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LSU center Braelin Moore suffered a high ankle sprain, according to multiple reports.
Sounds like Trey'Dez Green avoided a season-ending knee injury, but it's still unclear how long the LSU tight end will be out.
News: LSU baseball coach Jay Johnson is set to receive a new contract that will pay him more than $3 million per year after winning his second national championship.
Shaq has gotten involved in the project for LSU's new arena.
LSU's QB recruiting, the role of NIL moving forward and more: What stood out from a discussion with general manager Austin Thomas
Brian Kelly shared how much money LSU spent on its roster. Through front-loaded NIL and rev share, it's more than triple what the team spent last season.
Brian Kelly shared how much money LSU spent on its roster. Through front-loaded NIL and rev share, it's more than triple what the team spent last season.
A couple years ago, the expectation was LSU’s three annual SEC opponents would be Alabama, Ole Miss and Texas A&M. Was told whether or not that changes is TBD.
The SEC announced it will start playing a nine-game conference schedule in 2026.
Could LSU start a freshman on the offensive line? Monday's practice raised the possibility with Carius Curne at right tackle. Full observations:
Roles are becoming clear for LSU's transfers. Made an educated guess of who will start, rotate and be a backup:
Here's the latest on LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier:
LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier has patellar tendinitis and aggravated it, Brian Kelly said. He described the level of concern as a 1.5 on a scale of 1-10. Nussmeier threw today, and he'll be in a "practice situation" Saturday.
There are some rumors flying around today, so just coming on here to report that LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier did not suffer a major injury at practice.
Broke down everything we've seen so far from LSU on the latest pod 🎧: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l... 📺: youtube.com/watch?v=X1Tv...
This wall in LSU’s team room used to show every game on the schedule. Now, only Clemson. The teams will be uncovered week-by-week throughout the year.
LSU WR Aaron Anderson had some work done for inflammation in his left knee, Brian Kelly told me. After missing the last three practices, he's expected to return Wednesday. "We think we have taken care of him for the rest of the year."
LSU has landed four top 100 recruits on the defensive front in 2026, per the 247Sports composite - Lamar Brown, No. 3 - Trenton Henderson, No. 42 - Richard Anderson, No. 49 - Deuce Geralds, No. 95
Full observations from Day 4 of LSU preseason camp: - Aaron Anderson out again - Nice moments for a few offensive players - But the defensive front wins the day
Good recap of LSU's first practice 👇
LSU freshman offensive lineman Solomon Thomas is out for a month with a foot injury, source confirms. He was a top 50 overall recruit.
Harold Perkins back at LSU practice 📸: Javier Gallegos, @theadvocatebr.bsky.social
Oh my gosh, what a perfect bag
Nic Anderson was limited as LSU opened camp. He had to clear concussion protocol after the car accident, Brian Kelly said. Should be a full participant tomorrow.
LSU even lined up a sponsor and designed the patch already:
Keli Zinn had a big hand in things at LSU the past few years, most recently with the rev-share plan and the new arena project. Comes after Rutgers hired former LSU president William Tate earlier this summer.
News: LSU running back Trey Holly enrolled at Southern as a walk-on. He remained suspended by LSU as he awaits trial on one count of illegal use of a weapon in connection with a Feb. 2024 shooting.
Tyrann Mathieu has talked before about coaching when his playing career ended. On why it appeals to him, he told me in 2022: "I saw what coaching did for me... I do think I can do that for the next person." Would be pretty cool if he coached at LSU someday.
The New Orleans Saints safety announced his retirement Tuesday, the day the 33-year-old was set to report to training camp. Instead, Mathieu walks away after 12 seasons.
LSU already lost 60% of its 2023 recruiting class. Turns out, it's not alone. Arkansas has three players left, and nine SEC teams lost at least half of their HS signees. What happened to the class at LSU and across the SEC:
Ask about LSU WR Barion Brown, and Kentucky players all bring up the same thing: speed. "He's a blur, dude." "No one can catch that guy." Thing is, he might not be LSU's fastest receiver:
On Kalen DeBoer, Alabama QB Ty Simpson told me: “Not many people — a lot of people trusted him, but they didn’t trust him fully. I think this year, everybody trusts him." Can Alabama get back on top in Year 2?
Florida QB DJ Lagway has been throwing three times a week after he was limited this spring with a shoulder injury. Billy Napier said "we feel confident in terms of him being ready to go."
Alabama LT Kadyn Proctor just said he owns 170(!) bottles of cologne. He lives with Wilkin Formby, who apparently has like 70 bottles himself, and I can't imagine what that house smells like.
Clemson logos in the weight room. 1-0 on the screens. Even blasting music the players don't like. After 5 straight season-opening loses, LSU circled Clemson and made some changes. "We needed to do some things differently this year."
Brian Kelly said he was asked recently about NIL rules and finding a way around them. He said coaches need to lead the way: “Sooner or later, we’ve got to take the stand that transparency, consistency, ethics and morality are at the core of this.”
Brian Kelly called Blake Baker an "elite" defensive coordinator, and after working on the roster, he says LSU has "given Blake now the tools to play championship-level defense."
Brian Kelly and his wife, Paqui, hiked the south rim of the Grand Canyon this summer, which Greg Sankey described in his introduction as a “bucket list item” for them. Over in the corner, Kelly mimicked shooting himself.
LSU WR Nic Anderson was in a car accident Friday night and needed medical treatment, Brian Kelly told me, but he's expected to practice at the start of camp.
Our Lady of the Lake Arena? Renderings obtained today by @theadvocatebr.bsky.social showed the hospital could have the naming rights for LSU's potential new arena.
Five-star defensive lineman Lamar Brown committed to LSU, a major recruiting win for the Tigers over Texas A&M, Miami and Texas. The top player in Louisiana and the No. 5 recruit in the country plans to stay in Baton Rouge.
Since January 2024, LSU has hired four personnel staff members from Ole Miss. - Austin Thomas - Preston Tiffany (since left for Philly) - Jai Choudhary And now Kelvin Bolden.
As revenue sharing begins today, LSU officials walked me through their plan. - Money for every team, 75% to football - 65 new scholarships - Might keep the collective for HS recruits - Ads on the 25 + designing a jersey patch All that and much more:
Talked to Garrett Nussmeier about his offseason work, circling the Clemson game and… using Sparty on mascot mode? New interview with LSU’s QB:
LSU gave all its teams some rev share money, and by arranging third-party NIL deals on top, one official said "we expect that to be pretty well beyond $20.5 million." Inside their plan, from scholarships to new ads on the 25-yard lines, and why they feel so confident in it:
LSU has now won six national titles since 2019. 2019 - Football 2021 - Men’s Track & Field 2023 - Women’s Basketball 2023 - Baseball 2024 - Gymnastics 2025 - Baseball
LSU wins title No. 8! Ya know what to do ⤵️ store.nola.com/collections/...
Kade Anderson just made himself an LSU baseball legend.
Still stunned Arkansas didn't turn that game-ending double play.
SKIP!
Jay Johnson is taking LSU to Omaha for the second time in his four years.
The House settlement was approved. Starting July 1, LSU will pay athletes $20.5 million in the 2025-26 school year, with $13.5M going to football. AD Scott Woodward has told me scholarships will be created for the new roster limits, though he has not yet specified how many.
Not that it matters much, but isn't that guy Jorge Munoz?
LSU vs. UNC for the right to dunk Brian Kelly or Bill Belichick in mayo, who says no?
*Baton Rouge exhales*
Eight SEC teams hosted regionals, and half of them have been knocked out. No. 1 Vanderbilt No. 2 Texas No. 7 Georgia No. 10 Ole Miss Meanwhile, No. 6 LSU is losing 5-1 to Little Rock in the top of the third.
LSU's Brian Kelly said SEC coaches support the idea of playing an annual game against the Big Ten. "We want to show that we have the depth in this league from top to bottom, and that we are the premier league in the country."
Brian Kelly still expects Harold Perkins and Whit Weeks to be full-go for the start of camp. As workouts begin, “they're clear to do all of the movements that are required by our players.”
Not better than PB&J, but anyone who thinks the peanut butter and pickle combo is bizarre needs to try it first. A good salty and acidic snack.
Giddy up, time for SEC spring meetings.
Spent some time building the ultimate college football starter pack (in spreadsheet to avoid 150 limit). Everyone is organized by conference and school. Now I need your help sharing this and filling in the blanks. Let me know who I need to add! 🔗 docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
LSU president William F. Tate is leaving for Rutgers:
Former LSU RB John Emery signed with UTSA for his seventh season. The former five-star reunites there with running backs coach Tommie Robinson, who recruited him to LSU.
LSU and SMU scheduled a home-and-home series for Labor Day weekend in 2028-29. 2028: Sept. 2, Baton Rouge 2029: Sept. 1, Dallas
New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr decided to retire from the NFL on Saturday with a shoulder injury, marking a shocking conclusion to the months-long saga between the 34-year-old and the team.
Already bracing for the reactions
How did LSU sign the No. 1 transfer class? Needing more NIL money, Brian Kelly and Austin Thomas got donors to back a $10M front-loading effort. On fundraising, the Bryce Underwood effect and NFL-inspired valuations that set up a CFP chase:
LSU landed a commitment from Houston safety AJ Haulcy on his visit today, finishing off the Tigers' top-ranked transfer class. Haulcy was a first-team All-Big 12 selection last season. He picked LSU over Miami.
Houston transfer safety AJ Haulcy plans to visit LSU this weekend, his agency told @theadvocatebr.bsky.social, though the trip has not been scheduled yet. Miami is also in the mix.
LSU landed a commitment from USF transfer defensive tackle Bernard Gooden, sources confirmed. More on what LSU liked about him: www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/...
There was a lot of potential in LSU's 2021 LSU wide receiver class. Turns out it really was absurd. Malik Nabers - 6th overall Brian Thomas - 23rd overall Jack Bech - 59th overall And Chris Hilton could join them next year.
That was an awesome scene in Lafayette. Good for Jack Bech.
Got enough mounted up there, Quinn?
LSU football general manager Austin Thomas is getting a new contract a year into his original deal, pending board approval today. His salary will average $850K over the next three years. He previously made $425K per year, but LSU gave him a raise after the work he did on the roster.
LSU has now produced a top 5 pick in six of the past seven NFL drafts. 2019 - Devin White 2020 - Joe Burrow 2021 - Ja’Marr Chase 2022 - Derek Stingley 2024 - Jayden Daniels 2025 - Will Campbell Most in that span. Ohio State is second with five.
Former USF defensive lineman Bernard Gooden is set to visit LSU this weekend, source said. Gooden, a senior, had 35 tackles, 10 TFLs and 1.5 sacks last season.
Will Campbell told his parents they couldn’t cry when he gets drafted tonight. “Well,” his mom said, “good luck with that.” He’s about to make LSU history:
Is this means no Rose Bowl sunset… we riot.
NCAA passed the new rule in response to faking injuries. Teams will be charged with a timeout if medical personnel check on a player after the ball has been spotted. It’s a 5-yard penalty if they’re out of timeouts.
Not sure unwillingness is the right word after they hosted multiple safeties in December. Now, if they don’t go after any in this window… then yeah, that’s probably appropriate.
LSU was a major player in the winter portal window. It doesn’t have to be now. Setting the stage for how it will approach the transfer portal this time around:
Details surrounding the death of former LSU wide receiver Kyren Lacy have been revealed by Houston law enforcement:
Kyren Lacy's attorney plans to demand "a full and transparent review" of the investigation into his role in a fatal car crash Dec. 17. He said after his death the former LSU WR "was crushed under the weight of an irresponsible and prejudiced process."
Former LSU wide receiver Kyren Lacy has died, according to multiple reports. He was 24.
LSU quarterback Colin Hurley has made a "full recovery" and rejoined the team three months after he was involved in a car crash, his family said:
Brian Kelly would be open to LSU holding a scrimmage and joint practices with another team in the spring. "In years past, it was a dream. I think it's within our grasp now."
At least Rory collapsed on the first day so we didn't get our hopes up all weekend.
LSU gymnast Livvy Dunne objected to the proposed House settlement with concerns over back pay amounts. "This settlement doesn’t come close to recognizing the value I lost." It didn't sound like the judge agreed.
LSU gymnast Livvy Dunne objected to the back-pay distribution in the House settlement, which would mostly go to men. She says her projection is much lower than her actual NIL earnings. "This settlement uses old logic to calculate modern value,” she told Judge Claudia Wilken.
Mike White should become a fortune teller after this.
LSU brought back former linebacker Mike Jones Jr., a team captain in 2022. He has been volunteering this spring and is officially on staff as of this week. LSU now has 15 analysts.
Where the OL competition stands, a DE impressing, reviews on the new cornerbacks and more. Here’s one thing I’ve learned about every position so far at LSU spring ball:
Oh no Purdue, you can’t forget the inbounder!
Three weeks into spring ball, who's standing out and what have we learned about LSU's position battles? An update from the practice field on the latest pod! 🎧: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l... 📺: youtube.com/watch?v=54HT...
It started with Jayden Daniels, and now virtual reality training has spread to LSU's defense. Even Derek Stingley got a VR headset. "I think there's a lot of value in it."
After his arms were remeasured at 33 inches at LSU's pro day, Will Campbell shared his thoughts on the scrutiny over his arm length. "I think it's BS."
News: CBS college football analyst Gary Danielson is retiring after the 2025 season. Charles Davis will fill his spot in the booth the following year.
Last year, Les Miles sued LSU and others over 37 vacated wins that made him ineligible for the College Football Hall of Fame. A Louisiana judge today dismissed his claims:
John Emery wants to play a seventh year of college football, but it won't be at LSU. Brian Kelly: "We'll be supportive in any way that we can, but we're set where we're at in terms of the running back position."
