The LSU football team has made another seven additions via the transfer portal in the past week, including Florida State edge rusher Patrick Payton, Oklahoma wide receiver Nic Anderson and Virginia Tech defensive back Mansoor Delane. Our LSU football beat writer at The Advocate, Wilson Alexander, breaks down the new additions, why they can make a big impact on the 2025 team and gives his list for what the Tigers are still looking for in this episode. Also, Wilson and host Zach Ewing discuss the Texas Bowl and their reactions to the first round of the College Football Playoff. #lsu #geauxtigers #transferportal #collegefootball #cfp #ncaafootball

In today's episode of the LSU Sports Insider, our experts from The Advocate provide an LSU gymnastics season preview. The Tigers won the national championship last year and returned Monday with their "Gymnastics 101" exhibition. Advocate columnist Scott Rabalais and editor Zach Ewing cover it all: returning stars Haleigh Bryant and Aleah Finnegan, injured phenom Konnor McClain, newcomers like Kaitlin Chio and social media sensation Livvy Dunne, we cover it all. Also: College Football Playoff picks and predictions! #lsu #geauxtigers #gymnastics #ncaagymnastics #livvy

It hasn't taken Brian Kelly and staff long to make an impact in the transfer portal. LSU has landed starting-caliber players at five (and live during the recording, make it six!) positions. Our Advocate LSU beat writers, Wilson Alexander and Koki Riley, join host Zach Ewing to discuss the additions, which might have the biggest impact and what else the Tigers are still searching for in the transfer portal. We also take a look at news surrounding LSU's upcoming matchup with Baylor in the Texas Bowl and make our first-round College Football Playoff picks. #lsu #geauxtigers #transferportal #ncaarecruiting #cfp #bowlgames

A month into basketball season, LSU women's basketball team is unbeaten and ranked No. 4 in the country. More surprising, the men's team is 8-1 and looks like a strong contender for an NCAA tournament berth. Advocate beat writers Reed Darcey and Toyloy Brown III break down the teams' hot starts, what's gone right and what could still be improved, with editor and host Zach Ewing in this episode of the LSU Sports Insider. Included: • How the women's team has pulled off two unlikely comeback victories • Why the men's team didn't slow down after Jalen Reed's season-ending injury • The SEC is as tough as it's ever been, especially on the men's side • Players of the week and more #lsu #geauxtigers #ncaabasketball #collegebasketball #womensbasketball

LSU starting quarterback Garrett Nussmeier announced Wednesday evening that he's returning to Baton Rouge for his final season of eligibility. Advocate beat writer Wilson Alexander and editor Zach Ewing break down the decision, where Nussmeier can grow in his final season with the Tigers and how LSU moves forward with its offseason. #lsu #geauxtigers #lsutigers #collegefootball

The college football transfer portal officially opened Monday morning, and LSU plans to be more active than in the past several years. What exactly are Brian Kelly and the Tigers looking for? And what might they lose off of their roster? Our LSU Sports Insider crew breaks it down and also offers thoughts on the Texas Bowl matchup with Baylor and the College Football Playoff selection. #lsu #geauxtigers #lsufootball #transferportal #collegefootball #bowlgames

Brian Kelly and the LSU football team had plenty of good things happen on signing day — three new 5-star recruits, the top player in Louisiana, a late flip on the offensive line — so why is everyone so angry? Start with who they missed out on and why the coach is complaining about NIL dollars. Our LSU Sports Insiders — Advocate beat writer Koki Riley and editor Zach Ewing — break down the situation with the good, the bad and the ugly of National Signing Day at LSU. #lsu #geauxtigers #collegefootball #recruiting #signingday #nil

Get ready for college football National Signing Day at LSU with our preview. Advocate beat writers Wilson Alexander and Koki Riley and editor Zach Ewing break down who's expected to sign with the Tigers, why the class is still worth celebrating despite the loss of Bryce Underwood to Michigan and other big questions. We break down: • What type of player LSU is getting in top-rated cornerback D.J. Pickett • Who's signing Jahkeem Stewart after a bizarre high school career? • Trying to hold onto Derek Meadows and Mike Tyler • Replenishing the running back room with Harlem Berry and J.T. Lindsey • The other side of Flipsmas: Trying to flip Solomon Thomas

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Extra-large Thanksgiving meals? Try an extra-large podcast, with the LSU Sports Insiders — Advocate beat writers Wilson Alexander and Koki Riley and editor Zach Ewing — recapping LSU's victory over Vanderbilt and looking forward to their regular-season finale against Oklahoma this weekend. Also included in this episode: • Thanksgiving dinner — how to cook the turkey, favorite side dishes and Zach's strange preferences • Why LSU's red zone struggles have continued • Roster management for next season — Nussmeier's decision, NIL funds, transfer portal and more • Keys to the game and picks for LSU-Oklahoma #lsu #geauxtigers #boomersooner #anchordown #secfootball #collegefootball #thanksgiving