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Why Les Miles and LSU can win 2016 College Football Playoff

With LSU's 2016 roster, coach Les Miles and the Tigers might have plenty to smile about come College Football Playoff time. AP Photo/Bob Levey

There are 128 teams that play at the highest level of college football, and they all start the season undefeated.

But the harsh reality is that only 11 have a legitimate chance to win the 2016 College Football Playoff. In the sixth installment of an 11-part series, we take a look at another of the few teams that could actually win the CFP: the LSU Tigers.

Talent-wise, few teams are in better shape than LSU. Les Miles' 2016 squad is tied for the FBS lead in returning starters and has placed in the top 10 in ESPN's recruiting rankings for each of the past four seasons.

Here are the reasons why LSU could sweep to a national title.