A new era of college athletics has begun. Revenue sharing launches across the nation today allowing schools to pay up to $20.5 million of athletics revenue directly to athletes. The Advocate’s Wilson Alexander says LSU will spend around 75% of that on football. 15 will go to men’s basketball, and 5 to women’s basketball. That leaves a small percentage for some of LSU’s marquee sports like baseball, gymnastics, and track and field, but Alexander says officials plan on paying every sport and finding other NIL opportunities…
Alexander says making sure every sport gets a payday may not be the norm across the country.
LSU’s leading punter Peyton Todd will be transferring to ULM for his final season. Middle Tennessee transfer Grant Chadwich is expected to pick up his duties.
LSU baseball had its most significant transfer portal loss so far yesterday. Sophomore outfielder Ashton Larson entered the portal after batting .256 in reserves this season. Coach Jay Johnson had previously identified Larson as one of the foundational core members he was excited to return next year, especially with center fielder Chris Stanfield likely to depart in the draft.
Texas State is set to officially join the PAC-12 in 2026 after its board approved the $5 million buyout from the Sun Belt. Reports have conflicted on whether Louisiana Tech could be the team to replace the Bobcats. ESPN identified Tech as a top candidate before Dave Schultz of the Locked On Sun Belt podcast reported the school was being blocked due to Louisiana-saturation in the conference.
The Pelicans have agreed to a two-year $16 million deal with center Kevon Looney. The 29-year old is a three-time NBA champ after ten seasons with the Warriors.
The Saints announced training camp will kickoff July 23 with nine practices open to the public throughout the summer. Tickets to open practices are free, but capacity is limited. Reservations for season ticket holders opens today at 9 a.m. and to the general public at 10:00