Locked On LSU - Daily Podcast On LSU Tigers Football & Basketball

LSU continues to strengthen its off-field operation, and this latest move could have major implications for the transfer portal. The Tigers are adding Austin Shelton from NC State to the player personnel department, reuniting him with LSU General Manager Billy Glasscock after previous stops together at Texas and NC State. Shelton is widely respected as an evaluator, and his arrival is another sign...

For the first time since LSU hired Lane Kiffin, Athletic Director Verge Ausberry and Board of Supervisors Chairman Scott Ballard pull back the curtain on how the decision was made. Ballard speaks publicly for the first time since the hire, offering insight into the board’s role, the timeline, and what ultimately pushed Kiffin to the top of LSU’s list. Ausberry details what separated Kiffin from ot...

The internet erupted after Lane Kiffin left the Texas Bowl early — but the outrage is wildly overblown. In this episode, we provide the context and receipts , detailing how multiple head coaches have made the exact same post-bowl decision without facing any backlash. If critics want to go after Lane Kiffin, that’s their prerogative — but this isn’t the hill to die on. Once the noise is stripped aw...

LSU’s offensive line has officially hit the reset button. With Paul Mubenga and Ory Williams entering the transfer portal, LSU now has six offensive linemen leaving this cycle — and fans are understandably asking questions. Is this a red flag for Lane Kiffin ? Do players dislike the new offensive line coach? Is LSU running into NIL or budget issues? In this episode, we cut through the noise and ex...

LSU’s offense finally showed up — and it still wasn’t enough. The Tigers scored 35 points in a 38–35 loss to Houston in the Texas Bowl , turning in their best offensive performance of the season while a defense missing six starters struggled to get stops when it mattered most. In this episode, we break down how LSU moved the ball so effectively, why the defensive issues were almost unavoidable giv...

LSU starting left tackle Tyree Adams has entered the transfer portal, becoming the fourth offensive lineman to leave this cycle. While that number may raise eyebrows, this move fits squarely within the plan LSU’s new leadership had coming in. In this episode, we explain why Lane Kiffin and general manager Billy Glasscock expected heavy offensive line turnover and how LSU is intentionally rebuildin...

LSU’s transfer portal movement continues as safety Javien Toviano and offensive lineman DJ Chester become the latest Tigers to leave Baton Rouge. We break down both players’ careers at LSU , why each decision makes sense, and what their departures say about LSU’s evolving roster philosophy under Lane Kiffin. We also dive into how LSU plans to replace them moving forward , why offensive line depth...

LSU heads into the Texas Bowl severely shorthanded, with six defensive starters unavailable , forcing several Tigers into expanded roles against Houston. We break down the three LSU players to watch , led by safety Dashawn Spears , who could play a pivotal role on the back end. We also share insight from LSU’s bowl preparation , explain why containing Houston quarterback Conner Weigman as a runner...

Three SEC powerhouses—Alabama, Georgia, and Ole Miss—remain in the hunt for a College Football Playoff title, but which squad has the edge to secure a national championship? The panel debates playoff predictions, debating the strengths and vulnerabilities of Alabama, Lane Kiffin’s Ole Miss, and the ever-dominant Georgia Bulldogs. Can Ole Miss pull off a Disney-worthy run? Will Georgia’s balanced a...

A new report suggests Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss faces a steep climb to receive a medical redshirt waiver, and that decision could have ripple effects across the SEC. If Chambliss is denied an extra year of eligibility, how does that impact LSU’s search for a quarterback in the transfer portal under Lane Kiffin? We break down why this development matters, how it could quietly shift LS...

LSU offensive lineman Coen Echols has entered the transfer portal, and his decision has ripple effects for the Tigers’ offensive line heading into the 2026 season. Echols started seven games this year as a redshirt freshman, making his departure a notable roster development. We break down why Echols made the move , what it says about LSU’s offensive line depth and future outlook, and how the Tiger...

LSU has officially announced 11 new football staff hires , and the job titles reveal a major shift in how the program is structured heading into 2026. We break down Chris Kiffin’s promotion to co-defensive coordinator and linebackers coach and what that means for Blake Baker’s role within the defense. This isn’t just a title change — it could signal a different defensive approach for the Tigers. S...

Harlem Berry met with LSU’s new running backs coach Kevin Smith the day Smith arrived in Baton Rouge — a clear signal that Berry is seeking clarity about his future with the Tigers in 2026. But that clarity may not come easily. If Ole Miss running back Kewan Lacy decides to enter the transfer portal and follow Lane Kiffin to LSU, it could significantly complicate LSU’s running back room, depth cha...

LSU continues to reshape its football staff as Lane Kiffin hires Ole Miss running backs coach Kevin Smith. The move immediately sparks transfer portal speculation — could All-SEC running back Kewan Lacy be next to follow Smith to Baton Rouge? We break down what the hire means for LSU’s offensive direction, recruiting, and portal strategy, and why this crossover between LSU and Ole Miss may not be...

LSU continues bowl preparation with key developments on both sides of the ball. Wide receiver Nic Anderson and starting center Braelin Moore have returned from injury and are expected to play in the Texas Bowl, providing a boost to the Tigers’ offense. On the defensive side, All-SEC safety AJ Haulcy has not practiced this week and is trending toward missing the bowl game against his former team, H...

LSU may finally have an answer at one of the most unstable spots on its coaching staff. Reports indicate South Carolina defensive assistant Sterling Lucas is set to become LSU’s next defensive line coach, ending a staggering run of eight different DL coaches since spring 2023 . In this episode, we examine why LSU landed on Lucas, his background coaching in both the NFL and the SEC , and what he br...

LSU and Ole Miss are officially in a Transfer Portal war , and Lane Kiffin is at the center of it. Ole Miss isn’t going to sit back and let LSU raid its roster. The Rebels are aggressively targeting LSU players in the portal, pushing into Louisiana high school recruiting, and using NIL to overpay their own players in an effort to keep them away from Kiffin and drive up the cost of talent for LSU....

SEC powers battle for playoff supremacy as Alabama eyes revenge—and Oklahoma’s defense sets the tone. Can Ty Simpson fight through injury to ignite the Crimson Tide offense, or will Oklahoma’s healthy lineup, led by AR Mason Thomas, clamp down yet again? Chris Gordy and more break down Alabama vs. Oklahoma, Texas A&M’s crucial test against Miami, and Ole Miss’s playoff bid with Pete Golding at the...

Lane Kiffin hasn’t spoken publicly since his introductory press conference at LSU — yet the Tigers are already deep into one of the most important roster-building stretches of the offseason. With Frank Wilson leaving for Ole Miss, nine LSU players entering the transfer portal, and the winter portal window set to open January 2, we break down what Kiffin and LSU GM Billy Glasscock are actually doin...

LSU’s transfer portal movement continues with quarterback Colin Hurley and former five-star offensive lineman Carius Curne entering the portal, raising new questions about the Tigers’ roster under Lane Kiffin . Hurley’s departure further reshapes LSU’s quarterback room, while Curne — who started games at both left and right tackle as a true freshman — becomes one of the most notable offensive line...

LSU loses one of its most respected and beloved assistants as running backs coach Frank Wilson heads to Ole Miss , and the move raises big questions about the future of roster building in college football. In this episode, we react to Wilson’s departure and discuss what LSU is truly losing beyond the recruiting rankings. Frank Wilson has long been a players-first coach and an elite relationship bu...

LSU is in full pursuit of a quarterback in the transfer portal, and the latest intel is starting to clarify the board. Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss says he’s open to leaving Oxford if he’s granted another year of eligibility — and LSU could be a legitimate option if that door opens. We break down the eligibility angle, what Chambliss could bring to Baton Rouge, and how realistic that pa...

In an exclusive interview, LSU running back Ju’Juan Johnson explains why, despite planning to enter the transfer portal , he is open to returning to LSU if Lane Kiffin and his staff want him back . Johnson details the selfless decisions he made during his LSU career — including switching positions three times — simply because of his love for the program and his teammates. We also discuss Mansoor D...

LSU is heading to the transfer portal for a quarterback — but the Tigers won’t be alone. With Lane Kiffin now leading LSU, the Tigers are entering a crowded and competitive portal market where several major programs will be shopping for a QB. That raises a key question: how does LSU’s pitch compare to the rest of the field? In this episode, we discuss: Why LSU has no choice but to address quarterb...

In an exclusive one-on-one interview, Houston head coach Willie Fritz joins the show to explain why the Cougars were excited to face LSU in the Texas Bowl and what makes the matchup compelling. Fritz also discusses the development of quarterback Conner Weigman in his first season at Houston and the impact former LSU assistant Slade Nagle has made as offensive coordinator. We also break down the la...