The strange journey of former LSU running back Trey Holly continues.
The sophomore running back turned up at Southern University recently as a walk-on, according to the school.
NOLA.com is reporting that Holly joined the Jaguars’ first preseason football practice Tuesday night. Southern coach Terrence Graves told reporters that Holly is eligible to play.
Holly, who has been sitting out for over a year, was suspended by the school after finding himself in some legal trouble in his hometown of Farmerville, Louisiana.
The Southern Jaguars open their season a month from now against North Carolina Central in Atlanta. Graves explained why they have allowed Holly to walk-on to the team despite his ongoing legal troubles.
“We’re going to give him an opportunity to work out here,” Graves told a local TV station. “He paid his way, got admitted in school, and we’re going to give him an opportunity to be part of our program.”
Southern is the preseason pick to win the SWAC this season. In 2023, Holly saw limited action for the Tigers, rushing 11 times for 110 yards.
A total of 16 players from LSU’s 2023 class, which is half of that class, have left the program, including Holly. This is starting to become an issue for head coach Brian Kelly. NOLA.com just recently did a story on how the transfer portal has hit certain SEC schools harder than others, including LSU.
But Holly moving on regardless of his legal troubles is starting to become problematic for a program trying to compete for an SEC Championship and a national title.
Although Kelly may not be on the hot seat as of now, it could heat up soon if the team doesn’t make the College Football Playoff again. LSU fans don’t have the reputation of being the most patient, and this latest incident just adds fuel to the fire.