[5][6][7] Stingley Jr. entered his freshman year at LSU in 2019 as a starter, helping the team go undefeated and win the College Football National Championship.

[8][9] As a freshman, he led the Southeastern Conference (SEC) with six interceptions, 21 passes defended and was a first-team All-SEC selection by the Associated Press (AP).

[11] In the following season, Stingley missed three games due to illness and injuries, but still was named to the All-SEC first-team.

[12] Following an injury plagued junior season in which he was only able to start in three games, Stingley declared for the 2022 NFL draft.

[23] He ended the season with 5 interceptions and 18 passes defended as he earned Pro Bowl and First-Team All-Pro honors.