2015 LSU Tigers football team

The 2015 LSU Tigers football team represented Louisiana State University as a member of the Western Division of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) during the 2012 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 Tech, where the Tigers defeated Texas Tech. The team played home games Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

2015 LSU Tigers football
Texas Bowl, W 56–27 (vacated) vs. Texas Tech
ConferenceSoutheastern Conference
DivisionWestern Division
Ranking
CoachesNo. 17
APNo. 16
Record0–3, 9 wins vacated (0–3 SEC, 5 wins vacated)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorCam Cameron (3rd season)
Offensive schemeMultiple
Defensive coordinatorKevin Steele (1st season)
Base defense4–3
Home stadiumTiger Stadium
(capacity: 102,321)
Uniform
2015 Southeastern Conference football standings
ConfOverall
Team W L  W L 
East Division
No. 25 Florida x  7 –1   10 –4  
No. 22 Tennessee  5 –3   9 –4  
Georgia  5 –3   10 –3  
Vanderbilt  2 –6   4 –8  
Kentucky  2 –6   5 –7  
Missouri  1 –7   5 –7  
South Carolina  1 –7   3 –9  
West Division
No. 1 Alabama x$#^  7 –1   14 –1  
No. 10 Ole Miss  6 –2   10 –3  
Arkansas  5 –3   8 –5  
No. 16 LSU *  5 –3   9 –3  
Texas A&M  4 –4   8 –5  
Mississippi State  4 –4   9 –4  
Auburn  2 –6   7 –6  
Championship: Alabama 29, Florida 15
  • # – College Football Playoff champion
  • ^ – College Football Playoff participant
  • $ – Conference champion
  • x – Division champion/co-champions
  • * LSU vacated all wins due to NCAA violations.
Rankings from AP Poll

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.[1]

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.[2] 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.[3]

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.[4] 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
Main article: 2015 NFL Draft
RoundPickPlayerPositionNFL Team
242 Jalen CollinsDefensive backAtlanta Falcons
388 Danielle HunterDefensive linemanMinnesota Vikings
4124 Kwon AlexanderLinebackerTampa Bay Buccaneers
7235 Kenny HilliardRunning backHouston Texans
Reference:[5]

Class of 2015 signees
US college sports recruiting information for 2015 recruits
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight Commit date
Nick Brossette
RB		 Baton Rouge, Louisiana University Laboratory School 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 211 lb (96 kg) Aug 26, 2013 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
George Brown Jr.
OT		 Cincinnati Winton Woods High School 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 274 lb (124 kg) Dec 6, 2014 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Jeremy Cutrer
DB		 Kentwood, Louisiana Mississippi Gulf Coast Comm College 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 175 lb (79 kg) Sep 23, 2014 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Derrick Dillon
WR		 Franklinton, Louisiana Pine High School 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 175 lb (79 kg) Feb 4, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
David Ducre
RB		 Mandeville, Louisiana Lakeshore High School 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 220 lb (100 kg) Feb 19, 2014 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Blake Ferguson
LS		 Buford, Georgia Buford High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 235 lb (107 kg) Sep 22, 2013 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:2/5 stars    ESPN:2/5 stars
Jazz Ferguson
WR		 Saint Francisville, Louisiana West Feliciana High School 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 197 lb (89 kg) Feb 19, 2014 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Lanard Fournette
RB		 New Orleans Saint Augustine High School 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 184 lb (83 kg) Jan 24, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Josh Growden
K		 Australia Clare H.S. 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 190 lb (86 kg) Feb 4, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:2/5 stars    ESPN:2/5 stars
Derrius Guice
RB		 Baton Rouge, Louisiana Catholic High School 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 215 lb (98 kg) May 31, 2014 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:5/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Donte Jackson
ATH		 Jefferson, Louisiana Riverdale High School 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 170 lb (77 kg) Jan 21, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:5/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:5/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Tyron Johnson
WR		 New Orleans Warren Easton High School 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 185 lb (84 kg) Jan 2, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:5/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Arden Key
DE		 Lithonia, Georgia Hapeville Charter High School 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 225 lb (102 kg) Feb 2, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Xavier Lewis
DB		 Laplace, Louisiana East Saint John High School 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 183 lb (83 kg) Jul 8, 2014 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Adrian Magee
OT		 Franklinton, Louisiana Franklinton High School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 310 lb (140 kg) Apr 27, 2014 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Brandon Martin
WR		 Dallas, Texas Prime Prep Academy 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 185 lb (84 kg) Feb 4, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Justin McMillan
QB		 Cedar Hill, Texas Cedar Hill High School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 170 lb (77 kg) Jun 11, 2014 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Foster Moreau
TE		 New Orleans Jesuit High School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 225 lb (102 kg) Feb 4, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:2/5 stars
Bry'Kiethon Mouton
TE		 Lafayette, Louisiana Acadiana High School 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 240 lb (110 kg) Aug 1, 2014 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Hanner Shipley
DE		 Marble Falls, Texas Faith Academy of Marble Falls 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 275 lb (125 kg) Jan 8, 2014 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Maea Teuhema
OG		 Keller, Texas Keller High School 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 330 lb (150 kg) Feb 5, 2014 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:5/5 stars   247Sports:5/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Kevin Toliver II
DB		 Jacksonville, Florida Trinity Christian Academy 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 193 lb (88 kg) Nov 4, 2012 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:5/5 stars   Rivals:5/5 stars   247Sports:5/5 stars    ESPN:5/5 stars
Chidi Valentine-Okeke
OT		 Ludowici, Georgia Faith Baptist Christian Academy 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 305 lb (138 kg) Jan 29, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:5/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Isaiah Washington
DE		 New Orleans Edna Karr High School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 245 lb (111 kg) Feb 15, 2014 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Toby Weathersby
OG		 Houston Westfield High School 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 295 lb (134 kg) Feb 4, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: 12   Rivals: 8  247Sports: 5  ESPN: 10
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "2015 LSU Football Commitment List". Rivals.com. Retrieved February 5, 2015.
  • "Louisiana State College Football Recruiting Commits". Scout.com. Retrieved February 5, 2015.
  • "LSU Tigers". ESPN.com. Retrieved February 5, 2015.
  • "Scout.com Team Recruiting Rankings". Scout.com. Retrieved February 5, 2015.
  • "2015 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved February 5, 2015.

Coaching staff
NamePositionSeasons at
LSU		Alma mater
Les MilesHead coach11Michigan (1976)
Frank WilsonRunning backs/Recruiting coordinator6Nicholls State (1997)
Bradley Dale PevetoSpecial teams/ Defensive Assistiant6Southern Methodist (1987)
Cam CameronOffensive coordinator/quarterbacks3Indiana (1983)
Jeff GrimesOffensive line/Running game coordinator2Texas – El Paso (1991)
Kevin SteeleDefensive coordinator1Tennessee (1979)
Steve EnsmingerTight ends6LSU (1982)
Corey RaymondDefensive backs3LSU (1992)
Ed OrgeronDefensive line1Northwestern State (1984)
Tony BallWide receivers1UT-Chattanooga (1983)
Reference:[6]

Depth chart

The official opening day depth chart was released on August 31, 2015.[7]

Schedule
DateTimeOpponentRankSiteTVResultAttendance
September 128:15 p.m.at No. 25 Mississippi StateNo. 14
ESPNW 21–19 (vacated)62,531
September 192:30 p.m.No. 18 AuburnNo. 13
CBSW 45–21 (vacated)102,321
September 2611:00 a.m.at Syracuse*No. 8
ESPNW 34–24 (vacated)43,101
October 36:00 p.m.Eastern Michigan*No. 9
  • Tiger Stadium
  • Baton Rouge, LA
ESPNUW 44–22 (vacated)102,321
October 102:30 p.m.at South CarolinaNo. 7
  • Tiger Stadium
  • Baton Rouge, LA[b]
ESPNW 45–24 (vacated)42,058
October 176:00 p.m.No. 8 FloridaNo. 6
  • Tiger Stadium
  • Baton Rouge, LA (rivalry)
ESPNW 35–28 (vacated)102,321
October 246:00 p.m.Western Kentucky*daggerNo. 5
  • Tiger Stadium
  • Baton Rouge, LA
ESPNUW 48–20 (vacated)101,561
November 77:00 p.m.at No. 4 AlabamaNo. 2
CBSL 16–30101,821
November 146:15 p.m.ArkansasNo. 9
ESPNL 14–31101,699
November 212:30 p.m.at No. 22 Ole MissNo. 15
CBSL 17–3860,705
November 286:30 p.m.Texas A&M
  • Tiger Stadium
  • Baton Rouge, LA (rivalry)
SECNW 19–7 (vacated)101,803
December 298:00 p.m.vs. Texas Tech*No. 20
ESPNW 56–27 (vacated)71,054
^[a] 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.
^[b] 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.[8]
Schedule Source:[9]

Rankings
Further information: 2015 NCAA Division I FBS football rankings
Ranking movements
Legend: ██ Increase in ranking. ██ Decrease in ranking.
— = Not ranked. RV = Received votes. ( ) = First place votes.
Week
PollPre1234567891011121314Final
AP1414138 (1)9765 (1)4 (5)4 (5)917RV232216
Coaches131514985 (1)5 (1)5 (1)4 (1)4 (1)917RV232117
CFPNot released2915—2120Not released

Season summary

At Mississippi State
See also: 2015 Mississippi State Bulldogs football team
No. 14 LSU Tigers at No. 25 Mississippi State Bulldogs – Game Summary
Period 1 2 34Total
No. 15 Tigers 14 0 7021
No. 25 Bulldogs 0 3 31319

at Davis Wade Stadium, Starkville, Mississippi

  • Date: September 12, 2015
  • Game time: 9:15 p.m. EST
  • Game attendance: 62,531
Game information

Auburn
See also: 2015 Auburn Tigers football team and Tiger Bowl
No. 18 Auburn Tigers at No. 13 LSU Tigers – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
No. 18 Auburn Tigers 0 0 14721
No. 13 LSU Tigers 14 10 14745

at Tiger Stadium • Baton Rouge, Louisiana

  • Date: September 19, 2015
  • Game time: 2:39 p.m.
  • Game attendance: 102,321
Game information

At Syracuse
See also: 2015 Syracuse Orange football team
No. 8 LSU Tigers at Syracuse Orange – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
No. 8 Tigers 7 0 171034
Orange 0 3 71424

at Carrier Dome • Syracuse, New York

  • Date: September 26, 2015
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m.
  • Game attendance: 43,101
Game information

Eastern Michigan
See also: 2015 Eastern Michigan Eagles football team
Eastern Michigan Eagles at No. 9 LSU Tigers – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Eagles 0 14 8022
No. 9 Tigers 14 6 101444

at Tiger Stadium • Baton Rouge, Louisiana

  • Date: October 3, 2015
  • Game time: 7:00 p.m.
  • Game attendance: 102,321
Game information

South Carolina
See also: 2015 South Carolina Gamecocks football team
South Carolina Gamecocks at No. 7 LSU Tigers – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Gamecocks 3 7 14024
No. 7 Tigers 7 10 21745

at Tiger Stadium • Baton Rouge, Louisiana

  • Date: October 10, 2015
  • Game time: 12:30 p.m.
  • Game attendance: 43,101
Game information

Florida
See also: 2015 Florida Gators football team and Florida–LSU football rivalry
No. 8 Florida Gators at No. 6 LSU Tigers – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
No. 8 Gators 7 7 14028
No. 6 Tigers 0 28 0735

at Tiger Stadium • Baton Rouge, Louisiana

  • Date: October 17, 2015
  • Game time: 12:30 p.m.
  • Game attendance: 102,321
Game information

Western Kentucky
See also: 2015 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers football team
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at No. 5 LSU Tigers – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Hilltoppers 0 7 6720
No. 5 Tigers 7 7 201448

at Tiger Stadium • Baton Rouge, Louisiana

  • Date: October 24, 2015
  • Game time: 12:30 p.m.
  • Game attendance: 43,101
Game information

At Alabama
See also: 2015 Alabama Crimson Tide football team and Alabama–LSU football rivalry
No. 2 LSU Tigers at No. 4 Alabama Crimson Tide – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
No. 2 Tigers 0 10 0616
No. 4 Crimson Tide 0 13 14330

at Bryant–Denny Stadium • Tuscaloosa, Alabama

  • Date: November 7, 2015
  • Game time: 7:10 p.m.
  • Game attendance: 101,821
Game information

References
  1. Mandel, Stewart (June 22, 2023). "Vacated LSU wins leave Les Miles out of CFB Hall of Fame consideration". The Athletic. Retrieved June 22, 2023.
  2. Ching, David (January 22, 2015). "Smaller Draft Hit Should Help LSU in 2015". ESPN. Retrieved January 23, 2015.
  3. Ivy, Joshua (January 17, 2015). "Six Starters Returning in 2015". Fansided. Retrieved January 23, 2015.
  4. "LSU recruiting class". ESPN.com. ESPN Internet Ventures. 2015. Retrieved August 7, 2015.
  5. "Football – 2015 NFL Draft". National Football League. Retrieved July 9, 2015.
  6. "Football – 2015 Coaches". Louisiana State University Department of Athletics. Archived from the original on April 7, 2013. Retrieved April 20, 2015.
  7. "LSU's Depth Chart: Week 1". 247 Sports. Retrieved September 1, 2015.
  8. "Football Game Moved to Baton Rouge". University of South Carolina Department of Athletics. October 7, 2015. Retrieved October 7, 2015.
  9. "2015 LSU Tigers Football Schedule". FB Schedules. Retrieved October 31, 2014.
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