LSU Faces Ole Miss Amid High Expectations

LSU has signaled a win-now posture by investing roughly $18 million in its roster and giving coach Brian Kelly a long, well-compensated contract, making a national championship the explicit expectation. The No. 4 Tigers travel to Ole Miss in Week 5 with their defense remaining a strength while the offense still seeks consistency. RB Caden Durham is listed as questionable after an ankle sprain, linebacker West Weeks is trending toward a return, tight end Trey'Dez Green is expected back from an MCL sprain, and DE Gabriel Reliford will miss the game with a shoulder issue. Several highly rated freshmen, including CB DJ Pickett and OT Carius Curne, have already impacted LSU's lineup. Across the SEC, availability and depth are shaping outcomes this weekend, with Tennessee and the Georgia-Alabama matchup also dealing with notable injury questions.