CBS Sports Ranks College Football's Toughest Schedule Stretches Of 2026

Brad Crawford of CBS Sports recently ranked college football's toughest schedule stretches of 2026.

LSU landed at No. 3 on the list, with the November multi-game stretch against Alabama, Texas, and Tennessee.

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3. LSU
If Lane Kiffin and the Tigers are in the College Football Playoff hunt exiting this gauntlet, they'll have earned every ounce of national respect by the end of it. A Year 1 barometer matchup for Kiffin, LSU hosts Alabama the first weekend of November as usual and looks to snap a three-game skid in the SEC rivalry. From there, the Tigers take on Texas for only the third time since 1963. Wrapping up, Neyland Stadium is a difficult place to survive, particularly against a Tennessee offense under Josh Heupel that's often capable of turning games into track meets in a hurry.

vs. Alabama, Nov. 7
vs. Texas, Nov. 14
at Tennessee, Nov. 21

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