Brian Kelly predicts LSU football will go 10-2 in 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 9:10 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Former LSU coach Brian Kelly, now an analyst with CBS Sports, provided game-by-game predictions for LSU football in 2026. He forecasts the Tigers will finish the season 10-2, qualifying for the College Football Playoff. Kelly expects LSU to secure victories against Clemson, Texas A&M, and Alabama, while facing losses to Ole Miss and Texas. His analysis highlights the importance of quarterback performance in the Ole Miss matchup, considering both teams' potential for success.
- •Brian Kelly predicts LSU will finish 10-2 in 2026.
- •Kelly expects LSU to beat Clemson, Texas A&M, and Alabama.
- •Predicted losses are to Ole Miss and Texas.
- •Kelly emphasizes quarterback performance as a key factor.
- •He now serves as an analyst after leaving LSU mid-season in 2025.
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