The LSU Tigers are entering a massive season in Baton Rouge where the spotlight could be as bright as ever after the hiring of head coach Lane Kiffin and all of the media attention he receives. All eyes are set for LSU's season opener against the Clemson Tigers and the SEC opener against Kiffin's former Ole Miss squad in the third game of the year but sandwiched in the middle is a key test against Louisiana Tech where the Tigers can show off their potential ceiling. The kickoff time for the LSU vs. LA Tech game on Saturday, Sept. 12 at home has been set for 6:30 p.m. CT and will be streamed on SEC Network+. LSU's Matchup vs. Louisiana Tech is More Important Than Fans RealizeLSU head coach Lane Kiffin speaks at South Stadium Club at Tiger Stadium. | Matthew Hinton-Imagn ImagesThe LA Tech game comes at a pivotal point for LSU, which could potentially be coming off an emotional win over Clemson while also being in danger of looking ahead to the anticipated Kiffin vs. Ole Miss matchup in Week 3. Though it's likely this season's talented LSU team walks away with a win regardless of how it comes, the Tigers have lost at home to Group of 5 programs in the past, most notably to Troy in 2017. LSU can use this game to show off its offensive firepower and defensive talent while also boosting analytics that the College Football Playoff committee could potentially factor in later in the season.On the flip side of that, a close and ugly win won't do many favors for LSU in one of its easiest games of the season. Dominating LA Tech should be a top priority for the Tigers, who will have to emphasize not looking ahead to the upcoming Ole Miss game the following week given the drama that will surround Kiffin facing his former team. LSU Football's 2026 ScheduleArizona State quarterback Sam Leavitt looks over at the sidelines during the first day of fall practice in Tempe, Ariz. on July 30, 2025. | Patrick Breen/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn ImagesHere is the full 2026 schedule for LSU: Sept. 5 - vs. Clemson TigersSept. 12 - vs. Louisiana TechSept. 19 - at Ole Miss RebelsSept. 26 - vs. Texas A&M AggiesOct. 3 - vs. McNeese CowboysOct. 10 - at Kentucky WildcatsOct. 17 - vs. Mississippi State BulldogsOct. 24 - at Auburn TigersOct. 31 - BYENov. 7 - vs. Alabama Crimson TideNov. 14 - vs. Texas LonghornsNov. 21 - at Tennessee VolunteersNov. 28 - at Arkansas RazorbacksSign up to our free newsletter and follow us on Facebook and X for the latest news. Add us as a preferred source on GoogleFollow