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LSU Home and Home Series with Arizona State has been canceled again

LSU had a home-and-home series scheduled with Arizona State for the 2029 and 2030 seasons. But news broke today that LSU has, in fact, canceled those games. This decision is a result of having to play nine SEC opponents going forward. The impact of this new schedule will likely lead to fewer out-of-conference matchups between […]

Checking in on LSU football’s 2026 draftees

LSU may not have had a great season in 2025, but that did not stop some of its top players from being selected in the 2026 NFL Draft. It’s become an expectation that LSU sends impact players to the NFL, so it’s always fun to look at how these new rookies are doing before training […]

LSU News, July 20: LSU baseball sees a commit flip

Welcome to Tiger Tales, a daily roundup of LSU and college sports news! Future LSU gymnast wins 2026 U.S. Classic Congrats to the future Tiger! LSU baseball signee flips to ACC school after MLB Draft Some unfortunate news for the program. From asthma to all-star, LSU’s overlooked RB transfer has a history of exceeding expectations […]

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Future LSU gymnast wins 2026 U.S. Classic

Espondanators, rise up. Future LSU gymnast Reese Esponda won the all-around and floor titles at the 2026 U.S. Classic Saturday in Hartford. The future LSU star finished with a 54.900 AA score to beat two-time Olympian Jade Carey, who had a 54.050. Future Tiger and American Classic AA champion Tatum Drusch finished 12th in the […]

Two future LSU Tigers to compete at 2026 U.S. Classic

The next major meet of the 2026 USA Gymnastics elite season is here, and two Tigers will be looking for solid results heading into the national championship. The 2026 U.S. Classic began yesterday in Hartford, but today is the main event. At 6:00 p.m., the senior women take to the podium in a group that […]

Why LSU’s new NIL move could heavily impact the roster

As many of us know, in college football (and really any sport), being able to sell a vision can change everything. A team’s job when talking to a recruit, a potential transfer, or even a player considering leaving is to convince them that this team is the one they should be on. But the only […]

Easton Royal predicted to flip from Texas to LSU

The recruitment of the nation’s No. 1 wide receiver and Louisiana’s No. 1 overall high school football player appears to be shifting toward the Tigers. LSU and Lane Kiffin have done an impressive job of closing the gap between themselves and Texas since arriving in Baton Rouge in December. Royal committed to Texas the day […]

LSU announces non-conference game additions to future schedule

Louisiana State University football has released in-state opponents that are tabbed for future matchups on the team’s upcoming schedules. The Northwestern State University Demons, Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks, Southern University Jaguars, and Tulane Green Wave will all face the Tigers within the next four years. Northwestern State, a member of the Southland Conference, is set to face […]

Nike shows why LSU is “Just Different”

Last December, Nike and LSU announced an NIL partnership that launched with 10 student-athletes across several athletic programs at the university. That announcement featured two football players. Just yesterday, Nike announced it would expand that partnership by adding nine more football players for the upcoming season. The inaugural Blue Ribbon Elite Football roster will feature […]

LSU News, July 17: Former Tiger is going to the MLB

Welcome to Tiger Tales, a daily roundup of LSU and college sports news! Former LSU star Tommy White called up Who’s ready for his long awaited debut? LSU joins SEC schools in opposing college sports bill. Here’s why there has been pushback. The fight for/against the Protect College Sports Act. SEC football offenses ranked by […]

Former LSU star Tommy White called up

Tommy Tanks is headed to the Show. Just two years removed from his star-studded time in Baton Rouge, former national champion Tommy White has been called up by the Athletics to make his MLB debut this Friday against the Washington Nationals. Who plays for the Nationals? Oh yeah, Dylan Crews. One of his former LSU […]

LSU News, July 16: LSU gets a new QB for 2027

Welcome to Tiger Tales, a daily roundup of LSU and college sports news! Peyton “Pop” Houston, Chosen by Lane Kiffin, built for LSU An exciting prospect in Baton Rouge. Track & Field Signs SWAC 110H Champion Joseph DeRosier LSU track and field team adds a former champion. Where is former LSU quarterback Max Johnson playing […]

Peyton “Pop” Houston, Chosen by Lane Kiffin, built for LSU

Peyton Houston, affectionately known as “Pop,” is a four-star quarterback out of Evangel Christian Academy in Shreveport, Louisiana. Houston is the type of quarterback who, when you watch him play, you know he has “it.” Whatever “it” is, or whatever is required in that moment, he has it. If he needs to throw a pinpoint […]

LSU News, July 15: Tigers Baseball is back

Welcome to Tiger Tales, a daily roundup of LSU and college sports news! LSU reloads with six Top-100 recruits set to arrive in Baton Rouge A truly impressive moment from LSU. One LSU receiver’s breakout could swing the entire offense Some more focus on the WR room. Ex-LSU basketball star Flau’Jae Johnson impresses despite loss […]

LSU reloads with six Top-100 recruits set to arrive in Baton Rouge

The LSU Tigers are adding another wave of talent to its baseball program ahead of the 2026 season. With the MLB Draft now behind us, the Tigers are expected to welcome six Top-100 signees to Baton Rouge, marking an exceptional recruiting haul under head coach Jay Johnson. Leading the group is outfielder Malachi Washington, the […]

Day 2 recap of MLB Draft and implications for LSU

The MLB Draft wrapped up day 1 on Saturday and left everyone in Baton Rouge feeling extremely hopeful and excited. Derek Curiel got drafted in the top-5, Louisiana kid Jake Brown remained a 2nd round pick despite his season-ending injury, and fan-favorite Deven Sheerin went about as high as a relief pitcher typically goes in […]

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LSU News, July 14: Who will stand out in the Tigers WR room?

Welcome to Tiger Tales, a daily roundup of LSU and college sports news! Early lines for the LSU Tigers in 2026 See how the spreads look for some of LSU’s matchups this season. Former LSU baseball star Kade Anderson talks at Futures Game The former LSU Tiger gives some insight into his exciting time at […]

All-SEC Pitcher Zac Cowan drafted by Guardians in 19th round

After two fantastic seasons in Baton Rouge, Zac Cowan’s collegiate career came to an end. On Sunday afternoon, he was selected #573 overall in the 19th round by the Cleveland Guardians. After spending his first two years at Wofford, Cowan transferred to LSU for his junior season in 2025. He became instrumental in the run […]

Dax Dathe signs undrafted free agent deal with Blue Jays

Although the draft ended without his name being called, Dax Dathe has found an opportunity as an undrafted free agent signing with the Toronto Blue Jays. After transferring to LSU for his final season of eligibility, things did not go well for Dathe. He flashed promise very early, but control issues kept him from pitching […]

Two-time National Champion Gavin Guidry selected by Mets in 16th round

LSU Baseball’s emotional leader since 2023, Gavin Guidry, was taken at #480 over by the New York Mets in the 16th round. Guidry’s LSU career was full of success, but there were also some speedbumps along the way that tested his resolve. After getting to Baton Rouge as one of the top-ranked shortstops in 2023, […]

LSU’s Connor Benge selected by Marlins in 13th round

After two years at LSU, Connor Benge has been selected at #385 overall in the 13th round by the Miami Marlins. Benge transferred from DBU for the 2025 season and played a big role early before slowing down later in the year. His opportunities were more limited in 2026, with only 7.0 innings, half of […]

LSU pitcher Grant Fontenot selected by Royals in 10th round

After a quiet day 2 of the MLB Draft for LSU, Grant Fontenot heard his name called at #299 overall in the 10th round. Fontenot had multiple stints as a Tiger, starting his career in Baton Rouge before heading to JUCO, spending a year at Texas, then his final two seasons with LSU. He became […]

Day 1 recap of MLB Draft and implications for LSU

Following what everyone would consider a failure of a year, Jay Johnson has been hard at work on returning LSU Baseball to the mountaintop as he’s done twice in his first five years. Helping him to that mountaintop were a few of the players that heard their name called on day 1 of the MLB […]

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