USA TODAY released its preseason college football coaches poll on Monday, ranking LSU No. 5 in Brian Kelly’s second year as head coach.
That’s up from its No. 15 rank last year after Kelly delivered a Southeastern Conference West title and a 10-4 record in his inaugural season. 
The Tigers’ first game of the season will be in Orlando on Sept. 3 at 7:30 p.m. against Florida State, ranked No. 8.
Here’s the rest of the rankings:

1. Georgia
2. Michigan
3. Alabama
4. Ohio State
5. LSU
6. Southern California
7. Penn State
8. Florida State
9. Clemson
10. Tennessee
11. Washington
12. Texas
13. Notre Dame
14. Utah
15. Oregon
16. TCU
17. Kansas State
18. Oregon State
19. Oklahoma
20. North Carolina
21. Wisconsin
22. Mississippi
23. Tulane
24. Texas Tech
25. Texas A&M