LSU vs Kentucky head-to-head: position-by-position star ratings, experience, and composite grades on CFB Matchup. They meet Week 6, Saturday, October 10, 2026.
The Breakdown
#13 LSU's 71 composite tops Kentucky's 63; Sam Leavitt at 5★ and a 4.3★ D-line headline.
When LSU has the ball: A 3.8★ offensive line holds the edge on Kentucky's 3.0★ D-line; 4★ receivers over a 3.5★ secondary.
When Kentucky has the ball: CJ Baxter's 3★ backfield runs into LSU's 4★ linebackers; the 3.6★ O-line faces a 4.3★ D-line.
Swing factor: Portal quarterbacks: Sam Leavitt's 5★ against Kenny Minchey's 4★, both third-year, both new to their teams.
X-factor: Kentucky hosts in Week 6; an October Saturday in Lexington can rattle a ranked road team.