Athlon Sports debates whether or not LSU will make the College Football Playoff in coach Lane Kiffin's first season.

ESPN ranked an LSU football transfer addition as one of the top defenders in the sport. See why Ty Benefield is in for a big year.

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LSU football could have its next star at the safety position with the arrival of transfer Ty Benefield. He has All-SEC potential for the Tigers.

Lane Kiffin arrives at LSU with an elite transfer class and everything in place to be an instant College Football Playoff ...

Counting down LSU's college football season with 10 things Lane Kiffin has done this offseason ...