College Football: 5 reasons LSU wins 2017 National Championship

5. Offensive overhaul

No one will disagree when one says that LSU’s issue during the Miles era was the lack of a creative offense. Especially with Cam Cameron as offensive coordinator. Miles’ squads ran an offense favorable to pro-style signal callers with dual-threat quarterbacks. See the issue?

Under Cameron and Miles’ direction, the dual-threat quarterbacks were molded into pocket-passers. While guys like Anthony Jennings, Jordan Jefferson and Brandon Harris would occasionally make an accurate throw from the pocket, they were stronger with their legs. Not only did Miles fail to realize this, he failed to act on it. Eventually, it was the lack of changes that cost Miles his job and cost LSU big games, such as the 2012 BCS National Championship.

Whereas Miles likes to run a conservative, run-heavy offense, Orgeron does not. Under newly-appointed OC Matt Canada, the LSU offense will be subject to a complete overhaul. Canada’s unique style will include a lot of movement and utilizing every individual’s special qualities. Canada’s sporadic play-calling brings with it an unpredictable factor.

Orgeron goes to great lengths to praise the offensive production made throughout the summer. The offense is even drawing comparisons to a basketball offense. Canada continually preaches that his offense is simple for his team. But it’s as complicated as can be for opponents.

For the first time in what seems like forever, the LSU offense won’t be so bleak. Tiger fans got a glimpse at the new offense during Orgeron’s interim stint. However, we have yet to witness the Orgeron-Canada hybrid in its entirety. It’s complicated and completely unpredictable, some might say it’s national championship caliber. All things considered, the offense is sure to be a beautiful sight to behold when Danny Etling and company take the field against BYU.