The Tigers have their tails firmly between their legs. LSU (6-4) fans are watching their season unravel in real-time. The current campaign is quite conclusively off the rails after 3 losses on the spin. With Brian Kelly’s team now having one eye on the future, dark clouds are hovering over Baton Rouge. In the backwash of their season spiralling, 4-star offensive lineman Devin Harper has jumped ship.

Louisiana native Harper has seemingly seen enough from his in-state program. He’d been an LSU commit since late January. However, Ole Miss (8-2) have been unwavering in their pursuit of the No.1 O-line recruit in his state. They have finally swayed their man and flipped his commitment, much to the dismay of Tigers’ fans.

Devin Harper’s change of heart has been simmering for a while. He visited Mississippi for the Rebels’ game against Georgia. Talk about leaving an impression, as Lane Kiffin and co. upset Kirby Smart’s Bulldogs. Harper spoke glowingly about his experience, saying, “The atmosphere was top tier. The best game I’ve been to. The Grove showed me love and the game atmosphere was just electric from the teams play to the fans.” The result on the day and overall upturn in playoff prospects is bound to have played a part in the flip.

As for LSU, their traversal over the last few weeks has been quite the opposite. Fans are now concerned about the repercussions. The results on the field, in tandem with Harper’s decision, may well seep doubt into other recruits. It is feared that Bryce Underwood and DJ Pickett may follow suit. The duo are two of the most coveted players in the 2025 class and have remained ten toes down. However, the young mind is fickle, and the NIL era takes no prisoners.

In the case of QB Underwood, the no.1 player in the entire class, losing an elite offensive lineman is cause for concern under any circumstance. The ripple effect this may cause is very tangible. DJ Pickett’s commitment does not feel intricately woven either. He is reportedly set to visit Georgia next weekend. Amidst these ever-evolving facets, CFB fans on social media let their feelings about LSU’s predicament be known.

Fans’ reactions to the Devin Harper news are all doom and gloom

People took to the comments under On3’s IG post, breaking the news to make their feelings known. The novelty of reeling in your rival’s problems is never lost among football fans. One such fan said, “ LSU is falling off. I used to pray for times like this”. The fall-off is very real. Kelly helmed the Tigers to 10 wins in each of his first two seasons. “Rough night for LSU, huh,” wrote another, encapsulating a brutal evening after the loss to the Gators.

“Next Bryce [Underwood] and Derek [Meadows]” and “DJ Pickett gone next” reiterated the feeling of doom reverberating around the program. Meadows is a 4-star WR who is also on “flip-watch,” according to various experts in the matter. The domino effect of Devin Harper may just be in its infancy, but it is a haunting proposition. One fan resorted to taking a dig, saying, “ He really said he’s seen enough 😂”.

Whether this causes a widespread mass exodus at LSU or is just a one-off, Devin Harper’s flip may well be an allegory for the changing landscape in CFB. Ole Miss getting one over mighty LSU is symbolic. Lane Kiffin is building something special, and Devin Harper is buying in.