Geaux.Bot Daily — 8.4.2026
5 story(ies) this morning.
Today's LSU and SEC briefing
| 1. | LSU QB Leavitt named to Maxwell Award watch list Redshirt junior QB Sam Leavitt, the No. 1 transfer-portal quarterback in the 2026 cycle after starting two seasons at Arizona State, was named to the 90th… |
| 2. | LSU camp spotlights transfers and newcomers LSU opens training camp Wednesday morning with FOX 8 analyst Garland Gillen flagging transfers and newcomers including QB Sam Leavitt, WR Trey'Dez Green, RB… |
| 3. | LSU among teams pushing hardest for flips Shea Dixon reports in The Bengal Tiger that additional 5-star recruits have told Rivals LSU ranks among the teams pushing hardest for flips this cycle —… |
| 4. | Johnson discusses 2027 signee Logan Schmidt on radio LSU baseball coach Jay Johnson will discuss 2027 signee Logan Schmidt on Tiger Rag Radio Tuesday — the 6-foot-4 left-hander from California who turned down a… |
| 5. | LSU alums Smith, Eyanson traded before MLB deadline Former LSU infielder Josh Smith and 2025 College World Series ace Anthony Eyanson were traded ahead of the MLB deadline — repositioning the alums on new… |
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The full LSU picture
LSU QB Leavitt named to Maxwell Award watch list
Redshirt junior QB Sam Leavitt, the No. 1 transfer-portal quarterback in the 2026 cycle after starting two seasons at Arizona State, was named to the 90th Maxwell Award preseason watch list on Monday — early national validation for the signal-caller tasked with leading Lane Kiffin’s rebuilt LSU offense.
Sources
- Crescent City Sports — Redshirt junior QB Sam Leavitt, the No. 1 transfer-portal quarterback in the 2026 cycle after starting two…
- And The Valley Shook — LSU QB Sam Leavitt is on the Maxwell award watchlist
LSU camp spotlights transfers and newcomers
LSU opens training camp Wednesday morning with FOX 8 analyst Garland Gillen flagging transfers and newcomers including QB Sam Leavitt, WR Trey'Dez Green, RB Harlem Berry, OT Jordan Seaton and edge Princewill Umanmielen — early tests for depth-chart movement and scheme integration.
Source: @garlandgillen on X →
Sources
- @garlandgillen on X
- WBRZ Sports — Former LSU standout Barion Brown turning heads at Saints training camp
- @TigerDroppings on X
LSU among teams pushing hardest for flips
Shea Dixon reports in The Bengal Tiger that additional 5-star recruits have told Rivals LSU ranks among the teams pushing hardest for flips this cycle — expanding the Tigers' monitoring list for the current recruiting class.
Sources
Johnson discusses 2027 signee Logan Schmidt on radio
LSU baseball coach Jay Johnson will discuss 2027 signee Logan Schmidt on Tiger Rag Radio Tuesday — the 6-foot-4 left-hander from California who turned down a $1.7 million offer from the Cleveland Guardians after going 59th overall in the 2026 MLB Draft.
Sources
↳ Earlier context (Jul 28): Top national LHP Logan Schmidt, the No. 12 overall 2026 recruit and former LSU signee fr… →
LSU alums Smith, Eyanson traded before MLB deadline
Former LSU infielder Josh Smith and 2025 College World Series ace Anthony Eyanson were traded ahead of the MLB deadline — repositioning the alums on new clubs for the stretch run.
Sources
↳ Earlier context (Jul 6): Former LSU pitchers Kade Anderson, the Mariners’ No. 1 prospect and MLB’s No. 5 overall,… →
Also making noise
- Stock Up: LSU QB Sam Leavitt outlook continues to rise — via On3
- No. 1 TE Ahmad Hudson remains strongly committed to LSU but keeps recruitment open — via On3
- 5‑star athlete A'Mir Sears commits elsewhere; LSU misses out on top national recruit — via And The Valley Shook
- Class of 2027 Top‑20 prospect Jaiden Bryant decommits from LSU — via Bleacher Report
- LSU vs. Clemson: Biggest questions before Week 1 showdown — via Sports Illustrated
