The 2015 LSU Tigers football team represented Louisiana State University as a member of the Western Division of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) during the 2015 NCAA Division I FBS football season. Led by 11th-year head coach Les Miles, the Tigers finished the season with an overall record of 9–3 and mark of 5–3 in conference play, tying for third place in the SEC's Western Division. LSU was invited to the Texas Bowl, where the Tigers defeated Texas Tech. The team played home games Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
In 2023, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) vacated all of LSU's wins from the 2012 through 2015 seasons due to an ineligible player.
Offseason LSU lost only three underclassmen to the NFL in the offseason: linebacker Kwon Alexander, cornerback Jalen Collins and defensive end Danielle Hunter; this was a large decrease compared to losing 11 underclassmen in 2012 and 7 in 2013. On January 16 Les Miles held a press conference announcing that six underclassmen starters would return, including leading receiver Travin Dural and star defensive back Jalen Mills, as well as offensive linemen Vadal Alexander and Jerald Hawkins, tight end Dillon Gordon, and linebacker Lamar Louis.
For the third consecutive season, LSU signed a top-ten recruiting class consisting of 25 signees, highlighted by top-rated recruits Kevin Toliver II, Arden Key, Tyron Johnson, and Donte Jackson. While not as acclaimed as the previous season's consensus #2 ranked class, the class was ranked #10 by ESPN, #8 by rivals.com, and #5 by 24/7 sports.
In 2023, all wins for the 2014 season were vacated by the NCAA.
Players drafted
Round Pick Player Position NFL team 2 42 Jalen Collins Defensive back Atlanta Falcons 3 88 Danielle Hunter Defensive lineman Minnesota Vikings 4 124 Kwon Alexander Linebacker Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7 235 Kenny Hilliard Running back Houston Texans Reference:
Class of 2015 signees
Coaching staff Name Position Seasons atLSU Alma mater Les Miles Head coach 11 Michigan (1976) Frank Wilson Running backs/Recruiting coordinator 6 Nicholls State (1997) Bradley Dale Peveto Special teams/ Defensive Assistiant 6 Southern Methodist (1987) Cam Cameron Offensive coordinator/quarterbacks 3 Indiana (1983) Jeff Grimes Offensive line/Running game coordinator 2 Texas – El Paso (1991) Kevin Steele Defensive coordinator 1 Tennessee (1979) Steve Ensminger Tight ends 6 LSU (1982) Corey Raymond Defensive backs 3 LSU (1992) Ed Orgeron Defensive line 1 Northwestern State (1984) Tony Ball Wide receivers 1 UT-Chattanooga (1983)Reference:
Depth chart The official opening day depth chart was released on August 31, 2015.
Schedule
The game between LSU and McNeese State was canceled due to inclement weather. The game was delayed due to lightning after 5 minutes of play during which each team held the ball for one drive and no one scored. Both schools' athletic directors decided not to reschedule the game, thus declaring it a "no contest". LSU did agree to pay McNeese State its promised fee of $500,000. The game between LSU and South Carolina was originally scheduled to take place in Columbia, South Carolina. However, in light of massive flooding in Columbia earlier in the week, the game was moved to Baton Rouge. Schedule source:
Rankings
Season summary
At Mississippi State
Auburn
At Syracuse
Eastern Michigan
South Carolina
Florida
Western Kentucky
At Alabama
Arkansas
At Ole Miss
Texas A&M
Vs. Texas Tech (Texas Bowl)
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