{
  "id": 11575312,
  "title": "Ed Orgeron returns to recruiting trail as LSU pushes to flip 5-star Texas commit",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/ed-orgeron-returns-to-recruiting-trail-as-lsu-pushes-to-flip-5-star",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-03T01:43:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ed-orgeron-returns-recruiting-trail-014302271.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "LSU has been actively pursuing elite in-state talent, specifically five-star wide receiver Easton Royal, with a recent high-profile matchup against top-ranked Edna Karr on October 2. Former LSU head coach Ed Orgeron, now a special assistant to recruiting and defense for the Tigers, was present at the game along with LSU's passing game coordinator and receivers coach, George McDonald. Despite Royal's strong connection to Texas, the Longhorns face fierce competition from Florida and LSU for his commitment. Royal has visited all three schools in September, attending LSU's season-opening win over Clemson and Texas's victory over Ohio State. He then traveled to Gainesville to watch Florida defeat Ole Miss. According to 247Sports, Royal is set to visit Florida again on October 10 for an unofficial visit as the Gators host South Carolina. The article notes that whoever secures Royal's commitment will acquire the top-ranked receiver in the 2027 recruiting class, as per the updated USA TODAY Sports composite ranking. Royal is deemed the No. 5 overall prospect for the cycle and the top player originating from Louisiana.",
  "summary": "Easton Royal has been committed to Texas since last November but LSU and Florida are pushing hard to flip him away.",
  "key_points": [
    "LSU actively pursues five-star wide receiver Easton Royal.",
    "Ed Orgeron, now a special assistant, attends Royal's game against Karr.",
    "Royal visits Florida again on October 10 for unofficial visit."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Ed Orgeron's presence on the recruiting trail signals LSU's intensified effort to land top in-state talent, potentially threatening Texas's hold on five-star wide receiver Easton Royal's commitment.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}