Led by ninth-year head coach Les Miles, the Tigers finished the season with an overall record of 10–3 and mark of 6–2 in conference play, tying for second place in the SEC's Western Division.

In 2023, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) vacated all of LSU's wins from the 2012 through 2015 seasons due to an ineligible player.

[1] Following the end of the 2012 season, LSU lost numerous players to the NFL draft, including ten underclassmen, the most of any other team.

Cameron served for a single season as the head coach of the Miami Dolphins prior to joining the Ravens' staff.

Cameron had also previously spent time as part of the staff for the Michigan Wolverines alongside LSU head coach Les Miles for seven seasons from 1987 to 1993.