Get ready, Baton Rouge, because things are about to get wild for LSU football. The SEC showdown against Mississippi State on Saturday, October 17, is officially set to kick off at 11 a.m. CT inside Tiger Stadium on ESPN.
An Early Start for the Kiffin Era
This isn’t just any kickoff time, folks. This is the first time in the entire Lane Kiffin era that LSU football will have a game start in the early slate. Think about that for a second! The Tigers opened the 2026 season and the Kiffin era with six straight games kicking off at 6 p.m. or later. Even their recent matchup at Kentucky, which went down this past Saturday, October 3, was a 6 p.m. start. So, this 11 a.m. CT game on October 17 is a complete change of pace for the team and everyone in Tiger Stadium.
Kamario Taylor Is Heating Up
Now, don’t sleep on Mississippi State just because of the early start. Their quarterback, Kamario Taylor, has been one of the biggest breakout stars we’ve seen in the young college football season. This kid is absolutely dealing. Through five games, Taylor has already thrown for 1,450 yards and racked up 17 touchdowns against only four interceptions. He’s a legitimate threat, and this early game against an SEC rival could be a huge test for LSU.
So mark your calendars for October 17. It’s not just an early game, it’s an SEC battle against a team with a legit star QB in Taylor. Tiger Stadium at 11 a.m. CT is gonna be buzzing, so you know everyone will be watching to see how the Tigers handle this curveball.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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