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LSU Football Poised to Land Elite Five-Star Cornerback

Tigers' secondary coach Corey Raymond leading charge for top 2027 recruit Joshua Dobson

LSU Football Targets Top Louisiana Receivers Amid Lane Kiffin's Pursuit

Kiffin and the Tigers are making a push for the state's top pass-catchers.

SEC Rivals Vying to Be QB2 in 2026 Draft

Garrett Nussmeier of LSU and Ty Simpson of Alabama compete to be the second quarterback selected in the upcoming NFL Draft.

LSU Football Receives Major Prediction Ahead of Lane Kiffin's First Year at the Helm

CBS Sports projects the Tigers to make the College Football Playoff in 2026 as the No. 9 seed, facing off against No. 8 Ohio State in the first round.

Top quarterbacks in the 2027 football recruiting rankings

The 2027 class is loaded with elite talent that put up video game-like numbers during the junior seasons.

Lane Kiffin's LSU Tigers Become College Football's New Villain

The high-profile coach's bold roster moves and lofty expectations make LSU a target for rivals and fans alike.

LSU Insider Calls Carius Curne Most Painful Transfer Loss Amid Ole Miss Football Move

Former five-star offensive lineman Carius Curne leaves LSU for Ole Miss, joining other ex-Tigers on Lane Kiffin's roster.

Lane Kiffin's Breakout Year on X

Analyzing the data and top tweets from the coach's final season at Ole Miss and first month at LSU

SEC Rivals Vie to Be QB2 in 2026 NFL Draft

Garrett Nussmeier and Ty Simpson compete to be the second quarterback selected after Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza.

LSU Football Predicted to Land 5-Star Recruit

On3.com analyst Shea Dixon forecasts top prospect will choose Tigers

LSU QB Nussmeier blames disappointing season on secret injury

Nussmeier revealed he played through a serious abdomen injury in 2025 that hindered his performance.

LSU Football Surging for Ex-Notre Dame Fighting Irish Commit Amid Lane Kiffin Pursuit

Mobile (Ala.) Williamson four-star linebacker Ellis McGaskin is back on the market after reopening his recruitment process last month with multiple powerhouse programs in pursuit.

LSU's Offense Hinges on How Quickly QB Sam Leavitt Masters Lane Kiffin's System

The arrival of Leavitt puts Kiffin in the spotlight as the Tigers' 2026 ceiling depends on the QB's adjustment to a high-powered, timing-based offense.

LSU Football Predicted to Land Commitment From Elite Louisiana Running Back

Baton Rouge native Jayden Miles, the No. 1 running back in Louisiana, is expected to commit to the Tigers.

ESPN Highlights Ole Miss RB Kewan Lacy as Key X-Factor for 2026 Season

Lacy, an All-SEC performer, will return to Oxford after helping lead the Rebels to the College Football Playoff semifinals.

LSU Assembles Most Expensive Roster in College Football via Transfer Portal

Tigers land 9 top-100 transfer players, including 3 of the top 5 overall, under new coach Lane Kiffin

LSU Reportedly Spends Over $40 Million on Transfer Portal Roster

Lane Kiffin's first offseason in Baton Rouge may have produced the most expensive roster in college football.

LSU Lands $91 Million Coach, Dominates Transfer Portal

Paul Finebaum declares Lane Kiffin the 'winner' of the college football offseason after his high-profile move to LSU and aggressive portal success.

4-Star WR Ahmari Stevens Draws Interest From Top College Programs

Miami commit faces recruiting battle from LSU, Texas, Georgia, and Tennessee

LSU Coach McMahon's Team Continues to Fight

Could Spirited Performances Save His Job?