LSU Sports Insider

The LSU baseball team received great news on multiple fronts from the Major League Baseball draft this past weekend. First and foremost, several of the prep stars the Tigers had in their recruiting class withdrew from the draft and will head to LSU instead of going pro. In addition, Derek Curiel was the No. 5 overall pick and headed a strong contingent of LSU players chosen by big-league clubs.

Advocate beat writer Koki Riley joins the LSU Insiders to break down what it means for an LSU program that appears to be ready to win big again after...

The 2026 Major League Baseball draft is this weekend, and the LSU Tigers have several players — and more importantly for 2027 purposes, freshmen committed to the school — expected to be picked. Which high schoolers will eventually make it to LSU, and who will be picked too high? Which names should LSU fans keep an eye on? The Advocate's Koki Riley is here to break it all down.

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Are LSU football fans really "nut jobs"? That's what national championship-winning coach Urban Meyer said last week, saying the Tigers faithful would have a huge problem if Lane Kiffin didn't at least come close to a national championship in his first season.

Our LSU Sports Insiders dissect what Meyer said, the truths and hypocrisies therein and what realistic expectations are for the 2026 Tigers, including a look at how first-year coaches have fared historically at LSU and around the country.

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Every game is important in a college football season, but when you have a schedule as stacked as LSU does in 2026, there are some games you simply can't afford to lose. In this episode, the LSU Insiders rank their top five games that the Tigers CAN'T LOSE if they're going to call the season a success. Some are because of momentum, some because of emotion and some are simply because of the way the schedule sets up.

Leave in the comments which games you think the Tigers must win to have a successful 2026. 

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On this episode, the LSU Insiders welcome a new member: Jon Blau, The Advocate's new LSU football beat writer. Jon joins us from South Carolina, where he was covering Clemson for the Post & Courier newspaper. Today he'll talk about his career, his expectations for covering LSU and the big storylines he'll be following closely as the 2026 season approaches.

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We are still 11 weeks away from LSU's 2026 football season, but it's time to start the countdown. Our LSU Sports Insiders take a look at the schedule windows for the Tigers' 2026 season, give our thoughts on an early kickoff and determine which home games are the most intriguing. We also take a look at alternate uniform possibilities and whether Lane Kiffin might introduce more alternates in his tenure at LSU.

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With LSU sports mostly in their summer slumber, the LSU Sports Insiders take a look at the big-picture story affecting all of college sports: Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby, who was found to have gambled on games he played in at earlier stops in his career and was declared ineligible, only to have a court injunction clear the way for him to play in 2026.

We discuss that, as well as some additions this week by the LSU baseball and football teams. We also give our College World Series picks.

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With the college athletic calendar nearing its finish line, the LSU Sports Insiders take a moment to examine the health of each sports program at LSU. Which is in the best position to compete for championships, now and in the near- and long-term future? How will Lane Kiffin fare with football? What about Will Wade with men's basketball? And can the baseball program bounce back? The top of the list, of course, is women's sports, starting with gymnastics and women's basketball.

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As has become his custom, LSU football coach Lane Kiffin found himself in the spotlight at the SEC Spring Meetings this week, defending his comments about Ole Miss and reacting to the "Lane Kiffin Rule" in a congressional bill. But he wasn't the only one garnering attention this week in Destin. SEC commissioner Greg Sankey and Georgia coach Kirby Smart also made headline-worthy statements, and there was plenty of discussion about the College Football Playoff expanding, too.

Advocate columnist Scott Rabalais joins the LSU Sports Insiders live from the hotel lobby in Destin to discuss all of...

The LSU baseball team suffered through its worst season in decades, a year that officially ended Monday when the Tigers weren't selected for the NCAA tournament. It was a whiplash change from the previous three seasons that produced two national championships.

The LSU Sports Insiders take one more quick look at what went wrong and then dive into a busy offseason, from the transfer portal to the MLB draft to how Jay Johnson and company will look to rebound for next year. 

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One of the most LSU headlines possible hit the college football world on Wednesday night, with news that Ed Orgeron is returning to the Tigers to coach on Lane Kiffin's staff. Coach O won the 2019 national championship at LSU, of course, but he was fired in 2021 and has bounced around without officially coaching since. Now he's back, with his famous gravelly voice and ace recruiting.

Our LSU Sports Insiders break down their reaction to the news, what Coach O's role will be and more. 

We also check in on the end of a bad baseball s...

The LSU men's basketball team still only has four players confirmed on its roster, but that's three more than a couple of weeks ago. Our LSU Sports Insiders break down the new signees, whether we can expect immediate impact from them, what Will Wade and company still need to do to complete the roster and where other big names could be coming from.

We also opine on NCAA tournament expansion and what it means for LSU and other teams that traditionally have struggled to consistently make March Madness. 

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A jam-packed episode of the LSU Sports Insider dives into the following:

• The Lane Kiffin story in Vanity Fair and whether we learned anything 

• The context and motivation for Kiffin's comment about diversity in Oxford vs. Baton Rouge 

• LSU baseball's pitching disaster at Georgia 

• What the long-term outlook is for Jay Johnson's Tigers 

• LSU softball is hosting a regional 

• Kailin Chio was robbed for gymnastics' version of the Heisman 

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The LSU football team secured a verbal commitment from the nation's top tight end, Ahmad Hudson, this weekend, continuing some recruiting momentum for Lane Kiffin and his staff. Our LSU Sports Insiders talk about what it means, how Hudson fits and the interesting quarterback situation of the future.

Meanwhile, on the hardwood, the LSU women's basketball team still figures to be in the market for one more player, while the Tigers men have, well, one player. What is going on with Will Wade and Co.? And what hints do we have about where they'll seek to fill...

Advocate columnist Scott Rabalais joins the LSU Insiders for a chat about all things LSU sports. We talk about the baseball team, whose SEC losing streak has reached historic proportions. We talk the first spring football session under Lane Kiffin and why the new coach is trying to stay realistic about his first year with the Tigers. We talk basketball transfer portal (the LSU men's team has HOW many players?). And we go big picture and discuss the state of college sports and where it's going in the NIL/revenue sharing era.

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The LSU football team wraps up spring football this week, and the LSU Sports Insiders are here to talk about impressions over the past few weeks. We discuss the backup quarterbacks, Landen Clark and Husan Longstreet, and Lane Kiffin's comments that they had improved from a "concerning" start.

We also discuss Reed Darcey's standouts of spring camp and take a look at the NFL draft, where Mansoor Delane is expected to go in the first round. And what about Garrett Nussmeier? 

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The LSU baseball team was swept again this past weekend, losing all three games to Texas A&M without really coming close in any of them. The LSU Sports Insiders take a look at how slim the margin for error is for the Tigers to make the NCAA tournament, Jay Johnson's revealing comments about how he erred in building the 2026 roster and what realistically can be fixed for LSU to turn things around in the final month of the season.

We also tip our cap to the LSU gymnastics team, which finished as national runner-up this past...

The LSU gymnastics team heads to Fort Worth, Texas, this weekend for the national championships as the Tigers look for their second national title in three years. LSU failed in the semifinals last year, and the LSU Insiders tell us what it'll take to get to the finish line this year. We break down Kailin Chio's record-breaking season and detail some injuries that will be key for the Tigers' chances. Plus: a look at Sam Burns' weekend at The Masters.

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It's a busy spring at LSU, where the football team is deep into spring practices. What have our LSU Insiders observed from the open sessions? Is the offense a step behind the defense without Sam Leavitt participating? And what about the offensive line has us optimistic?

Meanwhile, Flau'jae Johnson had an interesting night at the WNBA Draft, and the LSU women's basketball team has had its share of drama in the transfer portal, too.

And finally, what's up with LSU baseball, which got punched (sorry) at Ole Miss last weekend? 

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If the LSU baseball team turns its season around, we may point to last weekend in Knoxville as the reason why. The Tigers took two of three from the Tennessee Volunteers in remarkable fashion, rallying to win Friday and Sunday, the latter behind Cade Arrambide's four home runs in a wild 12-inning game.

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The Will Wade era 2.0 has begun for LSU men's basketball, and the LSU Sports Insiders are back to discuss his introductory press conference, the reason the connection between Wade and LSU is so strong and some early expectations. Will this time around bring more pressure for Wade? What are immediate expectations? And how will he get the roster transformed to where he wants it?

We also break down our Final Four and national championship picks with help from a special young guest. 

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The LSU women's basketball team lost a heartbreaker to Duke in the Sweet Sixteen on Friday night, and the LSU Sports Insiders are here to talk about it. What exactly went wrong, and how do you grade this LSU season? And what's next for the program?

Also, we talk a little Will Wade and the big picture of LSU's athletic department.

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The LSU men's basketball program received a shot in the arm Thursday when news broke that former coach Will Wade — who was fired after receiving a Notice of Allegations of NCAA violations in 2022 — is returning to LSU.

Wade announced that he's leaving North Carolina State after one season and coming back to Baton Rouge. Our LSU Sports Insiders react live to the news and what it means for the men's basketball program.

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The LSU Sports Insiders are back with a look at LSU's first spring football practice under new coach Lane Kiffin. What's different? Lots of players, for one thing. What are we looking for over the next several weeks? And how's quarterback Sam Leavitt progressing with his injury? We answer all that in a comprehensive look at spring practice.

In addition, we bid farewell to Advocate LSU football beat writer Wilson Alexander, who is leaving the company after seven years as a friend and co-worker. Wilson shares some of his favorite moments on the football beat and his...

The LSU women's basketball team routed Jacksonville and Texas Tech by a combined 112 points in two NCAA tournament games this weekend, giving Flau'Jae Johnson a perfect home sendoff and storming their way to Sacramento for the Sweet 16. Can LSU come out of a very tough regional? Our LSU Insiders are here to discuss, including a full recap of the history the Tigers set this weekend and their chances against Duke and UCLA coming up.

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The LSU baseball team hosts No. 8 Oklahoma for a three-game SEC series this weekend, and the stakes are high — at least for March. The Tigers are trying to even their SEC record, and more importantly trying to build some momentum after a poor stretch.

LSU baseball beat writer Koki Riley of The Advocate joins the LSU Sports Insiders for a look at what's going well, what needs to improve and whether his outlook and expectations have changed for the rest of the season.

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It's March Madness time, and the LSU women's basketball team drew a No. 2 seed in the NCAA tournament. The Tigers will open tournament play Friday at home against No. 15 Jacksonville, almost certainly followed by a second-round game Sunday versus either No. 7 Texas Tech or No. 10 Villanova.

Our LSU Insiders break down the matchups, the question of whether LSU is happy to be in a Sacramento regional with UCLA instead of a Fort Worth regional with UConn and our thoughts on possible rematches down the road with Duke and UCLA ... or a meeting with Kim Mulkey's old school...

The LSU baseball team has hit a rough patch in the month of March, losing four of its past six games against competition far weaker than what the Tigers will face in SEC play, which begins this weekend with a road trip to Vanderbilt.

Advocate LSU beat writer Koki Riley joins the LSU Insiders to discuss what's gone wrong for the Tigers, what they can do to fix it and whether fans should be panicking. We also have a mini preview of the SEC season — championship contenders, dark horses and teams that could fade. We'll finish with a...

The LSU women's basketball team beat Oklahoma with one of the Tigers' best performances of the season to open their run in the SEC tournament, but then ran up against a familiar obstacle in South Carolina, which beat LSU 83-77 in the semifinals. What does it all mean? What seed are the Tigers going to get? And are they still national championship contenders?

Our LSU Sports Insiders break it all down and also talk about Gary Redus' departure to become the head coach at Rutgers.

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The LSU men's basketball team is coming to the end of another disappointing season, the fourth under head coach Matt McMahon, who is squarely on the hot seat. Does that mean the end of the road for McMahon at LSU? Or will the school keep him another year to save money on a buyout and see if things improve next season?

Our LSU Sports Insiders break down the situation and give their take on LSU's decision and a possible coaching search.

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March Madness is here as the LSU women's basketball team heads to Greenville, South Carolina, this week for the SEC tournament. The Tigers are the No. 4 seed in the conference tourney, but they're still chasing a No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament if they could pull off a run in Greenville.

On the flip side, is their current No. 2 seed projection in jeopardy if they lose their first game? How much will Kim Mulkey "go for it" at an event she usually doesn't emphasize? And how does LSU match up with likely quarterfinal opponent Oklahoma?

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The LSU women's basketball team wraps up its regular season this weekend, and that means the final run for senior Flau'jae Johnson, a singular character in program history. Johnson has excelled on the court, winning a national title as a freshman and becoming a team leader as she approaches 2,000 career points, but also is a burgeoning star off the court with three recorded hip-hop albums and several big-time performances.

Our LSU Sports Insiders talk about the impact of Flau'jae at LSU as well as a short preview of tonight's Tennessee game and a look at LSU's seeding...

It's been a perfect beginning for the LSU baseball team, the reigning national champions who are off to an 8-0 start with a serious offensive explosion. The LSU Sports Insiders discuss what that tells them in this episode, from which of those offensive numbers are real, to what to make of an up-and-down pitching staff to any weaknesses we might see in what looks like another College World Series contender.

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The LSU Sports Insiders are back, even though we're traveling across the South for coverage. Reed Darcey checks in on his way to Oxford, where the LSU women's basketball team will take on Ole Miss on Thursday night, still with a long-shot chance at a No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament. We examine what it will take and why the meeting with the Rebels is a tough first step.

Scott Rabalais also joins the show before leaving for Jacksonville, where the LSU baseball team plays this weekend. We have first impressions of the baseball Tigers from their 5...

The No. 6 LSU women's basketball team hosts No. 3 South Carolina on Saturday night in a nationally televised spotlight game that gives the Tigers their best opportunity yet to break a long losing streak against the Gamecocks.

Can they do it? Our LSU Sports Insiders break the game down, from LSU's advantages to South Carolina's advantages and finally what the game means and our predictions. 

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It's difficult to repeat as a national champion in college baseball, but this year's LSU team starts at No. 1 or No. 2 in virtually every set of national rankings. We break down the Tigers in our 2026 season preview, including:

• Why it's so difficult to repeat

• The lineup has several key holdovers, including Derek Curiel and Steven Milam

• How LSU is filling the rest of the holes

• The new-look pitching staff 

• A schedule breakdown and predictions

Also in this episode, a brief discussion on LSU alum Will Campbell and his struggl...

LSU football coach Lane Kiffin spoke to the media Wednesday for the first time since his opening week on the job. Our LSU Sports Insiders break down his comments on the Tigers' new transfer-laden roster, Kiffin's dogged pursuit of Sam Leavitt and Jordan Seaton, an injury update on Leavitt and much more. We also offer Super Bowl predictions.
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The LSU women's basketball team thumped Alabama 103-63 on Sunday afternoon, punctuating what is now a seven-game SEC winning streak. The Tigers head to Austin for a rematch with Texas on Thursday night, and our LSU Sports Insiders talk about what is going so well for LSU, what challenges they'll face in trying to sweep the Longhorns and what's at stake in the next couple of weeks.

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The LSU women's basketball team has won five straight, including wins over top-10 foes Texas and Oklahoma, and has put an 0-2 start in SEC play behind it. Our LSU Sports Insiders dissect what makes this LSU team so effective and their hopes to compete for a No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament.

Also discussed:

• The dreary season for LSU men's basketball and the shaky future of coach Matt McMahon

• Garrett Nussmeier's comments at the Senior Bowl and that mysterious injury

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The transfer portal is closed, and LSU has 42 new players, plus 16 incoming freshmen, to create an all-new roster for 2026. The Tigers have new quarterbacks, a new receiver room and a new starting left tackle on an offense that will have eight new starters. On defense, there are fewer newcomers but still some significant additions.

Our LSU Sports Insiders break down the new roster, looking at early ideas of strengths and weaknesses and position battles as we head into the spring. 

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