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Kiffin's Return: Tigers vs. Vols Bigger Than Rebels?

23 Jun

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Summary

LSU faces Ole Miss on September 19th, 2026, early in the season.
Tennessee hosts LSU late in the season on November 21st, 2026.
The late-season LSU-Tennessee game could impact College Football Playoff contention.

Kiffin's Return: Tigers vs. Vols Bigger Than Rebels?

Lane Kiffin's coaching career has a history of dramatic departures, notably his single season at Tennessee in 2009 before moving to USC, which left Tennessee fans disheartened. He later returned to Neyland Stadium in 2021, a game marked by intense atmosphere and delays.

Now, Kiffin is set to face his former team, Ole Miss, on September 19th, 2026. However, the upcoming November 21st, 2026, matchup between LSU and Tennessee is poised to be the more consequential game.

This later-season contest between LSU and Tennessee could significantly influence playoff races for both programs. Unlike the early-season Ole Miss game, the November game holds higher stakes due to potential playoff implications.

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