With the conclusion of spring ball, Brett McMurphy's CFP Projection includes 12 teams: NDSU, Penn State, Oklahoma, Texas Tech, Texas A&M, Indiana, Texas, Oregon, Georgia, Notre Dame, Ohio State and Miami. The LSU Tigers did not make the cut. No one has played a snap yet. So this judgment is based on the recruiting talent and spring practice progression. Under those standards, LSU should be in there. The New Era of LSU Football Dec 1, 2025; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU president Wade Rousse, left, LSU new head coach Lane Kiffin and LSU athletic director Verge Ausberry stand together at South Stadium Club at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images | Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images With the hire of head coach Lane Kiffin , it was clear that the upcoming season would look different. His move to Baton Rouge wasn't just a replacement for former head coach Brian Kelly, but a revamp for the program. Now that Kiffin has gotten comfortable in his new home, things are different.…