LSU vs. Texas A&M Recruiting: Is Buying HS Elite Talent Better Than Building Through the Portal?
After the nation's No. 1 linebacker chose Texas A&M over LSU, Matt Moscona takes a deep dive into two very different roster-building philosophies emerging in the SEC.The Aggies continue to land elite high school prospects by paying top dollar in recruiting battles, while LSU has leaned heavily into the transfer portal while selectively investing in premium high school positions. Which strategy is more sustainable? Which approach gives a program the best chance to compete for championships in the modern NIL era?Matt compares and contrasts how LSU and Texas A&M are constructing their rosters…
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