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With over 60 new players joining a roster that retains only a third of its previous members, LSU’s 2026 squad features key returners like Trey’Dez Green and Whit Weeks, while high‑profile transfers such as Princewill Umanmielen, Sam Leavitt and Husan Longstreet add depth and experience as the team looks to restore national relevance.
LSU’s thin secondary must contend with Clemson’s returning star receivers, setting the stage for a high‑stakes battle that could shape the early season narrative for both programs.
Projected top‑10 rankings highlight a secondary anchored by standout cornerbacks DJ Pickett and PJ Woodland, with transfer safety Ty Benefield eyeing a first‑round NFL draft trajectory.
Ranked No. 11 in the preseason, LSU combines a revamped roster, notable transfers, and a coaching staff that includes Lane Kiffin, Ed Orgeron, and new hires Charlie Weis Jr. and Kevin Smith, setting the stage for a high‑stakes opening game against Clemson in Death Valley.
From LSU’s headline‑grabbing class to Indiana’s championship‑holding squad, teams are leveraging the portal to plug gaps, add star power and navigate coaching changes as the 2026 season approaches.
Cam Bates, Syncere Brackett‑Lambey and Sire Gaines weigh potential moves through the 2026 transfer portal, while the Broncos navigate a wave of incoming and outgoing talent.
Eight LSU players make the preseason Coaches' All‑SEC team, highlighting the program’s depth under new head coach Lane Kiffin.
LSU's preseason All-America selections highlight high expectations under coach Lane Kiffin, featuring standout players and a bullish outlook despite a No. 11 AP ranking.
The Tigers open the 2026 season ranked eleventh nationally, a milestone that signals both progress and high expectations under Lane Kiffin.
After week two of fall camp, Boise State is reshaping its roster, blending returning veterans with emerging sophomores and freshmen to fill the gaps left by departed starters.
LSU's fall camp reveals a deeper roster than expected, with newcomers like Faheem Delane and Winston Watkins Jr. making immediate impacts while established players face new competition.
LSU’s second week of fall camp in Baton Rouge highlights the return of transfer safety Ty Benefield and the buzz among fans, as reporter Olivia Drawdy captures the excitement surrounding the upcoming 2026 season.
The latest Sporting News preseason All‑America team reveals a conference‑heavy lineup, with Texas and Ole Miss delivering multiple first‑team standouts and a wealth of returning talent poised to shape the upcoming college football season.
LSU’s defense is entering a new era under first‑year head coach Lane Kiffin, with retained coordinators and a wave of young talent poised to reshape the unit.
LSU’s preseason practice revealed a reshuffled defensive unit, with junior safety Tamarcus Cooley demoted and freshman Jhase Thomas stepping into the starting lineup, while freshman tackle Deuce Geralds earned a spot alongside emerging competition.
LSU enters the 2026 season ranked No. 13 in the USA Today preseason coaches poll, with a challenging slate and key transfer additions that could reshape its national outlook.
Sam Leavitt’s move to LSU follows a breakout 2024 season at Arizona State, where he led the Sun Devils to their first College Football Playoff appearance and now seeks new competition in Baton Rouge.
Sam Leavitt, the former Arizona State quarterback who led the Sun Devils to a College Football Playoff appearance, made his first public appearance as a Tiger on Thursday evening, praising LSU’s culture and the chance to test himself against top SEC defenders.
In a recent interview, LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt described his new program as just different from Arizona State, praising its coaching staff and facilities while acknowledging the difficulty of leaving a place where he built strong relationships. His comments have sparked criticism from Sun Devil fans as the Tigers prepare to open the 2026 season against Clemson.
In his first public comments since moving from the Sun Devils to the Tigers, quarterback Sam Leavitt explains why he left a comfortable situation at Arizona State, how he’s bouncing back from a Lisfranc injury, and what he’s learned from LSU’s coaching staff and teammates.
Lane Kiffin’s first season at LSU is marked by a $40 million roster, key position battles and a blend of returning veterans and high‑impact transfers as the program fine‑tunes depth charts ahead of the opener.
LSU’s 2026 roster overhaul under coach Lane Kiffin brings a wave of transfer talent, highlighted by seven key additions poised to reshape the team’s dynamics.
LSU will open the 2026 season against Clemson on September 5, fielding a revamped squad that includes more than 40 transfer portal players and 19 fresh recruits. Standout newcomers such as Malik Blocton, TJ Dottery, Jackson Harris, Ty Benefield, Sam Leavitt, Princewill Umanmielen and Jordan Seaton are expected to influence the team’s performance on both sides of the ball.
LSU expects an elite secondary in 2026, anchored by DJ Pickett, PJ Woodland and safety Ty Benefield, but the unit faces a depth test after losing Mansoor Delane. Rising cornerback Ja'Keem Jackson is poised to fill the gap, bringing a PFF coverage grade of 74.5 and the confidence of coaches.