7-7 Season Record
LSU cornerback DJ Pickett is now wearing No. 5, the number Jayden Daniels wore during his Heisman-winning run in Baton Rouge — a decision that has drawn public objection from Daniels himself.
Former LSU quarterback and current Washington Commanders starter Jayden Daniels has sent LSU a cease and desist barring the school from using his name, image and likeness, saying he felt deeply disrespected when the program handed his old No. 5 to cornerback DJ Pickett.
Lane Kiffin is speaking more directly about his decision to take the LSU job, calling it the right choice. The comments come as the Tigers push through fall camp ahead of a season-opening test against Clemson.
Speculation is building over who will serve as the College GameDay guest picker when LSU faces Clemson, with former Tigers quarterback Joe Burrow among the names floated. The matchup renews a rivalry the two programs last settled in the 2020 national championship.
LSU senior linebacker Whit Weeks earned a spot on the preseason watch list for the Wuerffel Trophy, which recognizes community service and leadership alongside on-field play. Weeks, who has already finished his degree, has piled up 205 tackles, 16.5 tackles for loss and 5.0 sacks across three seasons in Baton Rouge.
LSU tackle Jordan Seaton drew rave reviews in his first live work of camp, showing quick feet and a jarring initial punch that knocked a defender backward. Edge rusher Lamar Brown also stood out for his technique and effort in a young position group thin on experience.
LSU's first full-pads practice of fall camp put the Leavitt-to-Trey'Dez Green connection on display, with the tight end hauling in throws all over the red zone. Leavitt also hit Tyree Holloway deep and dropped sideline throws to Jackson Harris and Malik Elzy.
LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt says his surgically repaired foot no longer factors into his practices, telling reporters he's been at full strength for months after a second procedure removed the pins. He still warms the foot up daily but credits LSU's medical staff for the turnaround.
LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt says he is back to full health after foot surgery cut short his 2025 season at Arizona State. The transfer is settling into Louisiana as he readies for the Tigers' 2026 opener.
LSU's quarterback-tight end pairing of Sam Leavitt and Trey'Dez Green is generating attention ahead of the season, with the Tigers' trip to Ole Miss shaping up as one of the marquee matchups on the schedule.
LSU carries an 0-3 all-time record against Wake Forest into Wednesday's opener, including a 1-0 setback in Winston-Salem early last season. Both programs are coming off strong campaigns.
LSU right tackle Weston Davis rejoined first-team reps Monday as fall camp entered week two. Davis logged 699 snaps in 2025, second-most on the offense, and center Braelin Moore indicated Davis and Aliou Bah are lining up as the starting right side.
Former LSU and Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly, now a CBS Sports analyst, released game-by-game predictions for both of his former programs and forecasts major success for each in 2026.
Sam Leavitt continues to stand out in LSU's fall camp with his arm strength, ball placement, and footwork, reportedly not missing a throw during observed route-concept work against zone coverage.
True freshman Lamar Brown led LSU's defensive line by taking first reps in individual drills at fall camp, and the Tigers could field three true freshmen on the defensive line early this season.
LSU @ Ole Miss
Texas A&M @ LSU
LSU @ Kentucky
Miss State @ LSU
LSU @ Auburn
Alabama @ LSU
