Lane Kiffin is off to a hot start as the head coach at LSU. Yesterday, Kiffin landed a commitment from redshirt sophomore Sam Leavitt of Arizona State, who’s the top-rated quarterback in the transfer portal. Tiger Rag magazine editor Glenn Guilbeau says Leavitt is the full package.
Cut 21 (07): “…he can run.”
Today, the Tigers added redshirt freshman transfer running back Dilin Jones of Wisconsin. Jones served as the Badgers’ starting running back before he suffered a season-ending turf toe injury against Ohio State in mid-October. In seven games, Jones rushed for 300 yards with two touchdowns on 76 carries. Coming out of high school, Jones was a four-star and was rated as the No. 10 running back in the country in the Class of 2024 according to 247sports.com.
Last night, the Houston Texans defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 30-6 to advance to the divisional series where they’ll play the Patriots. Former Saints and current Texans defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins recovered a fumble, and the 305-pounder took it 33 yards down the field for a touchdown.
LSU redshirt freshman transfer quarterback Colin Hurley announced his commitment to Michigan today. In his two seasons with the Tigers, he did not see a single snap. Hurley is expected to be the backup for Bryce Underwood.
LSU redshirt sophomore transfer offensive lineman Paul Mubenga is headed to Nebraska. Mubenga started in six games for the Tigers at left guard this season. LSU redshirt junior transfer linebacker Princeton Malbrue announced he is heading back home to play for UL-Lafayette. Malbrue, a Carencro native, attended Lafayette Christian Academy in high school.
The LSU men’s basketball team looks to get its first SEC win of the season tomorrow as the Tigers host Kentucky at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. Head coach Matt McMahon told the media on Tuesday that senior guard DJ Thomas’ status remains day-to-day as he deals with a lower leg injury.
LSU sophomore gymnast Kailin Chio was named SEC Gymnast of the Week after capturing the all-around title in session I of the Sprouts Quad. Chio finished with a 39.600 score.