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LSU football enters 2026 with Lane Kiffin taking over a roster bolstered by several major transfer additions. Sam Leavitt leads an offense featuring PFF’s No. 6 receiving corps, while Jordan Seaton arrives to strengthen an offensive line that struggled last season. DJ Pickett headlines the defense after earning a 78.6 PFF grade as a true freshman.
When Jayden Daniels saw his college program hand his iconic No. 5 jersey to sophomore cornerback DJ Pickett, he did not just express disappointment. Through his legal team, the Washington Commanders star delivered a sharp message to LSU: stop using my name and likeness to make money. Daniels tried to cool things down on social […] The post “It’s His Mom”: New Accusations Emerge in Jayden Daniels’ Fight With LSU As Things Get Ugly appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Rick Neuheisel isn't sold just yet on LSU going to the College Football Playoff under Lane Kiffin in 2026. The post Rick Neuheisel explains why he’s not convinced LSU is Playoff team: ‘I’ve just got to see more’ appeared first on Saturday Down South .
The 2026 college football season is quickly approaching, and the teams with the most expensive rosters are starting to emerge.
By KACE KIESCHNICK, Tiger Rag Staff Reporter Former LSU defensive end Jack Pyburn wowed in his NFL preseason debut with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Friday. Pyburn sacked the quarterback twice in just 25 snaps [...] The post Ex-LSU Edge Rusher Jack Pyburn Has Newfound Motivation In The NFL That He Lacked In College appeared first on TigerRag.com .
Welcome to Tiger Tales, a daily roundup of LSU and college sports news! Former LSU Soccer standout Ida Hermannsdottir signs with Hammarby Congratulations to the former Tiger. LSU football released highlights from its preseason scrimmage. Lane Kiffin didn’t love that. A funny glimpse into the relationship of the coach Blake Baker confident in these three […]
TIGER RAG NEWS SERVICES Joe Dean Jr., who followed in his father’s footsteps throughout his career, died on Sunday at age 71 after some health issues. Dean Jr. grew up in Baton Rouge, where his [...] The post Joe Dean Jr., Son Of Former LSU Athletic Director And A Former Player And Coach, Passes Away appeared first on TigerRag.com .
Tennessee scored a huge recruiting victory for the 2028 season on Monday with the commitment of a 4-star QB out of North Carolina. The post Tennessee beats Florida, LSU for 4-star QB in Class of 2028 appeared first on Saturday Down South .
Back on the field following the closed scrimmage from this weekend, and the winner of the day was the heat. The media was allowed our standard 10–12 minutes to view practice, and during that time I split my attention between the edge rushers, the quarterbacks and wide receivers working on routes, and some of the […]
There’s plenty of unknown when a new head coach takes over a program. Who will play first? Who will be the leaders? Fortunately for Lane Kiffin, he took over an LSU Football program that was returning Blake Baker as defensive coordinator and the team’s top linebacker in Whit Weeks. Weeks has been a constant in […]
Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn didn't have many thoughts about Jayden Daniels' situation with LSU, but he did have nothing but positive things to say about the quarterback's play in training camp.
Paul Finebaum said LSU fans are 'done' with Jayden Daniels following his cease-in-desist sent by a family attorney this week. The post Paul Finebaum rips Jayden Daniels, calls out ‘senseless move’ appeared first on Saturday Down South .
By KACE KIESCHNICK Tiger Rag Staff Reporter Football recruiting is in a Dead Period through Aug. 31 with No. 13 LSU opening the season on Sept. 5 at home against No. 23 Clemson (6:30 p.m., [...] The post LSU Football Recruiting Central – Lane Kiffin And Staff Looking Ahead To 2028 While Filling ’27 Class appeared first on TigerRag.com .
LSU legend Joe Burrow shed some slight on the ongoing dispute between his alma mater and Commanders QB Jayden Daniels. The post Joe Burrow weighs in on Jayden Daniels, LSU dispute appeared first on Saturday Down South .
As we gear up for another year of SEC football, let’s take a look around the conference and see what the field looks like. Below, I’ve broken all sixteen teams into four power tiers based on their returning production and likelihood of contending for a playoff spot. Tier 1: Playoff Contenders Depending on the breaks, […]
Sorenson dives into headliners that include commits for LSU, A&M, Arkansas, Georgia, Tennessee, Ole Miss, Vandy, UNC, Oregon and USC, among others.
TODD HORNE — LSU’s CFO Explains The New Business Of College Sports Matthew LaBorde has watched the old assumptions about revenue, facilities, forecasting and even football scheduling disappear in real time By Todd Horne Tiger [...] The post LSU and the BUSINESS OF COLLEGE SPORTS appeared first on TigerRag.com .
By KACE KIESCHNICK, Tiger Rag Staff Reporter Ex-LSU Tiger and current New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Davon Godchaux is poised to have another big season in his second year back in Louisiana. Godchaux was a [...] The post Ex-LSU DT Davon Godchaux “Feeling Good” About 2nd Year With Saints And Former Tiger D-Line Coach Bo Davis appeared first on TigerRag.com .
By GLENN GUILBEAU, Tiger Rag Editor LSU has not donned full pads and contact yet, but it still is hard to ignore the talent of new quarterback Sam Leavitt. Quarterback Sam Leavitt connecting with Illinois [...] The post LSU Football Practice: QB Sam Leavitt’s Top 3 Receivers Appear To Be Materializing, But It’s Early appeared first on TigerRag.com .
On an offensive line that was a massive issue for LSU in 2025, Braelin Moore was the lone bright spot. Many thought that he could opt for the NFL Draft following a solid junior year, but the veteran decided to return to Baton Rouge and he’s now set for a big season as a 5th […]
TIGER RAG NEWS SERVICES Cornerback DJ Pickett answered his elite potential during the 2025 season for LSU, which signed him out of Zephyrhills High near Tampa as the No. 2 player at his position in [...] The post LSU Football Player Profile No. 27 – Cornerback DJ Pickett Will Try To Pick Up Where He Left Off in 2025 appeared first on TigerRag.com .
By GLENN GUILBEAU, Tiger Rag Editor Call it the 10-minute drill. Reporters were allowed to watch two early periods of practice on Thursday night for about 12 minutes in all, and quarterback Sam Leavitt stole [...] The post LSU Practice: QB Sam Leavitt Sharp As He Completes 13 Of 15 Passes appeared first on TigerRag.com .
Lane Kiffin has become one of the most well-known, for better or for worse, coaches in college football. LSU has also created such a well-known brand, and they would never pass up the opportunity to capitalize on all the interest around their head coach. He is a very marketable person, so it made it a […]
Welcome to Tiger Tales, a daily roundup of LSU and college sports news! Trey’dez Green named to Mackey Award Preseason Watchlist Hopefully a big year for the TE. ESPN’s FPI predicts LSU football’s 2026 win total Would be a disappointing outcome for year 1 of the new regime. Key Defensive Observations from Day 1 of […]
Elite five-star cornerback DJ Pickett emerged onto the scene last season as a True Freshman All-American. He arrived at LSU with tremendous hype as the highest-rated cornerback in his recruiting class, and needless to say, he did not disappoint. Pickett quickly became a staple of the LSU defense and an instant fan favorite while wearing […]