Chris Gordy, the host of the Locked on SEC podcast, joined Sports Talk. Gordy broke down the upcoming 2026 MLB Draft and shared what LSU fans should expect from former players and upcoming prospects. Gordy also previewed the 2026 college football season, highlighting LSU's difficult schedule.

Grant Chachere, an analyst for Tigerbait.com, joined Sports Talk. Chachere broke down LSU's latest recruiting addition: four-star Ruston safety Jayden Anding. Chachere also reviewed the question marks on LSU's 2026 roster.

Tracy Cowley, an independent college football writer, joined Sports Talk. Cowley previewed LSU football's upcoming 2026 campaign, head coach Lane Kiffin's first season in Baton Rouge. Cowley shared her thoughts on TE Trey'Dez Green, LSU's run game, and their new-look defense.

Former LSU head basketball coach John Brady, a new inductee into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame, joined Sports Talk. Coach Brady told stories from his career and broke down the new "Wild West" era of college basketball.

Blake Ruffino, the founder of the Are You Serious Sports Network, joined Sports Talk. Ruffino reported on LSU football's recruiting, highlighting the upcoming decisions for multiple Tiger targets. He also emphasized Lane Kiffin's faith in following the NFL mold for defensive backs and tight ends.

Andre Champagne, an LSU writer at Geaux247Sports, joined Sports Talk. Mike and Champagne evaluated the standout talents at the 2026 Manning Passing Academy. Champagne gave a critical player for LSU's success this season and reported on the Tigers' 2027 recruiting class.

Grant Chachere, an LSU recruiting writer for Tigerbait.com, joined Sports Talk. Chachere broke down the latest from Lane Kiffin's work to build LSU football's 2027 high school recruiting class. He gave an update on five-star WR Easton Royal and DE Anthony Sweeney.

Blake Ruffino, the founder of the Are You Serious Sports Network, joined Sports Talk. Ruffino congratulated Oklahoma for winning the 2026 College World Series. Ruffino gave an update on LSU football's recruiting, highlighting WR commit Gary Burney Jr. He emphasized the Tigers' pursuit of elite athletes for their secondary.

Jon Blau, an LSU football reporter for The Advocate, joined Sports Talk. Blau broke down the Tiger coaching staff's work to build a strong class of 2027. He praised Ed Orgeron's recruiting prowess and questioned the future of Dabo Swinney at Clemson and Shane Beamer at South Carolina.

Glen West, a senior writer at On3's The Bengal Tiger, joined Sports Talk. West broke down LSU's 2027 recruiting class, highlighting new RB Tre Segarra and OL Terrance Smith. West also previewed what's next for the Tiger football team and LSU baseball's work in the transfer portal.