The LSU Tigers look to get back on track after a down year in 2025 as the program heads into a new era under new head coach Lane Kiffin, who brings in plenty of new faces to Baton Rouge to get the Tigers ready to compete in 2026. The Tigers will face tough challenges throughout the season, which start from week one, taking on the Clemson Tigers , who, just like LSU, are a national power that is looking to get back to prominence. And as always, the SEC schedule won't be easy with the Tigers taking on the likes of Texas A&M, Alabama, and Texas, among others. Even against teams where LSU out-talents its opponent and should be penciled in as the odds-on favorite, those games are something of a challenge in the SEC. Here's a look at two conference games where the Tigers will have to be ready to go and avoid the unexpected upset. Kentucky Wildcats Kentucky Wildcats head coach Will Stein makes remarks as he is introduced at Kentucky.…