What Grade Do You Give the Lane Kiffin Era So Far?
Kiffin opened 2–0 at LSU with wins over Clemson and Louisiana Tech through September 12. Our Lane Kiffin era tracker follows the results, roster construction, quarterback decisions and direction of the program.
What letter grade do you give the Kiffin era so far, and what’s the single biggest reason? Tell us what would move your grade up or down next.
Sam Leavitt: Is He the Answer at QB or Still Unproven?
Our Sam Leavitt profile breaks down his background and first two LSU starts, including his production and the three first-half interceptions against Louisiana Tech.
Set availability speculation aside and grade the quarterback play. What does he still need to show before you’re fully sold: cleaner decisions, consistent passing, third-down answers, or a statement performance against top competition? Tell us what would change your mind.
Build Your LSU Two-Deep: Who Should Be Starting Right Now?
Use our 2026 LSU depth-chart and roster tracker as the starting point. The depth order is a public projection, not a permanently fixed LSU-issued two-deep; availability and game packages can change it.
Who belongs in your starting lineup right now? Give us your biggest disagreement with the current projected chart and explain why. Full offense and defense if you’re feeling ambitious; one position group if you want to get straight to the argument.
Is LSU’s Defense Actually Elite — or Are the Numbers Fooling Us?
Through games played September 12, our rankings breakdown has LSU No. 1 nationally in total defense at 142.5 yards allowed per game, and No. 2 in both rushing defense and third-down defense. That’s a two-game sample, not a season-long verdict. Read the TigerHype defense breakdown.
What does LSU still need to prove against top competition before you’ll call this defense elite? Pick the biggest test: generating pressure, stopping explosive plays, getting off the field, or holding up for four quarters.
