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LSU researchers propose that the rockhead poacher’s hollow head serves as a built-in percussion instrument to generate buzzing sounds for communication. MicroCT scans revealed internal bone spines and rib-like structures that may act as drumsticks and sensors, helping the small fish sense water flow and vibrate sound in its noisy shallow habitat.
LSU landed Elon transfer Landen Clark as its first scholarship quarterback for 2026, choosing the Tigers over Kentucky, Michigan and James Madison after a visit. The 6'0", 186-pound quarterback started 12 games for Elon, throwing for 2,321 yards with 18 touchdowns and eight interceptions, and he has three years of eligibility remaining. Clark arrives as LSU’s quarterback room is thinned by Garrett Nussmeier’s eligibility ending and Colin Hurley and Ju’Juan Johnson entering the transfer portal, with LSU continuing to pursue portal targets such as Sam Leavitt and Husan Longstreet and hosting Brendan Sorsby.
LSU women’s basketball team secured its first SEC win of the season with an 80-59 victory over Georgia, led by Flau’jae Johnson’s 25 points, as they improved to 15-2 overall. Johnson surpassed 1,800 career points, and LSU maintained a strong lead throughout the game, culminating in a decisive win.
The fifth-ranked LSU women's basketball team lost to 12th-ranked Vanderbilt 65-61 in a close game, with Vanderbilt's Mikayla Blakes scoring 32 points to lead her team to victory. LSU's defense improved after a rough start, but Vanderbilt's three-point shooting and late-game performance secured the win. LSU falls to 14-2, while Vanderbilt remains undefeated at 15-0.
Charlie Weis Jr., currently Ole Miss's offensive coordinator, is emerging as a potential candidate for the New York Giants' coaching staff, where he could reunite with quarterback Jaxson Dart, a former Ole Miss player and first-round NFL draft pick. Despite his commitment to Ole Miss during their playoff run, Weis's NFL connections and the opportunity to work with Dart make the position an intriguing option.
The No. 5 LSU women's basketball team is set to play its first SEC road game against No. 12 Vanderbilt in Nashville, continuing a winning streak against the Commodores and leading the nation in multiple statistical categories. The game will be broadcast on ESPN and LSU fans are encouraged to listen on the radio. LSU aims to extend its winning streak and potentially see Flau’jae Johnson reach 1,800 career points.
Tonie Morgan scored a season-high 24 points and hit a game-winning three-pointer with less than a second remaining to lift No. 11 Kentucky women's basketball team over No. 5 LSU 80-78 in an exciting SEC matchup.
Kentucky's Tonie Morgan hit a game-winning three-pointer with 0.5 seconds remaining to beat LSU 80-78 in an SEC women's basketball game, marking LSU's first loss of the season. Morgan and Teonni Key led Kentucky with double-doubles, while Mikaylah Williams scored a season-high 26 points for LSU. The game featured multiple runs and was closely contested until the final shot.
LSU narrowly lost to No. 21 Houston 38-35 in the Texas Bowl, despite a strong performance including a kickoff return touchdown and two TD receptions by Trey’Dez Green, ending their season with a 7-6 record.
LSU has announced the addition of 11 new coaches to its football staff, most of whom have SEC and NFL experience, including offensive coordinator Charlie Weis Jr. and special teams coordinator Joe Houston, with many coming from Ole Miss where they contributed to a highly successful 2025 season.
LSU's early signing period is underway with significant changes due to the hiring of Lane Kiffin as head coach, including multiple decommitments and new commitments, as the team begins to shape its recruiting class.
Two Ole Miss players, Brycen Sanders and Suntarine Perkins, publicly contradicted Lane Kiffin's claim that team members wanted him to coach in the playoff after he left for LSU, suggesting Kiffin's version of events is inaccurate. The players stated that Kiffin's account of the meeting and team support was not true, highlighting a disagreement over the circumstances of his departure and coaching intentions.
Todd McShay suggests Lane Kiffin delayed announcing his move to LSU, possibly waiting to see if Alabama lost to Auburn, as he was interested in a reunion with Alabama and the coaching job there. Ultimately, Kiffin accepted LSU's offer after Alabama's victory, signing a lucrative seven-year deal.
Five-star defensive tackle Richard Anderson is delaying his signing with LSU due to uncertainties about the coaching staff, including the future of his primary recruiter Frank Wilson, and is considering visits to other programs like Texas before making a final decision in January.
Lane Kiffin declined the Florida head coaching job after being considered a top candidate, choosing instead to join LSU, while Florida hired Jon Sumrall as its new coach, with Kiffin endorsing him.