It won't take long to know if LSU is going to be a national championship contender. LSU has rough month to open and close the year, with some breathing room in between. If it can escape the first test, it should pass the second. In Lane Kiffin's first year, the Tigers open the season against Clemson and Louisiana Tech at home. Then come two big tests against teams that made the College Football Playoff last year: at Ole Miss and at home against Texas A&M. In what is the most anticipated football seasons ever at LSU, here are five things that the first month of the season will tell us. How has LSU adapted to its new offense? LSU Tigers head coach Lane Kiffin looks on prior to the game against the Houston Cougars at NRG Stadium. | Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images About 10 years ago, Les Miles was calling draw plays on 3rd & 10 and LSU was never a passing threat. But in 2026, Tiger quarterback Sam Leavitt will lead what should be one of the quickest and most dynamic offenses in the country.…