The No. 10 LSU Tigers (4-1) visit the Kentucky Wildcats (4-1) on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at Kroger Field, Lexington, KY. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET, and the game airs on ESPN. DraftKings lists the spread at LSU -10 with a total of 54.5; moneylines are LSU -395 · Kentucky +310. Below is our LSU vs Kentucky preview with the latest odds, point spread, moneyline, over/under, kickoff time, TV channel and where to watch, plus a look at each team’s season so far, head coach and key players. Lines may move before kickoff.
LSU vs Kentucky Odds, Spread, Kickoff Time & TV
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | No. 10 LSU at Kentucky |
| Records | LSU 4-1 · Kentucky 4-1 |
| Spread | LSU -10 |
| Moneyline | LSU -395 · Kentucky +310 |
| Total | 54.5 |
| Venue | Kroger Field, Lexington, KY |
| Date/Time | Saturday, October 10, 2026 · 7:00 PM ET |
| TV / How to Watch | ESPN |
| Head Coaches | LSU: HC Lane Kiffin, OC Charlie Weis Jr. · Kentucky: HC Will Stein, OC Joe Sloan |
LSU Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The LSU Tigers are 4-1 overall, 1-1 in SEC play, and they are ranked No. 10 in this week’s AP Top 25. Results to date: Sep 5 — W 51-10 vs Clemson; Sep 12 — W 45-14 vs Louisiana Tech; Sep 19 — L 32-24 at Ole Miss; Sep 26 — W 35-6 vs Texas A&M; Oct 3 — W 63-14 vs McNeese. Most recently, LSU beat McNeese 63-14 at home. Through 5 games, LSU is averaging 43.6 points scored and 15.2 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Lane Kiffin (first season in charge). Offensive coordinator: Charlie Weis Jr.. Defensive coordinator: Blake Baker.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Sam Leavitt (QB) — 92/139, 1,220 yards, 8 TD, 7 INT
- Rushing leader: Dilin Jones (RB) — 94 carries, 427 yards, 5 TD
- Receiving leader: Winston Watkins Jr. (WR) — 23 receptions, 354 yards, 2 TD
- Sacks leader: Princewill Umanmielen (DE) — 8 sacks
- Tackles leader: TJ Dottery (LB) — 28 total tackles
Strengths: An offense scoring 43.6 points per game; a defense allowing only 15.2 points per game; a pass rush paced by Princewill Umanmielen (8 sacks). Questions: Ball security at quarterback (7 interceptions for Sam Leavitt).
Kentucky Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Kentucky Wildcats are 4-1 overall, 2-1 in SEC play. Results to date: Sep 5 — W 45-13 vs Youngstown State; Sep 12 — L 45-17 vs Alabama; Sep 19 — W 31-21 at Texas A&M; Sep 26 — W 45-21 vs South Alabama; Oct 3 — W 35-34 at South Carolina. Most recently, Kentucky beat South Carolina 35-34 on the road. Through 5 games, Kentucky is averaging 34.6 points scored and 26.8 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Will Stein (first season in charge). Offensive coordinator: Joe Sloan. Defensive coordinator: Jay Bateman.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Kenny Minchey (QB) — 97/142, 1,148 yards, 11 TD, 1 INT
- Rushing leader: CJ Baxter (RB) — 68 carries, 361 yards, 6 TD
- Receiving leader: Kenny Darby (WR) — 25 receptions, 322 yards, 3 TD
- Sacks leader: Mi'Quise Humphrey-Grace (DL) — 2.5 sacks
- Tackles leader: Jordan Castell (DB) — 42 total tackles
Strengths: An offense averaging 34.6 points per game. Questions: A defense allowing 26.8 points per game.
How to Watch LSU vs Kentucky
- Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Kickoff: 7:00 PM ET
- Venue: Kroger Field, Lexington, KY
- TV / Streaming: ESPN
Odds: DraftKings lines reported via ESPN on October 5, 2026. Lines may move before kickoff. Records, results and season stats via ESPN; coaching staffs per 2026 staff listings. This page is an informational matchup preview only.