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Nike launches Blue Ribbon Elite NIL program at LSU with 10 Tiger athletes. Four Lane Kiffin assistants return to Ole Miss.
Johnson, a four-star recruit from Lafayette Christian in the 2024 class, arrived at LSU as a safety but moved to running back midway through his freshman year. He then transitioned to quarterback to begin this season, but moved back to the backfield after freshman JT Lindsey was suspended from the team.
To borrow a phrase from new LSU coach Lane Kiffin, the Tigers’ 2026 schedule is full of “Get your popcorn” moments against Ole Miss, Tennessee on the road, Clemson, Alabama,