LSU Sports Zone

Koki Riley, an LSU reporter for The Times-Picayune, joined Sports Talk. Riley shared his observations from the Tigers' Spring workouts under head coach Lane Kiffin. He also discussed LSU baseball's struggles and previewed the Tigers' challenge against No. 10 Texas A&M.

Mike evaluated three former LSU Tiger pass catchers in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Glen West, a senior writer for Geaux247Sports, joined Sports Talk. West broke down his observations from LSU football's Spring practice sessions. He evaluated the Tiger offensive line, the team's cornerback depth, and their running back room. West also reported on Will Wade's recruiting work in the transfer portal.

Blake Ruffino, the founder of the Are You Serious Sports Network, joined Sports Talk. Ruffino recapped LSU baseball's series sweep at the hands of Ole Miss. He also broke down his observations from the Tiger football team's Spring practice sessions.

Chris Blair, the voice of the LSU Tigers, joined Sports Talk. Blair shared his thoughts on Will Wade's return to LSU's basketball program, the start of Spring football under head coach Lane Kiffin, and LSU baseball's inconsistent play.

Zack Nagy, an LSU reporter for Sports Illustrated, joined Sports Talk. Nagy broke down his observations from the Tigers' Spring football practice sessions, highlighting Richard Anderson, Jordan Ross, and the Tigers' new-look group of wide receivers.

Mike and Charlie listened to LSU head football coach Lane Kiffin's comments about the SEC's ninth conference game.

Jeff Palermo, the sports director for the Louisiana Radio Network, joined Sports Talk. Palermo broke down the start of LSU Spring football, Will Wade's re-introductory press conference at LSU, and the Tiger baseball team's showdown against the Tennessee Volunteers.

LSU Senior Deputy AD Heath Schroyer joined Sports Talk. He discussed his new role in the Tigers' athletic department. Schroyer praised Will Wade and detailed his relationship with LSU's head basketball coach.

Wilson Alexander, a national college sports reporter for On3, joined Sports Talk. Alexander reported on LSU's spending spree to build their football roster for the 2026 season. He projected the Tigers' budget for Will Wade's 2026-27 roster. Alexander called LSU's athletic department "the most fascinating in the country." He also reviewed Jay Johnson's recent comments about the MLB.

LSU President Wade Rousse joined Sports Talk. President Rousse remembered his path to taking the leadership position over the LSU system. He discussed Will Wade's return to lead LSU's basketball program, his relationship with LSU Senior Deputy AD Heath Schroyer, and the mission to develop Louisiana's future workforce at LSU. President Rousse also praised LSU head football coach Lane Kiffin.

Blake Ruffino, the founder of the Are You Serious Sports Network, joined Sports Talk. Ruffino broke down the first four practice sessions of LSU Spring Football under new head coach Lane Kiffin. The guys compared Tiger freshman DL Deuce Geralds to Booger McFarland. Ruffino evaluated WR Jabari Mack and DB DJ Pickett. He also celebrated the return of Will Wade.

Former MLB pitcher Scott Sanders joined Sports Talk. Sanders recapped LSU baseball's weekend series victory over the Kentucky Wildcats, highlighting Seth Dardar and Zac Cowan. He also previewed the Tigers' upcoming showdown against the Tennessee Volunteers.

Jacques Doucet, a sports reporter for WAFB News, joined Sports Talk. Doucet discussed LSU WBB's Sweet 16 loss, Will Wade's return to Baton Rouge, and the work to return the Tigers' basketball program to prominence. Doucet also praised LSU baseball for winning a massive weekend series against Kentucky.

Will Wade gives his speech during LSU's press conference as their new head basketball coach. Wade signed a 7-year deal to return to the Purple & Gold.

Will Wade gives his speech during LSU's press conference as their new head basketball coach. Wade signed a 7-year deal to return to the Purple & Gold.

Reed Darcy, a LSU women's basketball reporter for The Advocate, joined Sports Talk. Darcy broke down the Tigers' upcoming Sweet 16 showdown against the Duke Blue Devils. Darcy shared his thoughts on Mikaylah Williams, MiLaysia Fulwiley, and Flau'Jae Johnson.

Steve and Charlie listened to LSU LT Jordan Seaton's post-practice media availability. Seaton discussed his decision to leave Colorado to join head coach Lane Kiffin at LSU.

Glen West, a senior writer for Geaux247 Sports, joined Sports Talk. West explained the connections that brought Will Wade back to Baton Rouge. West recapped the start of LSU Spring Football, highlighting Jordan Seaton and Trey'Dez Green. He also previewed LSU baseball's upcoming weekend series against Kentucky.

LSU head baseball coach Jay Johnson joined Sports Talk. Coach Johnson shared his thoughts on Zac Cowan, Casan Evans, and the Tigers' upcoming matchup against Kentucky.

Zack Nagy, an LSU reporter for Sports Illustrated, joined Sports Talk. Nagy discussed Will Wade's decision to return to LSU, highlighting the reasons he left NC State. Nagy also recapped the start of Spring Football.

Chessa Bouche, a sports reporter for LA First News, joined Sports Talk. Bouche shared her thoughts on LSU women's basketball's Sweet 16 matchup against Duke, highlighting the beef between LSU's Flau'Jae Johnson and Duke's Kara Lawson.

Steve and Mike listened to LSU head football coach Lane Kiffin's press conference audio.

Joe Healy, a writer for D1Baseball.com, joined Sports Talk. Healy broke down LSU baseball's slow start to SEC play, highlighting the Tigers' lineup issues. He also previewed LSU's upcoming matchups against Louisiana Tech and Kentucky.

Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak joined Sports Talk to recap LSU's Pro Day. Nowak reported on Garrett Nussmeier, Harold Perkins, A. J. Haulcy, Bauer Sharp, Mansoor Delane, Aaron Anderson, Zavion Thomas, and Barion Brown.

Chris Blair, the voice of the LSU Tigers, joined Sports Talk. Blair discussed LSU basketball's issues and the future of Matt McMahon. Blair also broke down LSU baseball's 15-7 start to the 2026 season and previewed LSU's Spring football.

Buddy Songy, a TigerBait.com analyst, joined Sports Talk. Songy broke down LSU basketball's coaching situation, questioning the future of Matt McMahon and the buzz about Will Wade's potential return. Songy also previewed LSU Spring Football and Lane Kiffin's first year in Baton Rouge.

LSU men's basketball color analyst John Brady joined Sports Talk. Coach Brady recapped the Tigers' disappointing 2026 campaign, explaining that LSU struggled in close games.

Former LSU pitcher Ronnie Rantz, the president of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Foundation, joined Sports Talk. Rantz broke down the Tigers' recent poor stretch over the past two weeks, highlighting the team's questionable defense, quiet bats, and bullpen struggles. Rantz also promoted the upcoming Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame class.

LSU women's basketball head coach Kim Mulkey joined Sports Talk. Coach Mulkey shared her thoughts on Mikaylah Williams, Flau'jae Johnson, and the emergence of women's basketball. She broke down the Tigers' upcoming SEC Tournament quarterfinal matchup against Oklahoma.

Chessa Bouche, a sports reporter for LA First News, joined Sports Talk. Bouche discussed the "inconsistent" play of the 2026 LSU women's basketball team. She also previewed the Lady Tigers' upcoming trip to the SEC Tournament and recapped LSU baseball's start to the season.

WWL's Jeff Palermo, the sports director at the Louisiana Radio Network, joined Sports Talk. Palermo praised LSU's elite weekend rotation and bullpen ace Gavin Guidry. He also evaluated the rest of the Tiger pitching staff.

Glen West, a senior writer for Geaux247 Sports, joined Sports Talk. West previewed LSU baseball's matchups against Dartmouth and Northeastern. West shared his thoughts on the Tigers' early injuries, their starting rotation, and Jake Brown.

LSU head baseball coach Jay Johnson joined Sports Talk. Coach Johnson recapped the Tigers' first loss of the season to McNeese State. He shared his thoughts on LSU's weekend rotation, the Tigers' elite lineup, and new AD Verge Ausberry.

Blake Ruffino, the founder of the "Are You Serious" Sports Network, joined Sports Talk. Ruffino recapped LSU baseball's red-hot 8-0 start, highlighting their strong weekend at the Jax Baseball Classic, the team's elite lineup, and Jay Johnson's culture-building.

Zack Nagy, an LSU reporter for Sports Illustrated, joined Sports Talk. Nagy evaluated the former Tiger football players at the NFL Combine. He also broke down LSU baseball's excellent 8-0 start this season.

Glen West, a senior writer for Geaux247 Sports, joined Sports Talk. West broke down No. 2 LSU baseball's hot start to the season, previewed their challenge at the Jax Baseball Classic, and praised the strength of the bullpen and lineup.

LSU Athletic Director Verge Ausberry joined Sports Talk. Ausberry discussed LSU's partnership with Woodside Energy, his new role leading the Tigers' Athletic Department, and the power of the LSU brand. He recapped the process of hiring new Tiger head football coach Lane Kiffin, who was their "first choice" to replace Brian Kelly. Ausberry also praised LSU head baseball coach Jay Johnson and previewed the future of LSU basketball.

Chris Gordy, the host of the Locked On SEC podcast, joined Sports Talk. Gordy broke down LSU baseball's season-opening sweep of Milwaukee, sharing his observations of the No. 2-ranked Tigers. He praised LSU head football coach Lane Kiffin for building the Bayou Bengals' 2026 roster. Gordy also recapped the LSU women's basketball team's loss to South Carolina.

WWL's Jeff Palermo, the Louisiana Radio Network sports director, joined Sports Talk. Palermo broke down LSU baseball's season-opening 15-5 victory over Milwaukee, highlighting relief pitcher Gavin Guidry, the home runs from Zack Yorke, Seth Dardar, and Cade Arrambide, and the slow start from Casan Evans.

Reed Darcy, an LSU women's basketball beat reporter for The Advocate, joined Sports Talk. Darcy previewed the No. 6-ranked Lady Tigers' upcoming showdown against No. 2 South Carolina at the PMAC tomorrow night. He explained why he expects this year's matchup to be different than past matchups between Coach Mulkey's Bayou Bengals and Coach Staley's Gamecocks.

Chris Blair, the voice of the LSU Tigers, joined Sports Talk. Blair broke down the Tigers' pitching staff and predicted the starters for Coach Johnson's weekend rotation. He also gave under-the-radar players to be excited about.

Steve and Charlie listened to Lane Kiffin's press conference reviewing the Tigers' incoming 2026 recruiting and transfer portal class. Kiffin broke down LSU's new-look quarterback room.

Zack Nagy, an LSU reporter for Sports Illustrated, joined Sports Talk. Nagy recapped the Tigers' recruiting work under head coach Lane Kiffin. Nagy also shared his thoughts on LSU's new-look offensive line, wide receivers, cornerbacks, and young defensive line.

Former MLB pitcher Scott Sanders joined Sports Talk to preview LSU's upcoming baseball season. He projected the Tigers' weekend rotation, highlighting Casan Evans, Cooper Moore, and William Schmidt. Sanders also shared his thoughts on Gavin Guidry, Seth Dardar, Marcos Paz, Zach Yorke, and Cade Arrambide.

Independent sports reporter Tracy Cowley joined Sports Talk. Cowley praised Tiger head coach Lane Kiffin for building LSU's roster through the transfer portal, adding talent and depth. Cowley shared her thoughts on the Tigers' defense, running backs, quarterbacks, and wide receivers.

Wilson Alexander, an LSU reporter for The Advocate, joined Second Guess. Alexander reviewed Tiger head coach Lane Kiffin's work to address LSU's premium positions in the transfer portal. He shared his thoughts on the Tigers' quarterback room, the modern era of recruiting and developing, and the arguments over expanding the College Football Playoff.

Jim Derry, the host of the "Datitude" podcast, joined Sports Talk. Derry praised LSU head coach Lane Kiffin for putting together a monster 2026 transfer portal class.

Zack Nagy, an LSU reporter for Sports Illustrated, joined Sports Talk. Nagy broke down Tiger head coach Lane Kiffin's work in the transfer portal to build a "win now" squad for 2026. He highlighted new transfer edge rushers Princewill Umanmielen and Jordan Ross.

LSU head baseball coach Jay Johnson joined Sports Talk to preview the Tigers' 2026 campaign. He praised LSU's established outfield, catcher Cade Arrambide, star pitcher Casan Evans, and shortstop Steven Milam.

Mike and Charlie reported on LSU's pursuit of two key players in the transfer portal: Colorado left tackle Jordan Seaton and Ole Miss edge rusher Princewill Umanmielen.