LSU Tigers aim for CFP spot in 2026 under Lane Kiffin
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 3:00 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
The LSU Tigers enter the 2026 season with expectations high under new head coach Lane Kiffin. Predictions suggest a strong record of 11-1, including wins over notable opponents like Alabama and Tennessee. The season's first game is against Clemson, marking the continuation of a home-and-home series. Analysts anticipate that if LSU performs as forecasted, the team could secure a place in the College Football Playoff for the first time under the new 12-team format.
- •LSU's 2026 season opener is against Clemson.
- •Predicted record for LSU is 11-1.
- •Key wins predicted over Alabama and Tennessee.
- •Kiffin's first year is crucial for the Tigers' CFP aspirations.
- •If successful, LSU could make the first 12-team CFP.
- 3:00 PMYahoo Sports — Will the LSU Tigers to make CFP in 2026
"Will the Tigers find success in their first season under Kiffin?
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