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

LSU’s running back room is suddenly thin after junior Kaleb Jackson enters the transfer portal , leaving the Tigers with only two scholarship backs on the roster: Caden Durham and Harlem Berry . So how does Lane Kiffin fix it? There may be an answer — and it could come from Ole Miss . Rebels defensive coordinator Pete Golding was non-committal about the future of RB coach Kevin Smith , opening the...

The SEC has officially released LSU’s 2026 football schedule , giving us our first full look at Lane Kiffin’s debut season in Baton Rouge . Now that we know the opponents, locations, and dates, we break down what the schedule reveals about LSU’s path in Year 1 under its new head coach. We’re also joined by LSU booster Gordon McKernan , who shares his reaction to LSU hiring Lane Kiffin and explains...

Five SEC teams charge into the College Football Playoff, but which squad holds the clearest path to glory? Heated expansion rumors swirl as the SEC hosts debate the possibility of Notre Dame and Kansas joining the conference, while Texas A&M’s electrifying fan base readies Kyle Field for a statement win over Miami. Could Carson Beck’s first trip to College Station turn into an interception frenzy?...

LSU and Nike just dropped a massive NIL announcement, unveiling a groundbreaking partnership that includes 10 LSU athletes , headlined by Trey’Dez Green and DJ Pickett. This deal is exactly what Lane Kiffin referenced during his introductory press conference when he said LSU’s NIL plan “blew every other school out the water.” Tonight, we break down why this move proves him right. We also dive into...

Sherrone Moore is out at Michigan — and the shockwaves could hit LSU in a massive way. In today’s episode, Matt breaks down how Moore’s firing triggers a domino effect across college football: • Kalen DeBoer becomes Michigan’s top target — and what it means for Alabama • If DeBoer leaves, would Alabama try to hire Lane Kiffin? • Why Kiffin publicly rebuffed Barstool’s Dave Portnoy and reaffirmed h...

LSU’s quarterback room is officially in flux. Ju’Juan Johnson is set to enter the transfer portal, leaving the Tigers with Michael Van Buren as the only scholarship quarterback on the roster . We dig into why Johnson decided to move on , what the timing tells us, and how this puts immediate pressure on Lane Kiffin to nail the quarterback position for 2026 . We also provide important national conte...

LSU’s defensive line coach search may not be as settled as it once appeared. Elijah Robinson looked poised to join Lane Kiffin’s staff, but new interest from Penn State and Nebraska has complicated the process. We explain what changed, whether LSU can still land Robinson, and two defensive tackle coach candidates the Tigers could pivot to if Robinson goes elsewhere. We also address the confusion s...

Frank Wilson finally addressed his future at LSU and whether he’ll return on Lane Kiffin’s staff — and the outlook didn’t sound promising. We break down what Wilson said, why Lane Kiffin should want him back, and the reasons it still appears unlikely despite Wilson’s value in recruiting and player development. We also cover LSU’s Texas Bowl availability update, including confirmation that Garrett...

LSU sees movement in the transfer portal as three Tigers decide to move on, including cornerback Ashton Stamps and defensive tackle Ahmad Breaux. We break down why each departure happened, what it tells us about the roster, and how it impacts LSU’s defense heading into next season. While LSU remains deep and talented at cornerback — highlighted by DJ Pickett and PJ Woodland — the loss of Breaux le...

LSU defensive coordinator Blake Baker explains why he turned down head coaching opportunities at Tulane and Memphis to remain in Baton Rouge. Baker discusses his family’s love for Baton Rouge, the challenges of moving again, and the promises he made to recruits during his stay at LSU. He also addresses the unfinished business driving him to chase a championship with the Tigers and why continuity o...

LSU’s bowl game brings major decisions that could impact the program well beyond the postseason. We break down which Tigers are likely to play and which could opt out of the bowl game, with a deep dive into key underclassmen facing NFL Draft choices — including center Braelin Moore and linebacker Whit Weeks . Their decisions could shape LSU’s roster heading into next season. We also update Lane Ki...

LSU is headed back to Houston for the Texas Bowl for the second straight season, this time drawing the Houston Cougars in the Kinder’s Texas Bowl. Why does LSU keep landing in this bowl game, and is it really a bad thing? We break down how LSU ended up in the Texas Bowl again, the real benefits of playing in Houston — including exposure and recruiting advantages — and why this matchup might actual...

LSU may have just landed one of the greatest defensive line recruiting classes in college football history . The Tigers secured signatures from No. 1 overall prospect Lamar Brown , No. 1 DT Richard Anderson , No. 3 DT Deuce Geralds , and Top-100 EDGE Trenton Henderson , giving LSU a defensive front that stacks up with — and potentially surpasses — the best classes in program history. In this episo...

LSU makes a major statement by keeping defensive coordinator Blake Baker in Baton Rouge. Baker has turned down head coaching opportunities at both Tulane and Memphis, choosing instead to remain at LSU. We discuss why Baker stayed, how close he came to taking a head coaching job, and what this says about LSU’s direction under Lane Kiffin. Why continuity on defense matters more than ever, how this i...

A major defensive shakeup could be coming to LSU. Reports out of Baton Rouge say defensive coordinator Blake Baker is expected to accept the Tulane job after back-to-back visits from Tulane and Memphis on Thursday. We break down the latest intel on Baker’s future and what Lane Kiffin may do if LSU suddenly becomes DC shopping. We also dive into a FootballScoop report linking Syracuse assistant hea...

SEC shakeup: blockbuster coaching hires and playoff drama headline championship week. With Lane Kiffin joining LSU, Alex Golesh on board at Auburn, and Jon Sumrall taking the helm at Florida, the conference landscape is primed for surprises—are these bold moves enough to shift power in the SEC? Brandon Olsen and the Locked On Podcast Network squad debate the intrigue behind every new hire, break d...

Lane Kiffin has officially decided LSU GM Austin Thomas will not return as part of his first staff in Baton Rouge, and we break down the real reasons behind the move. Then we take a deep dive into Kiffin’s new general manager, Billy Glasscock — his background, his strengths, and why he’s become one of the most respected roster-building minds in college football. How will Glasscock impact LSU’s rec...

Lane Kiffin’s first LSU signing day turned chaotic fast. On today’s show, we explain the strange situation with 5-star DT Richard Anderson , who announced he signed with LSU… but the Tigers didn’t officially add him. We also update the latest on five-star Lamar Brown , LSU’s three flips, new predictions for QB Landon Duckworth , and key staff moves including Austin Thomas’ departure and the additi...

Lane Kiffin just exposed one of the biggest hypocrisies in college football. On today’s episode, we break down Kiffin’s decision to allow new LSU offensive coordinator Charlie Weis Jr. to return to Ole Miss and coach the Rebels in the College Football Playoff — the same thing Ole Miss leadership and the national media refused to let Kiffin do when he left for LSU. We dive into: • The blatant doubl...

LSU’s Signing Day drama has officially arrived. On today’s episode, we break down the bombshell news that five-star commitments Richard Anderson and Lamar Brown will not sign with LSU on Wednesday. Both elite defensive linemen are waiting to see how Lane Kiffin finalizes his staff, including the future of defensive line coaching and whether Frank Wilson will remain in Baton Rouge. We also recap a...

On today’s episode, we dive into a critical moment for LSU’s new coaching regime under Lane Kiffin. Defensive coordinator Blake Baker has interviewed for the Tulane head coaching job , and sources indicate LSU is working urgently to keep him on staff. We break down what Tulane is offering, where negotiations stand, and how soon a decision could come. We also discuss the biggest remaining question...

Lane Kiffin is officially the head coach of the LSU Tigers, and his introductory press conference gave us plenty to unpack. In today’s episode, we break down every major takeaway from Kiffin’s first day in Baton Rouge — including why he left Ole Miss, the mentors who advised him to take the LSU job, and how he believes he’s entering the prime of his coaching career. We also dive into Kiffin’s comm...

Lane Kiffin has officially landed in Baton Rouge, and Sunday turned into one of the wildest days in recent LSU football history. We break down everything that happened from the moment Kiffin’s plane touched down to the first major moves he made as LSU’s new head coach. Kiffin explains why Ole Miss AD Keith Carter refused to let him address the Rebels before leaving Oxford, and he tells Marty Smith...

Lane Kiffin is officially the new head coach at LSU. On today’s episode, we break down how AD Verge Ausberry pulled off the biggest hire in college football, the contract and buyout details that set LSU up for long-term success, and why Kiffin chose Baton Rouge over staying at Ole Miss. We also dive into early staff intel — with Kiffin expected to bring his offensive staff, while LSU may retain po...

Lane Kiffin has scheduled a 9 a.m. team meeting on Sunday , and all signs point in one direction: he’s preparing to tell his Ole Miss players that he’s leaving to take the LSU job . We break down every angle of a wild 24 hours in the SEC coaching carousel. We react to the report that LSU is sending planes to Oxford on Sunday to pick up Kiffin and his family, and we dig into why Kiffin and Ole Miss...