The first College Football Playoff rankings of the 2026 season were released on Tuesday, placing the LSU Tigers at No. 14. The announcement marks the initial postseason positioning for the program as the playoff picture begins to take shape.
The ranking comes after LSU's early-season schedule, which included a home game against McNeese State at Tiger Stadium on October 3. The Tigers will look to improve their standing in the coming weeks as conference play intensifies.
