The LSU Tigers' season is on the line this weekend against the Texas Longhorns. They are currently extreme longshots to make the College Football Playoff as is, and a loss would end any hope.

This is an anticipated matchup, as Louisiana native Arch Manning returns to his home state for the first time since his high school career in New Orleans. The Manning family has never had an LSU athlete, but many fans connect with the family through the New Orleans Saints.

Manning provides a tough matchup for this Blake Baker defense, which has struggled against the best quarterbacks it has faced. The Longhorns front seven could also shift this matchup in Texas' favor.

The Tigers are the favorites, though. They'll need Sam Leavitt to play a clean, decisive game and their defensive line to bring a ton of pressure. LSU has the talent to compete with anybody, but they have failed to live up to the moment so far this season. Here is a great chance to change things.

This should be a great matchup. Here's how to catch the action:

Time: 6:30 pm CT

Location: Tiger Stadium (Baton Rouge, LA)

TV Channel: ABC

Streaming options: ESPN+/Disney+

Out

S Dashawn Spears

WR Phillip Wright III

LB Charles Ross II

DL Richard Anderson

Questionable

LB Whit Weeks

Probable

OT Weston Davis

Out

RB Hollywood Smothers

OL Trevor Goosby

TE Nick Townsend

EDGE Richard Wesley

Questionable

OL Cole Huston

Probable

DL Hero Kanu

Line: LSU -205

Spread: LSU -5.5

Over/Under: 46.5

This is the LSU Tigers' 2026 Schedule:

September 5: vs. Clemson Tigers - W, 51-10

September 12: vs. Louisiana Tech Bulldogs - W, 45-14

September 19: at Ole Miss Rebels - L, 32-24

September 26: Vs. Texas A&M Aggies - W, 35-6

October 3: vs. McNeese St. Cowboys - W, 63-14

October 10: at Kentucky Wildcats - L, 35-34

October 17: vs. Mississippi St. Bulldogs - W, 31-0

October 24: at Auburn Tigers - W, 38-17

November 7: vs. Alabama Crimson Tide - L, 31-13

November 14: vs. Texas Longhorns

November 21: at Tennessee Volunteers

November 28: at Arkansas Razorbacks

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