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Could LSU make CFP history at 9-3? Strength of schedule may hold the key

LSU enters Lane Kiffin’s first season with a rebuilt roster and one of the most challenging schedules in college football. Bryan Lazare breaks down the Tigers’ path and what it could mean for their College Football Playoff hopes.
August 31, 2026
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LSU’s season opener against Clemson is now less than one week away.

It is a good thing that teams do not have to submit their rosters for the season until one day before the first game. LSU will not know which players will be eligible until legal proceedings conclude Thursday in a Baton Rouge courtroom.

LSU could still add anywhere from three to five players before this Saturday night. Certainly, these possible additions will have no effect on this week’s game against Clemson.

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