LSU football is off this Saturday.
The Tigers have an open date on Oct. 31, so there’s no game on the schedule today. That pause arrives after LSU put together back-to-back blowout wins over Mississippi State and Auburn in Weeks 7 and 8, a stretch that pushed Lane Kiffin and Co. to 6-2.
The bye also comes at a useful moment for LSU, which has been dealing with significant injuries in 2026. Star tight end Trey'Dez Green and linebacker Whit Weeks both missed extended time, though Green was back in the lineup at Auburn. Weeks is hoping to return against Alabama.
That matchup is next on the calendar, and it carries plenty of weight. LSU will host Alabama in Baton Rouge on Nov. 7, with both teams sitting at 6-2 and looking to stay in the mix for the College Football Playoff. LSU still needs a signature win, and a victory over Alabama would check that box.
As of Saturday, LSU is a 4.5-point favorite against Alabama, and the Tigers are ranked No. 13 in the US LBM Coaches Poll.
The numbers suggest LSU may be better than its record shows. ESPN’s SP+ rankings place the Tigers fourth in the country, and if they can match that level in November, Kiffin has a real shot to guide this team into the playoff despite what remains on the schedule.
2026 LSU Football Schedule
Sept. 5 - vs. Clemson - W, 51-10
Sept. 12 - vs. Louisiana Tech - W, 45-14
Sept. 19 - at Ole Miss - L, 32-24
Sept. 26 - vs.
Texas A&M - W, 35-6
Oct. 3 - vs.
McNeese - W, 63-14
Oct. 10 - at Kentucky - L, 35-34
Oct. 17 - vs. Mississippi State - W, 31-0
Oct. 24 - at Auburn - W, 38-17
Oct.
31 - OPEN
Nov. 7 - vs.
Alabama - 2:30 p.m. CT
Nov. 14 - vs. Texas - TBA
Nov. 21 - at Tennessee - TBA
Nov. 28 - at Arkansas - TBA
In Other News...
LSU May Be Weighing A Surprising Lamar Brown Role Change
Lamar Browns Instagram post has added a little intrigue to LSUs roster picture, because the freshman defensive lineman appears to be hinting at a possible move to the offensive line. Brown has mostly been used on the defensive side this season, and his playing time has been limited, which makes any potential shift worth watching as the Tigers continue sorting out where young talent might fit best.
LSU has not officially confirmed any position change, and for now Browns future remains in the realm of possibility rather than announcement. Still, a switch like this would be notable for a player whose early college role has not yet fully settled, and it gives the Tigers another personnel storyline to monitor as the season moves along. [Read more 🡒]
LSU Just Got A Stunning Title Vote Before Alabama Week
Nick Saban rarely hands out compliments lightly, which is why his latest national title pick turned heads around Baton Rouge. With LSU sitting at 6-2 and No. 15 in the rankings, the former Alabama coach pointed to the Tigers as a sleeper candidate to win it all, citing a team that has paired strong scoring with a defense that has done its part. Six of LSU's wins have come by 20 or more points, a sign that when the Tigers are rolling, they can separate from opponents in a hurry.
The timing makes the endorsement even more interesting with Alabama coming in at 6-2 and ranked No. 10 for a matchup that already had plenty riding on it. Saban did flag quarterback Sam Leavitt's turnover issues as a possible obstacle, a reminder that LSU still has questions to answer before any championship talk gets serious. Still, getting that kind of vote of confidence from Saban just before Alabama week adds another layer to a game that was already going to carry plenty of weight. [Read more 🡒]
LSU Faces An Early Recruiting Test In A Battle Fans Will Notice
The early stages of B.J. LaFells recruitment already have a familiar LSU feel to them. The son of former Tigers receiver Brandon LaFell, the 2029 prospect has picked up offers from LSU and Notre Dame, along with other programs, and the Tigers are leaning into a pitch that combines family ties with a long track record of developing NFL receivers.
For LSU, this is the kind of battle fans will notice because it reaches beyond the usual recruiting chatter and into legacy territory. Notre Dame gives him a national alternative with its own appeal, and the process is still just beginning, with coaching relationships and development opportunities likely to matter as much as any school name on the offer sheet. [Read more 🡒]