I know, but I wasn't one of them.
Add to that, Notre Dame and Ohio State will be breaking in new quarterbacks (both were top 5), Texas looks to be heading into a minor rebuilding phase and while USC will be there, the only other team I'd have ahead of LSU to begin next year would be possibly Michigan, depending on the bowl game.
Several sports reporting media are saying it will Michigan/LSU in the Roses.
LSU may be breaking in a new quarterback, too. Russell may not be back. Personally, I think he could use another year before going pro.