LSU football ranks No. 10 in final preseason SP+ ratings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 5:14 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
LSU football is positioned 10th in ESPN's final SP+ ratings ahead of the 2026 season, which opens with a Week 1 game against Clemson. Despite offseason changes, LSU retains key players that bolster its rating of 20.4. The Tigers’ defense holds a strong third place in the SEC at 12.4, while their offense ranks 21st nationally at 32.6, marking them as the only top-10 team without a top-15 offense. The Tigers prepare under new offensive coordinator Charlie Weis as they aim to establish their performance against formidable defenses.
- •LSU ranks No. 10 with a SP+ rating of 20.4.
- •The Tigers play Clemson in Week 1.
- •LSU's defense ranks third in the SEC at 12.4.
- •Their offense is ranked 21st nationally with a rating of 32.6.
- •Charlie Weis is in his first year as offensive coordinator.
- 5:14 PMYahoo Sports — Where LSU football ranks in final preseason SP+ ratings
"Where does LSU football stand in ESPN's final SP+ ratings ahead of Lane Kiffin's first season in Baton Rouge?
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