AP Top 25 Poll

#12 LSU Tigers

2024

Overall Record

10-3

Last Game

vs Wisconsin W 35-31

Conference Record

6-2

Next Game

@Wisconsin 01/01/2024

FILE - Alabama head coach Nick Saban reacts after running back Jase McClellan (2) scored a touchdown during the second half of the Rose Bowl CFP NCAA semifinal college football game against Michigan Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, in Pasadena, Calif. Nick Saban, the stern coach who won seven national championships and turned Alabama back into a national powerhouse that included six of those titles in just 17 seasons, is retiring, according to multiple reports, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong, File)

Nick Saban’s Alabama dynasty fueled 20 years of Southeastern Conference college football dominance

Nick Saban’s Alabama dynasty helped fuel the Southeastern Conference’s unprecedented dominance in college football over the last 20 years.

FILE - LSU head coach Brian Kelly, center, watches from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia State in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton, File)

LSU coach Brian Kelly is overhauling his defensive staff

LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier (13) throws a pass as he is pressured by Wisconsin linebacker Darryl Peterson during the first half of the ReliaQuest Bowl NCAA college football game Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Nussmeier shines as Daniels’ successor, No. 13 LSU rallies to nip Wisconsin 35-31 in ReliaQuest Bowl

FILE - LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier (13) during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)

QB Nussmeier, No. 13 LSU ready to launch post-Jayden Daniels era in ReliaQuest Bowl vs Wisconsin

FILE - LSU head coach Brian Kelly, center, watches from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia State in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton, File)

QB Nussmeier to make 1st start in place of Daniels for No. 13 LSU vs Wisconsin in ReliaQuest Bowl

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LSU hires Missouri D-coordinator Baker on 3-year deal worth $2.5 million annually, AP source says

LSU has hired Missouri defensive coordinator Blake Baker and given him a three-year contract that will pay $2.5 million annually, a person with direct knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press.

FILE - Cincinnati offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock coaches his players during practice for the Cotton Bowl NCAA football game, Dec. 27, 2021, in Arlington, Texas. Denbrock is back for a third coaching stint at Notre Dame, this time as offensive coordinator. The school announced Denbrock's hiring on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade, File)

Notre Dame announces Mike Denbrock as new offensive coordinator

Mike Denbrock is back for a third coaching stint at Notre Dame, this time as offensive coordinator. The school announced Denbrock’s hiring Wednesday.

LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels kisses the Heisman Trophy during a news conference after winning the college football award, Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)

LSU’s Heisman-winning QB Jayden Daniels to skip Tigers’ bowl game vs. Wisconsin

LSU’s Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Jayden Daniels is skipping the Tigers’ bowl game against Wisconsin.

Missouri running back Cody Schrader (7) celebrates next to the Battle Line trophy after the team's win over Arkansas in an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)

The AP All-America team is loaded with 5th- and 6th-year players, including LSU’s Heisman-winning QB

Heisman Trophy winner Jayden Daniels from LSU was one of seven players in either their fifth or sixth season of college football selected to The Associated Press All-America team.

LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels kisses the Heisman Trophy during a news conference after winning the award Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)

LSU QB Jayden Daniels overcomes being out of playoff hunt to win Heisman Trophy with prolific season

LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels has won the Heisman Trophy in a decisive victory. Daniels is the first Heisman winner to be part of a team team that failed to play for a conference championship since 2016, when Lamar Jackson won for a Louisville team that also went 9-3.

Heisman Trophy finalists, from left, LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels, Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., Oregon quarterback Bo Nix and Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. pose for a photo with the Heisman Trophy, Friday, Dec. 8, 2023, in New York. The Heisman Trophy will be announced Saturday, Dec. 9. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)

This year’s Heisman finalists are an ode to college football’s portal/NIL era with 3 transfer QBs

This year’s Heisman Trophy ceremony is an ode to the new era of college sports, transformed by the transfer portal and NIL.

FILE - LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) during the first half of an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in Starkville, Miss. Daniels is a finalists for the Heisman Trophy. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt File)

Jayden Daniels, the dazzling quarterback for LSU, is the AP college football player of the year

LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels is The Associated Press college football player of the year. Daniels received 35 of the 51 first-place votes and 130 total points from AP Top 25 poll voters.

FILE - LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) throws a passduring the first half of an NCAA college football game, against Alabama Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)

Heisman finalists: LSU QB Daniels, Oregon QB Nix, Washington QB Penix Jr., Ohio St WR Harrison Jr.

LSU’s Jayden Daniels, Oregon’s Bo Nix and Washington’s Michael Penix Jr., transfer quarterbacks who have all played at least five college seasons, and Ohio State receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. are the finalists for the Heisman Trophy.

Alabama linebacker Dallas Turner (15) celebrates after taking down Georgia offense during the second half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game in Atlanta, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

AP names LSU’s Daniels unanimous SEC offensive player of year; Watson named top defensive player

LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels is the unanimous pick as the Associated Press’s Southeastern Conference offensive player of the year.

LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) throws during an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023. (Scott Clause/The Daily Advertiser via AP)

No. 13 LSU looks to hit 10 wins when it faces Wisconsin in the ReliaQuest Bowl

No. 13 LSU will meet Wisconsin in the ReliaQuest Bowl on New Year’s Day in Tampa, Florida. The Tigers are looking to reach 10 wins in their second season under Brian Kelly.

LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) carries past Texas A&M linebacker Taurean York (21) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Jayden Daniels’ 4 TD passes lead No. 14 LSU past Texas A&M 42-30

Jayden Daniels passed for four touchdowns and accounted for 355 yards of total offense against one of the nation’s top defenses, helping No. 14 LSU beat Texas A&M 42-30.

LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) runs during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia State in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

No. 14 LSU’s battle with Texas A&M is QB Jayden Daniels’ last chance to impress Heisman voters

LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels’ Heisman Trophy candidacy could come down to his final regular- season start against Texas A&M.

Texas A&M quarterback Jaylen Henderson (16) passes down field against Abilene Christian during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)

No. 14 LSU-Texas A&M clash pits the nation’s top offense against a top-10 defense

No. 14 LSU has several prominent players on its nation-leading offense in the running for major awards as the Tigers meet Texas A&M and its eighth-rated defense in Death Valley to conclude the regular season.

LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia State in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

Jayden Daniels piles up over 500 total yards, powers No. 15 LSU past Georgia State 56-14

Senior quarterback Jayden Daniels piled up 509 total yards, threw six touchdown passes and rushed for two more scores as No. 15 LSU defeated Georgia State 56-14.

LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) runs for a touchdown against Florida during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

LSU QB Jayden Daniels brings burgeoning Heisman hopes into Georgia State clash

LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels has two chances left to show why a quarterback on a team with three losses and virtually no hope of challenging for a national title deserves the Heisman Trophy.

LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) takes the field with offensive lineman Charles Turner III (69) and tight end Mason Taylor (86) before the kickoff of an NCAA college football game against Florida, Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in Baton Rouge, La. ( Hilary Scheinuk/The Advocate via AP)

No. 15 LSU and Heisman hopeful Jayden Daniels host upset-minded Georgia State

LSU coach Brian Kelly has discussed the symbolic significance of 10 or more victories in a season and what that says about the strength and direction of a college football program.

Florida head coach Billy Napier stands on the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

No. 11 Mizzou aims to improve bowl standing in home finale against Florida on Saturday night

No. 11 Missouri will try to keep improving its bowl standing in its home finale against Florida on Saturday night.

LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) celebrates after a touchdown against Florida during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

STAT WATCH: LSU’s Jayden Daniels only FBS quarterback to pass for 350 and run for 200 in single game

LSU’s Jayden Daniels turned in the top statistical performance of the season against Florida. Daniels passed for 372 yards and three touchdowns and ran for 234 and two TDs.

LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) smiles after a touchdown against Florida during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

Daniels’ record-breaking day leads No. 18 LSU to 52-35 win over Florida

Jayden Daniels accounted for 606 total yards and five touchdowns and No. 18 LSU defeated Florida 52-35.

LSU head coach Brian Kelly argues a call during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Alabama, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

No. 18 LSU and unranked Florida seek strong finishes under their second-year coaches

Brian Kelly’s second season as LSU’s coach hasn’t gone quite as well as the first. Last weeked’s 42-28 loss at Alabama virtually assured that the 18th-ranked Tigers won’t repeat as SEC West champions.

Florida head coach Billy Napier, right, talks with quarterback Graham Mertz during a timeout in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Arkansas, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

No. 18 LSU seeks to extend recent dominance in Florida series

No. 18 LSU is looking to make history by beating Florida for a fifth straight time in a rivalry that dates back to 1937.

Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe scores a running touchdown against LSU during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Milroe runs, passes No. 8 Alabama to 42-28 victory over No. 13 LSU, Daniels leaves with injury

Jalen Milroe rushed for 155 yards and four touchdowns and passed for another 219 yards to lead No. 8 Alabama to a 42-28 victory over No. 13 LSU.

LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) runs the ball as Alabama defensive back Malachi Moore (13) tackles during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

LSU QB Jayden Daniels suffers head injury in Alabama game

LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels suffered a head injury on a hard hit that drew a roughing-the-passer flag in the fourth quarter and didn’t play another snap.

LSU wide receiver Malik Nabers (8) celebrates his touchdown reception with quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Army in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

No. 13 LSU visits No. 8 Alabama in matchup of SEC West contenders

Alabama and LSU are set to meet on Saturday night with both teams as usual vying for the SEC Western Division title.

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) celebrates with teammates and fans after defeating Florida in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Missouri-Georgia, LSU-Alabama showdowns with division implications top SEC slate in Week 10

It’s hard for any game to overshadow LSU-Alabama, but No. 14 Missouri at No. 1 Georgia may be it. Both contests highlight Southeastern Conference play this weekend.

LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) runs the ball against Army during an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. (Scott Clause/The Daily Advertiser via AP)

Jayden Daniels and high-flying LSU offense visits SEC West-leading Alabama and rugged Tide defense

Quarterback Jayden Daniels is set to lead LSU and the nation’s top offense against Jalen Milroe and Alabama.

Georgia wide receiver Ladd McConkey (84) runs past Florida linebacker Scooby Williams (17) to score a touchdown on a 41-yard pass play during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

College Football Picks: SEC divisions on line with No. 13 LSU-No. 8 Bama, No. 14 Mizzou-No. 1 UGA

First place in each Southeastern Conference division is on the line in Week 10 of the college football season.

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) celebrates with teammates and fans after defeating Florida in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Missouri-Georgia and LSU-Alabama put SEC back in the national spotlight in Week 10

SEC standard bearers Georgia and Alabama are front and center in Week 10 of the college football season after the Pac-12 commanded the national spotlight for most of the last month.

Alabama head coach Nick Saban walks to the Alabama student section to salute the fans postgame, a rare occurrence, after an NCAA college football game against Tennessee, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Saban had asked for fans to be loud and help build momentum during his call-in show earlier in the week. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Early angst aside, Alabama-LSU game is once again a huge factor in SEC West

Alabama and LSU enter their annual SEC West showdown having both emerged from some stumbles. The eighth-ranked Crimson Tide host the 13th-ranked Tigers on Saturday night with both having ambitions that begin with division titles.

LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) passes in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Army in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Jayden Daniels throws for 3 TDs, runs for another score as No. 19 LSU routs Army 62-0

Jayden Daniels threw for three touchdowns and ran for another score to lead No. 19 LSU to a 62-0 win over Army 62-0 on Saturday night.