LSU Tigers Depth Chart

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SEC2-0 (2026)#7 '26 AP#11 Recruiting21% Returning
Depth Chart· Updated Sep 16, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources

Next game kickoff time

LSU Tigers plays Ole Miss away on Sat, Sep 19. The listed kickoff time is 07:30 PM ET.

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Coaching Staff

Head CoachLane Kiffin1st season
Offensive CoordinatorCharlie Weis Jr.
Defensive CoordinatorNot confirmed yet

Head coach confirmed. Coordinators are still being sourced from official team staff pages.

2026 Schedule

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    Team Analysis
    WHY #7 IN WS POWER
    Results this season+1.0 pts

    Undefeated so far this season.

    2025 SP+: 23.3

    85%

    Roster talent: 94th percentile

    7%

    Recruiting class: #11 national

    6%

    Returning production: 21%

    2%

    Preseason blend — SP+ weight rises when 2026 numbers publish (Aug). How we rank · not a betting line.

    Portal

    30 adds in two-deep · avg 85 OVR · top add: P. Umanmielen (DE, 96, from Ole Miss)

    Camp battles to watch2
    Coach LSUTake them from week one to the natty. You call every play.

    Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Data from public sources

    Who starts for LSU?

    LSU Tigers starting lineup

    Sam Leavitt is the projected starting quarterback for LSU as of September 16, 2026. Husan Longstreet is listed second.

    LSU also projects Dilin Jones at running back, Malik Elzy at wide receiver and Trey'Dez Green at tight end.

    The full LSU Tigers two-deep was last updated September 16, 2026. Preseason depth charts are projections and change through fall camp.

    Common questions

    Who is LSU's starting quarterback?
    Sam Leavitt is the projected starting quarterback for LSU as of September 16, 2026. Husan Longstreet is listed second.
    Who starts at running back for LSU?
    Dilin Jones is the projected starter at running back for LSU, with Stacy Gage listed second.
    Who starts at wide receiver for LSU?
    Malik Elzy is the projected starter at wide receiver for LSU, with Jayce Brown listed second.
    Who starts at tight end for LSU?
    Trey'Dez Green is the projected starter at tight end for LSU, with Zach Grace listed second.
    When was the LSU Tigers depth chart last updated?
    The LSU Tigers depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated September 16, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
    What was LSU's record last season?
    LSU Tigers finished 7-6 (3-5 in SEC play).
    When does LSU Tigers play next?
    LSU Tigers plays Ole Miss away on Sat, Sep 19. The listed kickoff time is 07:30 PM ET.

    Full LSU roster

    Every player on the LSU Tigers depth chart, by position.