The Most Hated College Football Team in 2026? Tim Brando Has the Answer

Tim Brando, a FOX Sports play-by-play announcer, predicts that LSU will be the most disliked team in college football during the 2026 season. During an appearance on ‘Don’t @ Me with Dan Dakich,’ Brando stated that LSU's aggressive recruitment strategy, which he describes as "buying the best players," will lead to widespread animosity. He also suggested that the team's coach will be heavily criticized.

Brando, who has personal ties to Louisiana, added that LSU will likely be targeted by other teams as a prime opponent for homecoming games. The Tigers' 2026 schedule includes significant matchups against Clemson, Texas A&M, and several SEC rivals, such as Kentucky, Auburn, Alabama, and Arkansas. Notably, LSU will face Ole Miss in Oxford during Week 3, a game already anticipated to draw significant attention and viewership.

In addition, Brando commented on Lane Kiffin's struggles with public relations, emphasizing Kiffin's excessive use