Staff members at And The Valley Shook project LSU football season outcomes

LSU begins its 2026 college football season this Saturday against Clemson. Ahead of the opener, staff members at the outlet And The Valley Shook provided their win-loss record predictions for head coach Lane Kiffin in his inaugural season. Four of the five staff members polled projected a 10-2 finish for the Tigers, while managing editor Tina Howell predicted a 9-3 campaign. The projections anticipate losses to teams including Texas, Auburn, Ole Miss, and Tennessee. These analysts suggest that a 9-3 or 10-2 record should place LSU in the college football playoff, potentially securing a home game at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge. The team faces a rigorous schedule that includes multiple road contests and consecutive high-intensity matchups against Alabama and Texas before traveling to play Tennessee at Neyland Stadium.

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