SEC preseason tiers: Where LSU stands entering the 2026 season
Bryan Lazare breaks the SEC into four tiers entering the 2026 season and examines where LSU fits in the conference pecking order. Plus, a look at the opening-week matchups and daunting schedules that could quickly reshape the SEC race.
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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.
Amid LSU’s roster chaos, don’t forget the players who stayed
While court rulings and potential late additions dominate the LSU conversation, veterans like Bo Bordelon and Whit Weeks have quietly stayed the course. Bryan Lazare says their commitment — and the value of continuity and team chemistry — shouldn’t get lost in college football’s roster chaos.
Weis Jr.’s track record puts spotlight on Leavitt
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Blake Baker pinpoints what LSU defense must improve to reach championship level
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Skip Bertman’s legacy reaches far beyond five national championships
Skip Bertman transformed LSU baseball into a national powerhouse and helped reshape the entire athletic department. His legacy reaches far beyond five national championships.
LSU Position Battles: What’s Settled and What’s Still Up for Grabs
Three practices into August camp, parts of LSU’s depth chart are taking shape while several key jobs remain up for grabs. Here’s where the Tigers’ biggest position battles stand entering Week 2.
The 10 People Who Will Decide LSU's Playoff Fate
Lane Kiffin's first LSU team has the talent to contend for a College Football Playoff berth—but only if the right people deliver. From coordinators to stars and newcomers, these are the 10 individuals who could determine whether the Tigers return to college football's biggest stage.
How Lane Kiffin's first transfer class stacks up at LSU
Kiffin reshaped LSU's roster through the transfer portal, and many of those newcomers are expected to play starring roles this season. How does this group compare to the portal classes Brian Kelly assembled, and which additions are poised to make the biggest impact?
LSU, Ole Miss separated by almost nothing
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Lane Kiffin Reveals a Different Perspective in Tampa
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Championship Expectations Don't Match SEC Reality
Championship expectations are soaring at Alabama, Florida, Ole Miss and Texas A&M. SEC history suggests meeting them won't be easy.
Kirby Smart Stays True to Georgia's Championship Blueprint
Continuing our coverage of SEC Football Media Days on Tuesday, Georgia coach Kirby Smart detailed the philosophy that has kept the Bulldogs among college football's elite. Smart emphasized player development, high school recruiting and a relentless focus on the process over outside distractions.