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LSU football has 7.6% chance to reach national title game

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 5:17 PM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

LSU football has 7.6% chance to reach national title game
Summary

LSU football enters the 2026 season with optimism under new head coach Lane Kiffin. After signing an elite transfer class and welcoming talented freshmen, the Tigers aim to improve on last year's seven-win season. ESPN's FPI gives LSU a 7.6% chance of making the national championship game and a 3.5% chance of winning it. The team, ranked No. 11 in the preseason AP Poll, begins its season against Clemson on Labor Day weekend in Tiger Stadium, with ESPN's College GameDay scheduled to broadcast from Baton Rouge.

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  • •LSU signed an elite transfer-portal class and talented freshmen.
  • •The team won seven games last year, seeking significant improvement.
  • •ESPN's FPI gives LSU a 7.6% chance to reach the national title game.
  • •The Tigers are set to face Clemson in their season opener.
  • •ESPN's College GameDay will be in Baton Rouge for Week 1.
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LSU football has high hopes in Lane Kiffin's first year. What chance does ESPN's FPI give the Tigers of making the national championship game?

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