LSU’s 2025 season was a rollercoaster of unprecedented events that no fan will ever forget—and not necessarily for the right reasons. From historic coaching drama to on-field struggles, this was a year that defied all expectations.
Let’s start with the obvious: LSU’s 7-5 record was, on paper, utterly forgettable. But dig deeper, and you’ll find a season packed with firsts that left everyone scratching their heads. For instance, LSU kicked off the season with their first opening-game win in six years—a small victory, but a victory nonetheless. But here’s where it gets controversial: Less than a month after being ranked in the top five, LSU’s head coach was fired mid-season, despite having a staggering $54 million left on his contract. And it didn’t stop there—he sued the school, claiming the Board of Supervisors had ignored their own regulations when firing him, while conveniently applying them to the offensive coordinator. Talk about a messy breakup!
On the field, the struggles were just as glaring. LSU failed to score more than 26 points against any FBS opponent—a stat that’s 97% offensive ineptitude and 3% Harlem Berry sliding to run out the clock against Arkansas. And this is the part most people miss: While the team was battling on the field, LSU’s fanbase was glued to Twitter during the season finale, anxiously awaiting news of a rival coach’s decision. As Isaiah Sategna dashed into the end zone to seal the Tigers’ fate, fans across Louisiana were refreshing their feeds, hoping for a miracle that never came.
Meanwhile, that rival coach—whose playoff spot had been secured for 30 hours—was holed up in his chancellor’s house for four hours, contemplating a move to LSU, a team he’d beaten two out of the last three years. Has this ever happened before? Nope. It’s completely unprecedented.
As the season wound down, Louisiana’s attention shifted to the Iron Bowl, where tens of thousands of LSU fans found themselves in the bizarre position of rooting for Alabama. Yes, you read that right. As Alabama took a 17-0 lead, it became clear that Ole Miss’s dream of a first-ever SEC Championship Game appearance was slipping away. Could this be the final hurdle for Lane Kiffin to make the leap to LSU? If so, it would end weeks of speculation, leaving Ole Miss to enter the College Football Playoff with an interim coach and LSU to start a new era.
That new era would aim to leave 2025’s disappointment in the rearview mirror, focusing instead on the sustained success Ole Miss has enjoyed over the past four seasons. But is that even possible? Only time will tell.
One thing’s for sure: As 2025 turns to 2026, LSU will enter the offseason with a new coaching staff, a revamped roster, and a collective sigh of relief. The disastrous second half of the season will fade into memory, but November 2025 will forever be etched in the minds of LSU fans.
Here’s the question I leave you with: Was 2025 a season of chaos or a necessary reset for LSU’s future? Let’s hear your thoughts in the comments!
