LSU Football Spring Practice INTEL With Matt Moscona

In this episode of Crain & Cone, hosts Blake Crane and David Cohn dive into LSU's 2026 spring football practices with guest Matt Moscona, analyzing the high-stakes expectations surrounding first-year head coach Lane Kiffin. With a massive investment in personnel—including a record-breaking portal class and a bloated coaching staff—LSU fans are demanding immediate playoff contention, despite the team’s complete offensive overhaul. The discussion centers on quarterback Sam Levitt’s ongoing recovery from Lisfranc surgery, which has sidelined him for the remainder of spring, raising concerns about offensive cohesion. On defense, LSU returns key players like DJ Pickett and PJ Woodland, while adding high-impact transfers such as Prince Willum and Ty Benefield, though the interior defensive line remains a depth concern. The episode also explores the broader implications of President Trump’s executive order targeting the transfer portal and NIL, with Moscona arguing for national uniformity in college sports policy. The hosts reflect on LSU’s historical talent, ranking Joe Burrow as the top player since 2000, and speculate on Trey Dez’s breakout potential as a hybrid tight end/receiver in Kiffin’s fast-paced offense.