A new analysis from SB Nation examines whether the LSU Tigers are legitimate contenders or pretenders for the 2026 college football season, comparing the program's current trajectory to previous years. The piece, written by ZachNunez and published on November 5, 2026, references a meeting between LSU head coach Brian Kelly and Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin before a game at Tiger Stadium on October 12, 2024. The article explores the team's prospects but does not provide specific predictions in the available excerpt.
Are the LSU Tigers Contenders or Pretenders? 2026 Season Compared to Past Years


