LSU WR Kylan Billiot Expected to Enter Transfer Portal as Lane Kiffin Era Begins in Baton Rouge
LSU wide receiver Kylan Billiot is expected to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal when it opens in January, signaling the first roster shake-up of what’s shaping up to be a pivotal offseason for the Tigers. A former four-star recruit from the 2024 class, Billiot arrived in Baton Rouge with high expectations as one of Louisiana’s top high school prospects. But two seasons in, his time on the field has been limited to a single appearance - and no recorded stats.
NEW: LSU WR Kylan Billiot plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal, @Hayesfawcett3 reports. https://t.co/HmB1aZB6Kq pic.twitter.com/xbx8bCkxnZ
— Transfer Portal (@TransferPortal) November 30, 2025
For Billiot, the move is a chance to reset and find a program where he can carve out a bigger role. He’ll enter the portal with three years of eligibility remaining, and interest should be there - he originally held offers from Georgia Tech, Tulane, Memphis, and several others before choosing LSU.
The timing of Billiot’s decision is notable. It comes just as LSU officially ushers in a new era under Lane Kiffin, who was announced Sunday as the Tigers’ next head coach. Kiffin touched down in Louisiana that evening, and while the ink is still drying on his contract, the work of retooling the roster is already underway.
“I am incredibly honored to have the opportunity to lead the storied LSU Football program,” Kiffin said in a statement. “From national championships to iconic players, LSU is synonymous with excellence and is among the most powerful brands in all of sports.
Our staff will recruit the very best student-athletes in the country - starting at home in the state of Louisiana - and will work tirelessly every day to bring championships that the LSU fans deserve. Geaux Tigers!”
BREAKING: It’s official. Lane Kiffin will depart Oxford to become the next head coach of the #LSU Tigers.
— Zack Nagy (@znagy20) November 30, 2025
Two planes are en route to pick up Kiffin and his family to bring them down to the Bayou State.
LSU has a new leader with all eyes on the Tigers moving forward. pic.twitter.com/v0Obs52ZZK
That message - particularly the emphasis on in-state recruiting and championship expectations - sets the tone for what’s ahead. Kiffin’s track record speaks for itself: 14 seasons as a college head coach, a 117-53 overall record, seven 10-win campaigns, nine bowl appearances, and five finishes in the final AP Top 25. He’s known for his offensive mind and ability to modernize programs quickly, and he’ll be expected to do the same in Baton Rouge.
But with new leadership comes inevitable turnover. Billiot’s departure might be the first domino, but it won’t be the last. The portal window opens in January, and with Kiffin looking to reshape the roster in his image, expect more movement in the coming weeks - both incoming and outgoing.
For Billiot, this is a chance to find a fresh start and a clearer path to playing time. For LSU, it’s the beginning of a new chapter - one that starts with a bold hire and a big vision.