Good morning, Tigers. The 2026-27 athletic year is here, and Tiger fans can make an impact from day one! The Tiger Athletic Foundation and LSU Athletics have launched LSU Athletics Kickoff Week, running now through Sunday, capped by LSU Soccer hosting Northwestern State in the first home contest of the season.

Supporters can join sport-specific booster clubs, contribute to Excellence Funds, or take advantage of the brand-new Recurring Giving option, while the fan-favorite Pledge Per Win campaign returns Aug. 15 ahead of football season. Visit lsutaf.org/kickoffweek to get involved!

What else is mixed into today’s Bayou Brew?

⚽ Watchlist Wave
💥 Firepower Recognized
🐯 And so much more!

🔼 Watchlist Wave. Five Tigers are on the SEC's preseason radar! LSU Soccer landed five players on the 2026 SEC Preseason Watchlist, headlined by senior forward Ava Galligan, a 2025 First Team All-SEC pick. Sariyah Bailey, Allie Fryer, Kelsey Major, and Audur Scheving round out the group.

🔼 Firepower Recognized. LSU's attack is turning heads nationally! Forwards Ava Galligan and Allie Fryer were named to the United Soccer Coaches 2026 MAC Hermann Trophy Forwards to Watch list, which leads up to the award given annually to the NCAA Division I National Player of the Year.

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How many game-winning goals did Ava Galligan score in 2025 to lead the SEC?

Think you got it?

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*All times are in CT

Wednesday, August 12
⚽ Soccer @ Wake Forest @ 6 p.m. (Winston-Salem, N.C.)

Sunday, August 16
⚽ Soccer vs. Northwestern State @ 6 p.m.

Thursday, August 20
⚽ Soccer vs. UCF @ 7 p.m.

Saturday, August 22
🏐 Volleyball vs. UL-Lafayette (Exhibition) @ 1 p.m.

Sunday, August 23
⚽ Soccer vs. Florida Gulf Coast @ 1 p.m.

Thursday, August 27
⚽ Soccer vs. Arizona State @ 9 p.m. (Tempe, Ariz.)

Friday, August 28
🏐 Volleyball vs. Wake Forest @ 6 p.m.

Saturday, August 29
🏐 Volleyball vs. Incarnate Word @ 6 p.m.

Tuesday, September 1
🏐 Volleyball @ Michigan @ 6 p.m. (Ann Arbor, Mich.)

Wednesday, September 2
🏐 Volleyball vs. Michigan State @ 3:30 p.m. (Ann Arbor, Mich.)

Saturday, September 5
🏈 Football vs. Clemson @ 6:30 p.m. | ESPN College GameDay | Watch: ABC

🐯 GO HERE FOR LSU’S ALL SPORTS CALENDAR

Answer: Six.

🐯 Have a great Tuesday, Tigers!