Geaux.Bot Daily — 7.22.2026
4 story(ies) this morning.
Today's biggest LSU stories
| 1. | Kiffin leads LSU at SEC Media Days Lane Kiffin and LSU players Whit Weeks, Trey'Dez Green and TJ Dottery represent the Tigers at SEC Media Days on Thursday, with the program facing Kentucky on… |
| 2. | LSU commit Houston stars in new recruiting highlights Peyton “Pop” Houston, the No. 8-ranked QB in the 2027 class and LSU commit from Shreveport’s Evangel Christian, starred in fresh recruiting highlights… |
| 3. | Trace Hawkins trims list to six including LSU 2028 four-star QB Trace Hawkins from Calhoun, Ga., the No. 256 prospect in the Rivals300, trimmed his list to six finalists including LSU — Clemson, Duke… |
| 4. | LSU ramps up pursuit of Reese Alston Five-star PG Reese Alston, the No. 8 prospect nationally in the 2027 class per 247Sports Composite and a 6-2 Houston Second Baptist standout with 35 offers… |
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The full picture
Kiffin leads LSU at SEC Media Days
Lane Kiffin and LSU players Whit Weeks, Trey'Dez Green and TJ Dottery represent the Tigers at SEC Media Days on Thursday, with the program facing Kentucky on the road in week six and Tennessee in Knoxville in late November — new Kentucky HC Will Stein added former LSU OC Joe Sloan to his staff this offseason.
Sources
- @chessabouche on X
- WBRZ Sports — SEC Media Days begins in Tampa
- @LSUReport on X
- @KokiRiley on X
- @Tingle__Co on X
LSU commit Houston stars in new recruiting highlights
Peyton “Pop” Houston, the No. 8-ranked QB in the 2027 class and LSU commit from Shreveport’s Evangel Christian, starred in fresh recruiting highlights circulating among analysts — the in-state four-star viewed as the long-term answer at quarterback for Lane Kiffin’s offense.
Sources
- @Tingle__Co on X
- Peyton Houston Stock SOARING!!! | LSU QB Commit Turns Heads at Elite 11
- sports.yahoo.com — Where LSU Football QB Commit
- BOOM! LSU Lands Top 10 QB Peyton Houston! | Could Tigers Still Add ANOTHER ELITE '27 QB?
- Post on X
Trace Hawkins trims list to six including LSU
2028 four-star QB Trace Hawkins from Calhoun, Ga., the No. 256 prospect in the Rivals300, trimmed his list to six finalists including LSU — Clemson, Duke, Kentucky, Vanderbilt and Virginia Tech — as the signal-caller with nearly 20 offers eyes an early commitment.
Sources
LSU ramps up pursuit of Reese Alston
Five-star PG Reese Alston, the No. 8 prospect nationally in the 2027 class per 247Sports Composite and a 6-2 Houston Second Baptist standout with 35 offers, is seeing LSU's pursuit heat up — the Tigers are making a direct play as the point guard remains a top target for Louisville.
Sources
- On3 LSU — Five-star PG Reese Alston, the No. 8 prospect nationally in the 2027 class per 247Sports Composite and a 6-2…
- Facebook: Bootkrewemedia
- espn.com — Womens College Basketball Five Star Commits Sc Next Class 2027 Fit New School
- sports.yahoo.com — LSU Womens Basketball Set Host
- tigerbait.com — Recruits
↳ Earlier context (Jul 14): Five-star PG Reese Alston, the No. 2-ranked point guard in the 2027 class and a Houston… →
Also making noise
- LSU 2026 football schedule: SEC sets game‑time window, shaping fall TV and travel plans — via WBRZ
- Nagy’s Notes: Five LSU players expected to ‘make a statement’ in fall camp as Kiffin’s roster overhaul hits full steam — via 247Sports
- LSU men’s basketball: Will Wade’s first four transfers officially signed, plus another international commitment — via FOX Sports
- LSU baseball roster churn: freshman pitcher hits transfer portal while Tigers add Big Ten arm for 2027 — via FOX Sports
