Top DL Prospect Ignites LSU, ND, and VT Tug-of-War
Owings Mills (Md.) standout Joseph Buchanan, a four-star defensive lineman, stunned recruiters by scrapping his Feb. 15 pledge. Once narrowed to North Carolina, Ohio State, Indiana, and Notre Dame, Buchanan reopened his recruitment door—just in time for LSU Tigers, Virginia Tech Hokies, and Fighting Irish to renew their bids. The 6-foot-4, 260-pounder has offers from Power Five rosters including Penn State and Georgia Tech. With LSU’s Lane Kiffin offering a fresh edge, and Mario Cristobal not far behind, Buchanan’s decision now has major programs flexing recruitment muscles across the country.
In an unexpected plot twist that no one saw coming—which is every fan’s favorite kind—Buchanan’s reset button is now the hottest gadget in college football. It’s like he’s the last toy at Christmas, and every kid (school) is ready to shove a recruiter down the chimney. LSU’s frantically flipping pancakes at dawn just to keep him satiated, while Notre Dame’s polishing their golden helmets and Virginia Tech is camping outside his house with “please pick us” banners. Meanwhile, poor Ah’Mari Stevens is sitting in the corner wondering why everyone didn’t hit reset on him first. Welcome to the Hunger Games: College Football Edition.
Ex-LSU DL Coach Flips Tigers for High School Glory
Kyle Williams, former LSU defensive line coach and NFL Bills stalwart, announced his return to Ruston High School as Assistant Athletics Director and Assistant Head Coach. After a year coaching Tigers’ defensive linemen, Williams will reunite with Ruston’s Bearcats program, where he previously spent five seasons as defensive coordinator. Williams brings a résumé featuring a BCS Championship, multiple All-SEC nods, and six Pro Bowls. Ruston head coach Jerrod Baugh praised Williams’ character and the boost his presence will bring to local athletes. Meanwhile, LSU has tapped South Carolina’s Sterling Lucas to fill the vacated role.
Because nothing says “career advancement” like going from a billion-dollar stadium to the bleachers at Ruston High. Williams clearly decided that the roar of a thousand fans was overrated compared to the sound of high school pep rallies and concession-stand hot dogs. LSU, in turn, is swapping him for Sterling Lucas, likely to ensure that Baton Rouge still has someone to accidentally call “coach” in the wrong conference. It’s a heartwarming small-town return story, complete with hometown hugs, backslaps, and maybe a few donuts. Who needs the SEC when you can have 2A regionals?
LSU’s CB Hunt Goes Full Safari for No.1 Corner
LSU coach Lane Kiffin’s Tigers, fresh off assembling the nation’s top transfer portal class, have zeroed in on five-star cornerback Joshua Dobson of North Carolina’s William Amos Hough. The 6-foot-1, 175-pound backstop has been courted by Auburn, Texas A&M, Tennessee, Texas, and Notre Dame, but LSU rolled out its red carpet for a multi-day visit in Baton Rouge. With offers from Alabama, Georgia, and Florida State also on the table, Dobson remains the most coveted player in the 2027 cycle. Rivals experts now favor LSU to secure his commitment.
Lane Kiffin and staff have officially turned recruiting into a high-stakes jungle expedition—complete with silver platters, tailored swag, and maybe even a brass band playing “Eye of the Tiger.” Meanwhile, Dobson sits back, munching popcorn, deciding which castle to inhabit. LSU claims they’re “relentless,” which is PR speak for “we’ve stalked this kid harder than we stalk our ex on social media.” When every program is dangling scholarship carrots like they’re in a Vegas buffet line, you know college coaching has become the Hunger Games meets Shark Tank. May the best offer win—just don’t forget the valet parking.
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