The Tigers are rolling, but a familiar question from LSU's past has resurfaced. Charles Hanagriff digs into a debate that could define the coming weeks — and explains why the answer may surprise you.

One touchdown pass against Mississippi State revealed something bigger about Sam Leavitt. Charles Hanagriff breaks down the split-second decision that shows just how far LSU's quarterback has come — and why his continued development could change everything for the Tigers.

Home-field advantages are crumbling, powerhouse programs are falling and the SEC title race is upside down. Charles Hanagriff explains why LSU's two losses suddenly look different, Sam Leavitt's emergence matters more than ever and the Tigers' championship hopes are alive.

Six weeks into a wild SEC season, Charles Hanagriff hands out his midseason hardware. From the league's most valuable player and top coach to its biggest breakout stars, some of his selections might surprise you — and a few are sure to spark debate.

Offense, defense, special teams, officiating or Lane Kiffin? Charles Hanagriff sorts through the blame for LSU's stunning loss at Kentucky — and explains why Kiffin's decision to punt with the game on the line was so surprising.

The SEC race is already getting messy — and it’s about to get messier. Half the league has one loss, the remaining unbeatens are about to be tested, and the path to Atlanta may leave room for another stumble.

On paper, LSU has every advantage over Kentucky. History tells a different story. Lexington has produced some of the strangest, toughest nights in LSU football history — and another trip to the Bluegrass awaits.

The first month rarely decides a college football season, but it often exposes what’s coming. Charles Hanagriff looks at the preseason contenders already flashing warning signs — and the unexpected teams suddenly forcing their way into the national conversation.

LSU has survived its mounting injury toll so far. But with seven SEC games still ahead, Charles Hanagriff explains why the Tigers may be getting dangerously close to the line.

Marcel Reed has tormented LSU with his legs for two years. Charles Hanagriff says it’s now on Blake Baker to make sure it doesn’t happen again.

LSU has problems to fix, but Saturday night in Oxford may have revealed something else about Lane Kiffin’s Tigers. Charles Hanagriff looks beyond the loss, the remarkable night from Trinidad Chambliss and a 17-point deficit to explain why LSU’s bigger picture remains very much intact.

Lane Kiffin isn’t the first coach to return to a place he once called home. Charles Hanagriff looks at LSU-Ole Miss through history, hostility and a fascinating question: when both sides know what the other knows, who really has the edge?

LSU’s numbers through two games are almost absurd — historic offensive production, the nation’s top defense and a 36-point average margin of victory. Charles Hanagriff examines the Tigers’ remarkable start and the one troubling statistic that could change everything.

Clemson may ultimately prove to be fool’s gold, but LSU’s most impressive work Saturday had little to do with the opponent. The Tigers were disciplined, prepared and nearly flawless in the things that require no talent — signs that Lane Kiffin’s first team may be built for something much bigger.

One game into the Lane Kiffin era, LSU already looks faster, nastier and more dangerous than anyone could have expected. After a 51-10 demolition of Clemson, the swagger is back in Baton Rouge — and Kiffin is only getting started.

LSU is pushing the limits in its pursuit of additional eligibility, putting the Tigers squarely in the SEC’s crosshairs. With Clemson looming and a championship-caliber roster already in place, has Lane Kiffin’s relentless search for an edge become an unnecessary distraction?

Charles Hanagriff examines how Charlie Weis Jr. and Lane Kiffin have repeatedly reshaped their offenses around personnel and matchups. At LSU, that adaptability could make an offense loaded with possibilities especially difficult to define — and defend.

LSU has the pieces to win big in Lane Kiffin’s first season, but a demanding early schedule means they’ll need to come together quickly. A look through Kiffin’s coaching history reveals a remarkably consistent pattern — and what it could mean for the Tigers in 2026.