LSU was 10-3 in 2018 including 5-3 in the SEC. The Tigers played in one of the most bizarre games in college football history, a 74-72 loss to Texas A&M in seven overtime periods. The Tigers rebounded from that to defeat Central Florida in the Fiesta Bowl. Ed Orgeron is 25-9 in three seasons in Baton Rouge, 15-7 in SEC games.
Ed Orgeron at SEC Media Days
LSU at a glance (compiled by Menachem Muller)
LSU Tigers 10-3 5-3 Won the Fiesta Bowl against UCF
Ed Orgeron 4th season 25-9 15-7
| Offense | 2018 | SEC Rank | NCAA Rank |
| Points Per game | 32.4 | 7 | 38 |
| Rushing Yards per game | 173.6 | 8 | 60 |
| Passing yards per game | 228.5 | 7 | 67 |
| Total yards per game | 402.1 | 9 | 69 |
| Defense | |||
| Points allowed per game | 21.8 | 7 | 27 |
| Rushing yards allowed per game | 138.6 | 7 | 35 |
| Passing yards allowed per game | 200.1 | 6 | 38 |
| Total yards allowed per game | 338.7 | 5 | 26 |
The Tigers return 17 starters, 8 on offense, 8 on defense, and the Punter.
Statistical Leaders Returning
| QB | Yards | TDS | INT | PCT |
| Joe Burrow | 2894 | 16 | 5 | 57.8 |
| RB | Games | Yards | TD | AVG |
| Clyde Edwards-Helaire | 13 | 754 | 7 | 4.8 |
| Joe Burrow | 13 | 399 | 7 | 3.1 |
| WR | Games | Yards | TD | REC |
| Justin Jefferson | 13 | 901 | 6 | 54 |
| Defense | Tackles | TFL | INT | Sacks |
| Rashard Lawrence | 54 | 10 | 0 | 4 |
| Jacob Phillips | 87 | 5.5 | 1 | 1 |
| Grant Delpit | 74 | 9.5 | 5 | 5 |
| Michael Divinity Jr. | 54 | 9.5 | 1 | 4 |
| Glen Logan | 45 | 5 | 0 | 4 |
Returning Starters Offense
QB Joe Burrow
RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire
WR Justin Jefferson
WR Ja’Marr Chase
LT Saahdiq Charles
C Lloyd Cushenberry 3rd
RG Damien Lewis
RT Austin Deculus
Returning Starters Defense
DE Rashard Lawrence
DE Glen Logan
DT Breiden Fehoko
LB Jacob Phillips
LB Michael Divinity Jr.
LB K’Lavon Chaisson
CB Kristian Fulton
S Grant Delpit
Special Teams
P Zach Von Rosenberg
Key Losses
RB Nick Brossette
TE Foster Moreau
LG Garrett Brumfield
LB Devin White
CB Greedy Williams
S John Battle
K Cole Tracy
