ESPN Picks "Season-Defining Game" For LSU In 2026

ESPN College Football writers recently predicted what the season-defining game will be for all 68 power-conference teams in 2026.

LSU faces another gauntlet of high-profile games next season, but Andrea Adelson thinks that the Nov. 14 matchup vs. Texas will define the season for the Tigers:

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Nov. 14 vs. Texas. It would have been easy to pick the Ole Miss matchup, but it is hard to pick games in September as season-defining. Alabama or Tennessee would fit the bill here, too. But given where this game falls in the schedule -- and the preseason CFP expectations for both teams -- this could be the one that ultimately defines the season for the Tigers. -- Andera Adelson

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Here's LSU's full schedule next season. What do you think?

Sep 5 vs. Clemson
Sep 12 vs. Louisiana Tech
Sep 19 at Ole Miss
Sep 26 vs. Texas A&M
Oct 3 vs. McNeese State
Oct 10 at Kentucky
Oct 17 vs. Mississippi St.
Oct 24 at Auburn
Nov 7 vs. Alabama
Nov 14 vs. Texas
Nov 21 at Tennessee
Nov 28 at Arkansas