2026 LSU Football: Schedule, Roster, News & Season Tracker

Sep 8

5 min read

Updated: Sep 28

Updated October 21, 2026. This is TigerHype's 2026 LSU football hub for schedule, results, roster coverage, recruiting and game analysis.

Quick answer

LSU is 5-2 overall and 2-2 in SEC play after a 31-0 win over Mississippi State. The Tigers visit Auburn October 24 at 11 a.m. CT on ABC.

2026 LSU Football at a glance

Record: 5-2 overall, 2-2 SEC
Polls: No. 18 AP, No. 17 Coaches (October 18)
Head coach: Lane Kiffin
Latest result: LSU 31, Mississippi State 0
Next game: at Auburn, October 24, 11 a.m. CT, ABC

2026 LSU Football schedule and results

TigerHype will keep this section current throughout the season as kickoff times, results and TV assignments are finalized.

Sept. 5 — LSU 51, Clemson 10 — Win
Sept. 12 — LSU 45, Louisiana Tech 14 — Win
Sept. 19 — Ole Miss 32, LSU 24 — Loss
Sept. 26 — LSU 35, Texas A&M 6 — Win
Oct. 3 — LSU 63, McNeese 14 — Win
Oct. 10 — Kentucky 35, LSU 34 (OT) — Loss
Oct. 17 — LSU 31, Mississippi State 0 — Win
Oct. 24 — at Auburn — 11 a.m. CT, ABC
Nov. 7 — Alabama — time and network TBA
Nov. 14 — Texas — time and network TBA
Nov. 21 — at Tennessee — time and network TBA
Nov. 28 — at Arkansas — time and network TBA

Official source: LSU Athletics' 2026 schedule, checked October 21. Completed games are listed as results; unconfirmed later kickoff times and networks remain TBA.

Historical ranking context: LSU opened No. 11 AP, rose to No. 8 after Clemson and No. 7 after Louisiana Tech. Current October 18 polls place LSU No. 18 AP and No. 17 Coaches.

Quarterbacks and the 2026 offense

September quarterback context: On September 21, Kiffin named Landen Clark the backup behind Sam Leavitt; Husan Longstreet was also in the quarterback room. This dated note is not a newly issued depth chart.

Players at the center of LSU's 2026 season

The roster includes a mix of proven returners and major newcomers, with Caden Durham, Harlem Berry, Trey'Dez Green, Whit Weeks, DJ Pickett, Princewill Umanmielen, Jordan Seaton and others forming the backbone of the 2026 story.

See the official LSU 2026 roster for the current full team listing.

TigerHype 2026 coverage

Secondary: Is LSU DBU Again? Breaking Down the Tigers' 2026 Secondary

Recruiting: LSU Football Recruiting 2027: Commits, Class Ranking & What's Next

SEC history: LSU vs. Oklahoma Football History: Results, Series Record and SEC Era

How this hub will be updated

This page is designed to stay useful all season. TigerHype will update the record, schedule results, major roster developments and links to new game previews, recaps, recruiting stories and analysis as the 2026 LSU Football season moves forward.

Bookmark this page as the starting point for TigerHype's 2026 LSU Football coverage.

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2026 Player Profiles & Upcoming Coverage

Sam Leavitt at LSU: 2026 Stats, Background & Quarterback Role

Husan Longstreet at LSU: 2026 Profile, USC Transfer & QB Future

Caden Durham at LSU: 2026 Stats, Role & Running Back Outlook

LSU vs. Texas A&M 2026: Kickoff Time, TV & What to Know

Game recap: LSU 51, Clemson 10 — Tigers dominate in Lane Kiffin’s debut.

September 2026 Update

Roster status update: LSU's 2026 roster is now finalized. Cornerback Aidan Anding and defensive end Gabriel Reliford are on LSU's official roster. Former Ole Miss players Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris were not added to the final 105-man roster, so they should not be projected in LSU's current depth chart or availability outlook.

September 28 program status

LSU is 3-1 overall and 1-1 in SEC play after a 35-6 win over No. 23 Texas A&M, with its 105-man roster locked. After the SEC presidents and chancellors met on September 10, the conference announced no LSU expulsion, suspension or new football sanction. The SEC said discussions involving conference expectations and responsibilities will continue as the league and its members work toward a resolution.

For the governance timeline, use the linked LSU vs. SEC coverage. This September program-status section is historical.

LSU 45, Louisiana Tech 14: Tigers Pull Away After Turnover-Filled First Half

Essential 2026 LSU Trackers

Use these living pages as TigerHype’s 2026 LSU Football reference desk. They are updated as the season changes and connect back into weekly news, previews and analysis.

Kickoff times, TV channels & schedule — the fast answer for when and where LSU plays.
2026 LSU depth chart & roster tracker — position-by-position roster and depth-chart changes.
LSU quarterback depth chart — Sam Leavitt, Husan Longstreet and the QB room.
LSU transfer portal tracker — key additions and roster impact.
2026 LSU team stats & leaders — scores, team production and statistical leaders.
LSU injury & availability tracker — availability reports and injury updates.
LSU rankings tracker — AP Top 25, Coaches Poll and ranking movement.
LSU College Football Playoff tracker — LSU’s CFP path, format and postseason stakes.
Lane Kiffin at LSU tracker — record, results and season-defining developments.

September 28 update: LSU dominates Texas A&M

LSU answered its first loss with a statement. The Tigers defeated No. 23 Texas A&M 35-6 in Tiger Stadium, improving to 3-1 overall and 1-1 in SEC play. Read TigerHype’s Texas A&M game recap and LSU vs. McNeese early matchup guide. LSU hosts McNeese on Saturday, October 3 at 6:45 p.m. CT on SEC Network. The schedule, rankings, injury, playoff and player-related trackers below remain the fastest way to follow the season as it changes.