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LSU's Most Important Defensive Player Might Not Be Whit Weeks

The LSU Tigers are all over the headlines leading up to the 2026 college football season, and with games set around the corner, the program is looking to remain in the headlines because of newfound success this upcoming season.

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Athletic Director Verge Ausberry Avoids LSU-SEC Feud During Appearance On WAFB’s “Jacques Talk”

By GLENN GUILBEAU, Tiger Rag Editor LSU athletic director Verge Ausberry talked a lot about new football coach Lane Kiffin and the upcoming season that

LSU Tigers News / LSU Tigers on SI / August 28

LSU Tigers Final 2026 Depth Chart Projection After Fall Camp

LSU football is so close to being back. The season opens at home versus Clemson in just over a week, and that brings a lot of excitement, but also questions about depth.

Lane Kiffin News / Tiger Rag / August 28

What SEC Rule? Lane Kiffin’s Next NFL Transfer Portal Player May Be Tampa Bay Edge/Ex-Tiger Jack Pyburn

By GLENN GUILBEAU, Tiger Rag Editor LSU football coach Lane Kiffin says it all in a just-released Dr. Pepper commercial in the fictional town of “Fansville.” “Not really known for following the rules,” Kiffin says [...] The post What SEC Rule?

LSU Tigers News / Yardbarker / August 27

ACC joins Big Ten, SEC and Big 12 in banning former professional athletes

The entirety of the Power Four is now in sync when it comes to players who have tried their hands at the professional level trying to make a comeback to the college level.

LSU should accept defeat in college fifth-year eligibility debate

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

NFL says defectors cannot return to league this year

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

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

LSU Tigers News / LSU Tigers on SI / August 27

College Football 27 Adds 1,900+ Players: What Changed for LSU?

EA Sports made a major update to College Football 27. They made several changes to Dynasty, Team Builder, and overall gameplay. However, the addition of over 1,900 players was a big change for the game.

LSU Tigers News / Yardbarker / August 27

LSU should accept defeat in college fifth-year eligibility debate

It was a nice try, LSU, but it's time to give up the fight. You're not going to be able to sign players out of NFL camps, no matter how much you want to.

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

ACC joins Big Ten, SEC and Big 12 in banning former professional athletes

Joey McGuire gets candid about Texas Tech potentially adding NFL players

NFL says defectors cannot return to league this year

North Carolina expected to be without DC Steve Belichick against TCU

LSU Tigers News / LSU Tigers on SI / August 27

LSU's Offensive Line Has One Advantage It Didn't Have a Year Ago

The LSU Tigers clearly needed an offensive shakeup this season. Lane Kiffin wasted no time in those efforts, bringing in some of the top players in the transfer portal.

LSU Tigers News / Pro Football Rumors / August 26

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

Ranking five must-watch college football games this weekend

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.

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.

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

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 / 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

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 / 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.