Where LSU football ranks in the On3 preseason top 25

Preseason top-25 rankings continue to drop ahead of the 2026 college football season. LSU football ranked No. 12 on the On3 preseason top-25 list , its highest mark among similar lists. The spot is generous given the purple and gold's lackluster 2025 finish.

The Tigers are No. 6 among SEC teams. Texas and Georgia rank third and fourth, respectively. Oklahoma (No. 8), Ole Miss (No. 9) and Texas A&M (No. 10) round out the SEC teams that occupy the top 10. LSU's first opponent of the year, Clemson, is unranked on On3's list. Reporter Andy Staples talked about the Tigers' standing ahead of head coach Lane Kiffin's first year at the helm.