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LSU Football's 2026 Schedule: Kiffin Faces Clemson, Ole Miss at Night
11 Jun
Summary
- LSU to play five confirmed night games in the 2026 season.
- Key matchups include Clemson, Ole Miss, and Kentucky under the lights.
- Potential for up to nine night games depending on flex scheduling.
Lane Kiffin is set to coach LSU football in five confirmed night games during the upcoming 2026 season, a stark contrast to his previous critiques of opposing coaches receiving numerous night games. The SEC recently announced game time windows, highlighting LSU's slate of primetime matchups.
Key games scheduled for night kickoff include the season opener against Clemson and the SEC opener on the road against Ole Miss in Week 3. Additionally, a Week 6 matchup at Kentucky is also slated for night.
LSU's schedule features flexible kickoffs for games against Texas A&M, Alabama, Texas, and Tennessee, potentially increasing the total number of night games to nine. The Tigers will also host Mississippi State and play at Auburn and Arkansas in early time slots.
The 2026 season begins with a night game against Clemson on September 5th, featuring ESPN's College Gameday. Week 2 sees another night game against Louisiana Tech, followed by the Ole Miss matchup, all kicking off at 6:30 p.m.
The LSU-Clemson and LSU-Ole Miss games will be broadcast on ABC, while the Louisiana Tech game will stream on SEC Network+.
