Overview
- At SEC Media Days, Brian Kelly introduced a “1-0 in everything you do” mantra to reinforce daily accountability and target a season-opening victory at Clemson.
- Kelly and his wife pledged $1 million to match fan donations to LSU’s NIL collective, underscoring a commitment to transparency and moral leadership in athlete compensation.
- Senior quarterback Garrett Nussmeier returns after throwing for 4,052 yards and 29 touchdowns last season, though he led the SEC with 12 interceptions.
- Wide receiver Nic Anderson, treated for injuries sustained in a mid-July car accident, has been cleared to practice as camp opens.
- With a 9-4 record in 2024 and no College Football Playoff berth, LSU faces intense pressure to meet national championship expectations.