Ed Orgeron has 16 starters returning from last year’s squad that finished 10-3 overall and No. 6 in the final AP Top 25 Poll.

Expectations are already high for the 2019 club with spring practice set to kick off on March 7.

On offense, LSU returns Joe Burrow behind center anchored by an offensive line with four starters returning. That number jumps to five if sophomore guard Ed Ingram is reinstated after missing the 2018 season but starting 12 games as a true freshman.