Lane Kiffin Must Target This Five-Star SEC Quarterback for LSU Football's Portal Haul

Kiffin and Co. will be eyeing multiple signal-callers via the Transfer Portal, former five-star could make sense for the program.

Auburn Tigers quarterback Deuce Knight (9) and Auburn Tigers wide receiver Cam Coleman (8) walk off the field after the game as Auburn Tigers take on South Alabama Jaguars at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala. on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. Auburn Tigers defeated South Alabama Jaguars 31-15. | Jake Crandall/ Advertiser / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Auburn Tigers quarterback Deuce Knight intends to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal after one season with the program, he revealed via social media on Tuesday.

Knight signed with the Tigers as the No. 5 rated signal-caller in the 2025 Recruiting Cycle with a myriad of schools entering his process in hopes of landing his services.

The 6-foot-4, 217-pounder earned offers from the likes of the Georgia Bulldogs, Ole Miss Rebels, Colorado Buffaloes, Auburn Tigers, and Alabama Crimson Tide, among several others, throughout his high school career.

But it was ultimately Hugh Freeze and Co. that locked down his services where he signed last December with the program - but a coaching change on The Plains has now shifted Knight's collegiate career.

Now, the Mississippi native is back on the market after departing Auburn following one season where he finished his true freshman campaign with 259 passing yards and two touchdowns. Knight added 13 carries for 178 yards and four additional scores during two appearances. 

BREAKING: Auburn true freshman QB Deuce Knight is entering the @TransferPortal, sources tell @On3Sports

In his starting debut against Mercer, Knight totaled over 600 yards and 6 TDs

Was ranked as a 5-Star Recruit in the 2025 Class (per On3)https://t.co/RlUbB6Fk7q pic.twitter.com/d0yeMKBtd8

— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) December 30, 2025

“To see Deuce get out there and get his first snaps and play like that was pretty amazing,” interim coach DJ Durkin said at the time. “It was awesome to see his teammates rally around him, and really respond.”

Lane Kiffin and his offensive coaching staff from Ole Miss has made the move to Baton Rouge where the coaching pool developed strong ties with Knight across his prep career.

Could Kiffin, offensive coordinator Charlie Weis Jr. and quarterbacks coach Dane Stevens make a move on the coveted left-handed signal-caller? Time will tell, but Knight immediately becomes one of the top youngsters in the portal market.

LSU will need multiple quarterbacks via the Transfer Portal with a franchise signal-caller and a youngster to carry the torch. Knight could fit the mold perfectly if the staff elects to make the move.

Auburn Tigers quarterback Deuce Knight (9) walks off the field after the game as Auburn Tigers take on Mercer Bears at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala. on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025. Auburn Tigers defeated the Mercer Bears 62-17. | Jake Crandall/ Advertiser / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Prior to Knight's time in college, he was the No. 25 overall player and No. 5 overall quarterback in the 2025 recruiting class, according to the Rivals Industry Rankings.

Now, all focus is on his recruitment where there will be a myriad of schools involved his process where it will kickoff on Jan. 2.

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