LSU Tigers is 0-0 on the season, 0-0 against the spread, and holds a power rating of +16.3. LSU Tigers enters the season with a power rating of +16.3, placing them above average relative to the FBS midpoint. The LSU Tigers host Clemson next in Week 1. In 2025, LSU Tigers went 7-5 overall, 4-8 against the spread, and 3-9 on totals.
In Week 0 of 2026 the LSU Tigers Power Rating of +16.3 is 16.1 points above the FBS average according to Blue Chip Analytics. LSU Tigers have logged 0 miles of travel so far, out of a season total of 4,601 miles, ranking 113th heaviest in the FBS.
| Week | Opponent | Distance | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 0 | — | Bye | |
| Week 1 | Clemson | Home | 0 mi |
| Week 2 | Louisiana Tech | Home | 0 mi |
| Week 3 | Ole Miss | 289 mi | 578 mi |
| Week 4 | Texas A&M | Home | 578 mi |
| Week 5 | McNeese | Home | 578 mi |
| Week 6 | Kentucky | 649 mi | 1,875 mi |
| Week 7 | Mississippi State | Home | 1,875 mi |
| Week 8 | Auburn | 368 mi | 2,612 mi |
| Week 9 | — | Bye | |
| Week 10 | Alabama | Home | 2,612 mi |
| Week 11 | Texas | Home | 2,612 mi |
| Week 12 | Tennessee | 568 mi | 3,747 mi |
| Week 13 | Arkansas | 427 mi | 4,601 mi |
| Week 14 | — | Bye | |
| Week 15 | — | Bye | |
| Week 16 | — | Bye | |
Lane Kiffin took over with 59 newcomers, including 43 transfers, making this one of the most overhauled rosters in the country. The offense is built around quarterback Sam Leavitt, who has over 5,400 total yards and 46 touchdowns in his career, and a revamped receiving corps led by Florida transfer Eugene Wilson III. The offensive line is anchored by Colorado transfer Jordan Seaton at left tackle, while the running back room retained key pieces in Harlem Berry and Caden Durham. Tight end Trey'Dez Green, a 6-foot-7 mismatch, could be the X-factor in Kiffin's scheme.
While the offense is being remade, the defense benefits from significant retention. Defensive coordinator Blake Baker returns, along with linebacker Whit Weeks (recovering from a broken ankle) and cornerback DJ Pickett. Key transfers include edge rusher Princewill Umanmielen (9.0 sacks, tied for third in the SEC), linebacker TJ Dottery (SEC-best 98 tackles), and safety Ty Benefield (107 tackles at Boise State). This blend of returning talent and high-impact newcomers gives the defense a chance to be a strength early.
Punter Grant Chadwick returns after ranking second in the SEC with a 45.7-yard average in 2025. Kicker Scott Starzyk, a Freshman All-SEC pick from Arkansas, takes over for the departed Damian Ramos. Starzyk made 14-of-18 field goals and all 47 extra points last season, providing reliability in the kicking game.
The Tigers have a talented roster on paper, but the sheer number of newcomers means chemistry and cohesion are still being built. Kiffin's offensive system is known for being multiple and unconventional, but it will take time for Leavitt and his new receivers to develop timing. The defense, with Baker's scheme that confuses quarterbacks, could carry the team early while the offense finds its rhythm.
LSU has not made the College Football Playoff since 2019, and Kiffin's arrival has raised expectations. The Tigers open against Clemson at home, a major early test. With a power rating of 14.3 and a season travel of 3,702 miles, the schedule includes tough road games. The key will be how quickly the 59 newcomers mesh into a cohesive unit, especially on offense, where Kiffin's creativity must translate into production.
LSU Tigers is 0-0 against the spread in the 2026 season.
LSU Tigers holds a Blue Chip Analytics power rating of +16.3, representing their expected point margin against an average FBS team on a neutral field.
LSU Tigers's home field advantage rating is 3.0 points, the venue adjustment Blue Chip Analytics applies for games at their home stadium.
LSU Tigers travels 4,601 miles in the 2026 season, ranking 113th heaviest in the FBS.
Cumulative travel distance counts both the outbound and return journey for every away game. For example, if a team travels 374 miles to play an away game, Blue Chip Analytics counts 748 miles (374 miles there, 374 miles back) toward the cumulative total. Home games and bye weeks add zero miles. The per-week Distance column shows the one-way distance only, as the return trip happens after the game is played.
LSU Tigers: 0-0 overall, 0-0 ATS, power rating +16.3.
