The season’s raging in its complete form, and so is the program’s recruiting game. Teams are hosting their favorite players, bringing them into the stadium, and ensuring their win seals the deal for them. And that’s exactly what Brian Kelly’s team is doing with Oregon’s 5-star recruit. The plan did wonders for them as they got him in to watch the Tigers’ primetime win against the Florida Gators, as this visit can turn things around for Dan Lanning’s Ducks.

So, who’s this 5-star OL? It’s none other than—Immanuel Iheanacho—who’s nothing but impressed by LSU’s packed stadium and rants in the fourth quarter. “I didn’t expect it,” Iheanacho said. “I expected it to be good, but it was better than good. It was an outstanding visit. The game-day atmosphere is something I have never experienced.” Fun laughter and a win sealed the day; the result is LSU’s back in the talks.

And that’s what’s sparking the rumor even more, that even LSU’s insider Shea Dixon is skeptical about his visit, as he said, “If he was completely content with Oregon, I don’t think he’d be making visits to the other school [LSU] he was really, really interested in.” That makes sense. Also, Brian Kelly’s team’s urge to grab Immanuel Iheanacho’s commitment is pretty obvious after losing their 4-star offensive lineman Emanuel Tucker to Ole Miss. On top of that, taking a third visit to a program shows that even he’s hooked into them.

Now, what worked in LSU’s favor is that despite Iheanacho’s commitment to Oregon, they never gave up on him and always made him feel at home. And OL coach Brad Davis is still rooting high for him. “Coach Davis has not given up on me. He still respects my commitment to Oregon and what they are doing with me, but he is headhunting.” Iheanacho said. “He still wants me. Coach Davis is not giving up.” This shows LSU’s determination to land top players, even when they’re up against teams like Oregon.

But here’s the kicker: Iheanacho is still pretty solid on Dan Lanning’s team. “I still like LSU. They are still No. 2 for me,” he said. “I’m still committed to Oregon, but I had a great visit. LSU is recruiting me really well. They made me feel at home. It was a great atmosphere.” Well, his take sounds more like confusion than a clear statement. Yet one thing is pretty straightforward: LSU left a lasting impact on him.

So, what’s his next move? Well, for now, Iheanacho is looking forward to more recruiting trips. He’ll be at Penn State in a couple of weeks to see them play Oregon, and he also plans to visit Eugene later this season for the Wisconsin and USC games. These visits will give him more chances to analyze his options, and that’s not a good sign for Oregon.

That’s not the only thing that happened after LSU’s win against the Florida Gators.

Brian Kelly blasts reporters

LSU came big against Florida with a 20-10 record, but Brian Kelly’s postgame reaction grabbed headlines. After the Tigers’ defense snagged five interceptions, LSU’s offensive struggles were visible, but when WBRZ’s Michael Cauble asked him about it, Kelly was furious. “Just stop. We won the game, 20-10. Try another question,” Kelly said. “What do you want me to tell you? I just laid it out for you. We played the game to win the game.”

The problems were glaring as LSU just scored two touchdowns: one offensive, a 23-yard catch by Zavion Thomas, and one defensive, a 58-yard interception return by Dashawn Spears. And even faltered on third downs, converting only 4 of 14. But that doesn’t mean they didn’t win, right? And that’s what Brian Kelly’s trying to point out: “It’s one game. Last game, we were great on third down. You’re micro—you’re looking at this from the wrong perspective.”

And Brian Kelly didn’t hold back when discussing LSU’s running game, which gained 96 yards on 25 attempts. “We can run the ball. Did you see the last play of the game? That’s all you need. Those are ridiculous questions. And I’m getting tired of it,” he said, his voice rising. Defending his team’s performance, Kelly highlighted their ability to perform under pressure and criticized the constant analysis.

After that, every non-offensive question Kelly answered began with “Great question,” indicating his frustration stemmed only from the focus on LSU’s offensive issues.