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Lane Kiffin met with reporters for the first time since his introductory press conference, offering his most detailed look yet at how LSU’s 2026 roster came together — and why it’s now set with February signing day complete and no spring transfer portal window ahead.We break down Kiffin’s comments on assembling a 42-player transfer portal class, the thinking behind taking such volume, and how LSU managed to land three elite quarterbacks in one cycle. We also discuss the plan for spring practice with Sam Leavitt continuing his recovery from a Lisfranc injury, and how NIL factored into building what many view as the most aggressive and talented portal class ever assembled.Is this a one-year spike or the blueprint for sustained success? And what does it tell us about LSU’s all-in approach under Lane Kiffin?Subscribe, rate, and review for more LSU football insight.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 audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONfor $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.MazdaLike our players, we’re driven by the details. Because highlights make the reel. What it takes to get there makes it count.There’s more to a Mazda. Because there’s more to you.Turbo TaxFor a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today.  IndeedListeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuelIf you’re a new customer, bet just $5 and get $200 in Bonus Bets if you win. Make it count — because after the Super Bowl, the season is over. Last call for football on FanDuel, an Official Sportsbook Partner of Super Bowl Sixty. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A late JUCO offensive line commitment that outflipped Alabama and Georgia and what it says about LSU’s roster strategy. A rapid offensive line rebuild credited to Eric Wolford and staff. Five former Tigers headed to Super Bowl LX, extending LSU’s NFL pipeline streak. LSU baseball’s national No. 1 preseason respect and Derek Curiel’s First Team All-American nod.

A closed CSC inquiry cleared LSU with no discipline and no link to the football program. The show calls out flawed national reporting that chased drama over facts. There's an inside look at Bernard Gooden’s ankle injury, recovery, and NFL draft prep. Recruiting buzz centers on top 2027 cornerback Joshua Dobson and the momentum Corey Raymond is building for the DBU.

They dig into Lane Kiffin’s strategy of retaining and promoting key LSU support staff rather than overhauling the program. J.R. Belton’s promotion and who stayed on signal a push for continuity and institutional knowledge. There’s coverage of Kiffin’s Houston fundraising trip and how boosters are financing the roster. The conversation also considers ripple effects for LSU basketball and department finances.

Garrett Nussmeier’s Senior Bowl MVP performance has reopened one of the most fascinating conversations in recent LSU football history.What if Nussmeier had been healthy for the entire 2025 season? Would LSU have made the College Football Playoff? Would Brian Kelly still be the head coach in Baton Rouge? And how different would the coaching carousel have looked — including where Lane Kiffin ultimately landed?We dive deep into that alternate timeline and expand the conversation into some of LSU’s greatest and most debated “What Ifs,” including:What if Nick Saban never left LSU?What if Ryan Perrilloux reached his full potential?What if the 2011 national title game played out differently?What if LSU fielded even an average defense in 2023?Injuries, decisions, and timing shape college football more than anything else. This episode explores just how close LSU may have been to a very different present — and what that says about the program’s past, present, and 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 audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONfor $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.MazdaLike our players, we’re driven by the details. Because highlights make the reel. What it takes to get there makes it count.There’s more to a Mazda. Because there’s more to you.Turbo TaxFor a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today.  Rocket MoneyLet Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at http://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDONFanDuelIf you’re a new customer, bet just $5 and get $200 in Bonus Bets if you win. Make it count — because after the Super Bowl, the season is over. Last call for football on FanDuel, an Official Sportsbook Partner of Super Bowl Sixty. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A report about a CSC inquiry sparked wild speculation linking it to a high-profile football figure. The show unpacks what the CSC actually investigates, why the notice concerned a single non-football athlete, and how multiple schools were contacted. It also explains how sloppy social media framing fueled the viral misread and why this likely won’t become a major scandal.

They unpack Clemson's denied Week 0 waiver and whether playing cold was a quiet advantage for LSU. Discussion covers why pre-season tune-ups are rising and how scheduling trends could change college football. Conversation shifts to NFL buzz around Charlie Weis Jr. and what his potential departure might mean. They finish with an early, odds-based look at LSU's 2026 strength of schedule.

Dabo Swinney calls out Ole Miss and Pete Golding for tampering. How this impacts the SEC, Ole Miss, and the rest of college football. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

LSU’s embarrassing loss to Mississippi State dropped the Tigers to 1–7 in SEC play, and the conversation around the future of Matt McMahon is reaching a boiling point.Four seasons in, LSU is on track for another year without an NCAA Tournament appearance, and even LSU Athletic Director Verge Ausberry has acknowledged that everything will be evaluated if the Tigers miss the postseason. On paper, the results suggest a coaching change may be warranted.But the reality is far more complicated.Firing McMahon and his staff would cost around $10 million, and that’s before hiring a new coach, assembling a staff, and rebuilding a roster from scratch. All of this comes while LSU has already committed unprecedented resources elsewhere — including a $54 million Brian Kelly buyout, a $91 million contract for Lane Kiffin, expanded football budgets, and funding what could be the most expensive college football roster ever at more than $40 million for 2026.So the real question isn’t just should LSU make a change — it’s can they? And is there real donor appetite for another massive financial move?We break down the financial reality, the political dynamics, and why one thing is certain: Will Wade is not coming back to LSU.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONfor $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.MazdaLike our players, we’re driven by the details. Because highlights make the reel. What it takes to get there makes it count.There’s more to a Mazda. Because there’s more to you.Turbo TaxFor a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today.  Rocket MoneyLet Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at http://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDONFanDuelIf you’re a new customer, bet just $5 and get $200 in Bonus Bets if you win. Make it count — because after the Super Bowl, the season is over. Last call for football on FanDuel, an Official Sportsbook Partner of Super Bowl Sixty. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

LSU enters the season with championship expectations once again, and this might be Jay Johnson’s deepest and most complete roster since arriving in Baton Rouge.In this episode, we deliver a full LSU baseball season preview, starting with the projected weekend rotation of Casan Evans, Cooper Moore, and William Schmidt — and whether Zac Cowan or Cooper Williams can push their way into starting roles as the season unfolds.We also break down the bullpen pecking order, identifying the arms LSU will trust most in high-leverage situations, including Grant Fontenot and Deven Sheerin, and how the Tigers could deploy their setup and closer roles.Offensively, we walk through the likely starting nine, evaluate LSU’s elite depth across the lineup, and spotlight the critical battle at second base that could shape the everyday lineup.Is this the roster that puts LSU in position to repeat as College World Series champions? We take a detailed look at why the talent, depth, and experience suggest the Tigers are built for another title run.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONfor $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.MazdaLike our players, we’re driven by the details. Because highlights make the reel. What it takes to get there makes it count.There’s more to a Mazda. Because there’s more to you.Turbo TaxFor a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today.  Rocket MoneyLet Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at http://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDONFanDuelIf you’re a new customer, bet just $5 and get $200 in Bonus Bets if you win. Make it count — because after the Super Bowl, the season is over. Last call for football on FanDuel, an Official Sportsbook Partner of Super Bowl Sixty. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.