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

In this episode of Locked On LSU, Matt Moscona brings you an exclusive one-on-one interview with LSU linebacker TJ Dottery from SEC Media Days. The former Ole Miss standout explains why he followed Lane Kiffin to Baton Rouge, what fans misunderstand about Kiffin, and why Blake Baker's coaching style has already made a huge impression. Dottery also compares Baker's defense to Pete Golding's scheme, discusses LSU's talented linebacker room alongside Whit Weeks and Devon Keyes, reflects on his first trip to Tiger Stadium as an opponent, and shares what life has been like since making the move...

Could LSU baseball be on the verge of landing one of the biggest prizes of the MLB Draft? Matt Moscona breaks down why elite left-hander Logan Schmidt turned down the Cleveland Guardians, what his realistic options are moving forward, and why Jay Johnson now has an unexpected opportunity to add a top-50 overall prospect to the Tigers' roster. Plus, a look at how Schmidt would reshape LSU's pitching staff, the development pitch Johnson can sell, and why this could become one of the biggest recruiting wins of his tenure if he can pull it off. Everydayer Club<...

Matt Moscona sits down one-on-one with LSU tight end Trey'Dez Green from SEC Media Days. Green explains why he never considered leaving LSU after the coaching change, what makes Lane Kiffin different, how the new offense is using him all over the field, his dramatic body transformation after giving up basketball, his chemistry with quarterback Sam Leavitt, and why he believes the Tigers have everything needed to compete for a national championship. Plus, Green shares his thoughts on LSU's loaded receiver room and his goals for the 2026 season.  Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, i...

Whit Weeks joins the show for an exclusive interview from SEC Football Media Days. LSU's star linebacker details the devastating ankle injury he played through, explains why he finally feels 100% healthy, previews Lane Kiffin's up-tempo offense, shares his thoughts on Sam Leavitt, discusses Blake Baker's defense, and answers whether he'd wear LSU's iconic No. 18 jersey. Plus, behind-the-scenes stories from Media Days and why Weeks believes LSU is built to compete for an SEC championship in 2026. Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club an...

The SEC preseason poll is out, and LSU landed fifth despite massive expectations under Lane Kiffin. Matt Moscona explains why the annual media poll is often misleading, compares the results to Vegas odds, reveals his own SEC order of finish, and breaks down which LSU stars earned preseason All-SEC honors. Plus, why Oklahoma may be the conference's biggest sleeper and which teams are overrated heading into the 2026 season. Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our me...

Lane Kiffin wrapped up SEC Media Days by answering the questions LSU fans wanted answered most. Matt Moscona breaks down Kiffin's encouraging update on quarterback Sam Leavitt's recovery, why the Tigers' signal caller skipped Media Days, and what it means for LSU entering fall camp. Plus, hear Kiffin explain the real reason he disappeared from social media for the last two months and why Whit Weeks believes Leavitt belongs in the same conversation as the best quarterbacks he's played with. It's all the biggest takeaways from LSU's final day in Atlanta. Everydayer ClubIf you never...

SEC coaches unleash bold statements and headline-grabbing moments at Media Days, as Jon Sumrall threatens to throw a podium and Pete Golding delivers memorable insights on recruiting controversies. Eli Drinkwitz exudes confidence about Missouri’s program, sparking debate over Ahmad Hardy’s return and the shaping of new defensive faces. Clark Lea steers Vanderbilt’s narrative beyond Diego Pavia, emphasizing culture and resilience—can the Commodores shed their underdog label this year? The SEC Squad breaks down standout performances from SEC coaches, assess the implications of Greg Sankey’s hints about a possible SEC breakaway, and scrutinize the evolving dynamics o...

Lane Kiffin has built one of the most productive offenses in college football, but what separates his scheme from everyone else? Matt Moscona is joined by film analyst Brooks Austin for an in-depth breakdown of the concepts, tendencies, and quarterback traits that make Kiffin's offense so difficult to defend. From the importance of a mobile quarterback to how helmet communication has made the system even more dangerous, they explain why LSU's offense is positioned to thrive with Sam Leavitt under center. Plus, hear why Brooks believes Leavitt could be the next quarterback to explode under Kiffin and...

One of the biggest moments in LSU football history gets an incredible new chapter. Marty Smith joins the show to reveal the behind-the-scenes story of how he landed his now-famous tarmac interview with Lane Kiffin as the Tigers' head coach made his stunning exit from Ole Miss. Plus, SEC Network analysts Chris Doering and Chase Daniel discuss the sky-high expectations for LSU in 2026, why Kiffin's offense is built to dominate, and what could ultimately determine whether the Tigers are a playoff team or a national championship contender. Live from SEC Media Days, this is an episode LSU fans won't...

How high should expectations be for Lane Kiffin in his first season at LSU? ESPN analyst Jordan Rodgers says anything short of a trip to the national championship game would be a failure. Matt Moscona explains why that standard may be unrealistic, what the real benchmark for success should be in 2026, and how LSU's massive investment in Kiffin, the coaching staff, and a loaded roster has changed the conversation. Plus, why making the College Football Playoff is the expectation—and how LSU stacks up against the rest of the SEC entering the season. Everydayer ClubIf yo...

Josh Heupel stole the show on Day 1 of SEC Media Days with comments about Lane Kiffin that immediately put LSU's trip to Tennessee in the spotlight. Matt Moscona breaks down why the remarks matter, how they add intrigue to one of the Tigers' biggest road games, and whether the SEC will have anything to say about them. Plus, Kentucky's new head coach Will Stein made a bold declaration that has the conference talking. It's a full recap of the biggest storylines from Day 1 in Tampa and what they mean for LSU heading into the 2026 season. Everydayer Club<...

The LSU-Mississippi State rivalry is back, and we're previewing one of the SEC's longest-running series with a special crossover episode featuring Locked On Mississippi State host Jaren Spohr. We break down why LSU enters the season with College Football Playoff expectations under Lane Kiffin, the biggest questions surrounding quarterback Sam Leavitt after missing spring practice, and whether the Tigers have the roster to contend for a championship. On the Mississippi State side, we discuss the hype surrounding Kamario Taylor, Jeff Lebby's outlook entering Year 3, and what the Bulldogs must do to reach bowl eligibility. Plus...

ESPN's Football Power Index has released its game-by-game projections for LSU's 2026 season, and the results are eye-opening. Matt Moscona breaks down every matchup, explains why the computers favor LSU against teams like Ole Miss and Texas A&M, identifies the biggest swing games on the schedule, and discusses what it all means for the Tigers' SEC title and College Football Playoff hopes. If the analytics are right, LSU could be in for a special season. Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club an...

A huge recruiting development could be brewing for LSU. Matt Moscona reacts to Steve Wiltfong's prediction that 5-star Texas wide receiver commit Easton Royal could flip to the Tigers after LSU missed out on Monshun Sales. What does the latest buzz mean for Lane Kiffin's recruiting class? How close is LSU to landing one of the nation's top playmakers? Plus, a look at LSU's wide receiver recruiting strategy, the impact of NIL, and why this could be the biggest recruiting victory of the cycle if the prediction comes true. Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an...

LSU added four future non-conference opponents, but the opponents themselves aren't the biggest story. Matt Moscona explains what these scheduling decisions reveal about Week Zero, the SEC's evolving scheduling model, the future of the Power Four mandate, and how college football could be headed toward a dramatically different playoff calendar. Plus, why LSU's future schedules offer a glimpse into where the sport is headed over the next decade. Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our me...

Five-star wide receiver Monshun Sales is set to make one of the biggest recruiting decisions of the 2027 cycle, and LSU is in the mix. We break down where the Tigers stand, why Easton Royal's recruitment is tied to the outcome, and what this commitment means for Lane Kiffin's long-term recruiting strategy. Plus, LSU is leading the nation in Nike NIL athletes. We explain how the Tigers built college football's most advanced third-party NIL operation, why they have more Nike football athletes than Oregon, Alabama and every other program, and what it means for recruiting in the revenue-sharing...

SEC dominates strength of schedule debates as ESPN’s FPI rankings stir controversy: Are teams like Arkansas, Texas, and Oklahoma truly facing the nation’s toughest slates, or is there an SEC bias at play? The discussion explores Georgia’s surprisingly low schedule rank, the challenge for Ole Miss and Texas as potential playoff contenders, and whether a 9-3 SEC record should guarantee playoff consideration. The conversation focused on Phil Steele’s predicted SEC order of finish, raising questions about Alabama’s thin depth, Tennessee’s quarterback situation, and the shakeup fueled by transfer portal moves at programs like Auburn and L...

Brian Kelly is speaking publicly for the first time since his firing at LSU, and his comments provide a revealing look at what went wrong. In this episode, Matt Moscona breaks down Kelly's admission that his coordinator hires ultimately cost him, his thoughts on being fired, why he believes the transition from Notre Dame impacted his tenure, and whether he'll ever coach again. Plus, what Kelly's comments say about the changing landscape of college football and why LSU believes it is better positioned under Lane Kiffin. Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s ti...

Are five-star recruits still worth the massive investment in today's NIL era? Matt Moscona dives into new data showing that many elite recruits fail to meet expectations or transfer before making a lasting impact. He explains why Lane Kiffin's roster-building philosophy at LSU may be ahead of the curve, breaks down the Tigers' approach to recruiting high school talent versus the transfer portal, and examines what it means for LSU's current five-star players and future recruiting classes. If the old recruiting model is changing, this episode explains why—and what comes next. Everydayer ClubIf you ne...

Could basketball—not football—be the biggest factor in keeping five-star LSU commit Ahmad Hudson in Baton Rouge? Matt shares a perspective you've likely never heard before after an exclusive conversation with former LSU basketball assistant Tasmin Mitchell, who believes Hudson's future could be on the hardwood. Plus, the latest on Nebraska's push to flip Hudson, Shea Dixon's recruiting intel, and why LSU remains firmly in the hunt for No. 1 overall prospect Jalen Brewster. Matt also reacts to LSU's SEC Media Days representatives and what their selections say about the Tigers heading into the 2026 season. Everydayer ClubI...