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Five Most Crucial Players for LSU in 2026

It's almost that time for LSU to take the Death Valley stage and showcase the talented roster that Lane Kiffin has built up this offseason. While there's a crowded roster that will put on an exciting talent show all fall long, there are standout players that will be crucial to fueling the success of the Tigers.

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NFL says defectors cannot return to league this year

In a busy day for administrative news in the NFL, an update was delivered for players attempting to return to the collegiate ranks of the sport.

Big Ten programs facing major penalties if they violate new rule on NFL prohibition

SEC reveals punishment for schools that roster former pro players

Joey McGuire gets candid about Texas Tech potentially adding NFL players

Texas Tech lands potential Brendan Sorsby replacement

No. 1 RB recruit got $1M to join Georgia, but he didn't choose Bulldogs for money

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Cade York News / Viral Sports News / August 26

Former LSU Tigers Star Gets Dumped by NFL Team

For LSU fans who remember Death Valley on Saturday nights in 2019, Cade York’s name still lands with a familiar thud. The former Tigers kicker, a piece of the program’s last national championship team, was waived by the New York Jets as the club handed the job to veteran Jason Sanders.

Lane Kiffin News / Tiger Rag / August 26

SEC’s “Lane Kiffin Rule” To Feature Strict Punishments For Signing Players From The NFL

GLENN GUILBEAU, Tiger Rag Editor LSU football coach Lane Kiffin continues to be Public Enemy No. 1 in the eyes of the Southeastern Conference and many in the national media and college football fans in [...] The post SEC’s “Lane Kiffin Rule” To Feature Strict Punishments For Signing Players From The NFL appeared first on TigerRag.com.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / August 26

Lane Kiffin, LSU Make Whit Weeks Decision Before 2026 College Football Season

There will be plenty that looks different around LSU football in 2026, starting with Lane Kiffin running the show in Baton Rouge. But one familiar sight isn’t going anywhere.

Whit Weeks News / Tiger Rag / August 26

LSU Football: Double 7 Trouble For Tiger Opponents This Season As Trey’Dez Green And Whit Weeks Draw The Digit

By GLENN GUILBEAU, Tiger Rag Editor Some of LSU’s best playmakers in history have worn No. 7, including quarterback Bert Jones from 1970-72 and cornerback

LSU Tigers News / LSU Tigers on SI / August 26

LSU Football Awards Coveted No. 18 & No. 7 Jerseys to Trio of Tiger Stars

In Baton Rouge, it's common these days to hear everyone go on about the LSU program and how it’s "just different." While that saying is new, the phrase has been true for LSU football long before Lane Kiffin landed in Louisiana as LSU's prized head coach.

Braelin Moore News / Tiger Rag / August 26

LSU Football Honors Senior Center Braelin Moore With Its 21st Treasured No. 18 Jersey For 2026 Season

By GLENN GUILBEAU, Tiger Rag Editor Here is a LSU football number story without controversy. LSU starting senior center Braelin Moore has been given the honorary No.

Eugene Wilson News / LSU Tigers on SI / August 26

Eugene Wilson Gives Insight on How the LSU WR Room is Shaping Up

The LSU Tigers welcomed in over 50 new faces ahead of a critical 2026 season, as the program will manage expectations of competing for a national championship, despite being in just year one of Lane Kiffin's regime.

Dilin Jones News / LSU Tigers on SI / August 26

Dilin Jones Had Unique Reason For Choosing the LSU Tigers

The LSU Tigers made several changes to the offensive unit during the offseason. Lane Kiffin quickly rebuilt the wide receiver room and brought in top left tackle and quarterback from the transfer portal, Jordan Seaton and Sam Leavitt.

College Basketball (W) News / HITC / August 26

Ukrainian LSU women’s basketball player quits program due to Kim Mulkey’s Russian decision

Ukrainian center Kate Koval is leaving LSU after just one year with the program after coach Kim Mulkey brought in a player from Russia. The LSU Tigers announced earlier this week that Ukrainian center Kate Koval is leaving the program.

LSU Tigers News / Yardbarker / August 25

SEC adopts strict policy amid influx of pro players trying to return to college

The SEC is aiming to keep the college in college sports.

LSU HC Lane Kiffin balks at his own suggested guardrails in welcoming NFL transfer

Big Ten makes rule change to keep NFL players out of college football

Big Ten programs facing major penalties if they violate new rule on NFL prohibition

The 'College football color teams' quiz

LSU Tigers News / Yardbarker / August 25

Sean McVay on NFL players returning to CFB: 'I feel like I took a freakin' gummy'

Nobody seems to like the recent trends in college football and college athletics as a whole.

LSU HC Lane Kiffin balks at his own suggested guardrails in welcoming NFL transfer

SEC adopts strict policy amid influx of pro players trying to return to college

Big Ten makes rule change to keep NFL players out of college football

Big Ten programs facing major penalties if they violate new rule on NFL prohibition

The '2024-25 college football bowl game host cities' quiz

College Football News / College Sports Only / August 25

Lane Kiffin Leaves Ole Miss Paranoid in Divorce

The Ole Miss-Lane Kiffin divorce just keeps getting crazier. Kiffin bolting Ole Miss for LSU right before last season’s College Football Playoff is one of the ugliest breakups we’ve seen, and we’re still finding out the insane details.

Sam Leavitt News / A to Z Sports / August 25

A new report just cleared up a rumor that followed LSU Tigers QB Sam Leavitt for months

Arizona State transfer quarterback Sam Leavitt is set to start at quarterback for the LSU Tigers in 2026. There’s a lot of misinformation in college football right now.

Kim Mulkey News / EssentiallySports / August 25

'Hard Decision': Kim Mulkey Issues Statement as LSU Forward Parts Ways With the Program

The Louisiana State University women’s basketball program has faced an unexpected roster change as the 2026-27 season looms, as their high-impact 6-5 forward leaves the organization.

LSU Tigers News / LSU Tigers on SI / August 24

LSU Tigers Receive Official Ruling on RJ Luis Eligibility Case

The LSU Tigers men's basketball roster for next season just keeps getting better and better, though it isn't coming without a fair share of controversy.

LSU Tigers News / Yardbarker / August 24

Pointed SEC statement targets LSU roster adds amid conflicting court rulings

On Monday, the Southeastern Conference released a pointed statement making clear its stance on players re-entering college sports after going pro.

Lane Kiffin, LSU to add former Ole Miss star after NFL try

Lane Kiffin responds to critics of LSU recruiting an NFL player

LSU HC Lane Kiffin balks at his own suggested guardrails in welcoming NFL transfer

Prying eyes: Lane Kiffin-FBI narrative could become part of budding Ole Miss-LSU rivalry's lore

Weekly Syllabus: Fifth-year madness in college football with Week 0 days away

The '2024-25 college football bowl game host cities' quiz

College Football News / Yardbarker / August 24

Lane Kiffin, LSU to add former Ole Miss star after NFL try

Lane Kiffin wasn't exactly thrilled in the past about the direction college football was headed as it related to roster construction and eligibility. Now it's coming out that former Ole Miss defensive tackle Zxavian Harris is going to commit to LSU.

Browns TE Dae’Quan Wright has agreement to return to college

LSU HC Lane Kiffin balks at his own suggested guardrails in welcoming NFL transfer

Oregon HC Dan Lanning slams NFL players trying to return to college football

The 'College football color teams' quiz

LSU Tigers News / A to Z Sports / August 24

Former LSU Tigers standout involved in big NFL trade just weeks before the start of the 2026 season

A big NFL trade involving a former LSU Tigers standout went down on Monday afternoon. A big NFL trade involving a former LSU Tigers standout went down on Monday afternoon.

LSU Tigers News / Yardbarker / August 24

LSU's Lane Kiffin balks at his own suggested guardrails

LSU HC Lane Kiffin balks at his own suggested guardrails in welcoming NFL transfer

Kiffin may say he wants rules, but his actions have never followed.

LSU to add former Ole Miss star after NFL try

Kiffin responds to critics of LSU recruiting an NFL player

Kiffin-FBI narrative could become part of budding Ole Miss-LSU rivalry's lore

Jon Sumrall names Florida's starting QB for Week 1

Weekly Syllabus: Fifth-year madness in CFB with Week 0 days away

College football's most impactful defensive transfers for 2026

LSU Tigers News / A to Z Sports / August 24

LSU is a ‘clear frontrunner’ for a player with a unique name that sounds like he was born to play in the SEC

LSU is in the mix for a player with one of the best names in high school football. The LSU Tigers are one of the clear frontrunners for a 2028 four-star recruit with one of the best names in high school football.

LSU Tigers News / A to Z Sports / August 23

LSU Tigers could be on pace to land their second elite recruit in the 2028 recruiting class after being listed in a top-6

The LSU Tigers are going to need a good 2028 recruiting class, and landing Jaelyn Easterling-Flores could be huge. Four-star safety Jaelyn Easterling-Flores has narrowed his recruitment to six schools, and the LSU Tigers are among the SEC programs in the mix for one of the top players in the 2028 class.

Rickie Collins News / Viral Sports News / August 20

Former LSU Tigers Quarterback Lands New Starting Job

A one-time LSU quarterback has locked down the starting job at an FBS program and will lead the offense when the season begins next month. Kennesaw State selected Rickie Collins as its starter for the opener against West Georgia on Sept.