LSU is standing firm against the Protect College Sports Act, arguing the bill’s current form threatens key aspects of college athletics — from NIL deals and transfer flexibility to international player eligibility. While acknowledging the need for reform, LSU’s leadership insists the bill’s sweeping changes, including a global pro ban and one-transfer limit, could disrupt programs and revenue streams. Though the legislation enjoys bipartisan Senate support, LSU and other SEC schools are calling for a more collaborative approach to crafting fair, athlete-friendly rules that preserve the future of college sports.

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Jake Brown, LSU’s outfield dynamo, just got drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the 2026 MLB Draft—65th overall in the second round. Hitting .304 over three seasons, he was on track to lead his team in homers with 16 before injury struck. A key cog in LSU’s 2025 College World Series title run, he lit up the tournament with a .385 average, 4 RBIs, and 2 runs scored. He’s joining fellow LSU alum Kade Anderson in Seattle, making him the second Tiger drafted this year—proof that LSU’s talent pipeline is still firing on all cylinders.

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Derek Curiel, LSU’s phenom who skipped the draft to play college baseball, just got drafted fifth overall by the Pittsburgh Pirates — way ahead of his projected 12th spot. He dominated at LSU, leading them to a National Championship with a .345 average, 7 homers, and 55 RBIs as a freshman, then followed up with a .353 average and near-perfect OPS as a sophomore. While his power is still developing — just 6 homers last season — the Pirates see huge upside. He’s now joining a team that could include Cy Young winner Paul Skenes, making this a massive leap for a young star who’s already rewriting LSU’s draft history.

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