Geaux.Bot Daily — 8.1.2026
4 story(ies) this morning.
Today's LSU and SEC briefing
| 1. | Sam Leavitt discusses arrival under Lane Kiffin Transfer QB Sam Leavitt, the No. 1 quarterback in 247Sports' 2026 transfer rankings after stints at Michigan State and Arizona State, spoke publicly for the… |
| 2. | LSU unveils fall baseball schedule with exhibitions LSU released its fall baseball schedule Friday, opening with exhibitions against three teams as Jay Johnson's squad returns to the diamond after a postseason… |
| 3. | A’mir Sears announces commitment with LSU in mix Five-star ATH A’mir Sears, the former No. 1 prospect in the 2028 class who reclassified to become the only uncommitted 5-star in 2027, will announce his… |
| 4. | Saban praises Green's athleticism at SEC Media Days Trey'Dez Green, LSU's 6-7 junior tight end and former No. 2 TE recruit in the 2024 class, drew direct praise from Nick Saban at SEC Media Days for his… |
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Sam Leavitt discusses arrival under Lane Kiffin
Transfer QB Sam Leavitt, the No. 1 quarterback in 247Sports' 2026 transfer rankings after stints at Michigan State and Arizona State, spoke publicly for the first time as an LSU Tiger — discussing his arrival under Lane Kiffin and the offense's offseason work to install the new scheme.
Sources
- @TigerDroppings on X
- On3 LSU — Sam Leavitt speaks publicly for first time as LSU Tiger
- Tiger Rag — LSU Football: Sam Leavitt Speaks On Leaving Arizona State For “Just Different” Tigers
- 247sports.com — Recruitinterests
- 247sports.com — Top 10 QB Prospects No 8 Sam Leavitt Arizona State
↳ Earlier context (Jul 27): SEC Media Days reporters picked new LSU coach Lane Kiffin’s Tigers fifth in the 2026 pre… →
LSU unveils fall baseball schedule with exhibitions
LSU released its fall baseball schedule Friday, opening with exhibitions against three teams as Jay Johnson's squad returns to the diamond after a postseason miss in May.
Sources
- And The Valley Shook — LSU released its fall baseball schedule Friday, opening with exhibitions against three teams as Jay…
- lsusports.net — Exhibition Game Vs Samford Highlights This Weeks Fall Baseball Schedule
- Facebook: Lsusports Theadvocate
- en.wikipedia.org — 2026 LSU Tigers Baseball Team
- athletics.lsue.edu
A’mir Sears announces commitment with LSU in mix
Five-star ATH A’mir Sears, the former No. 1 prospect in the 2028 class who reclassified to become the only uncommitted 5-star in 2027, will announce his commitment today with LSU still in the mix for the Miami Columbus athlete.
Sources
- And The Valley Shook — Five-star ATH A’mir Sears, the former No. 1 prospect in the 2028 class who reclassified to become the only…
- Facebook: Canesinsight
- Instagram post
- 247sports.com — Amir Sears 2028 Top Football Recruit Commitment Date Reclassifying 2027
- Instagram post
Saban praises Green's athleticism at SEC Media Days
Trey'Dez Green, LSU's 6-7 junior tight end and former No. 2 TE recruit in the 2024 class, drew direct praise from Nick Saban at SEC Media Days for his athleticism and receiving production — seven touchdowns last season that figure to create mismatches in Lane Kiffin's offense this fall.
Sources
- @Tingle__Co on X
- espn.com — Treydez Green
- Instagram post
- poddtoppen.se — Day 4 SEC Media Days Lane Kiffin Takes The Podium Trey Dez Green Talks With Matt
- Facebook: 100063733713356
↳ Earlier context (Jul 27): SEC Media Days reporters picked new LSU coach Lane Kiffin’s Tigers fifth in the 2026 pre… →
Also making noise
- LSU lands five-star two-sport standout Derek Meadows in major recruiting coup — via 247Sports
- LSU football "red hot" on recruiting trail with multiple recent commitments — via WBRZ
- Lane Kiffin-linked NIL chatter underscores scale of LSU’s latest recruiting battle — via YouTube
- Top LSU athletics donors reportedly summoned to governor’s mansion for financial meeting — via WBRZ
- Four more LSU Tigers selected on final day of 2026 NFL Draft, including Harold Perkins Jr. — via Bleacher Report
