This take completely ignores LSU's actual recruiting performance. They just signed a top-10 class for 2025 with multiple five-stars, and their 2024 class ranked 7th nationally. That's not a program in decline. The idea they aren't landing elite talent is false. Their talent level remains among the best in the SEC. Development matters more than just stars, and LSU consistently sends players to the NFL at an elite rate. The portal is a strategic tool, not a sign of weakness, and LSU has used it to immediately address needs. Their trajectory under Brian Kelly is strong, with a 10-win season already secured. Sustained success comes from a mix of high school recruiting and portal mastery, which LSU is executing.