LSU’s path through the rest of the season is tight, but it’s still there.
At 5-2, the Tigers are hanging around the College Football Playoff race after a chaotic Week 7 shook up the picture and made the field feel wide open. Nobody looks untouchable right now, which is exactly why LSU still has a shot. The catch is simple: the margin for error is tiny.
November is where the season gets serious. LSU still has one more October game left, then the schedule turns brutal.
The idea of getting in at 9-3 feels like a long shot. At 10-2, though, the Tigers are safely in the field.
That puts real pressure on every remaining weekend.
The question is whether LSU can actually run the table. The Tigers might be favored in every game left, but the margins are expected to be slim, and stacking six straight wins in today’s college football is no easy thing.
Here’s how the rest of the schedule looks, game by game.
At Auburn, Oct. 24
Prediction: LSU 31, Auburn 17
LSU heads back on the road this Saturday and renews its rivalry with Auburn. The Tigers’ issues away from Tiger Stadium have been a familiar talking point, and the road has not exactly been kind to LSU in recent years. If this team is going to move to 6-2, it has to prove it can handle business in a tough setting.
The belief here is that LSU gets it done. Sam Leavitt makes enough plays, the offense shows up, and LSU leaves with a 31-17 win.
**Vs. Alabama, Nov.
7**
LSU 24, Alabama 16
This is the heavyweight bout on the schedule. LSU and Alabama both have two losses, and if both teams take care of business this weekend, the winner will have the better CFP position while the loser will need help.
LSU is expected to be a slight favorite in Death Valley, and there’s confidence that the Tigers have enough talent to handle Alabama, especially with the bye week giving them a chance to get healthier. The prediction: LSU snaps its drought against the Crimson Tide and picks up its first win over Alabama since 2022.
**Vs. Texas, Nov.
14**
LSU 20, Texas 14
A week after Alabama comes to Baton Rouge, Texas follows. The call here is that LSU is simply the better team right now. There’s also optimism that Whit Weeks and Trey'Dez Green are aiming to return in November, which only helps the Tigers’ outlook.
With home field behind them, LSU is picked to edge Texas in a lower-scoring game.
At Tennessee, Nov. 21
LSU 21, Tennessee 10
This one has the feel of a grinder. Tennessee’s defense is one of the best in the country, so a defensive fight in Knoxville makes sense. But when it comes down to which offense can make a few big plays, LSU gets the nod.
There are still concerns about this offense on the road against a strong defense, but LSU gets a chance to answer those questions at Auburn first. If it does, that issue may not matter later in November.
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LSU is moving quickly to change the feel around Tiger Stadium after a brawl at the homecoming game forced police intervention and renewed concerns about what game day can look like on the edges of campus. University leaders said the goal is straightforward: keep the atmosphere lively, but make sure it stays safe for everyone heading to and from the stadium.
President Wade Rousse said disruptive behavior will not be tolerated, and the school is rolling out tighter crowd-control measures for football Saturdays. Those steps include more patrols, clearer separation between tailgating and other activity, and possible discipline for violations, a sign LSU is trying to get ahead of the problem before it overshadows the season any further. [Read more 🡒]
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Green had initially been expected to return sometime during the 2026 season after avoiding surgery, so his presence on the report is a notable step forward for LSUs offense. Even if his status is still to be finalized, the timing gives the Tigers a chance to regain size and versatility in the passing game heading into a key SEC matchup. [Read more 🡒]
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The report still leaves LSU with some notable names to monitor, including Whit Weeks, Dashawn Spears, Phillip Wright III, Charles Ross II and Richard Anderson listed out or doubtful. Auburns own report shows Tai Buster, Hunter Herring and Saint Farrior out, but the bigger question for LSU is how close Green is to returning to his normal workload and what kind of impact he can have after the layoff. [Read more 🡒]