The cream has risen to the top of the 247Sports Team Transfer Portal Rankings as the dead period (Jan. 12-14) begins. The top 10 transfer classes feature elite hauls led by familiar names pulling the strings, including Lane Kiffin, Steve Sarkisian, and Curt Cignetti.

LSU football is hosting Southern Cal quarterback Husan Longstreet on a visit in Baton Rouge. The Tigers are searching for new quarterbacks in the transfer portal entering Lane Kiffin's first season in Baton Rouge.

LSU struggled at times under weighty expectations, finishing 7-6 including a 38-35 Texas Bowl loss to Houston and firing coach Brian Kelly.