If you woke up today, January 17, 2026, and started scrolling for the channel to catch the LSU football game, I’ve got some news that might sting a little. Or maybe it’s a relief depending on how much yard work you have piled up.
Basically, there is no LSU football game today. The Tigers aren’t playing because the 2025-2026 college football season has essentially wrapped up for the Bayou Bengals. While the College Football Playoff is still simmering—with Indiana and Miami (FL) set to clash for the National Championship this coming Monday, January 19—LSU isn't in that final dance. If you are seeing "LSU" on your TV guide right now, you’re likely looking at the men's basketball team taking on Missouri at 2:30 PM CT on the SEC Network.
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Honestly, it’s a common mix-up. In the old days, everything ended on New Year’s Day. Now, the season stretches deep into January. But for the Tigers, the pads are already in storage.
If you’re wondering why you can't find the game, it's because the schedule for 2025 concluded after their bowl run. There’s no station broadcasting a live football game for LSU today because the team is currently in the thick of "roster reconstruction" mode.
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Why Everyone Is Confused
Look, I get it. We’re used to seeing Saturday occupied by Death Valley highlights. But right now, the only "action" happening is in the transfer portal.
Yesterday, January 16, was actually a huge day for the program. LSU landed Aliou Bah, a massive offensive lineman from Maryland. That’s the kind of "win" the team is getting today—winning the recruiting war rather than the one on the gridiron.
Where to Find LSU Sports Right Now
Just because the football team is dormant doesn't mean the TV stays off. If you’re a die-hard Tiger fan, the SEC Network is your best friend today.
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- The Sport: Men's Basketball
- The Matchup: LSU vs. Missouri
- The Station: SEC Network
- The Time: 2:30 PM CT (3:30 PM ET)
The hoops team is fighting through a bit of a slump, and they’re looking to snap a losing streak at the PMAC (Pete Maravich Assembly Center). It’s not a 100,000-seat stadium, but the energy is still very much Baton Rouge.
Looking Ahead to the 2026 Season
If you're already itching for the "real" football season, the 2026 schedule is already out, and it’s a monster. This will be the official start of the Lane Kiffin era in Baton Rouge, and the home schedule is arguably the best it’s been in decades.
Kiffin is taking over a program that’s hungry to return to the playoff. Here is how the early part of that 2026 calendar looks, just so you can mark your calendars early:
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- September 5: vs. Clemson (Tiger Stadium)
- September 12: vs. Louisiana Tech (Tiger Stadium)
- September 19: at Ole Miss (Oxford - The Kiffin Bowl)
- September 26: vs. Texas A&M (Tiger Stadium)
The TV stations for these games won’t be announced until we get closer to the fall, but you can bet your bottom dollar that the Clemson opener will be a primetime slot on ABC or ESPN.
The Transfer Portal "Game"
Since you can't watch a game today, you might want to track the "game" that never ends: the transfer portal. LSU has been incredibly active this month. While the portal window for entry officially closed on January 16, the signings are still rolling in.
The Tigers have already secured players like Jackson Harris (WR from Hawaii) and Tre' Brown (WR from Old Dominion). They’re clearly trying to give the next quarterback a lot of weapons. If you want to "watch" something today, go find the highlight reels of these new additions on YouTube. It's the closest thing to LSU football you're going to get until the Spring Game.
Actionable Steps for LSU Fans Today
Since the football team is off, here is how you can actually spend your Saturday like a true Tiger:
- Tune into the SEC Network at 2:30 PM CT to support the basketball team against Missouri.
- Check the recruiting boards. Keep an eye on names like Aliou Bah and other portal entries that Kiffin is bringing in to shore up the lines.
- Avoid the "National Championship" FOMO. Yes, Miami and Indiana are playing Monday, but LSU’s path back to that stage starts with the work being done this week in Baton Rouge.
The wait for September feels long, but the roster is being built right now. Put the jersey away for a few months, grab a cold drink, and maybe give the basketball team a chance to show you what they've got.