LSU hasn’t made the College Football Playoff since the 2019 season, when it crushed Clemson in the national title game behind Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Joe Burrow.

Texas-based handicapper Paul Stone is banking on LSU to return to the CFP this season behind a new quarterback in Heisman contender Garrett Nussmeier. Stone recommends bets on the Tigers to go over their regular-season win total of 8½ (-135 at Circa Sports) and make the 12-team playoff (+135 at Westgate SuperBook).

“A lot of pundits have proclaimed Texas Tech to be this season’s transfer portal champion, but I believe LSU was the biggest winner in the offseason,” said Stone (@PaulStoneSports). “The Tigers bettered themselves on both sides of the ball, but especially on defense where they clearly upgraded their lineup

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