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NO: LSU Football Reveals Complete 2025 Schedule
BATON ROUGE, La. — It’s finally here. After months of speculation, social media buzz, and leaked whispers, LSU has officially dropped its full 2025 football schedule. And let’s be honest—it’s a gauntlet.
Brian Kelly and the Tigers, fresh off a rollercoaster 2024 season, now face a calendar filled with high-stakes matchups, revenge games, and potential playoff implications. From the Tiger Stadium home-openers to brutal road trips deep into SEC territory, LSU’s journey through the 2025 slate promises to test every ounce of talent, toughness, and depth on the roster.
Below, we break down LSU’s full 2025 football schedule, key matchups, storylines to watch, and what it all means for the future of Tiger football.
| Date | Opponent | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 30 | vs. USC | Las Vegas, NV (Allegiant Stadium) |
| Sep 6 | vs. Nicholls State | Baton Rouge, LA |
| Sep 13 | at Ole Miss | Oxford, MS |
| Sep 20 | vs. South Carolina | Baton Rouge, LA |
| Sep 27 | at Florida | Gainesville, FL |
| Oct 4 | BYE | — |
| Oct 11 | vs. Texas | Baton Rouge, LA |
| Oct 18 | at Alabama | Tuscaloosa, AL |
| Oct 25 | vs. Vanderbilt | Baton Rouge, LA |
| Nov 1 | at Oklahoma | Norman, OK |
| Nov 8 | vs. Arkansas | Baton Rouge, LA |
| Nov 15 | at Texas A&M | College Station, TX |
| Nov 22 | vs. Georgia State | Baton Rouge, LA |
| Nov 29 | vs. Mississippi State | Baton Rouge, LA |
Forget easing into the season—LSU is diving into the deep end from the jump. The Tigers kick off 2025 with a primetime showdown against Lincoln Riley’s USC Trojans in Las Vegas. The two historic programs will clash under the bright lights of Allegiant Stadium in a game with massive College Football Playoff implications.
USC boasts a potent offense, but questions remain on defense. LSU, meanwhile, is hoping its young core of defenders and experienced quarterback play can set the tone early. Win this, and the Tigers are in the national spotlight by September 1.
Key storyline: Can LSU win a neutral-site heavyweight fight to start the season? This one will have major playoff ripple effects.
Week 2 brings a much-needed breather with Nicholls State coming to Baton Rouge—a chance for younger players to get reps, mistakes to be cleaned up, and depth to be tested.
But make no mistake—Week 3 is where the real war begins. LSU hits the road for Oxford to face Lane Kiffin’s always-dangerous Ole Miss squad. The Rebels are looking for revenge after last season’s beatdown, and their high-octane offense will test LSU’s secondary early
The first stretch of SEC games will determine whether LSU stays afloat or begins sinking. South Carolina visits Baton Rouge on September 20 in what’s expected to be a key measuring-stick game. Shane Beamer’s squad is improved, and their young quarterback is no slouch.
A week later, it’s a hostile road trip to The Swamp to face Florida. If you’re Brian Kelly, you don’t want to enter the bye week with two straight losses, but both of these matchups will be dogfights.
One of the most anticipated matchups of the year—Texas at LSU.
With Texas now in the SEC, this budding rivalry officially enters the spotlight. The Longhorns, loaded with talent and fresh off their first College Football Playoff appearance in over a decade, will try to silence Death Valley in what could be a game of the year candidate.
Key storyline: Will Tiger Stadium’s night-game energy be enough to rattle Quinn Ewers or Arch Manning (depending on who starts)? Either way, this one’s personal—and loud.
After Texas, LSU faces perhaps its toughest three-game stretch.
Oct. 18: at Alabama – The annual bloodbath continues. Nick Saban may be gone, but Alabama still reloads like no other. LSU’s last trip to Tuscaloosa ended in heartbreak—2025 could be redemption time.
Oct. 25: vs. Vanderbilt – It sounds like a break, but beware the trap game. Vandy nearly upset LSU in 2023. With Bama in the rearview and Oklahoma looming, mental focus is key.
Nov. 1: at Oklahoma – Circle it. Star wide receiver Malachi Nelson vs. LSU’s elite corners. Norman will be wild, and this might determine who gets a playoff seat.
Championship-caliber teams close strong, and LSU has the chance to do just that.
Nov. 8: vs. Arkansas – Always a slugfest. Arkansas plays LSU tight regardless of records. The Battle for the Boot returns to Baton Rouge, and it might be one of those classic “last-possession-wins” types.
Nov. 15: at Texas A&M – Brian Kelly has had this one circled since arriving. The Aggies have recruited like maniacs, but can they finally put it all together? LSU’s ability to win in College Station could make or break their playoff dreams.
Nov. 22: vs. Georgia State – A breather before rivalry week. Expect backups to get time, especially if LSU is in the playoff hunt and wants to stay healthy.
Nov. 29: vs. Mississippi State – Thanksgiving weekend rivalry at home. Emotions will be high, and Mississippi State under new head coach Jeff Lebby is no pushover.
- Texas (Oct. 11) – Playoff implications and intense rivalry energy.
- South Carolina (Sep. 20) – Early SEC tone-setter.
- Arkansas (Nov. 8) – Physical, emotional, historic.
Expect sold-out crowds, ESPN Gameday coverage, and national eyes on Baton Rouge more than once this year.
- Alabama (Oct. 18) – The ultimate SEC test.
- Oklahoma (Nov. 1) – New SEC blood, massive stakes.
- Florida (Sep. 27) – The Swamp is never friendly.
- Quarterback – Garrett Nussmeier enters the season as QB1, but with rising star Bryce Underwood committed, there’s heat behind him.
- Secondary – LSU’s 2024 unit struggled. This year’s DBs will face elite QBs early and often.
- Offensive Line – If the Tigers want to contend for a national title, trench play must dominate late in the year.
LSU fans aren’t patient. And with Brian Kelly now entering Year 4, expectations are sky-high. A playoff berth is not a dream—it’s a demand. Anything less than double-digit wins, an SEC Championship Game appearance, and a major bowl invite will be seen as underachieving.
Projected Record (Early Guess): 10–2
Most Likely Losses: Alabama (road), Oklahoma (road)
Swing Games: Texas, Florida, Texas A&M
In 2025, LSU controls its destiny.
With a loaded offense, elite recruiting, and a coaching staff hungry for more, the Tigers have the pieces to make a serious College Football Playoff run. But with a schedule like this? They’ll need more than talent—they’ll need grit, luck, and a little Death Valley magic.
Get ready, Baton Rouge. The 2025 Tigers are coming—and they’re not sneaking up on anybody.
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