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3:14 p.m. CT

  1. 2:55pLocalLSU gets dominant performance from offense, shuts out Mississippi State
  2. 2:55pSILSU Delivered the Response Its Season Desperately Needed Against Mississippi State
  3. 2:39pWireSEC betting lines: Texas, LSU facing must-win situations
  4. 2:15pXTre got his first TD as a Tiger
  5. 1:31pXLSU rises to No. 18 spot on AP Poll ahead of Week Eight
  6. 1:28pWireLSU moves up to No. 18 after shutout of Mississippi State
  7. 1:19pLocalLSU Ranked No. 18 After Mississippi State Blowout
  8. 1:11pXLSU climbs four spots in AP Top 25 poll after blanking Mississippi State, 31-0
  9. 1:11pOn35 winners from LSU win over Mississippi State
  10. 1:09pWireLSU climbs four spots in AP Top 25 poll after blanking Mississippi State, 31-0
  11. 1:09pXWeek 7 Rankings
  12. 1:07pXI'm not saying that everyone should agree with me and I certainly understand how hard it is to rank 25 teams every week. But man there's some stuff here that I just fundamentally don't get how you can justify.
  13. 1:01pLocalLSU vs. Auburn Odds: College football Week 8 spreads
  14. 12:49pXMy latest AP Top 25 poll is in after a historic Saturday in college football. I even surprised myself with who I picked as my new No. 1 this week.
  15. 12:21pLocalLSU's CFP title odds hold steady after chaotic Week 7
  16. 11:53aWireWhere is LSU football ranked after win v Mississippi State in Week 7?
  17. 11:46a247Inside the Snap Counts and PFF Grades: LSU's offense and defense against Mississippi State
  18. 11:42aXEBRSO confirms pepper balls were used to disperse unruly crowds following Saturday's LSU game
  19. 11:30aWireUpdated SEC football standings after wild Week 7
  20. 11:25aYahooLSU football QB Sam Leavitt impresses as he plays through injury
  21. 11:08aWireFour reasons why LSU football can still make the College Football Playoff
  22. 10:58aYahooLane Kiffin comments after two LSU stars leave game with injuries
  23. 10:53aXNew: Dilin Jones has been dynamic as a pass catching back the last two games. Dove into that and much more that we picked up on from LSU players after win vs Mississippi State. "Once it gets going, it’s pretty magical."
  24. 10:15aXAnother one for Foster 📺 @nflnetwork
  25. 9:53aOn3Paul Finebaum on LSU, Lane Kiffin: 'They're a factor again'
  26. 9:30aLocalPolar PFF Grades For LSU Following Mississippi State Shutout
  27. 9:23aXNEW: Lane Kiffin was prety blunt when asked about injuries to his team and Mississippi State's on Saturday. "I don’t have a lot of empathy for injuries and breaks. I mean, this team from day one has gotten more bad breaks this season."
  28. 9:01aXGot his pick @BenefieldTy
  29. 8:48aXThat winning Sunday mood
  30. 8:07aXAnother W at home
  31. 5:00aLocalLSU hit a notable rushing yardage milestone in its shutout win over Mississippi State
  32. Oct 17 · 8:12pXOne of the arguments against the 24-team playoff is that the No. 23 or 24 team wouldn't stand much of a chance. Today proves that assumption might be false! (I still don't like expanding the CFP)
  33. Oct 17 · 8:03pXBreak us down 10
  34. Oct 17 · 6:56pXLane Kiffin doesn't "pity" Mississippi State for not having Kamario Taylor available in a 31-0 loss. He thinks LSU has had as many bad breaks as anyone, including "fricking injunctions not being followed."
  35. Oct 17 · 6:53pXIt's officially locked in... On Saturday, Auburn upset No. 1 Georgia + LSU blew out No. 16 Miss State 31-0. Now, next Saturday's 11 a.m. CT kickoff on The Plains is set to be televised on ABC. LSU fans are discussing it now on The @BengalTigerOn3.
  36. Oct 17 · 6:34pXLSU and Auburn will meet on The Plains at 11 a.m. on ABC
  37. Oct 17 · 6:25pXAnother home win for the Tigers
  38. Oct 17 · 6:20pXNew: Lane Kiffin admits he doesn't talk to his players about LSU's spot in the CFB Playoff race. But on Friday, he shared a rare message to his team before a 31-0 win over Miss State. "We have to win tomorrow" Everything Kiffin said after LSU's win.
  39. Oct 17 · 6:07pXno wonder why Sankey approved the 24-team playoff field
  40. Oct 17 · 6:04pXThere are no unbeaten teams left in the #SEC. It's Oct. 17.
  41. Oct 17 · 6:03pXNew: It was the best game Tennessee DE Jordan Ross has had since transferring to LSU. 6 tackles. 4 solo tackles. 1 sack. 2.5 tackles for loss. 1 pass broken up. 1 quarterback hurry. 1 forced fumble. Here's my final choice on MVP pick + runner-up on defense.
  42. Oct 17 · 6:01pXNew: It was another multi-TD game for LSU breakout WR and Hawaii transfer Jackson Harris. By game's end, QB Sam Leavitt had thrown for 4 touchdowns and had a head-turning 180.2 QB passing rating. My MVP pick + the runner-up on offense from LSU's win.
  43. Oct 17 · 6:00pLocalScott Rabalais: On a crazy college football Saturday, LSU gets calming win over Mississippi State
  44. Oct 17 · 5:56pLocalLane Kiffin has no 'pity' for Miss. St. injuries, says LSU has had more 'bad breaks' than anyone
  45. Oct 17 · 5:00pLocalScott Rabalais: Much was strange about LSU-Mississippi State, but Tigers get big win they needed
  46. Oct 17 · 4:59pXLane Kiffin has said it a ton this year. Any team in the SEC can beat any team in the SEC on any given week.
  47. Oct 17 · 4:44pXWhat a wild turn of events for 5-star+ QB Bryce Underwood. Longtime LSU commit. Flips to stay home at Michigan in the 11th hour. Now, in Year 2 as the starter he gets benched with Penn State up 3-0 after halftime.
  48. Oct 17 · 3:39pXNEW: Jordan Ross was excellent for #LSU today. But they'll need him to play really well again if Princewill Umanmielen is out next week, or longer...
  49. Oct 17 · 3:35pLocalAn LSU DE shined against Mississippi State. He may need to do it again after another crucial injury.
  50. Oct 17 · 3:20pXScott Rabalais: Three things we learned from #LSU’s Saturday matinee shut out of Mississippi State
  51. Oct 17 · 2:52pXA statement win in Death Valley. Sam Leavitt threw four touchdowns as LSU shut out No. 16 Mississippi State, 31-0.
  52. Oct 17 · 2:48pXNew: No. 22 LSU left no doubt vs. No. 16 Miss State on Saturday in Death Valley. LSU scored 30+ points, the Bulldogs scored 0 points, Sam Leavitt had his first game without an interception + LSU's defense was lights out. My immediate thoughts are in.
  53. Oct 17 · 2:44pX. @LSUfootball @Lane_Kiffin admits #LSU caught a break today with @HailStateFB injuries but adds no one has a longer list of important players on the sideline standing and watching because of injury than the Tigers.
  54. Oct 17 · 2:38pXHave a day, 10 @S_leav10
  55. Oct 17 · 2:37pXLSU COACH LANE KIFFIN DISCUSSES 31-0 VICTORY OVER MISSISSIPPI STATE
  56. Oct 17 · 2:24pXFinal: LSU defeats Mississippi State in 31-0 victory
  57. Oct 17 · 2:24pXFINAL: #LSU - 31 Mississippi State - 0 A yawner at Tiger Stadium. Promising day for Jordan Ross and Jackson Harris (before the got hurt). Next up: at Auburn
  58. Oct 17 · 2:22pXSaturday Shutout & A Tigers Win
  59. Oct 17 · 2:21pLocalLane Kiffin said LSU had 'no other option' but to beat Mississippi State. His team responded.
  60. Oct 17 · 2:19pXLSU QB Sam Leavitt will have his first turnover-free game of the season. He finished 31-of-38 passing for 289 yards and four touchdowns.
  61. Oct 17 · 2:11pXI thought he was going to throw it then as well.
  62. Oct 17 · 2:10pXAnother fourth down stop for the #LSU defense. A lot of bent today, but no break. Tigers ball at their 31. Landen Clark the QB with 3:23 left.
  63. Oct 17 · 1:58pXThe No. 1 and No. 2 leaders in the SEC and NCAA in sacks and tackles for loss both exit Saturday’s games. LSU’s Princewill Umanmielen was evaluated for a potential head injury. Now, Colin Simmons leaves the Texas-Florida game with a leg injury.
  64. Oct 17 · 1:52pXJa'keem Jackson makes the play ANOTHER 4th Down Stop
  65. Oct 17 · 1:51pXPICKETT BOOM
  66. Oct 17 · 1:50pXNew: LSU EDGE rusher Princewill Umanmielen's brief time in the medical tent included an evaluation for a potential head injury. He stayed on the sidelines for the first half, then returned to the sidelines for the second half.
  67. Oct 17 · 1:45pLocalLSU lost one of its top wide receivers to an ankle injury vs. Mississippi State
  68. Oct 17 · 1:42pXJackson Harris returns from @LSUfootball locker room. #LSU
  69. Oct 17 · 1:40pXThree Quarters Down in Baton Rouge
  70. Oct 17 · 1:40pXIt's the end of the 3rd Quarter in Baton Rouge with LSU up 24-0 on Mississippi State. If LSU QB Sam Leavitt is done for the day, it's the first time in 7 games as a Tiger that he didn't throw an interception. Leavitt is 29-for-35 for 270 yards, 4 touchdowns and no turnovers.
  71. Oct 17 · 1:39pXFumble recovered by Pickett, but it's ruled no fumble after review. It's an 8-yard gain. Pickett denied two turnovers by review today (interception in 1st half). One quarter to go at Tiger Stadium. #LSU 31. State 0
  72. Oct 17 · 1:36pXLeavitt finds Elzy for passing TD No. 4 of the day @S_leav10 @elzy_malik
  73. Oct 17 · 1:35pXMake it four touchdown passes for Sam Leavitt today, as he avoids the free rusher and finds Malik Elzy on a 6-yard TD pass for a 31-0 #LSU lead, 0:31 left in the 3rd. Leavitt today: 29 of 35 passing, 270 yds, no interceptions.
  74. Oct 17 · 1:34pXSam Leavitt's fabulous day continues: 29-of-35 passing, 270 yards, four touchdowns. The latest score to Malik Elzy. 31-0, LSU, :31 3Q
  75. Oct 17 · 1:33pXDilin Jones with 141 yards combined on 17 rushes and 8 catches. He's picking up blocks to in the passing game and is as tough as they come from a running perspective. #LSU
  76. Oct 17 · 1:29pX4th Down Stop AGAIN @iamprentiss with the PBU
  77. Oct 17 · 1:16pXStarzyk good from 26 yards 3Q | 6:45 | LSU 24, MSU 0
  78. Oct 17 · 1:10pXDropping like flies...Jackson Harris comes off the field hobbled after this most recent catch. #LSU
  79. Oct 17 · 1:01pXAt half in Baton Rouge, the Tigers are cruising. LSU 21, Miss State 0. Tackles Leader: TJ Dottery (8). Sam Leavitt: 16-for-20, 154 yards, 3 TD. Jackson Harris: 2 TD. Eugene Wilson: TD No. 1 at LSU. LSU Red Zone: 2-for-2, 2 TD.
  80. Oct 17 · 1:00pLocalLSU's top pass rusher left the Mississippi State game with an injury. Here's the latest.
  81. Oct 17 · 12:55pXHalftime: LSU 21, Mississippi State 0. The Tigers fumbled it once, but scored a TD on the three other drives. LSU's defense on five drives? 2 punts, an interception, a goal line stand + 2 turnovers on downs.
  82. Oct 17 · 12:55pXLSU leads Mississippi State 21-0 at halftime in Death Valley
  83. Oct 17 · 12:48pXHalftime stats, just before they blow away. #LSU
  84. Oct 17 · 12:42pXHalftime numbers
  85. Oct 17 · 12:40pXTigers lead and get the ball to start the 2nd half
  86. Oct 17 · 12:38pXExcellent individual tackles from Ty Benefield and PJ Woodland forces a turnover on downs near the goal line. State caught the Tigers off guard with tempo but #LSU eventually hunkered down.
  87. Oct 17 · 12:37pXANOTHER 4TH DOWN STOP
  88. Oct 17 · 12:36pXBlocton came back into the game and Brown is on the sideline without his helmet. #LSU
  89. Oct 17 · 12:32pXPrincewell Umanmielen heading to @LSUfootball locker room. #LSU
  90. Oct 17 · 12:22pXThe injuries are really piling up for #LSU today. Malik Blocton is down, Tre Brown left the game in crutches and Princewill Umanmielen still hasn’t reentered the game.
  91. Oct 17 · 12:17pXWait, stat adjustment. It now says 16-of-20 for Leavitt. But still good.
  92. Oct 17 · 12:17pXSam Leavitt to Jackson Harris AGAIN @S_leav10 @jackssonharriss
  93. Oct 17 · 12:16pXSam Leavitt has been sharp today. He throws his third TD pass to put #LSU up 21-0, a 17-yarder to an open Jackson Harris over the middle. Patient in the pocket, on the money. Sam is 16 of 19 so far, 154 yards. Also 2 carries for 9 yards. 6:31 2Q.
  94. Oct 17 · 12:16pXWinnie Watkins Jr. has been WR1 for LSU this season, but the emergence of Jackson Harris can be argued as changing that. So far today: 3 targets, 3 catches, 2 TD. That said, call it WR1s. Both were the lone two WRs to make a true impact across the first six games of the season.
  95. Oct 17 · 12:15pXTouchdown. Sam Leavitt to Jackson Harris. 2nd time those two have connected for a touchdown, 3 touchdowns from Leavitt in first half. Leavitt's up to 154 yards and 3 touchdowns in the first half. #LSU
  96. Oct 17 · 12:15pXTouchdown #LSU. Really nice throw from Sam Leavitt to Jackson Harris. 17-yard throw to the post. Tigers aren't running the ball as often as they should, but it hasn't really mattered. 21-0 Tigers

Injuries

Koki Riley, 3:39 p.m. CT: “NEW: Jordan Ross was excellent for #LSU today. But they'll need him to play really well again if Princewill Umanmielen is out next week, or longer...” That is not an official status. Umanmielen is not listed out (Koki Riley). Jacques Doucet, 11:56 a.m. CT, said Tre Brown was heading to the LSU locker room. At 12:12 p.m. CT he followed up: “He just came back out without crutches to @LSUfootball sideline.” That is not an official availability status (Jacques Doucet, earlierJacques Doucet). At 12:22 p.m. Koki Riley said Malik Blocton was down, Tre Brown had left in crutches, and Princewill Umanmielen still had not reentered (Koki Riley). At 12:32 p.m. Jacques Doucet said Princewell Umanmielen was heading to the locker room (Jacques Doucet). At 12:36 p.m. Riley said Blocton came back into the game and Brown was on the sideline without his helmet (Koki Riley). None of that is an official status. At 1:50 p.m. Shea Dixon said Princewill Umanmielen’s time in the medical tent included an evaluation for a potential head injury, that he stayed on the sidelines for the first half, and that he returned to the sidelines for the second half (Shea Dixon). At 1:58 p.m. Dixon said Umanmielen exited and was evaluated for a potential head injury (Shea Dixon). That is not an official status. At 1:10 p.m. Glen West said Jackson Harris came off the field hobbled after a catch (Glen West). That is not an official status. At 1:42 p.m. Jacques Doucet said Jackson Harris returned from the locker room (Jacques Doucet). That is not an official status. Saturday morning, Mississippi State officially ruled out quarterback Kamario Taylor and running back Fluff Bothwell. LSU linebacker Tylen Singleton is out (Jon Blau). Wilson Alexander said the same on Taylor and Bothwell, and that offensive lineman DJ Chester, an LSU transfer, is a late game-time decision (Wilson Alexander). Friday’s report had Taylor and Bothwell doubtful and Singleton doubtful. The table is Saturday’s update. Pete Nakos of On3 had already reported Taylor is expected to miss, and On3’s post said Parker “Billy” Puckett is in line to start (On3). The Reveille had said Taylor was day-to-day (The Reveille).

Green was out for A&M. On Oct. 5, Lane Kiffin said Green is out of the knee brace and moving it a little. There is no target return date. Kiffin said if anyone could beat that date, it would be Green (Glen West). WBRZ reported both No. 7s are out indefinitely, and that Kiffin said he feels great about the season (WBRZ). That is not a new return date for Green. On Monday, Kiffin said both Green and Weeks will each “hopefully” return “at some point” this season, and that if anyone comes back sooner than expected it would be Green (NOLA.com). Both are still out indefinitely. That is not a return date for Saturday. His mother said the MRI showed no tears and no surgery (On3). That is not an official timetable. Spears (ACL), Wright, Charles Ross, Gabriel Reliford, and Aidan Anding are out for the year. Whit Weeks is out indefinitely after a fractured leg. Return this season is uncertain. On Sept. 28, Lane Kiffin said Weeks would be out awhile and that he did not know whether Weeks could return this season (NOLA.com). The same day, Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports reported surgery and a hoped-for return in 4–6 weeks (CBS Sports). That window is reporting, not an official return date. Monday’s comment is a hope, not a timetable. Davhon Keys is the listed backup, not a confirmed starter (On3).

LSU

  • TETrey'Dez GreenOut
  • SDashawn SpearsOut
  • WRPhillip Wright IIIOut
  • LBCharles RossOut
  • LBWhit WeeksOut
  • LBTylen SingletonOut
  • EDGEGabriel RelifordOut for the year
  • CBAidan AndingOut for the year

Mississippi State

  • LBZakari TillmanOut
  • LBJalen SmithOut
  • WRAyden WilliamsOut
  • DLTrevion WilliamsOut
  • DLDiesel MoyeOut
  • QBKamario TaylorOut
  • RBFluff BothwellOut
  • SIsaac SmithProbable
  • WRAnthony Evans IIIProbable
  • OLDJ ChesterGame-time decision

Season

2026

5–2 · AP #18

Clemson
W 51–10
Louisiana Tech
W 45–14
Ole Miss
L 24–32
Texas A&M
W 35–6
McNeese
W 63–14
Kentucky
L 34–35
Next
at Auburn
Kickoff
Sat, Oct 24 · 11 a.m. CT
TV
ABC
Line
LSU −7 / 50.5 · DraftKings via ESPN, Sun 3:13 p.m. CT
FPI wins
7.7
ESPN FPI power index, lastUpdated Wed Oct 14, 3:00 a.m. CT. Projected 7.7–4.3. Checked Thu Oct 15.
CFP odds
16.2%
ESPN FPI power index, lastUpdated Wed Oct 14, 3:00 a.m. CT. Was 38.1% when last cited Tue Oct 6.
Next
Mississippi State
Sat Oct 17 · 11 a.m. CT · ESPN / Disney+ · pregame LSU −17.5 / 55.5, DraftKings via ESPN, last shown 11:09 a.m. CT
Vegas O/U
8.5
season wins

SP+ as of Oct. 4, checked Thu Oct 15

Overall
#7
Defense
#3
Offense
#16
Special teams
#83
Portal class
#1
HS class
247 Comp. #11

Sources, not refreshed as a set after Texas A&M: ESPN FPI power index, lastUpdated Wed Oct 14, 3:00 a.m. CT, checked Thu Oct 15: 16.2% CFP, 7.7 projected wins. Tue Oct 6 was 38.1% and 8.5 · ESPN SP+ as of Oct. 4, 2026 (Bill Connelly), checked Thu Oct 15: no newer dated SP+ table. LSU No. 7 overall, offense 16, defense 3, special teams 83. Not refreshed after Kentucky · AP No. 10, Oct. 4 · USA Today/US LBM Coaches Poll, published Oct. 18, 2026, checked Sunday 3:13 p.m. CT: LSU No. 17 (previous 21), 5–2, 569 points. ESPN AP Top 25, checked Sunday 3:13 p.m. CT: LSU No. 18 (previous 22), 5–2, 529 points. ESPN stamps that poll 4:15 p.m. CT (2026-10-18T21:15Z). · AP No. 11, Sept. 27, dated history · AP opener, Oct. 4: LSU by 10. Remaining-game opponent ranks use the AP Top 25 dated Oct. 11. Future-game win chances are ESPN's matchup predictor, last modified Monday, Oct. 12, 6:00 a.m. CT.

Schedule

Twelve games, six against opponents ranked either at kickoff or in the Oct. 11 AP poll. Two College GameDay appearances — Clemson in Baton Rouge and Ole Miss in Oxford.

6 ranked7 home
  1. 1 Georgia
  2. 2 Notre Dame
  3. 3 Miami
  4. 4 Ohio State
  5. 5 Indiana
  6. 6 Alabama
  7. 7 Texas
  8. 8 BYU
  9. 9 Ole Miss
  10. 10 Texas Tech
  11. 11 Utah
  12. 12 UCLA
  13. 13 Missouri
Wk 1 · Sep 5Final · W

vs Clemson

51–10

GameDayNon-con
Pregame FPI75.3%
Wk 2 · Sep 12Final · W

vs Louisiana Tech

45–14

Non-con
Pregame FPI98.1%
Wk 3 · Sep 19Final · L

@ #8 Ole Miss

24–32

GameDaySECMagnolia Bowl
Pregame FPI65.0%
Wk 4 · Sep 26Final · W

vs #23 Texas A&M

35–6

SEC
Pregame FPI62.8%
Wk 5 · Oct 3Final · W

vs McNeese

63–14

Non-con
Pregame FPI99.8%
Wk 6 · Oct 10Final · L

@ Kentucky

34–35

SEC
Pregame FPI75.7%
Wk 7 · Oct 17Final · W

vs #16 Mississippi State

31–0

SEC
Pregame FPI76.8%
Wk 8 · Oct 24Away

@ Auburn

Jordan-Hare · 11:00 a.m. CT · ABC

SEC
FPI win71.2%
Wk 9 · Oct 31

BYE

Open date.

Wk 10 · Nov 7Home

vs #6 Alabama

Tiger Stadium · Flex window 2:30–3:30 or 5–7 p.m. CT

SEC
FPI win38.6%
Wk 11 · Nov 14Home

vs #7 Texas

Tiger Stadium · Flex window 2:30–3:30 or 5–7 p.m. CT

SEC
FPI win42.6%
Wk 12 · Nov 21Away

@ #14 Tennessee

Neyland Stadium · Flex window 2:30–3:30 or 5–7 p.m. CT

SEC
FPI win54.0%
Wk 13 · Nov 28Away

@ Arkansas

Razorback Stadium · Early window 11 a.m.–noon CT

SECBattle for the Golden Boot
FPI win89.5%

Opponent ranks: completed games show AP at kickoff (Ole Miss No. 8, Texas A&M No. 23). Remaining games use the AP Top 25 dated Oct. 11: Mississippi State No. 16, Alabama No. 6, Texas No. 7, Tennessee No. 14. Auburn and Arkansas are unranked. Future-game win chances are ESPN's matchup predictor, last modified Monday, Oct. 12, 6:00 a.m. CT. Opponent FPI ranks are the ESPN FPI board last updated Monday, Oct. 12, 3:00 a.m. CT. Completed games show the pregame FPI forecast. Kickoff windows are not exact times.Sources: LSU schedule · AP Top 25 · ESPN FPI

Depth chart

Archived two-deep for Texas A&M, played Sept. 26. Not a McNeese chart and not a Kentucky chart. Whit Weeks (OUT) is unavailable after a fractured leg and is not confirmed as the next starter. Trey'Dez Green was out for A&M. On Oct. 5 Kiffin said Green is out of the brace, with no return date. STAR stays open after Spears’s season-ending ACL. Side-specific DL/WR/S labels are site projections; LSU’s official roster is generic at those spots (LSU roster). Tap an X or an O.

Archived · Week 4 vs Texas A&M

Defense

Offense

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Featured roster

Archived two-deep used for Texas A&M, not the McNeese chart. Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris — the two ex-Rebels the SEC considered sanctions over — are not on the roster and will not be this year. Search by name, number, or previous school. TR = transfer. FR = true freshman. Official positions: LSU roster. Side labels on the depth chart are site projections.

Staff

On-field coaches for 2026, plus Orgeron, on the support staff as a special assistant. Source: LSU roster / staff.

  • Lane Kiffin
    Head Coach
    1st
    Ole Miss
  • Charlie Weis Jr.
    Offensive Coordinator
    1st
    Ole Miss
  • Joe Cox
    Co-OC / Tight Ends
    1st
    Ole Miss
  • Blake Baker
    Defensive Coordinator
    3rd
    LSU
  • Chris Kiffin
    Co-DC / Linebackers
    1st
    Ole Miss
  • Corey Raymond
    Secondary
    3rd
    LSU
  • Kevin Smith
    Asst. HC / Running Backs
    1st
    Ole Miss
  • Eric Wolford
    Offensive Line
    1st
    Kentucky
  • George McDonald
    Passing Game Coordinator / Wide Receivers
    1st
    Ole Miss
  • Dane Stevens
    Quarterbacks
    1st
    Ole Miss
  • James Cregg
    Run-Game Specialist — Offensive Line
    1st
    Ole Miss
  • Sawyer Jordan
    Inside Receivers Coach
    1st
    Ole Miss
  • Kevin Peoples
    Interior Defensive Line
    3rd
    LSU
  • Lou Spanos
    Assistant Defensive Line / Pass Rush Specialist
    1st
    Ole Miss
  • Sterling Lucas
    Defensive Line
    1st
    South Carolina
  • Jake Olsen
    Safeties
    3rd
    LSU
  • Joe Houston
    Special Teams Coordinator
    1st
    Florida
  • Ed Orgeron
    Special Assistant to Recruiting and Defense
    1st
    LSU (return)

NFLSU

NFL roster snapshot

56

56 Tigers on the LSU Sports list across 27 NFL teams, counting IR and practice squads. This is not a live roster check.

LSU list dated Sept. 17, 2026; last checked Sept. 18, 2026. Source: LSU Sports. Counts active, IR and practice-squad players.

  • Jamal Adams · 2014–16IRSMIN
  • Odell Beckham Jr. · 2011–13WRNYG
  • Jarrick Bernard-Converse · 2022IRCBNYG
  • Kayshon Boutte · 2020–22WRHOU
  • Anthony Bradford · 2019–22GSEA
  • Barion Brown · 2025WRNO
  • Major Burns · 2021–24PSSMIA
  • Joe Burrow · 2018–19QBCIN
  • Will Campbell · 2022–24OTNE
  • K'Lavon Chaisson · 2017–19LBWAS
  • Ja'Marr Chase · 2018–20WRCIN
  • Damone Clark · 2018–21IRLBDET
  • Lloyd Cushenberry III · 2016–19CBUF
  • Jayden Daniels · 2022–23QBWAS
  • Mansoor Delane · 2025CBKC
  • Garrett Dellinger · 2021–24PSOGTEN
  • Grant Delpit · 2017–19SCLE
  • Reid Ferguson · 2012–15LSBUF
  • Cordale Flott · 2019–21CBTEN
  • Miles Frazier · 2022–24OGDET
  • Kristian Fulton · 2016–19CBKC
  • Ali Gaye · 2020–22IRDEHOU
  • Davon Godchaux · 2014–16DTNO
  • A.J. Haulcy · 2025SIND
  • Danielle Hunter · 2012–14DEHOU
  • Ed Ingram · 2017–21GHOU
  • Donte Jackson · 2015–17CBLAC
  • Jordan Jefferson · 2023PSDTLAC
  • Justin Jefferson · 2017–19WRMIN
  • Emery Jones Jr. · 2022–24OTBAL
  • Sai'vion Jones · 2021–24DEDEN
  • Arden Key · 2015–17DEIND
  • Damien Lewis · 2018–19OGCAR
  • Foster Moreau · 2015–18TEHOU
  • Malik Nabers · 2021–23WRNYG
  • Garrett Nussmeier · 2021–25QBKC
  • BJ Ojulari · 2020–22PSLBJAX
  • Harold Perkins Jr. · 2022–25LBATL
  • Ethan Pocic · 2013–16GBAL
  • Jack Pyburn · 2025DEKC
  • Patrick Queen · 2017–19LBPIT
  • Andre' Sam · 2023IRSPHI
  • Bauer Sharp · 2025TETB
  • Maason Smith · 2021–23DTATL
  • Omar Speights · 2023LBLAR
  • Derek Stingley Jr. · 2019–21CBHOU
  • Bradyn Swinson · 2023–24PSDEPIT
  • Mason Taylor · 2022–24TENYJ
  • Brian Thomas Jr. · 2021–23WRJAX
  • Josh Thompson · 2025PSOGATL
  • Zavion Thomas · 2024–25WRCHI
  • Jay Ward · 2019–22CBMIN
  • West Weeks · 2022–25PSLBIND
  • Josh Williams · 2020–24PSRBTB
  • Devin White · 2016–18LBDET
  • Mekhi Wingo · 2022–23DTDET

The haul

On3/Rivals Industry snapshot, updated Aug. 24, 2026: No. 12 national, No. 6 SEC, 19 commits. Not independently verified as 19 enrollees. 247: 2 five-stars + 9 four-stars (11 blue chips). 247 Composite high-school class No. 11 (No. 13 on 247’s own list). Portal class No. 1. Umanmielen: 6 sacks through three games, archived through Ole Miss, not updated for Texas A&M (LSU stats).

  • Sam Leavitt
    QB
    Arizona State
    Starting QB. Against Texas A&M: 17 of 23, 312, 2 TD, 1 INT. At Ole Miss: 16 of 27, 158, 1 TD, 1 INT.
  • Jordan Seaton
    OT
    Colorado
    Starting left tackle.
  • Princewill Umanmielen
    EDGE
    Ole Miss
    Starting end. 6 sacks through three games, archived through Ole Miss. Not updated for Texas A&M.
  • Eugene Wilson III
    WR
    Florida
    Starting X receiver.
  • Jayce Brown
    WR
    Kansas State
    Listed behind Elzy at Z.
  • Ty Benefield
    S
    Boise State
    Starting safety.
  • Jordan Ross
    EDGE
    Tennessee
    Starting end opposite Umanmielen.
  • Jackson Harris
    WR
    Hawaiʻi
    Second at X.
  • Dilin Jones
    RB
    Wisconsin
    First back on the chart. 106 yards and a TD at Ole Miss.

History

864–446–47 (.654) through Mississippi State. NCAA-adjusted 827–446–47 (.644) after 37 vacated wins from 2012–15. Season list through 2026; the current season updates as games are played.

Record

864–446–47

Pct

.654

Titles

4

SEC

12

Bowls

31–25–1

CFP

2–0

Heisman

3

Consensus AA

42

LSU football seasons
SeasonCoachOverallConferenceBowlAP
Charles Coates0–1——+
Independent. Record book later prints a retroactive SIAA mark; the SIAA did not exist in 1893.
Albert P. Simmons2–1——+
Independent. Record book later prints a retroactive SIAA mark.
Albert P. Simmons3–0——+
Independent. Record book later prints a retroactive SIAA mark.
Allen Jeardeau6–03–0 SIAA—+
Allen Jeardeau1–10–0 SIAA—+
Edmond Chavanne1–01–0 SIAA—+
John P. Gregg1–41–2 SIAA—+
Edmond Chavanne2–20–1 SIAA—+
W. S. Borland5–12–1 SIAA—+
W. S. Borland6–14–1 SIAA—+
W. S. Borland4–50–4 SIAA—+
Dan Killian3–41–2 SIAA—+
Dan Killian3–02–0 SIAA—+
Dan Killian2–2–20–1–1 SIAA—+
Edgar Wingard7–32–1 SIAA—+
Bacardi game in Havana; LSU does not count it as an official bowl.
Edgar Wingard10–0Unclaimed2–0 SIAA—+
Unclaimed national title
J.G. Pritchard / J.W. Mayhew6–23–1 SIAA—+
John Mayhew1–50–3 SIAA—+
James Dwyer6–31–1 SIAA—+
James Dwyer4–31–3 SIAA—+
James Dwyer6–1–21–1–1 SIAA—+
E. T. MacDonnell4–4–10–1–1 SIAA—+
E. T. MacDonnell6–23–1 SIAA—+
MacDonnell / Irving Pray / Dana X. Bible7–1–22–1–1 SIAA—+
Wayne Sutton3–51–3 SIAA—+
————
No team (WWI)
Irving Pray6–22–2 SIAA—+
Branch Bocock5–3–10–3 SIAA—+
Branch Bocock6–1–12–1–1 SIAA—+
Irving Pray3–71–2 SoCon—+
Mike Donahue3–5–10–3 SoCon—+
Mike Donahue5–40–3 SoCon—+
Mike Donahue5–3–10–2–1 SoCon—+
Mike Donahue6–33–3 SoCon—+
Mike Donahue4–4–12–3–1 SoCon—+
Russ Cohen6–2–13–1–1 SoCon—+
Russ Cohen6–33–1 SoCon—+
Russ Cohen6–42–3 SoCon—+
Russ Cohen5–42–2 SoCon—+
Biff Jones6–3–13–0 SoCon—+
Biff Jones7–0–33–0–2—+
Biff Jones7–2–24–2—+
Bernie Moore9–2SEC5–0L Sugar+
Bernie Moore9–1–1UnclaimedSEC6–0L Sugar#2+
Bernie Moore9–25–1L Sugar#8+
Bernie Moore6–42–4—+
Bernie Moore4–51–5—+
Bernie Moore6–43–3—+
Bernie Moore4–4–22–2–2—+
Bernie Moore7–33–2—+
Bernie Moore6–32–2W Orange+
Bernie Moore2–5–12–3–1—+
Bernie Moore7–25–2—#15+
Bernie Moore9–1–15–1T Cotton#8+
Bernie Moore5–3–12–3–1—+
Gaynell Tinsley3–71–5—+
Gaynell Tinsley8–34–2L Sugar#9+
Gaynell Tinsley4–5–22–3–2—+
Gaynell Tinsley7–3–14–2–1—+
Gaynell Tinsley3–72–5—+
Gaynell Tinsley5–3–32–3–3—+
Gaynell Tinsley5–62–5—+
Paul Dietzel3–5–22–3–1—+
Paul Dietzel3–71–5—+
Paul Dietzel5–54–4—+
Paul Dietzel11–0TitleSEC6–0W Sugar#1+
Paul Dietzel9–25–1L Sugar#3+
Cannon Heisman
Paul Dietzel5–4–12–3–1—+
Paul Dietzel10–1SEC6–0W Orange#4+
Charles McClendon9–1–1Unclaimed5–1W Cotton#7+
Charles McClendon7–44–2L Bluebonnet+
Charles McClendon8–2–14–2–1W Sugar#7+
Charles McClendon8–33–3W Cotton#8+
Charles McClendon5–4–13–3—+
Charles McClendon7–3–13–2–1W Sugar+
Charles McClendon8–34–2W Peach#19+
Charles McClendon9–14–1—#10+
Charles McClendon9–3SEC5–0L Orange#7+
Charles McClendon9–33–2W Sun#11+
Charles McClendon9–2–14–1–1L Bluebonnet#11+
Bert Jones AA
Charles McClendon9–35–1L Orange#13+
Charles McClendon5–5–12–4—+
Charles McClendon5–62–4—+
Charles McClendon7–3–13–3—+
Charles McClendon8–44–2L Sun+
Charles McClendon8–43–3L Liberty+
Charles McClendon7–54–2W Tangerine+
Jerry Stovall7–44–2—+
Jerry Stovall3–7–11–4–1—+
Jerry Stovall8–3–14–1–1L Orange#11+
Jerry Stovall4–70–6—+
Bill Arnsparger8–3–14–1–1L Sugar#15+
Bill Arnsparger9–2–14–1–1L Liberty#20+
Bill Arnsparger9–3SEC5–1L Sugar#10+
Mike Archer10–1–15–1W Gator#5+
Mike Archer8–4SEC6–1L Hall of Fame#19+
Mike Archer4–72–5—+
Mike Archer5–62–5—+
Curley Hallman5–63–4—+
Curley Hallman2–91–7—+
Curley Hallman5–63–5—+
Curley Hallman4–73–5—+
Gerry DiNardo7–4–14–3–1W Independence+
Gerry DiNardo10–26–2W Peach#12+
Gerry DiNardo9–36–2W Independence#13+
Gerry DiNardo4–72–6—+
Gerry DiNardo / Hal Hunter3–81–7—+
Nick Saban8–45–3W Peach#22+
Nick Saban10–3SEC5–3W Sugar#7+
Nick Saban8–55–3L Cotton+
Nick Saban13–1TitleSEC7–1W Sugar (BCS)#2+
Nick Saban9–36–2L Capital One#16+
Les Miles11–27–1W Peach#6+
Les Miles11–26–2W Sugar#3+
Les Miles12–2TitleSEC6–2W BCS NCG#1+
Les Miles8–53–5W Chick-fil-A+
Les Miles9–45–3L Capital One#17+
Les Miles11–26–2W Cotton#8+
Peterson Thorpe/Bednarik
Les Miles13–1UnclaimedSEC8–0L BCS NCG#2+
Les Miles10–36–2L Chick-fil-A#14+
Wins later vacated. Final AP No. 14.
Les Miles10–35–3W Outback#14+
Wins later vacated
Les Miles8–54–4L Music City+
Wins later vacated
Les Miles9–35–3W Texas#16+
Fournette AA. Wins later vacated
Miles / Orgeron8–45–3W Citrus#13+
Ed Orgeron9–46–2L Citrus#18+
Ed Orgeron10–35–3W Fiesta#6+
Devin White Butkus
Ed Orgeron15–0TitleSEC8–0W CFP (Peach + title)#1+
Ed Orgeron5–55–5—+
Bowl ineligible
Ed Orgeron / Brad Davis6–73–5L Texas+
Brian Kelly10–46–2W Citrus#16+
Brian Kelly10–36–2W ReliaQuest#12+
Daniels Heisman. Final AP No. 12 (CFP was No. 13).
Brian Kelly9–45–3W Texas+
Kelly / Wilson7–63–5L Texas−
  1. August 30@ClemsonW 17–10
  2. September 6vsLouisiana TechW 23–7
  3. September 13vsFloridaW 20–10
  4. September 20vsSoutheastern LouisianaW 56–10
  5. September 27@Ole MissL 19–24
  6. October 11vsSouth CarolinaW 20–10
  7. October 18@VanderbiltL 24–31
  8. October 25vsTexas A&ML 25–49
  9. November 8@AlabamaL 9–20
  10. November 15vsArkansasW 23–22
  11. November 22vsWestern KentuckyW 13–10
  12. November 29@OklahomaL 13–17
  13. December 27nHouston · Texas BowlL 35–38
Lane Kiffin5–22–2—+
5–2. Mississippi State 31–0. Kentucky 35–34 OT. 51–10 Clemson, 45–14 Louisiana Tech, 24–32 Ole Miss, 35–6 Texas A&M, 63–14 McNeese. AP 22 on Oct. 11.

Records from LSU’s 2026 record book. Where LSU and Wikipedia disagree (1907 Havana, 37 vacated wins from 2012–15), scores are shown as they were played. n = neutral site. 1893–95 are listed as independent; the record book later prints retroactive SIAA marks even though the SIAA did not exist in 1893. Florida’s NCAA-adjusted series is shown 32–34–3; the printed guide has 32–34–0.