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The Latest Prize: Five-star point guard Reese Alston, the No. 9 overall prospect in the country and son of former NBA player Rafer "Skip 2 My Lou" Alston, committed to the Tigers over heavy pursuit from Louisville, Kentucky, and Tennessee. [1, 2] The Stacked 2027 Class: Alston joins fellow five-star guard King Gibson and four-star dual-sport star Ahmad Hudson in a class that has rapidly skyrocketed into the national Top 10. [1, 2] Unconventional Resurgence: Wade—who is back at LSU for his second tenure following stints at McNeese State and NC State—has been unapologetic about navigating liberalized NCAA movement rules to assemble an elite future foundation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the Field: The Tigers enter the open date scorching hot after back-to-back dominant blowout wins over Mississippi State and Auburn, outscoring their opponents 69-17 behind a stellar breakout performance from quarterback Sam Leavitt.  The November Gauntlet: LSU has zero margin for error in the College Football Playoff race. They face a brutal three-game regular-season finale against Alabama (Nov. 7), Texas (Nov. 14), and Tennessee (Nov. 21).  Recruiting & Roster Focus: Kiffin has built a high-caliber roster that is adjusting rapidly. On the recruiting trail, LSU boasts one of the nation's premier 2027 hauls, headlined by five-star edge rusher KJ Green and five-star tight end Ahmad Hudson The Injunction: On Wednesday, October 28, a Louisiana judge signed a temporary injunction that prevents the SEC from punishing the Tigers if Luis is added to the active roster. The Timeline: This window clears him to play in LSU’s first three games of the season, starting with the season opener against LSU New Orleans on Tuesday, November 3. A crucial preliminary injunction hearing is set for November 13 to decide his long-term eligibility.  Legal Drama: Luis's attorney, Tony Clayton, explicitly expanded the lawsuit to force LSU's hand, stating that if head coach Will Wade refuses to play the star guard out of fear of the conference, he will attempt to hold Wade in constructive contempt of court. Clayton also fiercely criticized SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey, publicly nicknaming him "Kim Jong Sankey" Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Roster Resurgence: The roster features an elite influx of talent, including key portal acquisitions like quarterback Sam Leavitt. Auburn Statement: LSU's 38-17 win showcased a completely dominant execution, logging over 550 total yards and racking up 7 sacks on defense. November Gauntlet: Coming out of their bye week, Kiffin's Tigers face an intense College Football Playoff push against Alabama, Texas, and Tennessee.  LSU Basketball: 5-Star PG Target Reese Alston Decision Day: The highly coveted 6-foot-2 NBA legacy recruit will make his announcement live on CBS Sports HQ this Thursday. The Will Wade Factor: Alston explicitly cited his strong relationship and the deep trust built with Will Wade as a primary reason LSU is heavily in the mix. Backcourt Hype: Landing Alston would further solidify an explosive backcourt trajectory that already features prominent transfers like Donovan Dent and Sky Clark.  Would you like a deeper breakdown of Sam Leavitt's stats during LSU's recent winning streak, or more details on Reese Alston's final scouting report ahead of his decision tomorrow? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

LSU Offensive Takeaways: The "Kiffin Effect" Fully Clicking Despite the daytime schedule disappointment, Lane Kiffin has the Tigers (6-2, 3-2 SEC) peaking at the right time. Following a dominant 38-17 road victory over Auburn, the identity of Kiffin's offense is firing on all cylinders:  Sam Leavitt's Sudden Surge: After missing crucial spring reps due to a foot injury, the transfer quarterback has hit an elite tier of efficiency. Against Auburn, Leavitt went 32-of-45 for 387 passing yards, 3 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions, adding 54 yards and a score on the ground. [1] The Trey'Dez Green Dimension: The return of star tight end Trey’Dez Green has completely altered how defenses have to play LSU. His presence in the seam opens up the perimeter for breakout Hawaii-transfer wideout Jackson Harris, who exploded for 9 catches and 178 yards against Auburn. The Playoff Looming Gauntlet: Kiffin's squad leads the SEC in total offense, but Kiffin emphasizes that their minus-two turnover margin remains the team's primary flaw. Going into the bye week, fixing consistency and getting completely healthy—specifically protecting Leavitt's hamstring—will dictate if LSU can navigate a brutal November slate featuring Alabama, Texas, and Tennessee.  You can keep track of this fast-evolving SEC playoff race by letting me set up a task to monitor the developing injury reports for both teams during the bye week. Would you like me to do that? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After early-season stumbles, including a loss to Kentucky, Lane Kiffin has the Tigers playing like the powerhouse fans expected when he took the job.  The Breakout Victory: LSU secured its first SEC road win in over two years with a clinical 38-17 beating of Auburn at Jordan-Hare Stadium. The game wasn't even as close as the final score indicated.  Offense Firing on All Cylinders: Quarterback Sam Leavitt has been "off-the-charts efficient," throwing for 387 yards and totaling 4 touchdowns without a turnover. The return of star tight end Trey’Dez Green and the emergence of wideout Jackson Harris (178 yards, 2 TDs) have given the offense a championship-caliber dimension. Looking Ahead: Sitting at 6-2 (4-2 SEC), LSU controls its own destiny. If they can run the table through a brutal November gauntlet featuring Alabama, Texas, and Tennessee, a spot in the College Football Playoff is entirely within reach.  ️ New Orleans Saints: A Total Mess in Paris While LSU is riding a wave of momentum, the Saints' season is rapidly spiraling out of control after their historic game at the Stade de France. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Yes, Trey'Dez Green is expected to play against Auburn. LSU's star 6-foot-7 junior tight end was removed from the official SEC availability report on Wednesday night, signaling his clearance to return for the Week 8 matchup. Green has been sidelined with a knee sprain since the Week 3 loss against Ole Miss. His return provides a massive offensive boost for the No. 18 LSU Tigers as they travel to Jordan-Hare Stadium to face a red-hot Auburn team Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lane Kiffin & LSU Football: "A Point to Prove" WAFB sports director Jacques Doucet joined the show to break down Lane Kiffin's intense first season at LSU. Coming off a frustrating 35-34 overtime loss to Kentucky that dropped the Tigers to 4-2, Kiffin and LSU have a massive point to prove as they prepare to face Auburn. Will Wade & LSU Basketball: "His Squad" On the basketball side, On3 beat writer Glen West broke down Will Wade's highly anticipated return to Baton Rouge and the construction of his 2026–2027 roster. True to form, Wade has been completely unapologetic about taking an unconventional, aggressive approach to building his team via the transfer portal and international talent. Key roster updates from Glen West include: • The RJ Luis Decision: LSU has officially given up its months-long eligibility battle for star guard RJ Luis after the SEC held firm on its rules regarding players returning to college after signing NBA contracts. • The Silver Linings: While losing Luis hurts, Wade secured a massive win as Italian forward and former Cleveland Cavaliers draft pick Saliou Niang was officially ruled eligible by the NCAA. Seven-foot French center Brice Dessert is also expected to be cleared shortly, giving Wade a powerful, dangerous core ahead of their November 3 season opener against New Orleans. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The recent live broadcast of "LSU QB Sam Leavitt Keeps GETTING BETTER | Lane Kiffin Speaks on LSU Football | Rohan Davey JOINS!" by Tingle & Co. on YouTube breaks down No. 22 LSU’s dominant 31-0 shutout victory over No. 16 Mississippi State.  Key Takeaways from the Broadcast Sam Leavitt's Elite Progression: After facing early-season scrutiny and turnover struggles, quarterback Sam Leavitt delivered the cleanest performance of his LSU career. He completed 31 of 38 passes for 289 yards, 4 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. Notably, he achieved this while playing through a limited practice hamstring injury, which forced him to stay in the pocket and trust his targets, distributing the ball to 9 different receivers.  Lane Kiffin on the Resilient Response: Head coach Lane Kiffin expressed high praise for how the Tigers bounced back following a tough overtime loss to Kentucky. He emphasized that the weekly focus was centered on "trusting the receivers and allowing them to go make plays", proving that LSU can be a highly dangerous, vertically attacking passing team. Kiffin also dismissed any pity for Mississippi State's injury list, noting that LSU has been hit just as hard by the injury bug this season.  LSU now shifts its focus to a critical road matchup against the Auburn Tigers this Saturday at 11:00 AM CT. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kiffin highlighted that LSU has been battling its own extensive injury list all season, including losing starting safety Dashawn Spears for the year. The victory moved LSU to 5-2 overall (2-2 SEC), effectively bouncing back from a painful overtime loss to Kentucky the week prior. Quarterback Sam Leavitt led the offense with his cleanest performance of the season, completing 31 of 38 passes for 289 yards, four touchdowns, and zero interceptions. Defensively, the Tigers secured their first home shutout against an SEC opponent since 2006, halting Mississippi State on five consecutive fourth-down attempts. Saints Escape MetLife Stadium with a Win Meanwhile, in the NFL, the New Orleans Saints snapped their three-game losing streak by narrowly defeating the New York Giants 34-27 on Sunday.  The Scoring Run: After falling behind 10-0 early, New Orleans exploded for 34 unanswered points to build a commanding 34-10 lead in the fourth quarter. The Near Collapse: Head coach Kellen Moore pulled several starters late in the game. The Giants capitalised on the change, rallying with 17 straight points behind reserve quarterback J.J. McCarthy.  The Final Stop: New York drove all the way to the Saints' 14-yard line with seconds left on the clock. The comeback attempt finally fell short when McCarthy's fourth-and-1 pass to Isaiah Likely sailed out of bounds with 5 seconds remaining.  Saints quarterback Tyler Shough finished the day with 144 passing yards and three passing touchdowns while adding a rushing score. Running back Alvin Kamara also reached a major career milestone during the game, becoming only the sixth player in NFL history to surpass 5,000 rushing yards and 5,000 receiving yards in a car Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lane Kiffin and the No. 10 LSU Tigers are feeling intense pressure following a devastating 35-34 overtime loss to Kentucky. The defeat drops LSU to a 4-2 overall record (2-2 SEC) after suffering back-to-back conference losses.  Kiffin has faced heavy scrutiny for several critical coaching moments: The Late-Game Punt: Leading 27-24 with under two minutes left in regulation, Kiffin elected to punt on a 4th-and-1 from LSU's own 43-yard line rather than trying to seal the win. Kentucky marched down, tied the game, and won in overtime on a gutsy two-point conversion. Kiffin admitted postgame that the decision will "eat him up".  Booster and Identity Anxiety: Analysts are noting that while Kiffin's job isn't immediately in jeopardy due to a robust financial buyout, boosters are growing uneasy. Critics are questioning whether his historically aggressive, "gambling" offensive approach is giving way to conservative play-calling. [1, 2, 3] Next Up: LSU must quickly clean up its unforced errors, as Mississippi State visits Tiger Stadium next on Saturday, October 17. [1, 2] LSU Basketball: Will Wade’s 6-Man “W” Amid the SEC Mess While football tries to salvage its season on the field, returning men's basketball head coach Will Wade is managing a chaotic roster crisis caused by an ongoing battle with the Southeastern Conference (SEC).  Despite having a completely depleted bench, Wade secured an inspiring 85-81 exhibition victory over UCF on Wednesday night. The Six-Man Masterclass: Due to compliance standoffs, LSU could only suit up six active players against UCF’s 13. Guard Donovan Dent spearheaded the effort, putting up 21 points, 11 assists, and 9 rebounds. He also hit the go-ahead basket with under 10 seconds left, while teammate Abdi Bashir Jr. exploded for 26 points. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The latest update surrounding Lane Kiffin, LSU Football, and the broader SEC legal drama centers on a tough on-field loss coupled with escalating tension between the university and the conference.  On-Field Struggles and Pressure on Lane Kiffin The pressure has intensified on head coach Lane Kiffin following a heartbreaking 34-31 overtime loss to Kentucky. [1] The Collapse: LSU blew a 27-24 lead late in the fourth quarter after a double-pass touchdown from Jackson Harris to Roman Mothershed. Kentucky won on a 2-point conversion in overtime. [1] Kiffin's Decision: Kiffin faced heavy criticism for choosing to punt on a critical 4th-and-1 late in the game, later admitting, "thought about going for it and then talked myself out of it... We're one yard away from the game being over". [1] The Fallout: LSU has dropped to a 4-2 overall record (2-2 SEC). To add to the frustration, Kiffin also took public shots at the SEC's secretive officiating review process following a controversial fourth-down goal-line play. [1, 2] The SEC Legal Battle Shifts to Basketball While the initial friction started when Kiffin attempted to roster former NFL undrafted free agents (Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris), the Southeastern Conference (SEC) has extended its federal lawsuit. [1, 2] New Filings: On October 13, 2026, the SEC submitted a new court filing accusing LSU of a continuous "complete lack of institutional control". [1, 2] New Target: The SEC's focus has expanded from the football program to Will Wade and the men's basketball team. The conference alleges that LSU is defying rules by openly recruiting and practicing with former NBA/G League player RJ Luis Jr. and several international athletes whose eligibility is under question. [1, 2] Will Wade Speaks Out Returning to LSU, men's basketball coach Will Wade has addressed both the roster construction and the campus environment with his trademark defiance and humor: [1] The "Controversial" Joke: Wade joked at a Baton Rouge Rotary Club event that a lot had changed since his first stint, stating, "the first big change is I'm no longer the most controversial coach on campus," directly poking fun at Kiffin’s ongoing circus with the league. [1] Roster Strategy: Wade defended his aggressive recruitment strategy, stating, "We're going to be unconventional... we're going to be unapologetic about it... If I'm wrong, I'm wrong, I'll take it". However, during SEC Media Days, Wade noted that the program is following all current SEC protocols, meaning RJ Luis Jr. remains unrostered and did not travel for their recent preseason scrimmages. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

LSU FOOTBALL | KENTUCKY 35, NO. 10 LSU 34 — OT • TIGERS BLOW 27-24 FOURTH-QUARTER LEAD • WILDCATS WIN ON 2-POINT CONVERSION IN OT • LSU OUTGAINS KENTUCKY 410-401 • TIGERS HELD TO JUST 94 NET RUSHING YDS • SAM LEAVITT: 25/34, 275 PASS YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT • DILIN JONES: 16 CAR, 56 YDS • 7 REC, 84 YDS • LSU LOSES 2 TURNOVERS • LEAVITT THROWS 3RD-QUARTER INT AND LATER FUMBLES WHILE BEING SACKED • KENTUCKY’S CJ BAXTER: 19 CAR, 123 YDS, 2 TD • 77-YD RUN SETS UP EARLY SCORE • BROCK COFFMAN: 55-YD PUNT-RETURN TD • KENTUCKY WINS SPECIAL-TEAMS BATTLE • JACKSON HARRIS TO ROMAN MOTHERSHED: 41-YD TD PASS ON DOUBLE PASS TO GIVE LSU LATE 27-24 LEAD • LANE KIFFIN ON PUNTING ON 4TH-AND-1: “THOUGHT ABOUT GOING FOR IT AND THEN TALKED MYSELF OUT OF IT” • KIFFIN: “WE’RE ONE YARD AWAY FROM THE GAME BEING OVER” • KIFFIN: “WHEN CHANCE COMES IN THE 4TH QUARTER, YOU CANNOT LET THEM HANG AROUND” • KIFFIN GIVES KENTUCKY CREDIT FOR MAKING PLAYS IN ALL 3 PHASES • LSU FALLS TO 4-2 OVERALL • 2-2 SEC • MISSISSIPPI STATE NEXT AT DEATH VALLEY Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

LSU can secure a victory against Kentucky by exploiting the Wildcats' pass defense, dominating the ground game, and converting on third downs. On the recent Tingle & Co. show, LSU legend Rohan Davey highlighted the definitive blueprint for Lane Kiffin's No. 10 Tigers (4-1) to secure their first true road win of the season inside a sold-out Kroger Field. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Full Strength: Leavitt confirmed that his recent hamstring injury was minor and that he will be completely full-go by Saturday. • Blessing in Disguise: Both Leavitt and head coach Lane Kiffin noted that the injury forced the dual-threat quarterback to stay patient in the pocket rather than relying immediately on his legs. This resulted in an efficient 18-of-23 passing performance for 176 yards and 3 touchdowns in their 63-14 win over McNeese. | "Who is This Kentucky Team?" • The Portal History: Kentucky (4-1) is incredibly familiar with Leavitt. When Leavitt entered the transfer portal from Arizona State as the top available quarterback, Kentucky was his very first visit. After he chose Lane Kiffin and LSU, Kentucky quickly pivoted to land Notre Dame transfer Kenny Minchey. Hostile Environment: Kentucky's defense will provide a stiff challenge at Kroger Field. LSU is focusing heavily on simulating crowd noise during mid-week practices to avoid the pre-snap penalties and communication breakdowns that plagued them during their previous road loss at Ole Miss. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Atlanta Falcons Blow Out New Orleans Saints, 45-24 On the other side of Louisiana sports, the New Orleans Saints were thoroughly defeated on Monday Night Football, losing 45-24 to their division rivals, the Atlanta Falcons, at the Caesars Superdome. The game slipped away from the Saints early as a missed field goal and a lost fumble from Kendre Miller helped Atlanta build a quick 14-0 lead. The Falcons' rushing attack dominated the game, led by Bijan Robinson, who sliced through the New Orleans defense for 145 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Fellow running back Brian Robinson Jr. added three rushing scores of his own. Saints quarterback Tyler Shough completed 286 passing yards and a touchdown to Devaughn Vele, while Chris Olave hauled in 8 receptions for 116 yards. However, a stagnant rushing attack that totaled just 50 yards and a costly turnover prevented New Orleans from keeping pace with Atlanta's high-powered offense. The loss drops the Saints to a 1-3 record on the season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.