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With over 60 new faces, a 10‑point spread and home‑field advantage, LSU is poised to start the season strong, while Clemson confronts an unranked status and quarterback uncertainty.
LSU opens its 2026 campaign at home against Clemson, the first time a ranked LSU team hosts a ranked opponent in a season opener since 1988. The Tigers sit at No. 13 in the USA Today Preseason Coaches Poll, marking their 25th top‑25 appearance in 27 years, while the SEC boasts nine teams in the Top 25.
The event, organized by LSU Football, brought together fans, coaches and staff to highlight the work behind the team and to celebrate the growing influence of women in college football.
Coach Lane Kiffin addressed the Rotary Club of Baton Rouge, outlining his vision for LSU football and referencing past achievements and conference forecasts.
During a recent appearance before the Rotary Club of Baton Rouge, Lane Kiffin expressed confidence that LSU will finish among the top five in the SEC, citing his extensive coaching experience and a history of double‑digit win seasons.
LSU’s newly appointed head coach, Lane Kiffin, will address the Rotary Club of Baton Rouge on July 29, sharing insights from his 14‑year career and the conference’s forecast of a Top‑5 finish for the Tigers.
Coach Lane Kiffin will address the Rotary Club of Baton Rouge on July 29, sharing his ambitious plans for LSU football, which boasts four national titles and aims for a Top‑5 SEC finish in its first season under his leadership.
Coach Lane Kiffin will speak at the Rotary Club of Baton Rouge on July 29, with his remarks streamed live. The event comes as the SEC preseason poll places LSU in the Top 5, and Kiffin’s extensive coaching résumé fuels high hopes for the upcoming season.
Jon Sumrall’s rise to No. 22 in the 2026 top 25 head coaches rankings reflects his success at Tulane, his recruiting acumen, and early impact in the SEC.
A deep dive into the twelve most potent LSU football offenses, highlighting the players, seasons and context that shaped each ranking.
Jayden Anding, a 4-star safety, announced his commitment to LSU, highlighting the program's familial atmosphere and SEC ambitions.
LSU’s latest non-conference slate adds four new opponents and reflects a broader emphasis on win totals over marquee matchups, a strategy embraced by coaches like Lane Kiffin.
Forty‑nine days separate LSU from its season‑opening showdown with Clemson. New head coach Lane Kiffin has assembled a formidable roster and staff, but can he deliver a championship in his first year?
The 2026 Tigers are being compared to the 2007 championship squad, highlighting shared strengths on offense and defense.
The Volunteers are looking to rebound from a defeat to Texas A&M, while LSU, bolstered by new arrivals and a tough schedule, is poised for an overtime thriller.
LSU has added contests against Northwestern State, Southern, Louisiana‑Monroe and Tulane, while ending a home‑and‑home agreement with Arizona State. Payments to visiting teams range from $750,000 to $1.6 million.
LSU football wrapped up its appearance at the 2026 SEC Media Days on July 23, shifting focus to preseason practice and the upcoming season. Key players and coaches discussed include safety Ty Benefield, tight end Trey'Dez Green, quarterback Sam Leavitt, offensive coordinator Charlie Weis Jr., and cornerback PJ Woodland.
At the Tampa, Florida, gathering, new head coach Lane Kiffin joins star recruits and a $40 million roster, while quarterback Sam Leavitt returns from injury, raising expectations for a 10‑win campaign.
LSU’s special teams unit will see significant changes in 2026, as departures and new additions reshape return and kicking roles.
After a injury-plagued 2025 campaign, senior linebacker Whit Weeks returns with a fully healed ankle, while Ole Miss’s leading tackler TJ Dottery joins the Tigers. The new duo promises to elevate LSU's defense, but depth and competition remain key storylines.
After a season marked by defensive inconsistencies, LSU brings back star linebacker Whit Weeks and adds SEC tackle leader TJ Dottery, forming a promising tandem that could redefine the team's front seven.
LSU's wide receiver room has been completely reshaped this offseason, with nine new players arriving through the portal and only one returning starter. The competition for snaps is already intense, and the coaching staff is weighing how the new talent fits into Lane Kiffin's offense.
LSU's wide receiver corps has been overhauled with nine transfer additions, a promising returnee, and several under‑the‑radar prospects, raising key questions about depth, playing time, and impact for the 2026 season.
LSU’s defensive front is undergoing a dramatic overhaul, blending returning stalwarts, impact transfers and freshmen phenoms as the program eyes a stronger 2026 campaign.