LSU football prepares for 2026 season opener against Clemson
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 2:36 AM
Last updated Sep 6, 2026
LSU begins its 2026 football season on September 5 with a home game against Clemson. The contest is scheduled for a 7:30 p.m. ET kickoff on ABC. The Tigers enter the year under new leadership, as Lane Kiffin takes over as head coach. Team composition remains a focal point, with management working to integrate players recently involved in NFL training camps. The roster features transfer quarterback Sam Leavitt and transfer safety Ty Benefeld, alongside returning tight end Trey'Dez Green. LSU navigates a schedule that includes conference matchups against Ole Miss, Alabama, and Texas before the SEC Championship game in December.
- •LSU plays Clemson at home on September 5 at 7:30 p.m. ET.
- •Lane Kiffin serves as head coach for his first season with the program.
- •Quarterback Sam Leavitt and safety Ty Benefeld join the team as transfers.
- •Tight end Trey'Dez Green returns with 46 career receptions and 11 touchdowns.
- •The 2026 schedule includes SEC matchups against Alabama, Texas, and Ole Miss.
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"The new-look Wolverines have a new coach and seem ready to compete this year.
"The Fighting Irish will try to make it back to the College Football Playoff.
"Can the Tigers stay ahead of the changes in 2026 season?
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 2:36 AMArizona State football printable 2026 schedule with dates, times and TV lineup
The Sun Devils rebuild ahead of the 2026 season.
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 12:33 AMMichigan football printable 2026 schedule with dates, times and TV lineup
The new-look Wolverines have a new coach and seem ready to compete this year.
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 12:12 AMNotre Dame football printable 2026 schedule with dates, times and TV lineup
The Fighting Irish will try to make it back to the College Football Playoff.
- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 11:53 PMClemson football printable 2026 schedule with dates, times and TV lineup
Can the Tigers stay ahead of the changes in 2026 season?
- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 7:10 PMLSU Tigers football printable 2026 schedule with dates, times and TV lineup
LSU opens its season on Sept. 5 at home against Clemson.
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