Locked On LSU - Daily Podcast On LSU Tigers Football & Basketball

Latest Episodes:

LSU Gets a QB — But the Tigers Aren’t Done: Leavitt, Longstreet & a Wild Portal Strategy Jan 12, 2026

Show notes

LSU finally has a quarterback commitment — but the story doesn’t stop there.

The Tigers landed Elon transfer Landen Clark, ending the QB drought in the transfer portal. We break down what Clark realistically brings to LSU, why comparisons to Trinidad Chambliss may be premature, and what this move actually signals about the Tigers’ quarterback plan.

And LSU is still shopping.

We’ve got the latest on Sam Leavitt and Husan Longstreet, including why it looks increasingly possible that LSU could try to land both quarterbacks to completely reset the room.

Plus:

LSU officially announces starting center Braelin Moore will return for 2026

Why Moore’s decision is critical for the offense and the next QB

LSU targets two former Ole Miss Rebels in the portal: WR Winnie Watkins and OL Delano Townsend

What LSU’s aggressive portal strategy tells us about roster building moving forward

A lot is happening fast in Baton Rouge — and this episode breaks it all down.

Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you get your podcasts.

LSU finally has a quarterback commitment — but the story doesn’t stop there.

And LSU is still shopping.

We’ve got the latest on Sam Leavitt and Husan Longstreet, including why it looks increasingly possible that LSU could try to land both quarterbacks to completely reset the room.

Plus:

LSU officially announces starting center Braelin Moore will return for 2026

Why Moore’s decision is critical for the offense and the next QB

LSU targets two former Ole Miss Rebels in the portal: WR Winnie Watkins and OL Delano Townsend

What LSU’s aggressive portal strategy tells us about roster building moving forward

A lot is happening fast in Baton Rouge — and this episode breaks it all down.

Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you get your podcasts.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

LSU HOSTS 5-STAR TRANSFER QB… Is the Sam Leavitt Chase DEAD?! Jan 11, 2026

Show notes

LSU’s transfer portal weekend delivered another twist in the quarterback search. Former 5-star USC quarterback Husan Longstreet visited Baton Rouge, and we’ve got the latest on what that visit means for the Tigers — and why it doesn’t automatically close the door on Sam Leavitt.

We break down LSU’s evolving QB board, how the staff is managing multiple options at once, and why patience still matters at the most important position on the field.

Plus, LSU is closing in on adding Trey’Dez Green and Braelin Moore, added three more transfers on Saturday, and has now brought in three SEC offensive tackles in the last three days. Is LSU on the verge of landing its next left tackle?

All that and more in a packed LSU portal and recruiting update.

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!

Rocket Money
Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at http://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON

Gametime
Today'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.

Rugiet
If 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.

FanDuel
Today'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.

Portal Panic? Kiffin Makes Emergency Trip for Sam Leavitt After LSU Visit Jan 10, 2026

Show notes

With transfer portal quarterback options rapidly disappearing, Lane Kiffin made a bold move — flying to Knoxville to meet with Sam Leavitt after his Tennessee visit and before Leavitt headed to Miami.

Why did Leavitt leave LSU without committing? What went wrong during his Baton Rouge visit, and can Kiffin’s aggressive pursuit still pay off?

We break down the latest portal chaos, including:

What stalled Sam Leavitt’s LSU visit

Why Kiffin personally stepped in with a Knoxville meeting

Whether LSU can still land its transfer QB

Three new LSU commitments added Friday

Ole Miss receiver Winnie Watkins entering the portal — and why LSU is emerging as the favorite

The quarterback clock is ticking, the portal is thinning, and the pressure is mounting. We explain where LSU stands and what comes next.

Subscribe, rate, and review for daily LSU football and transfer portal coverage.

Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!

Rocket Money
Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at http://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON

Gametime
Today'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.

FanDuel
Today'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.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

48 Hours of Chaos: Demond Williams Stays, LSU Pivots FAST Jan 09, 2026

Show notes

Washington quarterback Demond Williams has decided to remain with the Washington Huskies after a chaotic 48-hour stretch that put LSU squarely in the middle of the conversation. We break down why Williams ultimately stayed at Washington, what changed behind the scenes, and how the situation unfolded so quickly.

From there, we turn to the bigger question: where does LSU go next at quarterback? Is a return to Sam Leavitt still possible, and why is that path unlikely despite renewed discussion? After Leavitt, we outline three realistic quarterback targets the Tigers could pursue as the portal board continues to shift.

It was also a major day for roster movement in Baton Rouge. LSU Tigers added four transfer commitments, lost two young defensive linemen, and are trending toward landing a former five-star pass rusher, continuing a rapid roster rebuild.

Quarterback drama, portal chaos, and what’s next for LSU football — it’s all covered in this episode.

Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!

Rocket Money
Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at http://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON

Gametime
Today'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.

FanDuel
Today'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.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

QB Chaos: Demond Williams, Chambliss Waiver, Sorsby Offer Leak & LSU’s SEC Adds Jan 08, 2026

Show notes

Washington quarterback Demond Williams wants into the transfer portal — and LSU wants him — but Washington is attempting to block his exit. So what happens next?

In this episode, we break down the latest in the Demond Williams standoff, including why Williams is still expected to take a visit to LSU despite Washington’s resistance, how Miami has emerged as a serious contender, and what LSU’s backup plan looks like if Williams ultimately doesn’t end up in Baton Rouge.

We also examine the Trinidad Chambliss eligibility saga, as his attorney has now filed a third waiver with the NCAA. The latest filing only reinforces why LSU chose not to go all-in on Chambliss and pivoted early rather than risk missing on a quarterback entirely.

Plus, details of the NIL offer LSU made to Brendan Sorsby have leaked. While the leak appeared intended to hurt LSU, it may have had the opposite effect — publicly proving the Tigers have the NIL resources they’ve been pitching to transfer targets.

Finally, we wrap with a breakdown of four new LSU transfer portal additions — all from the SEC — and what they reveal about how LSU is building its roster in this portal cycle.

Subscribe, rate, and review for daily LSU football coverage, portal updates, NIL insight, and recruiting intel.

Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!

Rocket Money
Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at http://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON

Gametime
Today'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.

FanDuel
Today'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.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

SEC SQUAD - Ole Miss Gets Set For College Football Semifinal PLUS Transfer Portal CHAOS Jan 07, 2026

Show notes

Ole Miss carries SEC football’s hopes into the final showdown against Miami, sparking debate about conference pride and Lane Kiffin’s polarizing legacy. Can Trinidad Chambliss deliver another electrifying performance and put the Rebels—and the SEC—back on top while the Big Ten threatens a historic championship streak? The panel weighs playoff implications, conference narratives, and whether this Cinderella run signals hope for programs like Missouri and Auburn.

The crew uncovers major transfer portal moves, from Auburn’s bold Byron Brown pickup to Missouri’s intriguing quarterback prospect Austin Simmons. Key discussions spotlight returnees like Jaheim Otis, Alabama’s addition of Hollywood Smothers, and Kentucky’s refreshed offensive line. Which SEC team made the most game-changing portal acquisition? Host Chris Gordy and more break down what the next season could hold and why every SEC fan should watch the evolving quarterback landscape.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Demond Williams to LSU: Why Precedent Says Washington CAN’T Block Him Jan 07, 2026

Show notes

LSU pivoted to Washington QB Demond Williams in one of the wildest portal twists we’ve ever seen. Just days after telling the Huskies he would stay—and signing a revenue-share contract—Williams entered the transfer portal. Now Washington is exploring legal action to keep him from transferring to Baton Rouge, but established precedent suggests schools cannot block a player from leaving or from competing elsewhere. So has LSU finally found its quarterback for 2026?

We break down exactly what Williams’s Washington contract does and doesn’t mean, why the law favors player mobility, and how quickly Lane Kiffin and Charlie Weis Jr. had to adjust LSU’s roster plan after the Sam Leavitt visit. Speaking of Leavitt, that recruitment looked like a slam dunk—VR room tour, hoops game with Whit Weeks—until LSU changed direction. The most likely reason? Leavitt’s injury history, which we detail and explain why it became a red flag for LSU’s long-term build.

Plus:
• inside the Washington-LSU legal chess match,
• what happened behind the scenes with Leavitt,
• and how this decision impacts LSU, Ole Miss, Kentucky, and the SEC portal dominoes.

Has Kiffin landed his first signature QB—or is more chaos coming? Let’s dig in.

Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!

Rocket Money
Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at http://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON

Gametime
Today'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.

FanDuel
Today'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.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

LSU QB Plot Twist: Demond Williams Hits Portal During Sam Leavitt Visit! Jan 07, 2026

Show notes

LSU is rolling out the red carpet for Arizona State quarterback Sam Leavitt, but Lane Kiffin just got another transfer portal plot twist. Washington QB Demond Williams reversed course—AGAIN. After announcing he’d stay in Seattle, Williams entered the portal, a player Kiffin and Charlie Weis, Jr. have now recruited twice in two different stops. That history matters, and it raises the obvious question: is LSU’s fallback plan already in place if Leavitt goes a different direction?

We’ve got a full Day 2 update on Leavitt’s visit to Baton Rouge, including Kiffin bringing Leavitt to the LSU men’s basketball game with Whit Weeks and Hawaii transfer WR Jackson Harris, the inside story on LSU’s virtual reality room, and just how impressed Leavitt was with the Tigers’ tech, facilities, and Kiffin’s vision for roster building in this new era.

Plus LSU is stacking ELITE portal talent. The Tigers landed four commitments highlighted by the BEST safety in the portal and the No. 3 wide receiver available. We break down the adds, the defections, and where Demond Williams fits on Kiffin’s quarterback board moving forward.

Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!

Rocket Money
Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at http://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON

Gametime
Today'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.

FanDuel
Today'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.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sam Leavitt to LSU?! Kentucky Takes a QB — Portal Dominoes Falling FAST Jan 06, 2026

Show notes

Arizona State quarterback Sam Leavitt completed his recruiting visit, and the timing may be critical. One of his top competitors, Kentucky, has now taken a quarterback commitment — does that clear the path for LSU to land the No. 1 quarterback in the transfer portal?

We break down what we know from Leavitt’s visit, how Kentucky’s decision reshapes the quarterback market, and whether LSU is now in the driver’s seat or still waiting on another domino to fall.

Plus, a full LSU transfer portal update:

Three offensive additions and what they bring to the roster

Three departures and what those exits reveal about LSU’s roster priorities

Why this sequence of moves offers a glimpse into how LSU is building its 2026 roster

Portal season isn’t just about stars — it’s about strategy. We explain what LSU’s recent portal activity tells us about the program’s direction and what to watch next.

🎧 Subscribe, rate, and review
💬 Join the conversation and let us know your take on Sam Leavitt and LSU’s portal strategy

Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!

Rocket Money
Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at http://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON

Gametime
Today'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.

FanDuel
Today'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.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Weis Jr. Staying, Chambliss Returning, Lacy Next — The Portal Chess Match Explained Jan 05, 2026

Show notes

LSU offensive coordinator Charlie Weis Jr. shuts down rumors linking him to the New York Giants, confirming he’ll be in Baton Rouge — and we break down why the story never added up in the first place.

We explain where the rumors likely originated and why the timing suggests an Ole Miss-driven effort to create noise as LSU works through its quarterback search in the transfer portal.

On the QB front, Trinidad Chambliss has agreed to return to Ole Miss, but LSU had already moved on. We explain why the Tigers pivoted, what that decision says about their portal evaluations, and how it impacts the board moving forward.

Plus, another Ole Miss roster domino may be about to fall with Kewan Lacy expected to announce his return. We break down what it means for both programs and how the LSU-Ole Miss chess match continues behind the scenes.

Subscribe, rate, and review for daily LSU football coverage, transfer portal intel, and no-nonsense analysis.

Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!

Rocket Money
Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at http://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON

Gametime
Today'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.

FanDuel
Today'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.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Locked On LSU – Daily Podcast On LSU Tigers Football & Basketball

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected