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LSU coach Will Wade is pursuing an aggressive roster build, signing former pro RJ Luis Jr. for the 2026–27 season and reportedly planning a lawsuit to overturn NCAA eligibility rules that bar players who sign NBA contracts from returning to college. The move, along with LSU’s pursuit of other European pros, could prompt scrutiny and potentially upend how eligibility and rosters are handled in the NIL era.
Five-star Ruston tight end Ahmad Hudson committed to LSU, delivering a major recruiting boost for the Tigers and signaling him as the heir apparent at tight end, with Hudson praising LSU's staff and focusing his visits on LSU and Nebraska.
The Kansas City Chiefs selected Garrett Nussmeier with the No. 249 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft to bolster QB depth. The LSU product finished his college career with 7,699 passing yards and 52 TDs in 40 games, including 4,052 yards and 29 TDs in 2024, and earned Senior Bowl MVP honors. Ranked No. 3 among QBs by Dane Brugler, he comes from football-rich lineage as the son of former NFL QB/coach Doug Nussmeier and considers Louisiana home after five seasons at LSU.
Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the seventh round and frames the move as a prime learning opportunity behind coach Andy Reid and starter Patrick Mahomes, aiming to rebound from an injuries-limited season and prove himself in KC.
The Kansas City Chiefs selected LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier with the 249th overall pick in the seventh round, after nine quarterbacks were drafted earlier. Nussmeier, who started 23 games for LSU and threw for 7,699 yards with 52 TDs and 24 INTs, celebrated the moment with his family, including his father Doug Nussmeier, while joining a Chiefs QB room that already features Patrick Mahomes, Justin Fields, Chris Oladokun and Jake Haener.
The Kansas City Chiefs traded up to draft LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane with the No. 6 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Delane was a unanimous All-American in 2025, recording 13 passes defensed and two interceptions on 357 coverage snaps while allowing zero touchdowns and zero penalties; he started 40 college games and is primarily an outside corner who can also play inside. A Maryland native who previously attended Virginia Tech, Delane adds durability and versatility to KC’s secondary.
Former LSU coach Brian Kelly, fired after a 5-3 season and a $54 million buyout, has moved into broadcasting with CBS Sports Network to analyze NFL Draft prospects, including his former LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier. Kelly has indicated he could return to coaching only if major changes reshape the sport, reflecting the ongoing coaching carousel following the 2025 season.
Denver may target LSU safety A.J. Haulcy with the 62nd pick in the 2026 NFL draft, highlighting a potential value fit as a versatile safety who posted 88 tackles, 3 interceptions, and a 4.52 40-yard dash last year. The Broncos have no glaring needs and boast a solid second-round track record (Bonitto in 2022, Mims in 2023) under Paton and Payton, and Haulcy could contribute as a day-one depth option behind Jones, with a path to eventually replace a future starter like Hufanga if development continues.
Duke guard Ashlon Jackson hit a buzzer-beating 3 to defeat LSU in the NCAA Sweet 16 in Sacramento, delivering a dramatic win and a lasting March Madness moment for Kara Lawson’s team.
Ashlon Jackson hit a 3 at the buzzer to lift third-seeded Duke over No. 2 LSU 87-85 in the Sweet 16 of the women’s NCAA Tournament, sending Duke to the Elite Eight to face UCLA after LSU briefly led in the final seconds.
Will Wade is returning to LSU to take over the Tigers as head coach for a second time, following the firing of Matt McMahon.
Insider Jon Rothstein claims LSU is set to fire Matt McMahon and hire Will Wade, reuniting Wade with the Tigers; the report suggests Wade is the likely next LSU coach barring unforeseen developments, with Heath Schroyer tied to an administrative role, while McMahon’s tenure has been marked by limited NCAA Tournament success.
Former LSU gymnast Olivia Dunne, who recently graduated, says she’s pursuing acting and has secured a role in a Baywatch reboot, celebrating the move from sports to Hollywood with a sun-soaked beach photo.
South Carolina coach Dawn Staley highlighted Raven Johnson’s growth and work ethic and praised MiLaysia Fulwiley after the Gamecocks beat LSU to reach the SEC Championship, underscoring the program’s habit- and culture-driven standards as they prepare to face Texas for a 10th SEC Tournament title.
LSU lost 83-77 to South Carolina in the SEC Tournament semifinal, extending the Tigers’ 19-game winless streak against USC and 0-7 since Kim Mulkey arrived. Mulkey pointed to small margins and a missed late trap as the difference between teams on the elite level, stressing teaching moments after a tough loss. She acknowledged USC’s depth and experience under Dawn Staley, highlighted Raven Johnson’s leadership, and noted the SEC’s league-wide competitiveness as LSU continues to build toward that level of success.