When Jack Pyburn entered the transfer portal and chose LSU over staying with the Florida Gators, few could’ve predicted just how big of a swing that decision would make—not just for him, but for both teams.
Emotions ran high long before the first snap of LSU vs. Florida on Saturday night. During warmups at Tiger Stadium, the two sides got into a pair of scuffles, leaving fans and officials on edge ahead of the game.
On paper, the Florida Gators will be facing a traditional 4-3 defense when they take on LSU. However, the scheme and involved players are anything but traditional.
Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers are officially one week away from the program's Week 1 showdown at Clemson after a critical offseason in Baton Rouge. LSU has reconstructed the roster ahead of the 2025 season with multiple newcomers added via the NCAA Transfer Portal on both sides of the ball.
Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers reeled in Florida Gators edge rusher Jack Pyburn in December after the coveted transfer signed with the program. Pyburn is fresh off of a 2024 season where he logged 60 total tackles, four tackles for loss, one sack and one interception while starting the last eight games of the year.
The Florida Gators are no strangers to brutal schedules, but the 2025 slate might be the most grueling yet. With three preseason top-six teams on the docket (two of them on the road), Billy Napier’s squad faces tests early and often.
Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers dominated the NCAA Transfer Portal this offseason with double-digit newcomers set to make an impact in Baton Rouge this fall.
LSU edge rusher Jack Pyburn made the move from Gainesville to Baton Rouge this offseason after transferring from the Florida Gators. Pyburn, one of the top defensive players in the NCAA Transfer Portal during the winter window, adds a different element to the LSU defensive line.
After Spring practice, transfer Jack Pyburn talked about the reasons that he came to LSU. He said, “My whole journey, my whole life I felt like I’ve been trying to prove a lot of people wrong.
Edge rusher Jack Pyburn has probably been the most shocking portal departure for the Florida Gators so far. He’s been ruffling feathers on his way out of Gainesville, with his father, Bill, now joining in to defend his son.
In the era of the transfer portal, players will come and go, and it will always remain a shock to old-school fans. For the Florida Gators, the same reasoning exists.
Having struggled on defense all year long, LSU landed a major commitment from the transfer portal. Junior defensive end Jack Pyburn will spend his final year of eligibility with the Tigers after three years with Florida.
The Bayou Bengals have landed another piece to the pie on defense. The LSU Tigers have been active in the transfer portal, and their latest addition is arguably their biggest so far on the defensive side of the football. The Florida Gators transfer EDGE is headed to Brian Kelly's team.
GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- Former Florida Gators edge rusher Jack Pyburn on Monday committed to play for the LSU Tigers in his final year of eligibility. Pyburn became the Gators' first surprise entry into the NCAA Transfer Portal with his announcement on Dec.
Brian Kelly and the LSU staff continue their pursuit of reinforcements on defense this month with the NCAA Transfer Portal officially open for business.
On Tuesday, Florida edge rusher Jack Pyburn entered the transfer portal, which is his right. However, the narrative around the portal and its accessibility with an air of entitlement seemingly hurts college football.
GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- Florida Gators edge rusher Jack Pyburn will enter the NCAA Transfer Portal after three years with the program, On3's Hayes Fawcett revealed Tuesday.
The World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party remains more than just a reason to drink and laugh. There is also food available. Seriously, this annual battle means a great day to many on both sides of the ball.
GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- The fullback position in this era of college football has become a lost art, but for Florida Gators edge rusher Jack Pyburn, it's another opportunity to help his team while fulfilling a love for contact.
GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- Last season, the best game of Jack Pyburn’s Florida Gators career ended in one of the worst possible ways. During his first career start against Arkansas, Pyburn had already tied his career-high in tackles before tearing his ACL on a crucial third-down.
The Florida Gators on Saturday continued fall camp with its first scrimmage. Media were allowed to attend the warmups and individual drills prior to the