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

Did LSU unknowingly dodge a major Week 1 bullet?
Clemson attempted to schedule a Week 0 tune-up game before traveling to Baton Rouge for its season opener against LSU, but the NCAA denied the request. While coaches publicly praise marquee openers, actions speak louder than words — and Clemson’s move raises an interesting question about whether LSU benefited from its opponent being forced to open the season cold.
We break down why Week 0 games are becoming more attractive across college football, what the NCAA’s decision tells us, and whether this was a quiet advantage for LSU heading into one of the most anticipated openers of the season.
Plus, new NFL chatter surfaces as reports indicate Giants head coach John Harbaugh may target LSU offensive coordinator Charlie Weis Jr. to pair with former Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart. How realistic is the threat, and what would losing Weis mean for LSU’s offense under Lane Kiffin?
We also take an early look at LSU’s 2026 SEC strength of schedule using opponents’ national championship odds — and the outlook may be far more favorable for the Tigers than many realize.
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Dabo Swinney calls out Ole Miss and Pete Golding for tampering. How this impacts the SEC, Ole Miss, and the rest of college football.

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LSU’s embarrassing loss to Mississippi State dropped the Tigers to 1–7 in SEC play, and the conversation around the future of Matt McMahon is reaching a boiling point.
Four seasons in, LSU is on track for another year without an NCAA Tournament appearance, and even LSU Athletic Director Verge Ausberry has acknowledged that everything will be evaluated if the Tigers miss the postseason. On paper, the results suggest a coaching change may be warranted.
But the reality is far more complicated.
Firing McMahon and his staff would cost around $10 million, and that’s before hiring a new coach, assembling a staff, and rebuilding a roster from scratch. All of this comes while LSU has already committed unprecedented resources elsewhere — including a $54 million Brian Kelly buyout, a $91 million contract for Lane Kiffin, expanded football budgets, and funding what could be the most expensive college football roster ever at more than $40 million for 2026.
So the real question isn’t just should LSU make a change — it’s can they? And is there real donor appetite for another massive financial move?
We break down the financial reality, the political dynamics, and why one thing is certain: Will Wade is not coming back to LSU.
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LSU enters the season with championship expectations once again, and this might be Jay Johnson’s deepest and most complete roster since arriving in Baton Rouge.
In this episode, we deliver a full LSU baseball season preview, starting with the projected weekend rotation of Casan Evans, Cooper Moore, and William Schmidt — and whether Zac Cowan or Cooper Williams can push their way into starting roles as the season unfolds.
We also break down the bullpen pecking order, identifying the arms LSU will trust most in high-leverage situations, including Grant Fontenot and Deven Sheerin, and how the Tigers could deploy their setup and closer roles.
Offensively, we walk through the likely starting nine, evaluate LSU’s elite depth across the lineup, and spotlight the critical battle at second base that could shape the everyday lineup.
Is this the roster that puts LSU in position to repeat as College World Series champions? We take a detailed look at why the talent, depth, and experience suggest the Tigers are built for another title run.
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LSU’s recruiting momentum keeps snowballing.
LSU wide receiver signee Corey Barber has been upgraded to a five-star prospect by Rivals, giving Lane Kiffin three five-star signees before ever coaching a game at LSU. That’s a stark contrast to Kiffin’s six seasons at Ole Miss, where he signed just one five-star recruit—and it helps explain why the move to Baton Rouge made sense.
We’re joined by Shea Dixon of On3 to break down Barber’s rise, what the final Rivals 2026 rankings reveal about LSU’s class, and how the Tigers are separating themselves nationally on the recruiting trail.
Plus, LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier speaks from the Senior Bowl, finally addressing the injury that derailed his 2025 season and how he’s preparing for the next phase of his career.
In this episode:
Corey Barber’s five-star upgrade
Lane Kiffin’s early recruiting dominance at LSU
Shea Dixon’s analysis of the final Rivals rankings
Garrett Nussmeier opens up about his 2025 injury
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