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

Another transfer portal target has emerged for LSU — and this one might tell us everything we need to know about the Tigers’ EDGE depth concerns. Matt Moscona breaks down LSU hosting Division II pass rusher Ean Rhea, a productive sack artist from Emory & Henry, and why Lane Kiffin is still aggressively searching for bodies after key spring injuries. Matt also dives into: Why LSU desperately needs...

Whit Weeks gave LSU fans a massive reason for optimism heading into the 2026 season. The Tigers’ defensive captain revealed his ankle feels the best it has since his sophomore year after offseason cleanup work and a carefully managed spring ramp-up. Matt Moscona breaks down why that update is so important for Lane Kiffin, Blake Baker and an LSU defense expected to be one of the SEC’s best. Plus, w...

Legendary LSU defensive line coach Pete Jenkins gives a fascinating breakdown of Lane Kiffin, calling him the “best modern coach” in college football. Matt Moscona dives into Pete’s comments on Kiffin’s evolution as a play-caller, his fit in the NIL and portal era, and why LSU’s relationship with Kiffin may ultimately be transactional for both sides. The episode also explores LSU’s defensive line...

SEC rivals ignite controversy as Lane Kiffin and Steve Sarkisian take public shots at Ole Miss, intensifying the buildup to the LSU vs. Ole Miss showdown. The SEC squad debates whether Kiffin’s Vanity Fair comments crossed the line, the impact on Oxford’s reputation, and what this drama means for SEC recruiting battles. Is the upcoming September 19th clash destined to be the wildest night in confe...

The Lane Kiffin controversy at LSU isn’t slowing down. After Kiffin’s Vanity Fair comments sparked national backlash, LSU official Verge Ausberry publicly defended the Tigers’ new coach — while taking several direct shots at former LSU coach Brian Kelly. Matt Moscona reacts to Ausberry’s comments about Kelly, boosters, former players and LSU culture, while explaining why the conversation around th...

Lane Kiffin may be trying to lower expectations for LSU in 2026, but the national media isn’t listening. Matt Moscona reacts to major College Football Playoff predictions from Kirk Herbstreit, Brad Crawford and others who believe LSU is already a playoff contender in Year 1 under Kiffin. Matt explains why Sam Leavitt is the biggest key to LSU’s season, why the Tigers’ recruiting advantage in Louis...

The No. 1 wide receiver in America says he’s still committed to Texas, but LSU fans have plenty of reason to believe this recruitment is far from over. Matt Moscona is joined by Shea Dixon to break down the latest twists surrounding five-star WR Easton Royal after his viral Tiger Stadium photo and record-setting 10.17 performance at the Louisiana state track meet. Is Lane Kiffin building momentum...

Lane Kiffin’s controversial Vanity Fair comments ignited a firestorm across college football, and now the reporters behind the interviews are telling their side of the story. Matt Moscona sits down with Chris Smith of Vanity Fair and Wilson Alexander of On3 to unpack the fallout from Kiffin’s remarks about Ole Miss, recruiting, race, and LSU’s future. The conversations reveal how the interviews ca...

Lane Kiffin is facing backlash after attempting to apologize to Ole Miss fans for comments he made in a recent Vanity Fair interview, but Rebels fans aren’t exactly in a forgiving mood. LSU fans can relate. Many remember the emotions surrounding Nick Saban’s departure in 2007 and the way those exits can leave lasting scars with a fanbase. But the most fascinating part of Kiffin’s interview may not...

Another national college football analyst is buying LSU in 2026. Matt Moscona reacts to Josh Pate’s latest comments about the Tigers, Lane Kiffin, and LSU’s potential path toward a College Football Playoff run. Could LSU really enter November undefeated? Matt breaks down the schedule, why timing matters more than difficulty, and how LSU could build momentum throughout the season. Plus, Matt explai...

ane Kiffin’s new Vanity Fair profile has college football buzzing — and Ole Miss fans furious. In this episode of Locked On LSU, Matt Moscona reacts to the viral comments that sparked backlash across the SEC. From Kiffin’s remarks about recruiting at Ole Miss versus LSU to his now-infamous “better girl” breakup analogy, Matt breaks down why the interview hit such a nerve in Oxford and why LSU fans...

LSU baseball’s season is hanging by a thread after a disastrous sweep at Georgia. Matt Moscona breaks down the collapse in Athens, the postseason outlook, why injuries doomed the Tigers, and what comes next for Jay Johnson as LSU turns its attention toward the future.  Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free au...

Lane Kiffin finally provided a major update on Sam Leavitt’s recovery, and it’s exactly what LSU fans wanted to hear. Matt Moscona breaks down why Leavitt being cleared for full summer work is such a massive development for the Tigers, how LSU handled his recovery throughout spring practice, and why Kiffin repeatedly emphasized that the offense was operating without its clear QB1. Matt also dives...

Will Wade’s LSU Basketball rebuild is heating up fast. Matt Moscona reacts to LSU adding Michigan State guard Devine Ugochukwu and Kansas State wing Abdi Bashir through the transfer portal as the Tigers continue reshaping the roster for 2026. What do these additions say about Wade’s vision for LSU Basketball? And why do Tom Izzo’s comments about Ugochukwu raise interesting questions moving forward...

Is LSU starting to lose ground for 5-star cornerback Joshua Dobson? Matt Moscona reacts to the latest recruiting intel after a Texas A&M crystal ball prediction shook up the race for the nation’s No. 1 CB. Matt explains why Corey Raymond and LSU’s DBU reputation still make the Tigers a major contender, but also why LSU’s loaded cornerback room could complicate the path for another elite freshman d...

SEC contenders reveal their hand as expansion and playoff chaos loom. Which teams have the pieces for a College Football Playoff breakthrough—and who could get lost in the shuffle? The SEC Squad spotlights Ole Miss’ powerhouse backfield with Trinad Chambers and Kewan Lacy, while Alabama leans on a star-studded secondary for another top-10 defense. Heated roundtable debate spotlights Jared Curtis’...

Brian Kelly finally said the quiet part out loud: Lane Kiffin can win a national championship at LSU. On this episode of Locked On LSU, Matt Moscona reacts to Kelly’s revealing comments about LSU’s NIL investment, roster building philosophy and why the Tigers are positioned differently under Kiffin than they were during Kelly’s tenure. Moscona explains how LSU’s handling of NIL evolved after the B...

Will Wade promised LSU Basketball would attack the international market, and less than 24 hours later he delivered in a massive way. Matt Moscona reacts to LSU landing Marcio Santos, a professional forward from Maccabi Tel Aviv, after Kentucky coach Mark Pope reportedly traveled overseas to recruit him. What does this recruiting win say about LSU’s investment in basketball, and how quickly is Will...

Spring football is officially over and the national perception around LSU is skyrocketing. In this episode of Locked On LSU, Matt Moscona breaks down the updated SEC Championship odds and why Vegas now views LSU as one of the top contenders in the conference under Lane Kiffin. Matt dives into why LSU sits ahead of programs like Alabama, Ole Miss and Texas A&M in the latest projections, and what th...

Will Wade finally broke the silence surrounding LSU basketball’s roster build — and Tiger fans have plenty to talk about. Despite public panic over LSU only having one known addition, Wade revealed the Tigers already have “7 or 8” players lined up behind the scenes. Matt Moscona breaks down the strategy, the silent commitments, the international recruiting focus, and the rumored NIL spending shapi...

Did Trinidad Chambliss almost follow Lane Kiffin to LSU Tigers football? He says LSU was never really a serious option—but the timeline tells a different story. Matt Moscona breaks down the full sequence of events, from Kiffin’s departure to Ole Miss’ immediate hire of Pete Golding, to Chambliss’ own comments just days before the College Football Playoff. The facts suggest LSU was much closer to l...

LSU spring football is complete, and the defensive picture is coming into focus. In this episode, Matt Moscona breaks down what stood out most from 15 practices under Lane Kiffin and Blake Baker. The headline: LSU’s starting defense looks really good—at every level. But behind that first group? There are real questions. We dive into: A defensive line full of high-ceiling talent but lacking proven...

Spring practice is complete for LSU Tigers football, and we finally have a clear picture of what Lane Kiffin is building offensively heading into 2026. In this episode, Matt Moscona breaks down a full offensive overview after spring, starting with the most important position on the field. Why everything hinges on Sam Leavitt—and what happens if he’s not available. Plus: The quarterback room behind...

LSU baseball kept its season alive with a much-needed sweep of South Carolina—and suddenly, the Tigers have a pulse. After entering the weekend with just six SEC wins, LSU now sits at nine with six games remaining. The path to the postseason is clear: get to 13 conference wins… but that means winning four of the final six against Georgia and Florida. We break down the biggest takeaways from the sw...

LSU addressed a major concern coming out of spring—but not in the way most expected. After losing Aidan Anding and seeing no clear separation behind its top three corners, LSU turned to the JUCO ranks, landing Levante Williams. It’s an unconventional move that highlights a very real issue in the Tigers’ secondary. In this episode, Matt Moscona breaks down why cornerback depth became such a pressin...