#3 Lousiana State

2010-2011: 11-2 (6-2, SEC)

The Tigers know exactly what it means to go through the SEC.  They get pummeled, but every year end up near the top not just in the SEC, but in the country.  Furthermore, LSU knows what the SEC's prestige brings.  They went to the National Title game with two losses not too long ago.  All this aside, this is the year LSU hopes it will be that one SEC team that struggles week in and week out to finish undefeated and in the National Title Game.  Talent is everywhere for the Tigers.  Speed is more than everywhere on the field, there's a helluva a lot of speed on the sidelines.  The one thing going against LSU this year...they play in the SEC West.  LSU will once again this year find out why playing in the SEC is a tragedy, but come season's end they'll find out again why it's such a good thing.

2011-2012 Outlook:
Key Game: November 5th @Alabama...this game could be for everything.  Both teams could easily reach undefeated, even though LSU has the most difficult schedule in the country.
Predicted Record: 10-2 (7-1) {loss against Bama and Oregon}