CBS Sports Predicts Best- and Worst-Case Scenarios For LSU In 2026

CBS College Football writer Brad Crawford recently wrote about the best- and worst-case scenarios for every team in the top 25 ahead of the 2026 season.

Getting the playoffs in Lane Kiffin's first year at LSU will be the Best-case scenario, according to Crawford, while losing four games could be the worst-case scenario.

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14. LSU

Best-case scenario: 11-1, 8-1. The bad news? The only SEC elite not on Lane Kiffin's first-year schedule at LSU is Georgia. The good news? The Tigers just spent more on talent than they ever have previously and have assured this coaching staff that guaranteed production is coming across all position groups. Kiffin has preached patience this offseason, but let's face it -- failing to reach the CFP in Year 1 will not meet expectations.

Worst-case scenario: 8-4, 6-3. The Ole Miss faithful would pay anything to see this happen, but truthfully, the Tigers' roster looks relatively foolproof overall. LSU could still recover from an opening loss to Clemson during conference action, but not if new quarterback Sam Leavitt has his confidence rattled in the face of enormous pressure as this portal cycle's top-ranked player.

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