USC TOP WR Zachariah Branch has committed to LSU tigers football over Alabama and Georgia more..

 

Brian Kelly and the LSU football staff knew there would be significant changes made in December with the NCAA Transfer Portal window officially open.

 

The changes necessary meant critical additions would enter the fold, but current members of the 2024 roster would also explore options elsewhere.

 

Now, through the first two weeks of the Transfer Portal window, Kelly and Co. have seen double-digit Tigers elect to enter the free agent market and test the waters.

 

LSU has seen 17 members of the 2024 roster depart the program while bringing in 13 commitments to this point through the portal. Who’s in? Who’s out?

 

The ACC stud became an integral piece to Virginia Tech’s offense after serving as the main source on the offensive line.

 

Moore handled business as the starting center for the Hokies where he will now look to take on the same role in Baton Rouge for the Tigers.

 

The 6-foot-3, 303-pounder helped lead a Virginia Tech rushing attack that logged over 2,000 yards during the regular season.

 

It’s no secret LSU’s run-blocking was a struggle in 2024, and with Moore in the mix, it’ll give a boost in the trenches the Tigers need.

 

LSU will lose four starting offensive linemen from the 2024 season with tackles Will Campbell and Emery Jones forgoing their final season of eligibility and declaring for the 2025 NFL Draft.

 

WR Nic Anderson: Oklahoma

 

Anderson set the Oklahoma freshman record for touchdown receptions with 10 in 2023. His 798 receiving yards that year rank No. 2 in Oklahoma history for a freshman. In two years with the Sooners, Anderson appeared in 17 games with six starts, all coming as a redshirt freshman in 2023. Anderson missed the entire 2024 season with

an injury.

 

 

Brown also holds the record for most kick return touchdowns in SEC history with five in his college career. Look for Brown to be an integral piece to LSU’s success in 2025.

 

“Explosiveness, veteran presence, maturity that he brings to the room. We have some young players and I think it’s pretty clear, when you’re recruiting receivers you’re looking at who your quarterback is to. You’ve got a veteran quarterback, someone who can push the ball down the field. He looked at that, at the success of the receivers at LSU. He’s an explosive player and I think it was pretty easy this was going to be a great fit for him,” Kelly said on Monday.

 

QB Michael Van Buren: Mississippi State

 

Mississippi State transfer quarterback Michael Van Buren went public with a decision to transfer to the LSU Tigers on Sunday after one season in Starkville. After starting as a true freshman for the Bulldogs, he heads to Baton Rouge for the 2025 season.