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LSU Tigers Lose Key Players to Transfer Portal

Several LSU Tigers football players, including running backs Kaleb Jackson and JuJuan Johnson, wide receivers Jelani Watkins and Kylan Billiot, edge rusher Ahmad Breaux, defensive lineman Sydir Mitchell, and cornerback Ashton Stamps, have announced their intentions to enter the transfer portal. Despite these early departures, the team hasnt lost many of its core contributors yet, offering hope for LSU fans.

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