LSU football fields a roster loaded on newcomers. The Tigers put together the nation's top college football transfer portal class. With a good number of them creating pivotal position battles ahead of Week 1.

Garrett Nussmeier won't face any challengers behind center, though. The LSU quarterback is dealing with a knee ailment . But head coach Brian Kelly ensured Nussmeier will lead the Tigers out on the field come August 30. With No. 4 Clemson across the way in South Carolina's Death Valley.

One position isn't settled yet, however. And that spot leads off our top three position battles down in Baton Rouge.

LSU must find a lead back

Kelly emphasizes a pro-style spread offense. But it historically starts with a punishing running attack. Dependent on the state of Nussmeier's knee,

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