Lane Kiffin lands an early victory at LSU as sophomore running back Harlem Berry agrees to return for 2026, solidifying a thin backfield ahead of the portal opening.
From Lane Kiffin’s arrival and LSU’s CWS title to Saints changes, Tyler Shough’s rise and heartbreak, these were the biggest Louisiana sports stories of 2025.
Drake Maye has surged to a commanding MVP favorite after Matthew Stafford’s three-INT night, while Saints rookie Tyler Shough is the seventh new Offensive Rookie of the Year favorite amid major odds shifts across NFL awards.
Edna Karr’s dominance, Peyton Houston’s fireworks and Benjy Lewis’ historic title run lead the LSWA Class 5A All-State honors after a thrilling high school football season.
Lane Kiffin continues to build LSU’s off-field staff as Austin Shelton joins the player personnel department after two seasons as NC State’s Director of Player Personnel.
Former LSU special teams coordinator Aman Anand won’t return under Lane Kiffin but is expected to stay in Baton Rouge as Marshall Faulk’s special teams coordinator at Southern University.
Black Monday nears as NFL coaching odds shift before Super Bowl LX, with updated firing props and new favorites for the New York Giants and Tennessee Titans head coaching jobs.
Iowa capped a perfect 14-0 season with its first state title as Tommy Johns earned LSWA Class 4A Coach of the Year, highlighting a historic championship run.
