In a breaking update reported by ESPN, LSU head coach Brian Kelly—already cemented as one of college football’s elite leaders—has issued a fiery and unexpected response after Oklahoma made a serious push to flip five-star linebacker Kenny Darby. Darby, a key part of LSU’s 2025 recruiting class, recently completed an official visit to Norman that sparked rumors of a potential decommitment.
According to ESPN sources, Kelly did not take the Sooners’ move lightly. The Hall of Fame-bound coach reportedly addressed the situation directly with Darby and his family, reaffirming LSU’s vision and making it clear that “if you’re building a championship legacy, there’s only one place to do it.” Insiders described Kelly as “energized and unwavering,” viewing the situation not as a threat but as motivation to tighten LSU’s recruiting grip.
Darby, considered one of the top linebackers in the nation, remains verbally committed to LSU—for now. However, with Oklahoma’s recruiting pitch reportedly “impressive and personal,” the Tigers will have to keep the pressure on.
This saga underscores the high-stakes chess game of modern college football recruiting, where even firm commitments can shift in an instant.
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