The pieces are in place for LSU to enjoy its best season in years. But can the Tigers keep it together during the late-season stretch that has derailed other promising seasons -- most recently last year?
That's one of the key questions as the Tigers prepare to open the season Sept. 3 against Wisconsin. Here is how things are shaping up at LSU with the opener just over a week away:
Key question heading into Week 1: How will Dave Aranda's new 3-4 defense shape up against Wisconsin? All we have seen from LSU's new defensive coordinator and his revamped scheme thus far came in the Tigers' spring game.