Geaux.Bot Daily — 8.3.2026
6 story(ies) this morning.
Today's LSU and SEC briefing
| 1. | LSU football set to begin fall camp as Lane Kiffin era ramps up LSU opens fall camp this week under new head coach Lane Kiffin, with quarterback Sam Leavitt and other key position battles in the spotlight as questions… |
| 2. | LSU locks in 2027 roster with Schmidt commitment LSU baseball finalized its 2027 spring roster after all MLB draft decisions, headlined by 6-4 left-hander Logan Schmidt — the No. 59 overall pick who turned… |
| 3. | Questions and expectations surround LSU’s 2026 football team Tiger Rag outlines major concerns and storylines for LSU’s 2026 football squad, including depth issues, scheme transitions under Lane Kiffin, and key players… |
| 4. | Blue Jays trade Gausman to Cubs Former LSU ace and 2012 All-American Kevin Gausman was traded from the Toronto Blue Jays to the Chicago Cubs on August 2 for prospects Ty Southisene and… |
| 5. | Godchaux reflects on ex-coach Davis's blunt feedback Former LSU DL Davon Godchaux, now with the Saints, described ex-DL coach Bo Davis in a recent clip as “going to say a lot,” with some blunt feedback players… |
| 6. | Godchaux credits weight loss for Saints confidence boost Davon Godchaux, the former LSU defensive tackle now entering year two with the Saints, said he's most comfortable and confident after dropping 10-12 pounds… |
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The full LSU picture
LSU football set to begin fall camp as Lane Kiffin era ramps up
LSU opens fall camp this week under new head coach Lane Kiffin, with quarterback Sam Leavitt and other key position battles in the spotlight as questions loom over the 2026 Tigers roster.[2][16][20]
Sources
- @1045espn on X
- @LSUReport on X
- lsusports.net — Footballcamps
- en.wikipedia.org — Sam Leavitt (American Football)
- activekids.com — LSU Football
↳ Earlier context (Jul 27): SEC Media Days reporters picked new LSU coach Lane Kiffin’s Tigers fifth in the 2026 pre… →
LSU locks in 2027 roster with Schmidt commitment
LSU baseball finalized its 2027 spring roster after all MLB draft decisions, headlined by 6-4 left-hander Logan Schmidt — the No. 59 overall pick who turned down the Cleveland Guardians to honor his commitment.
Sources
- On3 LSU — LSU baseball finalized its 2027 spring roster after all MLB draft decisions, headlined by 6-4 left-hander…
- tigerrag.com — LSU Baseball Gets Blockbuster Pitcher Logan Schmidt 2Nd Round Pick Who Turned Do
- nola.com — Article 0793F204 13A6 4B48 B145 D42Fe318D300
Questions and expectations surround LSU’s 2026 football team
Tiger Rag outlines major concerns and storylines for LSU’s 2026 football squad, including depth issues, scheme transitions under Lane Kiffin, and key players who must emerge for the Tigers to contend.[20]
Sources
- Tiger Rag — Tiger Rag editor Glenn Guilbeau breaks LSU’s 2026 schedule into quadrants under new coach Lane Kiffin,…
- @LSUReport on X
Blue Jays trade Gausman to Cubs
Former LSU ace and 2012 All-American Kevin Gausman was traded from the Toronto Blue Jays to the Chicago Cubs on August 2 for prospects Ty Southisene and Brett Bateman — sending the 35-year-old right-hander to a new rotation ahead of the deadline.
Sources
Godchaux reflects on ex-coach Davis's blunt feedback
Former LSU DL Davon Godchaux, now with the Saints, described ex-DL coach Bo Davis in a recent clip as “going to say a lot,” with some blunt feedback players should hear and some they don’t want to.
Sources
Godchaux credits weight loss for Saints confidence boost
Davon Godchaux, the former LSU defensive tackle now entering year two with the Saints, said he's most comfortable and confident after dropping 10-12 pounds and is ready for a great season.
Sources
Also making noise
- Inside LSU’s tight end room: Trey’Dez Green and new-look offense under Lane Kiffin — via 247Sports
- The biggest risk Lane Kiffin has taken since arriving at LSU — via Sports Illustrated
- Sam Leavitt expected to headline LSU’s first fall camp workout — via Louisianasports
- Former LSU pitcher Brayden Simpson to enter transfer portal after court ruling — via LSU Wire
