Ole Miss Lands Two Key Transfers from LSU Tigers

The Rebels have added an offensive lineman and a running back from their SEC rival.

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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The Ole Miss Rebels have retooled their roster this offseason by bringing in several key transfers from around the SEC, including a pair of players from the LSU Tigers. The Rebels have added offensive lineman Carius Curne and running back JT Lindsey, both of whom are expected to make an immediate impact for Ole Miss.

Why it matters

Ole Miss is looking to build on a successful 2025 season and compete for an SEC West title. Adding experienced players like Curne and Lindsey from a rival program like LSU could provide a significant boost to the Rebels' roster and help them take the next step as a program.

The details

Curne, a former five-star recruit, will look to earn a starting job on the offensive line after transferring from LSU. The 6-foot-5, 320-pounder was primarily recruited to LSU by offensive line coach Brad Davis, but with Davis not retained on Lane Kiffin's staff, Curne decided to explore other options. Lindsey, a highly-touted running back, signed with LSU in 2025 but sat out the season due to off-field issues. He had a dominant senior season in high school, rushing for 2,476 yards and 33 touchdowns. Lindsey will now look to earn key backup reps behind Ole Miss' star running back Kewan Lacy.

  • Curne and Lindsey entered the NCAA Transfer Portal on January 2, 2026.
  • Ole Miss landed both players in the weeks following the portal opening.

The players

Carius Curne

A former five-star offensive line recruit who is transferring from LSU to Ole Miss.

JT Lindsey

A highly-touted running back who signed with LSU in 2025 but sat out the season, and is now transferring to Ole Miss.

Brad Davis

The former offensive line coach at LSU who recruited Carius Curne to the Tigers.

Frank Wilson

The running backs coach and associate head coach at Ole Miss, who previously worked at LSU and helped the Rebels land Lindsey.

Kewan Lacy

The star running back at Ole Miss, who Lindsey will look to back up.

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