Bayou Tigers Score Utah’s Speedster Back
LSU has secured a commitment from former Utah running back Raycine Guillory. The 5-foot-9, 190-pound back, once a Top-100 recruit, redshirted at Utah before joining the Bayou Bengals for the 2026 season. Guillory chose LSU after working with running backs coach Kevin Smith, filling one of the last scholarships in a room that saw four backs enter the Transfer Portal. Meanwhile, true freshman Harlem Berry returns to Baton Rouge despite swirling transfer rumors, ensuring the Tigers will boast both a rising local star and a seasoned Pac-12 runner in 2026.
In an astonishing display of resourcefulness, Coach Kiffin has turned LSU’s running backs room into more of a revolving door than a gym locker—yet somehow still managed to snag a Top-100 rusher by whispering sweet southern promises. Rumor has it Guillory’s decision came down to two pressing questions: “Do you want free crawfish?” and “Seriously, have you seen our jambalaya?” Sources confirm that Berry, who apparently considered following his coach to Ole Miss, was reminded that Baton Rouge’s accents are far more enjoyable at 3 a.m. on Bourbon Street. Truly, the only thing more unpredictable than the Transfer Portal is Kiffin’s catering budget.
Tigers Woo Transfer Portal’s No. 1 QB
LSU is rolling out the red carpet for Arizona State quarterback Sam Leavitt, the top signal-caller in the Transfer Portal. Leavitt, a 6-foot-2, 205-pounder, threw for 2,885 yards and 24 touchdowns in 2024, then battled a foot injury in 2025 to still total 1,628 yards, 10 scores, and rush for 306 yards with five touchdowns. After Cincinnati’s Brendan Sorsby committed elsewhere, LSU intensified its pursuit, scheduling Leavitt’s visit to Baton Rouge as the Tigers seek to bolster their offense with elite transfer talent.
Nothing says “commitment” quite like a multi-million-dollar stadium acting as your Tinder profile picture. LSU’s strategy: woo the portal’s top QB with all-you-can-eat barbecue and a pep rally that features a live tiger stomp. Some say Kiffin even considered serenading Leavitt with a modified version of “Eye of the Tiger,” though details remain unconfirmed. Meanwhile, Jackson Harris and Raycine Guillory flock to Baton Rouge, ensuring Sam won’t be lonely—and also ensuring opposing defenses will need ChapStick before facing LSU’s passing onslaught.
Tight End Malachi Thomas Joins the Bayou Brigade
LSU has landed ACC transfer tight end Malachi Thomas from Pitt. The 6-foot-4, 240-pound prospect hauled in 13 receptions for 192 yards and two touchdowns last season. A three-star recruit and Top-100 tight end in the 2024 cycle, Thomas visited Baton Rouge before entering the Transfer Portal and will join Trey’Dez Green in the Tigers’ tight end room for 2026. He brings two years of eligibility, following commitments from Utah’s Raycine Guillory and Hawaii’s Jackson Harris.
When Lane Kiffin hands out roster spots like Mardi Gras beads, you know LSU’s recruiting party is in full swing. Thomas’ move from Pitt to Bayou Bengals comes courtesy of an invitation that apparently read, “Free gumbo with every scholarship.” Observers note his addition will give LSU more tight end versatility than a Swiss Army knife—and possibly more yardage, too. Meanwhile, LSU fans are reportedly drafting fantasy rosters just to keep track of this transfer bounty. Stay tuned: at this rate, the Tigers might sign the stadium grounds crew next.
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