LSU Tigers lose to Kentucky, Mark Ingram warns of tough season ahead

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Last updated Oct 14, 2026

LSU Tigers lose to Kentucky, Mark Ingram warns of tough season ahead
Summary

LSU Tigers fell 35-34 to the Kentucky Wildcats on October 10, marking a major upset in their Week 6 SEC matchup. The loss brings LSU's record to 4-2 after facing a prior defeat from Ole Miss. Heisman winner Mark Ingram II expressed concern about the Tigers' playoff chances, citing a challenging remaining schedule that includes ranked opponents like Mississippi State and Alabama. Coach Lane Kiffin's decision-making has come under scrutiny following critical plays during the Kentucky game, raising doubts about the direction of the program this season.

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  • •LSU drops to 4-2 after loss to Kentucky
  • •Ingram predicts tough road ahead for LSU
  • •Tigers face ranked teams like Alabama and Texas next
  • •Kiffin criticized for late-game decision-making
  • •LSU's playoff chances diminished after recent defeat
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Coach Lane Kiffin’s LSU Tigers lost a pulsating Week 6 SEC clash 35-34 to the Kentucky Wildcats in one of college football’s biggest upsets of the season. The loss dropped Kiffin’s Tigers to 4-2 after their earlier loss to the Ole Miss Rebels in Oxford, and fans and analysts are already sifting through the permutations for LSU’s College Football Playoff hopes.

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