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On Monday, LSU football signed the number one transfer portal quarterback in Sam Leavitt of Arizona State. Jon Eagle, Leavitt’s former high school football coach at West Linn High School out of Oregon, believes Leavitt will flourish in new LSU head coach Lane Kiffin’s offensive system.

Cut 18 (11)  “…that looks like.”

The Tigers landed their 31st commitment of the 2026 transfer portal class last night from Nicholls freshman offensive lineman Ja’Mard Jones. Jones played in six games for the Colonels this season and he did not allow a single sack.

The LSU men’s basketball team looks to bounce back from their tough loss against Kentucky on Wednesday as the Tigers host Missouri on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. LSU is honoring the 1986 Final Four Team, including head coach Dale Brown for the Alumni Game.

After winning the 2026 College World Series, LSU had to replace all off its starting infielders except for shortstop Steven Milam. At third base, the Tigers are looking to replace Michael Braswell, who only had three errors in 65 games last season. Head coach Jay Johnson says one player is standing out in the Tigers’ first week of practice.

Cut 19 (12): “trending right now.”

Louisiana Tech men’s basketball looks to build off their thrilling comeback win against Middle Tennessee on Saturday as the Bulldogs are at Jacksonville State at 4 p.m.

McNeese looks to win their fifth straight game on Saturday as the Cowboys are on the road at the University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley. Tipoff is at 4:30 p.m.

Nicholls looks to bounce back from a blowout loss to McNeese earlier this week as the Colonels host Lamar in Thibodaux on Saturday at 3 p.m.

UL-Lafayette men’s basketball travels east to take on South Alabama on Saturday at 3 p.m.

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The LSU men’s basketball team lost its fourth straight game last night in heartbreaking fashion. After leading Kentucky by as many as 18, The Tigers only led the Wildcats 74-73 with 1.9 seconds left to play. Kentucky’s Collin Chandler heaved a full-court pass over the fingertips of LSU’s Robert Miller and into the hands of Malachi Moreno, who sunk an uncontested midrange jumper to win at the buzzer. Head coach Matt McMahon says he was devastated for his team.

Cut 12 (14)“…finish the deal.”

With the loss, McMahon dropped to 14-44 in SEC play in his four years with the Tigers.

Louisiana Tech men’s basketball came out on the other side of heartbreak on Wednesday. The Bulldogs completed a 20-point comeback win against Middle Tennessee after junior guard DJ Dudley hit a contested three point shot with 4.7 seconds remaining to give Tech the 59-58 lead. Head coach Telvin Hester says he trusted Dudley to execute on the Bulldogs last shot.

Cut 27: (08): “on his own.”

A massive federal basketball point shaving indictment has Louisiana ties. Six of the 17 current or former players indicted in the scheme to rig basketball games for profit played for a Louisiana collegiate program at one point. The indictment was unsealed this morning in Philadelphia and announced by David Metcalf, the U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.

Cut 3 (14) “…for monetary gain.”

Metcalf says it started when former LSU star Antonio Blakeney, who was not named in the indictment but was indicted elsewhere, and others colluded to fix professional games in China; and when those proved to be profitable, they moved the operation stateside and into the world of U.S. college basketball. Four Louisiana schools are among the 17 named.

LSU is currently hosting Ohio State transfer safety Faheem Delane on a visit to Baton Rouge. Faheem is the brother of departing senior LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane.

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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.

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The number one-rated Q-B in the transfer portal, Sam Leavitt, has committed to LSU after a lengthy visit to Baton Rouge last week that was followed up by Lane Kiffin visiting him in Tennessee. Leavitt led Arizona State to a Big 12 Championship and a College Football Playoff berth in 2024. Michelle Gardner with the Arizona Republic covered Leavitt at A-S-U…

Cut 12 (12) “…in the clutch.”

After adding Leavitt, LSU now boasts the No. 1 transfer portal class, according to 247sports.

LSU sophomore running back Caden Durham announced on his social media that he will be returning with the program to play with the Tigers in 2026, despite entering the transfer portal earlier this month. This season, Durham led the team in rushing with 505 yards and also had three touchdowns.

LSU junior center Braelin Moore and sophomore tight end Trey’Dez Green also announced on Sunday night that they will return to play for the Tigers in 2026.

The LSU women’s basketball team secured its first win against an AP top 2 team for the first time since 2008 yesterday after the Tigers defeated No. 2 Texas 70-65. Junior guard Mikaylah Williams was the team’s leading scorer with 20 points in 38 minutes. She said toughness is what the team has focused on since those back-to-back losses.

Cut 17 (18)  “…those big moments.”

LSU moved up to No. 6 in the new AP Poll this week.

D1Baseball.com released its preseason top-25 ahead of the 2026 season, and the LSU baseball team will start their title defense as the No.2 team in the nation. The Tigers were only behind UCLA. LSU was ranked as No. 1 in the Perfect Game Baseball Preseason poll last week.

In men’s basketball, Nicholls looks to remain undefeated in the Southland when they travel to Lake Charles tonight to face McNeese State. The Cowboys are on a three game winning streak and have not lost at home since 2023. Tipoff is at 6:30 p.m.

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Lane Kiffin and LSU landed a top-100 player in the transfer portal early on Friday from sophomore defensive end Jordan Ross of Tennessee. The 6-5, 245-pounder out of Vestavia Hills, Alabama, is rated as the No. 14 edge rusher in the transfer portal. Coming out of high school, Ross was rated as the No. 1 edge rusher in the country and the No. 9 overall player in the Class of 2024. This season, Ross had 23 total tackles, 1-and-a-half sacks, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery for the Volunteers.

LSU also received a commitment from Illinois redshirt junior transfer wide receiver Malik Elzy. Elzy is unranked in the transfer portal. The 6-2, 215-pounder out of Chicago caught 16 passes for 213 yards and two touchdowns in his three seasons with the Fighting Illini. Coming out of high school, Elzy was rated as the No. 48 wide receiver in the country.

The Tigers also added McNeese redshirt freshman transfer wide receiver Josh Jackson. Jackson was rated as the No. 174 wide receiver in the portal. This season, Jackson caught 20 passes for 258 yards for the Cowboys.

The LSU men’s basketball team looks to pick up their first SEC win of the season tomorrow in Nashville as the Tigers take on No. 11 Vanderbilt at noon. Senior guard DJ Thomas’ status is uncertain after he missed the last two games with a lower leg injury.

The NCAA has denied a sixth-year eligibility waiver requested by Ole Miss senior quarterback Trinidad Chambliss. Earlier this week, Chambliss had re-signed with the Rebels to remain in Oxford for the 2026 season if he was granted an extra year. Ole Miss can still appeal the decision. The Rebels will join LSU in the hunt for a starting quarterback in the transfer portal.

McNeese State basketball looks to win its third straight game on Saturday when the Cowboys host Southeastern at 4 p.m.

Nicholls men’s basketball looks to remain unbeaten in Southland play on Saturday as the Colonels are on the road to take on the University of New Orleans. Tipoff is at 5 p.m.

UL-Lafayette men’s basketball looks to win its second straight game on Saturday as the Cajuns host Troy at noon.

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Lane Kiffin and LSU landed a top-100 player in the transfer portal early on Friday morning from sophomore defensive end Jordan Ross of Tennessee. The 6-5, 245-pounder out of Vestavia Hills, Alabama, is rated as the No. 14 edge rusher in the transfer portal. Coming out of high school, Ross was rated as the No. 1 edge rusher in the country and the No. 9 overall player in the Class of 2024.

The transfer portal window opened last Friday and LSU has yet to sign a quarterback and it is unclear who Q-B 1 will be in 2026. Washington sophomore quarterback Demond Williams Junior seemed like he could be the guy, but the talented signal caller announced yesterday he’s staying at Washington. The Tigers currently have no scholarship quarterbacks on the roster.

Last night, Miami defeated Ole Miss in the Fiesta Bowl 31-27 to advance to the national championship game on January 19th. Carson Beck scored the game-winning touchdown with a 3-yard scramble with just 18 seconds left on the clock. For the first time in the CFP era, a team will play for a national championship in their home stadium.

A couple of key transfer portal players are in Baton Rouge today for their visits to LSU. Elon redshirt freshman quarterback Landen Clark is among them. Clark is rated as the No. 74 quarterback in the portal. Illinois redshirt sophomore wide receiver Malik Elzy is also visiting the Tigers.

Last night, the twelfth-ranked LSU women’s basketball team won its first SEC game of the season, defeating Georgia in Athens by a score of 8-59. Senior guard Flau’jae Johnson led the team in scoring with 25 points in her return to her home state. Johnson reached 1,800 career points in the win. Her 1,816 points rank ninth in program history.

The LSU men’s basketball team looks to pick up their first SEC win of the season tomorrow in Nashville as the Tigers take on No. 11 Vanderbilt at noon. Senior guard DJ Thomas’ status is uncertain after missing the last two games with a lower leg injury.

McNeese State basketball looks to win its third straight game tomorrow when the Cowboys host Southeastern at 4 p.m.

Nicholls men’s basketball looks to remain unbeaten in Southland play tomorrow as the Colonels are on the road to take on the University of New Orleans.

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On Thursday morning, LSU football picked up its 13th and 14th total transfer portal additions to the 2026 cycle. The first commitment of the day came from sophomore defensive lineman Malik Blocton of Auburn. Blocton was rated as the No. 11 defensive lineman in the portal. The second commitment of the day came from red shirt freshman defensive end Jaylen Brown of South Carolina. Brown is unranked in the portal and was coached by new LSU defensive line coach Sterling Lucas last season.

LSU senior safety Jardin Gilbert and freshman defensive tackle Walter Mathis Jr are entering the transfer portal. Mathis had re-signed with LSU just four days ago.

The 2026 LSU baseball team was ranked as the No. 1 team in the Perfect Game Baseball preseason poll. The Tigers are one of nine SEC teams in the Top-25.

The LSU women’s basketball team looks to win their first SEC game of the season tonight as the Tigers take on Georgia in Athens at 5:30 p.m. Senior guard Flau’jae Johnson is probable after rolling her ankle against Vanderbilt.

Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis spoke to the media following the team’s 6-and-11 season. New Orleans holds the eighth pick in this year’s draft. After drafting a talented 2025 rookie class, Loomis believes the front office will be able to take a different approach in the draft than they did last year.

Cut 18 (18)  “…excited about that.”

Southern redshirt sophomore running back Trey Holly announced on his social media that he will not enter the transfer portal and will remain at Southern for 2026 to play for new head coach Marshall Faulk.

In men’s basketball tonight, Louisiana Tech hosts Liberty at 6 p.m. and UL-Lafayette hosts ULM at 7:30 p.m.

Ole Miss will look to continue its historic season tonight as the Rebels take on Miami in the Fiesta Bowl at 6:30 p.m.

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LSU football picked up its ninth commitment in the transfer portal from redshirt sophomore receiver Eugene “Tre” Wilson of Florida. Wilson was rated as the No. 9 wide receiver in the portal. Wilson had visited LSU for multiple days earlier this week and attended the LSU men’s basketball game against South Carolina last night with head coach Lane Kiffin and linebacker Whit Weeks.

After re-signing with Washington on January 2nd, sophomore quarterback Demond Williams Jr. announced his intentions to enter the transfer portal on Tuesday evening. But he may not be able to leave. According to ESPN’s Pete Thamel, Washington is not obligated or required to turn in Williams’ transfer portal papers, which could end up keeping him with the Huskies.

LSU is reportedly one of the schools interested in Williams.

After taking a multiple-day trip to LSU, Arizona State redshirt sophomore transfer quarterback Sam Leavitt, is visiting Tennessee today and tomorrow. Leavitt will arrive in Knoxville tonight.

The Saints ranked 30th in total defense in 2024 but finished 9th in the league in total defense in 2025, allowing opponents to gain only 300 yards a game. Defensive end Chase Young credits the culture that’s been created by the new coaching staff.

Cut 17 (13)  “…supposed to play.”

Young had a career-high 10 sacks with New Orleans this season, which was tied for 15th in the NFL.

LSU sophomore transfer quarterback Michael Van Buren announced his commitment to South Florida today. Van Buren started the last four games for the Tigers.

The twelfth-ranked LSU women’s basketball team looks to win its first SEC game of the season against Georgia on Thursday. Senior guard Flau’jae Johnson rolled her ankle against Vanderbilt, but is questionable to play. LSU is looking to avoid its first 0-3 start in SEC play since 1995. Tipoff is at 5:30 p.m.

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LSU and head coach Lane Kiffin are having a successful Tuesday when it comes to the transfer portal. The Tigers’ first commitment came from junior safety Ty Benefield out of Boise State, who is rated as the No. 2 safety in the transfer portal. This season, Benefield had 105 total tackles, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery and two interceptions for the Broncos.

LSU also landed redshirt sophomore defensive tackle Stephiylan (STEPH-eye-lin) Green out of Clemson. Green is rated as the No. 6 defensive lineman in the transfer portal. Green had 25 tackles, two-and-a-half sacks and a pass breakup with the Tigers this season.

LSU men’s basketball looks to bounce back from its first conference loss to Texas A&M tonight as the Tigers host South Carolina tonight at 7 p.m. LSU will be without senior point guard DJ Thomas for the second straight season.

McNeese State basketball defeated Stephen F. Austin 66-64 last night to improve to 12-and-3 and 5-and-1 in Southland play. Freshman guard Larry Johnson led the Cowboys in scoring with 18 points.

The Saints may not have made the playoffs this season, but the team left its fan base with plenty of optimism and hope for next year after finishing 4-and-1 in its last five games. Receiver Chris Olave had to miss the final game of the season against the Falcons after doctors found a blood clot in his lung. Olave says he thought he had a bruised rib after feeling pain near his lung following the game against the Titans.

Cut 19 (16) “…a blood clot.”

Olave says he is expected to make a full recovery and he should be able to participate in offseason training beginning in April.

UL-Lafayette redshirt sophomore quarterback Lunch Winfield announced on social media that he will return to the Cajuns in 2026. Winfield passed for 1,555 yards with 11 touchdowns while also rushing for 667 yards and nine touchdowns.

Nicholls basketball defeated Northwestern State 74-72 last night to stay undefeated in Southland play. Senior guard Jaylen Searles led the Colonels in scoring with 18 points.

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The Saints’ season ended with a hard-fought19-17 loss to Atlanta. New Orleans finishes with 6-11, but there’s a lot of optimism about what next year will bring. Linebacker Demario Davis says he plans to return for year 15 in the NFL. He believes the Black and Gold have a good nucleus of players on defense.

Cut 18 (20)  “…Chase Young.”

The Saints finished the season 9th in the league in total defense, allowing only 300 yards a game.

It was a quiet start to the college football transfer portal for LSU, but Lane Kiffin and company are heating up. On Monday, The Tigers received commitments from Utah freshman running back Raycine Guillory, who was rated as the No. 60 running back in the Class of 2025. LSU also received a commitment from Pittsburgh sophomore tight end Malachi Thomas. Thomas caught 13 passes for 192 yards with two touchdowns for the Panthers this season.

LSU is reportedly hosting Arizona State sophomore transfer quarterback Sam Leavitt for a visit over the next two days. Leavitt is ranked as the No. 1 quarterback in the transfer portal.

The LSU women’s basketball team is off to an 0-2 start in SEC play for the first time under head coach Kim Mulkey. The Lady Tigers followed up a two-point loss to 11th-ranked Kentucky with a 65-61 loss to 12th-ranked Vanderbilt. LSU’s next game is Thursday against 15-1 Georgia. Following the trip to Athens, the Lady Tigers face two teams ranked in the Top 10, Texas and Oklahoma. Mulkey says the stretch may be one of the most difficult in her career.

Cut 20 (12) “…get better.”

The Tigers dropped to No. 12 in the new AP Poll this week.

LSU fifth-year senior quarterback Garrett Nussmeier has accepted an invitation to play in the Panini Senior Bowl on January 31st in Mobile, Alabama. Nussmeier played in nine games this season while battling through injuries.