Lane Kiffin’s top-rated 2026 transfer portal class got even stronger after receiving a commitment from the top edge rusher in the portal, Princewill Umanmielen (ooh-MAHN-me-ellen) of Ole Miss. Umanmielen had 45 tackles, including 13 tackles for loss, as well as nine sacks for the Rebels last season. Zack Nagy, the managing editor of LSUTigersOnSI.com, says Umanmielen is an impact player.

Cut 16 (14) “…a big one.”

The sixth-ranked LSU women’s basketball team is in at Texas A&M tonight. Tipoff in Reed Arena is at 8 p.m.

UL-Lafayette men’s basketball lost to Appalachian State 72-58 today to drop to 5-and-16 on the season. Junior guard Dorian Finister led the team in scoring with 16 points. The Cajuns’ game at Old Dominion on Saturday has been postponed to Monday, February 16th at 4 p.m. due to an anticipated winter storm.

Saints rookie quarterback Tyler Shough was named as a finalist for the Associated Press Offensive Rookie of the Year award. Joining Shough as finalists are New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart, Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Emeka Egbuka (uh-MEH-kuh eh-BOO-kuh), New England Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson and Carolina Panthers receiver Tetairoa McMillan. Shough was 5-4 as the starter this season.

The ULM men’s basketball team was blown out by Marshall 115-60 today to drop to 3-17 on the season. The Warhawks are right back at it tomorrow at 11 a.m. against Appalachian State. The game was originally scheduled for Saturday, but was moved up due to winter weather concerns.

McNeese men’s basketball is moving Saturday’s game against the University of New Orleans up to 2:30 p.m. Tipoff was originally scheduled for 4 p.m.

Due to anticipated inclement weather, Grambling State men’s basketball is rescheduling its game against Mississippi Valley State on Saturday to Monday at 6:30 p.m. The Tigers’ game against Arkansas-Pine Bluff, originally scheduled for Monday, will now be on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.

Ole Miss star junior transfer edge rusher Princewill Umanmielen (OOH-Mahn-me-ellen) has signed with LSU according to multiple sources. Umanmielen is the No. 1 edge rusher and No. 5 overall player in the transfer portal according to 2-4-7 sports. Umanmielen becomes the 40th addition to the Tigers’ 2026 transfer portal class. Lane Kiffin has now landed 13 top-150 players in the portal.

Kiffin has also been able to retain some of the best players off the 2025 team, like tight end Trey’Dez Green, running backs Caden Durham and Harlem Berry, and linebacker Whit Weeks. At the Baton Rouge Business Report’s Power Breakfast on Tuesday, Kiffin says bringing Weeks back for his senior season was a top priority, and Whit wanted to leave LSU on a high note.

Cut 19 (23) “…when I came here.”

The New Orleans Saints announced they will keep season ticket prices the same for the 2026 season today. The team has sold out every home game for the past 20 seasons. New Orleans is scheduled to host nine regular season games at the Caesars Superdome next season, pending NFL scheduling announcements regarding the International Game Series.

Due to a potential winter storm, Louisiana Tech men’s basketball team is rescheduling their game against Kennesaw State to Friday night at 1 p.m. The Bulldogs were originally scheduled to host the Owls on Saturday.

The Pelicans are back in New Orleans tonight as they host the Pistons at 7 p.m. Detroit has the best record in the Eastern Conference. Forward Zion Williamson is questionable with an illness and forward Herb Jones is questionable with a right ankle sprain. Detroit guards Cade Cunningham and Caris LeVert are both questionable with an illness.

UL-Lafayette men’s basketball looks to steal another game on the road tomorrow night as the Cajuns take on Appalachian State at 5:30 p.m.

Colorado sophomore offensive tackle Jordan Seaton, who is rated as the No. 1 offensive tackle in the transfer portal, is no longer expected to visit Oregon according to Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports. Seaton was scheduled to take a visit to Eugene on Monday, but he was still in Baton Rouge on Monday evening according to multiple reports.

The 2026 LSU baseball team begins its national title defense in 24 days, as the Tigers host Milwaukee February 13th. The Tigers lost two of the best pitchers in the country in Kade Anderson and Anthony Eyanson, but they return senior right hander Zac Cowan to their pitching staff. Cowan, who served as a reliever last season, had a 3-and-3 record with a 2.94 ERA. Johnson says Cowan is a player in the mix for the starting rotation.

Cut 17 (20)  “…was last year.”

Johnson also named sophomore right-hander William Schmidt as another pitcher who could be a starter.

LSU men’s basketball will try to win its second straight game tonight when they visit Florida. The Tigers might get their starting point guard back. Senior D-J Thomas has yet to play in an SEC game after suffering a lower leg injury in practice prior to the start of conference play. Thomas is listed as questionable to play tonight. The Gators are 4-1 and tied for first place in the SEC. Tipoff is at 6 p.m.

Stephen F. Austin leads the Southland Conference with a 9-1 league record after handing Nicholls its third consecutive loss last night by a score of 79-62 inside Stopher Gymnasium.

McNeese improved to 8-2 in the Southland after dribbling past A-and-M Corpus Christi 69 to 53. Freshman Larry Johnson had 17 points and nine rebounds. McNeese returns home to host UNO on Saturday. The Privateers defeated Lamar 89 to 76 last night.

The New Orleans Saints have signed safety Julian Blackmon to a one-year contract extension. Blackmon was signed during training camp this season, but suffered a season-ending shoulder injury in the opening game versus the Arizona Cardinals.

Yesterday, the LSU women’s basketball team won its second straight ranked game for the first time since January of 2023 after defeating No. 13 Oklahoma 91-72 in Norman. Sophomore guard Jada Richard had her best game in an LSU uniform as she scored a career-high 21 points. Richard credited her teammates to helping her get open looks.

Cut 17 (12)  “…always be open.”

LSU stayed at No. 6 in the new AP Poll this week and the Tigers will be back in action on Thursday at Texas A&M.

Baseball America released its preseason poll today and LSU is ranked as the No. 2 team in the country. It’s the Tigers’ third top-2 ranking this month. LSU was ranked as the No. 1 team by Perfect Game and as the No. 2 team by D1Baseball.com.

Colorado sophomore Jordan Seaton had a great visit to LSU this weekend and is heading to Oregon for what could be his last visit. Seaton is the number one offensive tackle and number four overall player in the transfer portal according to 247sports.com.

The LSU men’s basketball team looks to keep their momentum going tomorrow as the Tigers are in Gainesville to take on No. 16 Florida at 6 p.m.

Nicholls looks to avoid their third straight loss tonight as they host Stephen F. Austin tonight at 6:30 p.m. With a win, the Colonels would put themselves in a three-way tie for first place in the Southland.

Over the weekend, UL-Lafayette defeated South Alabama 59-56 on the road after sophomore guard Jaxon Olvera hit the go-ahead three point shot with just 2.1 seconds left to play. The Cajuns are at Appalachian State on Thursday.

Former LSU head coach Ed Orgeron’s sons, Cody and Parker Orgeron, will coach in the college football national championship tonight for the Miami Hurricanes. Cody serves as a quarterbacks analyst and Parker serves as a defensive backs analyst. Both Cody and Parker played at McNeese State.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.