LSU Steals Ole Miss RB Coach — Is All-SEC Star Kewan Lacy Next?! Texas Bowl Opt-Outs Mount

LSU continues to reshape its football staff as Lane Kiffin hires Ole Miss running backs coach Kevin Smith. The move immediately sparks transfer portal speculation — could All-SEC running back Kewan Lacy be next to follow Smith to Baton Rouge? We break down what the hire means for LSU’s offensive direction, recruiting, and portal strategy, and why this crossover between LSU and Ole Miss may not be finished yet. Plus, the Texas Bowl picture is coming into focus. Linebacker Harold Perkins and offensive lineman Josh Thompson have opted out of the matchup against Houston. We discuss the growing list of absences, project the starting lineups, and analyze how LSU will line up with the players available for bowl week. Topics include: • Kevin Smith hired as LSU RB coach • Portal implications and Kewan Lacy speculation • Texas Bowl opt-outs: Harold Perkins & Josh Thompson • Updated LSU depth chart vs Houston • What LSU’s availability means on the field Subscribe, rate, and review for daily LSU football coverage from Baton Rouge. 🐯 Powered by LouisianaSports.net Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.