How much did LSU's roster change in the past two months? 42 transfers in 16 incoming freshmen 50 players out Now that the dust has settled, a full breakdown of Lane Kiffin's first team:

LSU defensive end Gabriel Reliford is out for the season with a torn rotator cuff, Brian Kelly said on his radio show. He'll have surgery next week, ending his sophomore year. He was a key piece of the rotation that LSU has to replace.

LSU has allowed 10 points or less in four straight games, its longest such streak since 2011. One reason: better players. Another: Blake Baker. On the coach who asks trivia questions the night before games, is known for his energy and players call “one of the boys.”

Lane Kiffin said LSU's three starting transfer defensive backs — Mansoor Delane, Tamarcus Cooley and AJ Haulcy — were "probably the three most expensive portal DBs in the market." "And they got them all. They did a great job with that, and now they're coaching them really well."

Just waiting for Lane Kiffin to tweet about this

LSU's three annual opponents will be Ole Miss, Texas A&M and Arkansas, sources confirmed. LSU officials aren't concerned about losing the Alabama game, I'm told, because it will get played every couple years.

Turns out LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier has been playing through a torso injury suffered in preseason camp. "I think he’s on the other side of that, but we had to be really careful with him the first few weeks."

LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier has been dealing with a torso injury, Brian Kelly said. “He’s fighting through it, and he’s getting better.”

Brian Kelly addressed his outburst at a question in LSU's postgame press conference, saying in part, "I have to do a better job of handling myself in those situations."

LSU's offense has struggled through three games. @reeddarcey.bsky.social has a breakdown of the problems:

Brian Kelly went off when the first question he got tonight was about LSU's offensive issues.

If he had left for the NFL last year, Harold Perkins believed, “Once my feet was in the door, I was going to kick that b—— down.” He stayed at LSU. And now? “I think he’s even better than he was his freshman year.”

Harold Perkins planned to leave LSU in three years. Then he tore his ACL. He opened up about the recovery, his position, why everything might finally come together and more in this exclusive. “I can’t leave here with unfinished business.”

LSU center Braelin Moore practiced yesterday and is expected to practice today, Brian Kelly said. He may be listed as probable on the first availability report tonight.

LSU backup defensive tackle Sydir Mitchell is no longer on the roster. After transferring from Texas, Mitchell did not play in the first two games.

Harlem Berry flashed against Louisiana Tech, so has the five-star freshman earned more touches as LSU tries to improve the run game? Here's what Brian Kelly said:

Brian Kelly referenced pounding the table. "I can't do that anymore. They make memes of that."

LSU injury report from Brian Kelly: - Braelin Moore is "day-to-day," and the MRI did not give them the "true sense" that Moore has a high ankle sprain. - Trey'Dez Green has a sprained MCL. He's questionable to play against Florida.

LSU center Braelin Moore suffered a high ankle sprain, according to multiple reports.

Sounds like Trey'Dez Green avoided a season-ending knee injury, but it's still unclear how long the LSU tight end will be out.

News: LSU baseball coach Jay Johnson is set to receive a new contract that will pay him more than $3 million per year after winning his second national championship.

Shaq has gotten involved in the project for LSU's new arena.

LSU's QB recruiting, the role of NIL moving forward and more: What stood out from a discussion with general manager Austin Thomas

Brian Kelly shared how much money LSU spent on its roster. Through front-loaded NIL and rev share, it's more than triple what the team spent last season.

Brian Kelly shared how much money LSU spent on its roster. Through front-loaded NIL and rev share, it's more than triple what the team spent last season.

A couple years ago, the expectation was LSU’s three annual SEC opponents would be Alabama, Ole Miss and Texas A&M. Was told whether or not that changes is TBD.

The SEC announced it will start playing a nine-game conference schedule in 2026.

Could LSU start a freshman on the offensive line? Monday's practice raised the possibility with Carius Curne at right tackle. Full observations:

Roles are becoming clear for LSU's transfers. Made an educated guess of who will start, rotate and be a backup:

Here's the latest on LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier:

LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier has patellar tendinitis and aggravated it, Brian Kelly said. He described the level of concern as a 1.5 on a scale of 1-10. Nussmeier threw today, and he'll be in a "practice situation" Saturday.

There are some rumors flying around today, so just coming on here to report that LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier did not suffer a major injury at practice.

Broke down everything we've seen so far from LSU on the latest pod 🎧: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l... 📺: youtube.com/watch?v=X1Tv...

This wall in LSU’s team room used to show every game on the schedule. Now, only Clemson. The teams will be uncovered week-by-week throughout the year.

LSU WR Aaron Anderson had some work done for inflammation in his left knee, Brian Kelly told me. After missing the last three practices, he's expected to return Wednesday. "We think we have taken care of him for the rest of the year."

LSU has landed four top 100 recruits on the defensive front in 2026, per the 247Sports composite - Lamar Brown, No. 3 - Trenton Henderson, No. 42 - Richard Anderson, No. 49 - Deuce Geralds, No. 95

Full observations from Day 4 of LSU preseason camp: - Aaron Anderson out again - Nice moments for a few offensive players - But the defensive front wins the day

Good recap of LSU's first practice 👇

LSU freshman offensive lineman Solomon Thomas is out for a month with a foot injury, source confirms. He was a top 50 overall recruit.

Harold Perkins back at LSU practice 📸: Javier Gallegos, @theadvocatebr.bsky.social

Nic Anderson was limited as LSU opened camp. He had to clear concussion protocol after the car accident, Brian Kelly said. Should be a full participant tomorrow.

Keli Zinn had a big hand in things at LSU the past few years, most recently with the rev-share plan and the new arena project. Comes after Rutgers hired former LSU president William Tate earlier this summer.

News: LSU running back Trey Holly enrolled at Southern as a walk-on. He remained suspended by LSU as he awaits trial on one count of illegal use of a weapon in connection with a Feb. 2024 shooting.

Tyrann Mathieu has talked before about coaching when his playing career ended. On why it appeals to him, he told me in 2022: "I saw what coaching did for me... I do think I can do that for the next person." Would be pretty cool if he coached at LSU someday.

The New Orleans Saints safety announced his retirement Tuesday, the day the 33-year-old was set to report to training camp. Instead, Mathieu walks away after 12 seasons.

LSU already lost 60% of its 2023 recruiting class. Turns out, it's not alone. Arkansas has three players left, and nine SEC teams lost at least half of their HS signees. What happened to the class at LSU and across the SEC:

Ask about LSU WR Barion Brown, and Kentucky players all bring up the same thing: speed. "He's a blur, dude." "No one can catch that guy." Thing is, he might not be LSU's fastest receiver:

On Kalen DeBoer, Alabama QB Ty Simpson told me: “Not many people — a lot of people trusted him, but they didn’t trust him fully. I think this year, everybody trusts him." Can Alabama get back on top in Year 2?

Florida QB DJ Lagway has been throwing three times a week after he was limited this spring with a shoulder injury. Billy Napier said "we feel confident in terms of him being ready to go."

Alabama LT Kadyn Proctor just said he owns 170(!) bottles of cologne. He lives with Wilkin Formby, who apparently has like 70 bottles himself, and I can't imagine what that house smells like.