 6-2 in conference, your program is in a good place.

People are getting tired of losing the marquee opener. That loss sets the team in a bit of a hole, and people get frustrated because by midseason we generally think the team has improved greatly over the opener. You put a cupcake instead, and this team is 3-0, with building excitement over what could be. Hell, we'd be coming off 2 straight 10-2 seasons.

I still think this team can get to 10-2, but it will be hard. You have to take 2 of Alabama, Ole Miss and A&M, because I don't see another loss on the schedule. I think Alabama is a loss (but it IS at home). I think we can beat Ole Miss at home, I'm actually more worried about A&M on the road. We also have Oklahoma at home, but that's to end the season, and if we get that far in good shape I think we win that one.

I don't understand the idea of a "wasted season'. I want football to watch, so it's not a waste. Would be great if we can get to the playoffs, but if we don't it's still good, I've been entertained all season long. I definitely laugh at the fans panicking over a close loss... they apparently don't have the heart to watch the games being played, they just want the record.

If we beat bama I'm willing to possibly let not making the playoffs slide.

I expect us to barely make the playoffs or barely miss them this year. Next year, I feel more confident.

But if we finish the season at #20 or lower than that? Yeah, that would be very bad and a sign the team is moving in the wrong direction.

If we finish top-20, but out, then I think it's a fine season with the D we have.

If we finish outside the top-25, and we look bad at the end of the season, then I think many more people will have Kelly on the hot seat in '25.

Personally, I think he's done a great job thus far considering the absolute dumpster fire he inherited. Recruiting has been stellar the last couple of years, so hopefully some of these guys come in, along with better portal guys, and we make the playoffs next year.

Saban went 8-5 in year 3 at LSU.

He inherited a much better team than Kelly did.

Saban went 8-5 in year 3 at LSU.

Saban went 8-5 in year 3 at LSU.

Saban went 8-5 in year 3 at LSU.

A lot of losers on here who hate Nuss think it's a waste no matter what happens.

Every team and situation is different.

If we had a competent defense, we're in the 4 team playoff last year. That could be considered "ahead of schedule". Without going into detail out of respect, a lot of the defensive issues came down to coaching, and specifically a very unfortunate situation that couldn't have been predicted or avoided. We rebooted the defense this year accordingly.

We're in a different window offensively now; new starting QB and WRs, and still no marquee running back. Our offense is still in the early stages but the passing game looks potentially great. Potentially.

This simply wasn't going to be our year, and most of us understood that going in. The only thing that should shake people, is if there's any indication that this is going to be as good as we'll get, and it's all downhill from here.
I don't get that sense, I didn't in preseason, I don't now.

But you can make excuses for any year so how does that ever change?

Yes. LSU will lose 2 more games.. at least!