LSU football: Updated game-by-game predictions for 2020 season

LSU football will embark on one of the more ambitious reloading efforts in recent memory after a dream season in 2019 ended with a national title.

You can always expect some turnover on the roster and/or the coaching staff when a team wins a national championship. LSU is undergoing a massive amount of turnover and it will be fascinating to see how the Tigers respond after putting together one of the more impressive teams in college football history.

Nobody saw the season that LSU put together last year coming and nobody thought Joe Burrow would rise from mediocre SEC quarterback to putting together the greatest single season in college football history.

But LSU is losing Burrow, last year’s leading rusher Clyde Edwards-Helaire, receiver Justin Jefferson, four starting offensive linemen, their top pass rusher, top linebacker and last year’s Thorpe Award winner in Grant Delpit, as well as cornerback Kristian Fulton. The Tigers will also be replacing pass game coordinator Joe Brady and defensive coordinator Dave Aranda.

While LSU may be losing a lot off of last year’s team, not many teams can say they are bringing back the best wide receiver and best cornerback in the country. Ja’Marr Chase and Derek Stingley Jr. are back for LSU, as is the other big-time playmaker at receiver Terrace Marshall.

Bo Pelini is back in Baton Rouge as defensive coordinator and the Tigers are fortunate to have someone who already has experience as the defensive coordinator for them.

LSU elected not to bring in a transfer quarterback and are sticking with Myles Brennan to be the successor to Burrow. He has been patient sitting on the bench and how he plays could determine whether LSU gets back to the SEC title game.

Here is how LSU’s 2020 season will play out