Geaux.Bot Daily — 8.6.2026
7 story(ies) this morning.
Today's LSU and SEC briefing
| 1. | LSU signee Schmidt turns down Guardians Logan Schmidt, the top-10 2026 LHP prospect and LSU signee from Ganesha HS (CA), announced he will not sign with the Cleveland Guardians after their No. 59… |
| 2. | LSU targets three 2028 Louisiana softball standouts LSU recruiting analysts flagged 2028 Louisiana softball standouts Baylor Bockhaus (Haughton/Shreveport, infield/utility), Joley Bennett (Farmerville, third… |
| 3. | DJ Pickett switches to No. 5 jersey LSU head coach Lane Kiffin said sophomore cornerback DJ Pickett switched from No. 3 to No. 5 because “it was promised to the kid,” the former No. 1 corner in… |
| 4. | Pickett wears No. 5 for LSU this season Five-star CB DJ Pickett, LSU’s top 2025 signee and 2025 Freshman All-America corner, is wearing No. 5 this season—the first time the number has been issued… |
| 5. | Kiffin raves about Leavitt's arm in fall camp LSU coach Lane Kiffin gushed over transfer QB Sam Leavitt’s throwing and recovery in the Tigers’ first fall camp practice on the latest AFR On Demand — while… |
| 6. | LSU defender complains about No. 5 assignment Brooks Austin dropped LSU fall camp intel highlighting a defensive player unhappy with the No. 5 assignment after wearing No. 3 last year out of respect for… |
| 7. | LSU drops to No. 13 in 2026 Coaches Poll LSU opens the Lane Kiffin era ranked No. 13 in the 2026 Preseason Coaches Poll — four spots lower than the Tigers’ No. 9 placement a year ago. |
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LSU signee Schmidt turns down Guardians
Logan Schmidt, the top-10 2026 LHP prospect and LSU signee from Ganesha HS (CA), announced he will not sign with the Cleveland Guardians after their No. 59 overall pick — leaving the 6-4 lefty between enrolling with Jay Johnson’s staff or taking the JUCO route toward the 2027 draft.
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LSU targets three 2028 Louisiana softball standouts
LSU recruiting analysts flagged 2028 Louisiana softball standouts Baylor Bockhaus (Haughton/Shreveport, infield/utility), Joley Bennett (Farmerville, third base/infield), and Evie West (West Monroe/Monroe, pitcher/outfield) as prime targets as the cycle heats up September 1 — early positioning for what profiles as one of the deepest in-state hauls in program history.
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- @lsu_dailynews on X
- On3 LSU — Intel: LSU, Oklahoma, SMU, Texas, Texas A&M, Texas Tech are leading for elite 2028 prospects
DJ Pickett switches to No. 5 jersey
LSU head coach Lane Kiffin said sophomore cornerback DJ Pickett switched from No. 3 to No. 5 because “it was promised to the kid,” the former No. 1 corner in the 2025 class who started as a true freshman. The change comes as the Tigers open preseason camp with more than 40 transfers on the roster.
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Pickett wears No. 5 for LSU this season
Five-star CB DJ Pickett, LSU’s top 2025 signee and 2025 Freshman All-America corner, is wearing No. 5 this season—the first time the number has been issued since Jayden Daniels’ Heisman campaign—as head coach Lane Kiffin honors a recruiting promise made by the prior staff.
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Kiffin raves about Leavitt's arm in fall camp
LSU coach Lane Kiffin gushed over transfer QB Sam Leavitt’s throwing and recovery in the Tigers’ first fall camp practice on the latest AFR On Demand — while the episode also flagged former LSU RB Kendre Miller’s latest injury in Saints camp.
Sources
- @JacquesDoucet on X
- @1045espn on X
- WBRZ Sports — LSU football hits the fall practice field for the first time under Lane Kiffin
- @PowerHourLSU on X
- @1045espn on X
LSU defender complains about No. 5 assignment
Brooks Austin dropped LSU fall camp intel highlighting a defensive player unhappy with the No. 5 assignment after wearing No. 3 last year out of respect for the program's three Heisman winners, while freshmen Deuce, Rich Anderson, and Lamar push for first-team reps.
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LSU drops to No. 13 in 2026 Coaches Poll
LSU opens the Lane Kiffin era ranked No. 13 in the 2026 Preseason Coaches Poll — four spots lower than the Tigers’ No. 9 placement a year ago.
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