LSU Tigers ranked No. 13 in preseason Coaches Poll for 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 11:18 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
The LSU Tigers are ranked No. 13 in the preseason Coaches Poll for the 2026 college football season, just outside the top 10. The Ohio State Buckeyes hold the top position, followed by the Oregon Ducks, Georgia Bulldogs, Texas Longhorns, and Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the top five. Lane Kiffin takes over as head coach after a disappointing previous season, bringing hope for a return to form with a talented roster. The impact of Kiffin's coaching and offseason changes could influence LSU’s standing in the upcoming AP Poll.
- •LSU Tigers are No. 13 in the preseason Coaches Poll
- •Ohio State Buckeyes are ranked first
- •Lane Kiffin is new head coach
- •The Tigers aim for an improved season
- •AP Poll ranking remains to be seen
- 11:18 PMYahoo Sports — LSU Tigers Just Outside Of Top 10 In Preseason Coaches Poll
"The Lane Kiffin-led LSU Tigers debut just outside of the top 10 in the first Coaches Poll of the 2026 season.
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