Video: LSU's Brian Kelly Guarantees CFP Championship Game, 'We're Taking Receipts'

Even though LSU won't be making a College Football Playoff appearance in 2024, head coach Brian Kelly is confident in the future of his team.

"Whatever camp you want to jump into, go right ahead," Kelly told reporters. "We had five freshmen and two sophomores on defense today, playing their tails off. We're taking receipts and we'll see you at the national championship."

LSU took down Oklahoma by the final score of 37-17 on Saturday, finishing the regular season with a record of 8-4.

The Tigers closed out the year with a two-game win streak, but the finish still represented a step down compared to the 10-win seasons that the team experienced in Kelly's first two years with the school.

With the playoff format expanding to 12 teams in 2024, LSU was expected to contend for a berth. Kelly's team appeared to be on track towards reaching that goal, winning six of seven games to open the year and sitting at No. 8 in the Week 9 Associated Press Top 25 poll.

The Tigers also held the No. 15 spot in the first CFP rankings of the year.

LSU wasn't able to maintain the momentum following its strong start, losing three consecutive games to extinguish the team's CFP chances.

Kelly had big shoes to fill, taking over the program following the departure of former head coach Ed Orgeron in 2021. While LSU struggled during Orgeron's final two years at the school, he also oversaw the team's last national title with the Tigers' undefeated 2019 campaign.

The future is still bright for Kelly's team, owning the No. 6 2025 recruiting class in the country (via 247Sports' rankings). 2024 starting quarterback Garrett Nussmeier is eligible for the NFL draft, but he could also choose to return to the school for his senior season.

After a disappointing year ended on a high note against the Sooners, Kelly already had his sights set on a national championship in 2025.