Locked On LSU - Daily Podcast On LSU Tigers Football & Basketball LSU’s $40 MILLION Roster?! How the Tigers Bought the No. 1 Transfer Class
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Jan 23, 2026 LSU's football program has made waves by assembling the top transfer portal class, with rumors suggesting the roster could cost over $40 million. The podcast dives into how they strategically use revenue sharing and third-party NIL deals to fund this powerhouse. It dissects the implications of front-loading future rosters, the motivations behind massive fundraising, and why this method could shape the future of college football. Listeners will gain a clearer understanding of NIL dynamics and how LSU is leveraging them for immediate success.
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Booster Reaction Created Immediate Liquidity
- LSU became liquid after the Bryce Underwood flip spurred boosters to fund the collective, enabling big early spending.
- That cash let LSU front-load the 2025 roster and buy recruiting momentum, Matt Moscona explains.
Staff Celebration And Epic Portal Sprint
- Matt Moscona recounts the celebration and recruiting sprint after LSU's portal success, hosting 12–15 prospects daily.
- The staff's three-week push landed 41 transfers and felt like possibly the best portal haul yet.
RevShare Timing Created A Recruiting Edge
- RevShare began July 1 and gives athletic departments a capped pool (about $20.5M) to distribute across all sports.
- LSU used earlier collective cash so it didn't need to rely on 2025 RevShare, creating a timing advantage in the portal.