LSU Sports Zone

Glen West, a senior writer at On3's The Bengal Tiger, joined Sports Talk. West recapped LSU's trip to SEC Media Days. West shared his thoughts on Ty Benefield, Bo Bordelon, Sam Leavitt, and Princewill Umanmielen. He also evaluated LSU's linebacker tandem and previewed the Tigers' fall camp practices.

Steve and Charlie listened to LSU TE Trey'Dez Green's session at SEC Media Days. Green remembered his decision to commit full-time to football over basketball, praised the Tigers' offensive line, and evaluated new S Ty Benefield.

Steve and Charlie listened to LSU LB TJ Dottery's session at SEC Media Days. Dottery discussed his decision to transfer to LSU, celebrated his relationship with DC Blake Baker, and praised Whit Weeks.

Mike and Charlie listened to Lane Kiffin and Whit Weeks' sessions at SEC Media Days. Coach Kiffin gave an update on LSU QB Sam Leavitt. Weeks expressed his hope to get the Tigers back to a "nasty" defense.

Blake Ruffino, the founder of the Are You Serious Sports Network, joined Sports Talk. Ruffino recapped Lane Kiffin's appearance at SEC Media Days. Ruffino also shared his thoughts on new QB Sam Leavitt and S Ty Benefield.

Mike and Charlie listened to LSU head coach Lane Kiffin's response at SEC Media Days to a question about the Tigers' matchup with Auburn and the progression of new LSU DT Malik Blocton.

Mike and Charlie listened to LSU head coach Lane Kiffin's session at SEC Media Days. Coach Kiffin discussed LSU's talented 2026 roster, the SEC's nine-game conference schedule, and college football's need for a salary cap.

Chessa Bouche, a sports reporter for LA First News, joined Sports Talk. Bouche shared her reporting from SEC Media Days, highlighting Ole Miss head coach Pete Golding, Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel, and Georgia head coach Kirby Smart. She also previewed Lane Kiffin's appearance at the event on Thursday.

Zack Nagy, a senior writer for Geaux247 Sports, joined Sports Talk. Nagy celebrated LSU head baseball coach Jay Johnson's success in the 2026 MLB Draft. He also previewed LSU's upcoming appearance at the SEC's annual Media Days, highlighting the Tigers' player representation and the team's roster question marks.

Glen West, an LSU reporter for The Bengal Tiger On3, joined Sports Talk. West previewed LSU's trip to the SEC's annual media days in Tampa Bay. He shared his thoughts on quarterback Sam Leavitt, head coach Lane Kiffin, and LSU's special teams unit.

Chris Gordy, the host of the Locked on SEC podcast, joined Sports Talk. Gordy broke down the upcoming 2026 MLB Draft and shared what LSU fans should expect from former players and upcoming prospects. Gordy also previewed the 2026 college football season, highlighting LSU's difficult schedule.

Grant Chachere, an analyst for Tigerbait.com, joined Sports Talk. Chachere broke down LSU's latest recruiting addition: four-star Ruston safety Jayden Anding. Chachere also reviewed the question marks on LSU's 2026 roster.

Tracy Cowley, an independent college football writer, joined Sports Talk. Cowley previewed LSU football's upcoming 2026 campaign, head coach Lane Kiffin's first season in Baton Rouge. Cowley shared her thoughts on TE Trey'Dez Green, LSU's run game, and their new-look defense.

Former LSU head basketball coach John Brady, a new inductee into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame, joined Sports Talk. Coach Brady told stories from his career and broke down the new "Wild West" era of college basketball.

Blake Ruffino, the founder of the Are You Serious Sports Network, joined Sports Talk. Ruffino reported on LSU football's recruiting, highlighting the upcoming decisions for multiple Tiger targets. He also emphasized Lane Kiffin's faith in following the NFL mold for defensive backs and tight ends.

Andre Champagne, an LSU writer at Geaux247Sports, joined Sports Talk. Mike and Champagne evaluated the standout talents at the 2026 Manning Passing Academy. Champagne gave a critical player for LSU's success this season and reported on the Tigers' 2027 recruiting class.

Grant Chachere, an LSU recruiting writer for Tigerbait.com, joined Sports Talk. Chachere broke down the latest from Lane Kiffin's work to build LSU football's 2027 high school recruiting class. He gave an update on five-star WR Easton Royal and DE Anthony Sweeney.

Blake Ruffino, the founder of the Are You Serious Sports Network, joined Sports Talk. Ruffino congratulated Oklahoma for winning the 2026 College World Series. Ruffino gave an update on LSU football's recruiting, highlighting WR commit Gary Burney Jr. He emphasized the Tigers' pursuit of elite athletes for their secondary.

Jon Blau, an LSU football reporter for The Advocate, joined Sports Talk. Blau broke down the Tiger coaching staff's work to build a strong class of 2027. He praised Ed Orgeron's recruiting prowess and questioned the future of Dabo Swinney at Clemson and Shane Beamer at South Carolina.

Glen West, a senior writer at On3's The Bengal Tiger, joined Sports Talk. West broke down LSU's 2027 recruiting class, highlighting new RB Tre Segarra and OL Terrance Smith. West also previewed what's next for the Tiger football team and LSU baseball's work in the transfer portal.

Glenn Guilbeau, a columnist for TigerRag.com, joined Sports Talk. Guilbeau broke down LSU head basketball coach Will Wade's recruiting strategy, the Tiger baseball team's 2026 disappointment, and Lane Kiffin's roster-building.

Mike and Charlie interviewed Chris Blair, the voice of the LSU Tigers, about LSU baseball and basketball. Blair broke down the recruiting work in the transfer portal from Jay Johnson and Will Wade to bolster the Tigers' rosters.

Zack Nagy, a senior writer for Geaux247Sports, joined Sports Talk. Nagy broke down the latest from LSU football's 2027 recruiting class. He also reported on Tiger head baseball coach Jay Johnson's work in the transfer portal to bolster LSU's 2027 roster.

Grant Chachere, an LSU sports writer for Tigerbait.com, joined Sports Talk. Chachere broke down the Bayou Bengals' recent commitments for the Class of 2027: WR Cade Cooper, RB Brennen Lacey, DE KJ Green, and CB Markez Davis.

Glen West, an LSU reporter for The Bengal Tiger at On3Sports, joined Sports Talk. West shared his thoughts on Ed Orgeron, Peyton Houston, and Easton Royal. He also reported on LSU baseball's future roster-building.

Andre Champagne, an LSU sports writer at Geaux247Sports, joined Sports Talk. Champagne reported on LSU football's recruiting, highlighting DBs Mekhi Williams and Markez Davis, DL Jalen Brewster, and assistant coach Ed Orgeron.

ToyLoy Brown, an LSU men's basketball reporter for The Advocate, joined Sports Talk. Brown evaluated head coach Will Wade's unconventional roster-building for the Tigers' 2026-27 team. He also discussed the impending fight for multiple potential LSU players to gain eligibility.

Jeff Palermo, the sports director of the Louisiana Radio Network, joined Sports Talk. Palermo emphasized the importance of Coach O's return to LSU as a member of Lane Kiffin's staff. Palermo also broke down LSU baseball's disappointing 2026 campaign, Jay Johnson's future recruiting strategy, and LSU softball's Super Regional showdown against No. 1 Alabama.

Blake Ruffino, the founder of the Are You Serious Sports Network, joined Sports Talk. Ruffino broke down Ed Orgeron's return to LSU as an assistant on head coach Lane Kiffin's staff.

Zack Nagy, a senior writer for Geaux247Sports, joined Sports Talk. Nagy broke down Will Wade's controversial recruiting strategy. Nagy also shared his thoughts on Lane Kiffin's high school recruiting, LSU baseball's disappointing 2026 campaign, and the Tiger softball team's push into the Super Regional round.

LSU head softball coach Beth Torina joined Sports Talk to recap her team's late-season run into the Super Regional Round of the NCAA Tournament. She also previewed the Tigers' upcoming showdown against No. 1 Alabama.

LSU head baseball coach Jay Johnson joined Sports Talk. Coach Johnson reviewed Paul Skenes' historic rise to become "the best pitcher on the planet." Coach Johnson also shared his thoughts on Mason Braun, Omar Serna Jr., and LSU's final weekend series of the regular season against Florida.

Andre Champagnee, a writer at Geaux247.com, joined Sports Talk. Champagnee broke down LSU baseball's struggles during the 2026 season. He also reviewed LSU head football coach Lane Kiffin's recruiting strategy and QB Sam Leavitt's health.

LSU head baseball coach Jay Johnson joined Sports Talk. Coach Johnson broke down the Tigers' challenging 2026 campaign but explained how it can make the team's young players better long-term.

Grant Chachere, an LSU writer at TigerBait.com, joined Sports Talk. Chachere recapped his experience covering Bill Belichick's "circus" at North Carolina. Chachere also reported on LSU football's recruiting process.

Former MLB pitcher Scott Sanders joined Sports Talk. Sanders broke down LSU baseball's issues during the team's disappointing 2026 campaign. He evaluated Zac Cowan, Marcos Paz, Jake Brown, and the Tigers' freshmen.

LSU sports reporter Zack Nagy joined Sports Talk. Nagy broke down LSU football's latest recruiting additions: JUCO CB Lavonte Williams and Ruston five-star TE Ahmad Hudson.

Blake Ruffino, the founder of the Are You Serious Sports Network, joined Sports Talk to recap LSU football's Spring practice sessions. Ruffino shared his thoughts on LSU's wide receivers, running backs, and standout defenders.

Koki Riley, an LSU reporter for The Times-Picayune, joined Sports Talk. Riley shared his observations from the Tigers' Spring workouts under head coach Lane Kiffin. He also discussed LSU baseball's struggles and previewed the Tigers' challenge against No. 10 Texas A&M.

Mike evaluated three former LSU Tiger pass catchers in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Glen West, a senior writer for Geaux247Sports, joined Sports Talk. West broke down his observations from LSU football's Spring practice sessions. He evaluated the Tiger offensive line, the team's cornerback depth, and their running back room. West also reported on Will Wade's recruiting work in the transfer portal.

Blake Ruffino, the founder of the Are You Serious Sports Network, joined Sports Talk. Ruffino recapped LSU baseball's series sweep at the hands of Ole Miss. He also broke down his observations from the Tiger football team's Spring practice sessions.

Chris Blair, the voice of the LSU Tigers, joined Sports Talk. Blair shared his thoughts on Will Wade's return to LSU's basketball program, the start of Spring football under head coach Lane Kiffin, and LSU baseball's inconsistent play.

Zack Nagy, an LSU reporter for Sports Illustrated, joined Sports Talk. Nagy broke down his observations from the Tigers' Spring football practice sessions, highlighting Richard Anderson, Jordan Ross, and the Tigers' new-look group of wide receivers.

Mike and Charlie listened to LSU head football coach Lane Kiffin's comments about the SEC's ninth conference game.

Jeff Palermo, the sports director for the Louisiana Radio Network, joined Sports Talk. Palermo broke down the start of LSU Spring football, Will Wade's re-introductory press conference at LSU, and the Tiger baseball team's showdown against the Tennessee Volunteers.

LSU Senior Deputy AD Heath Schroyer joined Sports Talk. He discussed his new role in the Tigers' athletic department. Schroyer praised Will Wade and detailed his relationship with LSU's head basketball coach.

Wilson Alexander, a national college sports reporter for On3, joined Sports Talk. Alexander reported on LSU's spending spree to build their football roster for the 2026 season. He projected the Tigers' budget for Will Wade's 2026-27 roster. Alexander called LSU's athletic department "the most fascinating in the country." He also reviewed Jay Johnson's recent comments about the MLB.

LSU President Wade Rousse joined Sports Talk. President Rousse remembered his path to taking the leadership position over the LSU system. He discussed Will Wade's return to lead LSU's basketball program, his relationship with LSU Senior Deputy AD Heath Schroyer, and the mission to develop Louisiana's future workforce at LSU. President Rousse also praised LSU head football coach Lane Kiffin.

Blake Ruffino, the founder of the Are You Serious Sports Network, joined Sports Talk. Ruffino broke down the first four practice sessions of LSU Spring Football under new head coach Lane Kiffin. The guys compared Tiger freshman DL Deuce Geralds to Booger McFarland. Ruffino evaluated WR Jabari Mack and DB DJ Pickett. He also celebrated the return of Will Wade.