Charles Hanagriff examines the biggest mystery surrounding LSU’s stunning 2026 collapse — why so many proven players and portal additions regressed so dramatically under the same staff that won it all a year ago. From pitching to defense to player development, nothing about this season adds up.

Georgia’s sweep exposed every flaw in LSU’s 2026 roster, from unreliable pitching to inconsistent offense, and erased any realistic NCAA at-large hopes. Bryan Lazare breaks down how the Tigers’ body of work — including ugly home losses and a brutal SEC record — points toward an early offseason.

Lane Kiffin arrived at LSU with playoff expectations already attached, but history shows SEC coaches replacing fired predecessors rarely make an immediate CFP leap. Bryan Lazare examines why patience may be necessary in Baton Rouge — even at a program where ten-win seasons are expected.

LSU has made Ruston four-star safety Jayden Anding a top priority in the 2027 class, leaning on deep family ties and the Bearcats-to-Baton Rouge pipeline to keep him home. With official visits approaching, Anding discusses LSU, Lane Kiffin’s staff and following his brother’s path to Tiger Stadium.

LSU dropped a third straight game at Georgia on Sunday afternoon. This time, the Tigers were never in the game.

The final margin was just five runs, but LSU was never in the game against Georgia on Saturday night.

Texas commitment or not, LSU coach Lane Kiffin has made New Orleans five-star receiver Easton Royal one of the Tigers’ top recruiting priorities. Royal opens up to TigerBait about LSU’s push to flip him.

The LSU hitters got Georgia's No. 1 pitcher out of the game early.

BATON ROUGE – LSU men’s basketball head coach Will Wade on Friday announced five new members of the LSU staff for the 2026-27 season.