2026 LSU Football: Schedule, Roster, News & Season Tracker
Updated: Sep 28
Updated September 28, 2026. This is TigerHype's living hub for the LSU Football season — schedule, results, roster storylines, recruiting, game coverage and the biggest developments around the Tigers.
Quick answer
Follow LSU Football throughout 2026 with TigerHype's living hub for the Tigers' schedule, results, record, rankings, roster, quarterbacks, recruiting and season coverage. LSU is 3-1 after defeating No. 23 Texas A&M 35-6.
2026 LSU Football at a glance
Record: 3-1 overall, 1-1 SEC
National ranking: No. 10 in the AP Top 25 and No. 11 in the US LBM Coaches Poll (Sept. 20)
Head coach: Lane Kiffin
Latest result: LSU beat No. 23 Texas A&M 35-6
Next game: vs. McNeese — Saturday, October 3 at 6:45 p.m. CT on SEC Network
SEC record: 1-1 after a 35-6 win over Texas A&M
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 — Clemson — W, 51-10
Sept. 12 — Louisiana Tech — W, 45-14
Sept. 19 — at Ole Miss — L, 24-32
Sept. 26 — Texas A&M — W, 35-6
Oct. 3 — McNeese — 6:45 p.m. CT, SEC Network
Oct. 10 — at Kentucky — TBA
Oct. 17 — Mississippi State — TBA
Oct. 24 — at Auburn — 11:00 a.m. CT, ABC or ESPN
Nov. 7 — Alabama — TBA
Nov. 14 — Texas — TBA
Nov. 21 — at Tennessee — TBA
Nov. 28 — at Arkansas — TBA
Official source: LSU's 2026 football schedule. LSU's official schedule lists the October 3 McNeese game for 6:45 p.m. CT on SEC Network. LSU’s official schedule lists the October 3 McNeese game for 6:45 p.m. CT on SEC Network.
LSU moved from No. 11 in the preseason AP Top 25 to No. 8 after the 51-10 win over Clemson, then climbed to No. 7 in both major polls after beating Louisiana Tech 45-14. Following the 35-6 win over No. 23 Texas A&M, LSU improved to 3-1 overall and 1-1 in SEC play.
Quarterbacks and the 2026 offense
LSU's 2026 quarterback room includes Sam Leavitt, Husan Longstreet and Landen Clark. Leavitt remains the starter after playing at Ole Miss. On September 21, Kiffin said Landen Clark had earned the backup job after continued evaluation in practice, scrimmages and LSU’s mock game; Husan Longstreet remains in the three-quarterback room. Follow the position-specific tracker for the latest verified depth-chart context.
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
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.
Related LSU Football Coverage
2026 Player Profiles & Upcoming Coverage
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 full governance timeline, see LSU vs. the SEC: Complete Timeline. For the immediate game outlook, see the LSU-Ole Miss preview.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 2026 LSU football hub track?
LSU's schedule, results, roster storylines, quarterbacks, recruiting, game coverage and major season developments.
Is this page updated during the season?
Yes. TigerHype maintains it as a living season hub and updates results, schedule changes, roster developments and links to new coverage.
Where should I start for LSU's current 2026 season picture?
Start with this hub, then use its links to the rankings, injury, playoff and game-specific trackers.
KEEP READING
TigerHype 2026 LSU Football Command Center
Use these living TigerHype trackers to follow the season without hunting through old stories:
How far can this LSU team go?
Give your ceiling for the 2026 Tigers in the TigerHype LSU Football Forum.
Want every community room in one place? Browse the LSU Football Forum & TigerHype community.
Comments