Is the Lane Kiffin Hype Train REAL at LSU? + OU vs. LSU: Who Has the Better CFP Shot?

Can Lane Kiffin win big immediately at LSU, or is the hype surrounding his first Tigers team getting out of control?

The SEC SMOKE crew breaks down LSU’s 2026 roster, Sam Leavitt and the offensive ceiling, the talent and lingering questions on defense and a difficult schedule filled with season-defining matchups.

We also give our LSU floor and ceiling, discuss whether the Tigers are legitimate SEC Championship and College Football Playoff contenders and deliver our final verdict on whether LSU is properly rated—or overhyped.