Locked On LSU - Daily Podcast On LSU Tigers Football & Basketball The LSU ‘Investigation’ Scare Explained: It Had Nothing to Do with Lane Kiffin
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Jan 31, 2026 A report about a CSC inquiry sparked wild speculation linking it to a high-profile football figure. The show unpacks what the CSC actually investigates, why the notice concerned a single non-football athlete, and how multiple schools were contacted. It also explains how sloppy social media framing fueled the viral misread and why this likely won’t become a major scandal.
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How The CSC Oversees NIL Deals
- The Collegiate Sports Commission (CSC) reviews every NIL deal over $600 for fair-market value and reporting compliance.
- The CSC acts as an independent third party overseen by Deloitte to approve or reject reported NIL deals.
Reporting Got Delayed By Mardi Gras Duties
- Matt Moscona was serving as grand marshal at a Baton Rouge Mardi Gras ball when the story broke, which delayed his immediate reporting.
- That extra time allowed him to make calls and gather clarification about the inquiry.
Framing Fueled Misleading Assumptions
- The Athletic published an email suggesting the CSC began an investigation involving LSU, but framing and imagery implied football involvement.
- That presentation led many to assume the inquiry targeted LSU football's portal activity, which the facts do not support.