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Even though LSU will not compete in the College Football Playoff in 2024, head coach Brian Kelly is confident about his team’s future.

“Whatever camp you want to fall into, go ahead,” Kelly told reporters. “We had five freshmen and two sophomores on defense today playing off each other. We’ll take receipts and see you at the national championship.”

With the playoff format expanding to 12 teams in 2024, LSU should compete for a spot. Kelly’s team appeared to be on track to achieve that goal, winning six of seven games to start the year and sitting at No. 8 in Week 9 Associated Press Top 25 Poll.

The Tigers also finished 15th in the first CFP rankings of the year.

LSU failed to maintain momentum after its strong start and lost three straight games, ending the team’s CFP chances.

Kelly had big shoes to fill, taking over the program following the departure of former head coach Ed Orgeron in 2021. While LSU struggled in Orgeron’s final two years at the school, he also oversaw the Tigers’ undefeated 2019 season to their last national title of the team.

The future still looks bright for Kelly’s team as it has the No. 6 2025 recruiting class in the country (per 247Sports rankings). 2024 starting quarterback Garrett Nussmeier is eligible for the NFL draft but could also choose to return to school for his senior season.