Kayshon Boutte, a former LSU standout, is accused of a gambling scheme.

Louisiana State Police announced on Thursday that Kayshon Boutte, a former LSU football player, has been issued an arrest warrant as part of an investigation into illegal online gambling. Boutte surrendered himself to authorities and faces charges of computer fraud and prohibited gaming for individuals under 21. He posted a $6,000 bond and was subsequently released. The police have stated that the investigation remains ongoing.

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According to authorities, Boutte allegedly used a false identity to circumvent the legal age requirement for placing bets in Louisiana when he was 20 years old, claiming to be 21 to place wagers legally. It is alleged that Boutte placed a total of 8,900 illegal bets while underage, including wagers on 17 college football games and at least six bets on LSU football games, even during his tenure as a member of the football team in 2022. However, a local report from WAFB clarified that Boutte did not wager against his own team, indicating that he was not accused of manipulating game outcomes.

LSU issued a statement in July 2023 acknowledging the allegations against Boutte concerning improper conduct related to sports gambling during his enrollment at the university. The statement emphasized LSU’s full cooperation with the investigating authorities and reassured that there is no evidence implicating other student-athletes in similar prohibited activities. The university expressed gratitude for measures in place to detect and deter misconduct related to sports gambling.

Notre Dame Offers IMG Academy Pass Catcher Donovan Olugbode

Notre Dame’s wide receiver prospects for the 2025 season are expanding as they recently offered a spot to Donovan Olugbode from Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy. Olugbode, currently regarded as a four-star recruit by both On3 and Rivals, holds impressive rankings as the No. 90 and No. 92 overall player in the 2025 recruiting class according to the respective platforms. Additionally, both platforms recognize him as a top 16 player in the talent-rich state of Florida, which has been a fruitful recruiting ground for Notre Dame in the current cycle.

Originally from Illinois, Olugbode transitioned to IMG Academy after attending Montini Catholic in Lombard, Illinois. During his junior year at IMG Academy, he showcased his skills as a pass catcher, leading the team with 31 receptions for 561 yards and five touchdowns across nine games. His performance boasted an impressive average of 18.1 yards per reception and 62.3 yards per contest.

Given his talent and potential, it comes as no surprise that Olugbode has attracted attention from several top-tier college football programs. Notable offers include those from Notre Dame, Georgia, Miami, USC, Florida, Florida State, Penn State, TCU, Tennessee, Michigan State, Washington, Wisconsin, Missouri, Nebraska, Colorado, Iowa, West Virginia, Louisville, Arizona, Georgia Tech, and Illinois, among others.

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