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How many top 25 teams does LSU play this season? Tigers have a gauntlet of a schedule ahead

The LSU football program enters what could be a make or break year for Brian Kelly. Kelly is entering his fourth season in Baton Rouge, and has yet to win an SEC championship or take the Tigers to the College Football Playoff.

LSU's 2025 schedule is a daunting one that is riddled with teams featured in the first AP Poll. In total, LSU is slated to play seven regular season games against teams featured in the preseason AP Top 25 Poll. Six are SEC opponents, with a Week 1 matchup against Clemson highlighting LSU's non-conference slate.

Regular season gauntlet can prepare Tigers for postseason play

ESPN's college football power index ranks LSU's strength of schedule this season at No.