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LSU Football 2026: Full Spring Preview + Key Position Battles

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Mar 23, 2026

A spring preview focused on Year 1 under Lane Kiffin and how fast his offense can click with so many new pieces. Complete quarterback overhaul and crowded battles at QB, along with a receiver room rebuilt from scratch. Offensive line uncertainty looms as the biggest question. Defense returns key starters and could steady the team early. Special teams must replace record‑setting kicker Damian Ramos.

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Quarterback Room Rebuilt Around Limited Starter

LSU completely remade its quarterback room after losing all 2025 QBs to the portal.
Sam Levitt is the expected starter but will be limited in spring, leaving Hussan Longstreet and Landon Clark to take most reps.

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Running Back Room Prioritized Returners

LSU prioritized returning running backs Harlan Berry and Caden Durham and added four portal backs for depth.
Harlan Berry projects as a dynamic Kiffin-style back who can both run and catch; portal backs are largely depth pieces.

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Receiver Room Starts From Scratch

The wide receiver room was almost entirely emptied: only Phillip Wright returns with one catch last year.
LSU added several portal receivers (Winnie Watkins, Jackson Harris, Trey Brown, Trey Wilson, Malik Elzey) and spring will reveal who develops rapport with quarterbacks.

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LSU spring football is underway, and all eyes are on Year 1 under Lane Kiffin.

In this episode, we break down a full preview of the Tigers heading into spring, starting with an offense that faces major questions. LSU returns just ONE catch at wide receiver from 2025 and must rebuild an offensive line that brings back only center Braelin Moore as a starter. How quickly can Kiffin install his system with so many new pieces?

On the other side, the defense looks like it could be the backbone of this team early in the season with several key starters returning. We discuss whether that unit can carry LSU while the offense finds its footing.

Plus, LSU must replace all-time leading scorer Damian Ramos on special teams — a massively underrated storyline heading into 2026.

We hit the biggest position battles, players to watch, and what it all means for LSU’s outlook this fall.

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LSU Football 2026: Full Spring Preview + Key Position Battles

Quarterback Room Rebuilt Around Limited Starter

Running Back Room Prioritized Returners

Receiver Room Starts From Scratch

TurboTax This year you’re getting a major upgrade — Intuit TurboTax now has in-person locations nationwide. Visit http://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today.

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