LSU Students Elected Homecoming King and Queen
Jalen Pruitt and Tyler Holloway won the university titles following a vote by the student body.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in LGBTQ+
LSU students have elected Jalen Pruitt and Tyler Holloway as their new homecoming king and queen. The pair secured the titles after a campus-wide vote.
Why it matters
The election of Pruitt and Holloway marks a notable moment for the university community as students choose their representatives for traditional campus festivities.
Jalen Pruitt and Tyler Holloway are both originally from Shreveport. The two students have maintained a personal friendship since they were in middle school.
The players
Jalen Pruitt
Jalen Pruitt is an LSU student from Shreveport who was elected as homecoming royalty.
Tyler Holloway
Tyler Holloway is an LSU student from Shreveport who was elected as homecoming royalty and is planning future community service projects.
The details
The homecoming king and queen titles were decided by the popular vote of the LSU student body. The pair celebrated the victory on campus as part of the university traditions.
Timeline
October 26, 2026: The announcement of the homecoming winners occurred.
Spring 2027: Tyler Holloway is scheduled to organize Custodian Appreciation Week.
Culture Shift
This election follows the established pattern of the historical tradition of LSU homecoming elections. The result highlights the evolving student culture and engagement trends at the university.
For LSU students and the Baton Rouge community, these titles represent the current priorities of the student electorate. The upcoming spring project provides an opportunity for students to engage with campus service initiatives.
The takeaway
The election of Pruitt and Holloway reflects ongoing student involvement in campus traditions. Future community initiatives like the planned appreciation week offer residents and students a way to remain active in university life.
What happens next
Tyler Holloway is scheduled to coordinate Custodian Appreciation Week at the university during the spring 2027 semester.
Further reading
Find more local campus coverage at Baton Rouge LGBTQand.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Reveille.
