LSU football quarterback Garrett Nussmeier is working on tucking and running when needed. Brian Kelly assesses how he's doing in practice.

Entering Year 4, LSU is stocked with blue-chip talent and led by a quarterback many expect to explode in 2025. That has left no room for regression. Spears noted that LSU’s history shows this kind of alignment — roster talent, quarterback hype, and SEC opportunity — typically results in championship-caliber seasons.