The Lane Kiffin era is officially underway in Baton Rouge with the LSU Tigers beginning the early phases of his tenure after arriving on Nov. 30. In an unpreced

Kickoff is Dec. 27 at 9:15 p.m. ET at NRG Stadium, airing on ESPN. ESPN's matchup predictor currently gives LSU a 67.4% chance of winning. This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Dec 11, 2025, where it first appeared in the College Football section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

Traditionally, the Tigers have played four nonconference matchups each season. But because the SEC decided in August to add a ninth league battle to their teams’ schedules, LSU and its peers will now face only three nonconference teams in 2026 and beyond.

Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore is out as the head coach, Underwood could eye change of scenery in Transfer Portal.

LSU football will need to fill a lot of holes through the transfer portal ahead of Lane Kiffin’s first season in Baton Rouge.

The LSU Tigers secured a groundbreaking Nike deal through 2036, launching the innovative Nike Blue Ribbon Elite NIL program for unparalleled student-athlete brand opportunities.

LSU Tigers running back Ju'Juan Johnson will enter the NCAA Transfer Portal after spending two seasons in Baton Rouge, he revealed via social media on Wednesday