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Inside the LSU–Ole Miss Standoff: Coaches, CFP & Portal Tampering Fears

The College Football Playoff run at Ole Miss is colliding head-on with the opening of the transfer portal — and LSU is right in the middle of it.Six LSU assistants have been working double duty, coaching Ole Miss through its CFP run while officially preparing to join Lane Kiffin in Baton Rouge. Now, with the Rebels advancing to the semifinals and the portal officially open, both programs are getting uneasy. LSU needs its coaches back in Baton Rouge to recruit and stabilize the 2026 roster, while Ole Miss is growing increasingly concerned about tampering and divided loyalties.We share inside information on the growing tension between the two schools, examine what options are realistically on the table for both sides, and explain why this situation may be reaching a breaking point sooner rather than later.Plus, we recap Day 1 of the transfer portal, including Cincinnati quarterback Brendan Sorsby scheduling a visit to LSU. Could he be Lane Kiffin’s first major portal splash at quarterback? We break down the fit, the upside, and what it would mean for LSU’s offense moving forward.CFP chaos, portal madness, and behind-the-scenes drama — it’s all here.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 LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.RugietIf you’ve been thinking about taking the next step, now’s the time.Head to https://Rugiet.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGEto get 15% off your order for a limited time.Rugiet Ready. Feel present. Feel confident. Feel ready.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.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.

Lane Kiffin’s Portal Takeover: LSU Retains Stars, Targets Ole Miss Talent

The transfer portal is officially open and LSU already has significant roster movement to break down.The Tigers scored a massive early win by retaining Whit Weeks and DJ Pickett, two players Lane Kiffin and his staff prioritized keeping in Baton Rouge. We explain why those retention decisions were critical to LSU’s 2026 outlook.We also discuss the departure of wide receiver Kyle Parker, why he’s entering the portal, and how his exit connects to LSU targeting two Ole Miss wide receivers who could follow Kiffin to LSU.Plus, we’ve got an important update on Trey’Dez Green, who is nearing a deal to return, and what that means for LSU’s tight end room.Finally, we break down five Ole Miss players LSU is expected to pursue in the portal and how the Rebels’ College Football Playoff run could affect the timing—and likelihood—of those players entering the portal.Portal season is here, and the dominoes are already falling.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 LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.RugietIf you’ve been thinking about taking the next step, now’s the time.Head to https://Rugiet.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGEto get 15% off your order for a limited time.Rugiet Ready. Feel present. Feel confident. Feel ready.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.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 Has a Massive QB Offer Ready—Here’s Who’s in Play

LSU will be in the quarterback market when the transfer portal opens—but who is Lane Kiffin actually targeting?We break down the six quarterbacks LSU is monitoring, including four familiar names and two longshots that could quietly find their way to Baton Rouge for the 2026 season. Some are already being discussed nationally, while others are under-the-radar options that fit what Kiffin wants offensively.We also discuss the latest on Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss, including the status of his eligibility and why LSU has a significant offer ready if he’s granted a sixth year.Plus:• Why Brendan Sorsby (Cincinnati) is a logical portal fit• How Sam Leavitt (Arizona State) fits LSU’s offensive vision• What LSU is prioritizing at quarterback in the portal• How NIL, eligibility, and roster management shape the searchLSU is hunting a quarterback—and the board is coming into focus.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 LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.RugietIf you’ve been thinking about taking the next step, now’s the time.Head to https://Rugiet.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGEto get 15% off your order for a limited time.Rugiet Ready. Feel present. Feel confident. Feel ready.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.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 Safety Enters the Portal… Then IMMEDIATELY Comes Back | Plus a Shocking Staff Hire

LSU safety Dashawn Spears briefly sent shockwaves through Tiger Nation when he announced he was entering the transfer portal—only to reverse course a short time later. We’ve confirmed Spears is returning for his junior season and is expected to start at free safety, replacing AJ Haulcy in LSU’s secondary.So what happened behind the scenes? Why did Spears enter the portal, and what ultimately led to him staying in Baton Rouge? We break down the full timeline and how his return stabilizes LSU’s safety room heading into 2026.With the transfer portal set to open in one day, we take a position-by-position look at LSU’s roster, identifying where the Tigers are strong, where depth is a concern, and where portal additions will be necessary to compete at the highest level next season.We also discuss Lane Kiffin’s controversial staff move, adding James Cregg from Ole Miss. Cregg previously coached at LSU but was fired for cause following recruiting violations in 2020. Why bring him back now, and what does this say about Kiffin’s approach to roster and staff building?Portal drama, roster clarity, and a headline-making coaching decision—all packed into one episode.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 LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.RugietIf you’ve been thinking about taking the next step, now’s the time.Head to https://Rugiet.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGEto get 15% off your order for a limited time.Rugiet Ready. Feel present. Feel confident. Feel ready.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.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.

BREAKING: Harlem Berry STAYS at LSU — Why He Chose Kiffin & 4 More Must-Keep Tigers

LSU scored a major win before Lane Kiffin has even coached a game.Running back Harlem Berry has agreed to return to LSU for his sophomore season, and we break down why Berry chose to stay in Baton Rouge instead of entering the transfer portal. With NIL negotiations, staff turnover, and roster uncertainty swirling, this was a critical early victory for Kiffin and general manager Billy Glasscock.We explain what went into Berry’s decision, how LSU handled the process behind the scenes, and what his return means for the Tigers’ offense moving forward. Plus, we identify the four other players LSU must prioritize keeping to build a College Football Playoff contender in 2026.This is modern college football — and LSU just played it right.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 LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.RugietIf you’ve been thinking about taking the next step, now’s the time.Head to https://Rugiet.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGEto get 15% off your order for a limited time.Rugiet Ready. Feel present. Feel confident. Feel ready.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.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.