Geaux.Bot Daily — 7.25.2026

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Kiffin reports no friction from LSU move

Lane Kiffin, who left Ole Miss for LSU after the 2025 regular season, said his departure “doesn’t even come up” with current Tigers players, recruits or families — evidence the move has produced no visible recruiting or roster friction ahead of his debut season in Baton Rouge.

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Lane Kiffin: Ole Miss departure 'doesn't even come up' with LSU players, recruits, families

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• On3 LSU — Lane Kiffin, who left Ole Miss for LSU after the 2025 regular season, said his departure “doesn’t even come…

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TJ Dottery commits to LSU

Transfer LB TJ Dottery, the 6-2, 225-pound R-Senior from Montgomery, Ala., who started 27 games and led the SEC with 98 tackles at Ole Miss in 2025, committed to LSU — reuniting with head coach Lane Kiffin and defensive coach Chris Kiffin as one of four Rebels following the staff to Baton Rouge.

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VIDEO: New LSU LB TJ Dottery talks transfer from Ole Miss, reuniting with Lane & Chris Kiffin, plus more: 🎥: https://t.co/1lg8HYwdnL https://t.co/uccwRuZiKf

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• lsusports.net — Tj Dottery
• 247sports.com — Tj Dottery

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LSU lands fifth in 2026 SEC media poll

The 2026 SEC preseason media poll released Friday has Georgia as the heavy favorite to win the league with 88 first-place votes, followed by Texas; LSU lands fifth behind Ole Miss and Texas A&M.

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The annual sure-to-be-wrong media poll is out. Georgia picked the win the SEC. LSU picked 5th. https://t.co/3nkxy95XXB

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• wkrg.com — AP Georgia Tops Preseason Media Poll To Win SEC Championship In 2026
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LSU wraps SEC Media Days on Moscona show

LSU football reps closed out SEC Media Days with an appearance on Matt Moscona's 104.5 ESPN show alongside LASportsDotNet — routine media circuit stop for the Tigers program.

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Thanks to the LSU guys for stopping by the show today. Great way to wrap up SEC Media Days! @1045espn @LASportsDotNet https://t.co/F5GM8IPw5w

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Sources

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• Tiger Rag — TODD HORNE: Lane Kiffin Didn’t Win SEC Media Days, He Revealed Why LSU Believes He’s Ready
• Tiger Rag — Lane Kiffin Filibuster At SEC Media Days Would Have Made Huey Long Proud
• Tiger Rag — SEC Media Days: Whit Weeks Wants To Bring Back LSU’s “Nasty Defense”
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↳ Earlier context (Jul 22): Georgia coach Kirby Smart praised LSU head coach Lane Kiffin at SEC Media Days for revol… →

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Today’s Content What to watch today

Trending Video Lane Kiffin tells an all-time Nick Saban & Miss Terry story about returning to LSU 😂 | SEC Now ESPN College Football · ▶ Watch on YouTube Paul Finebaum says Nick Saban IS WRONG FOR THIS! | First Take ESPN College Football · ▶ Watch on YouTube ⭐ Lane Kiffin | LSU Football | SEC Football Media Days 2026 Full Press Conference ⭐ LSU Tigers on TigerBait · ▶ Watch on YouTube Nick Saban’s FIRST-YEAR expectations for Lane Kiffin at LSU are... | The Pat McAfee Show ESPN College Football · ▶ Watch on YouTube Shorts Lane Kiffin suggested a different way for the CFP committee to select playoff teams 👀 #cfb College Football Alerts · ▶ Watch on YouTube Should Conference Strength Matter More In CFP Selections? 🤔 B/R CFB · ▶ Watch on YouTube Ranking LSU WR1’S #shorts #collegefootball #lsu #lsutigers #justinjefferson Antwon Productions · ▶ Watch on YouTube Latest Podcasts Can Anyone Stop Lane Kiffin's LSU Offense? | College Football Film Expert Breaks It Down After Further Review: LSU · ▶ Watch on YouTube HEALTHY: LSU linebacker Whit Weeks is READY for this season #lsufootball #whitweeks Locked On LSU · ▶ Watch on YouTube LSU maintained its ENTIRE linebacker corps and it’s a doozy 👏 #LSUfootball Hunt on LSU · ▶ Watch on YouTube Sam Leavitt will set the tone for this team. #lsufootball #geauxtigers #secfootball #collegefootball AYS Sports · ▶ Watch on YouTube Did LSU Get Underrated in the SEC Poll? | Are the Tigers a College Football Playoff Team? Hunt on LSU · ▶ Watch on YouTube Whit Weeks Eats a Steak EVERY Day 😳 After Further Review: LSU · ▶ Watch on YouTube The SEC Just DISRESPECTED LSU 😳 Locked On LSU · ▶ Watch on YouTube

Also making noise

• Reports link top transfer QB Sam Leavitt to LSU for high‑profile SEC move — via FOX Sports · WBRZ
• Miami’s push to flip 5‑star LSU commit Jaiden Bryant jolts recruiting race — via FOX Sports
• Kim Mulkey reshapes LSU women’s roster with Jada Williams addition and backcourt exits — via FOX Sports
• Will Wade’s LSU return accelerates men’s basketball rebuild via portal and pro signee — via FOX Sports