Junior offensive lineman Andy Dodd will transfer, according to a statement he released via Twitter.
Dodd signed with the Tigers in 2013 and plans to graduate in May before transferring to another school for his final year of college eligibility.
Dodd entered the 2016 season as the backup center behind Ethan Pocic. He played in eight games in his career with five knockdown blocks, including playing time against SEC opponents in Ole Miss, Mississippi State and South Carolina.
LSU announces homecoming game
LSU will host Troy on Sept. 30 as its 2017 Homecoming matchup.
The game will also serve as the “Purple Game” for LSU. The Tigers will wear purple jerseys, and fans will be encouraged to wear purple to the game.
LSU’s “Gold Game” will take place against Auburn on Oct. 14. “LSU Salutes” will be held when the Tigers host the Arkansas Razorbacks on Nov. 11.
The Tigers open the season against BYU on Sept. 2 at NRG Stadium in Houston.
Tiger Stadium operates during regular business hours on Wednesday Feb. 15, 2017.
