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Why Bradyn Swinson’s breakout game with LSU was about more than just football

By Tyler Harden September 19, 2024

One rainy day during his sophomore year of high school, Bradyn Swinson suddenly told his mom to pull the car over.In front of them was a large snapping turtle trying to cross the road. Swinson got out...

LSU football redshirt junior safety Sage Ryan (3) and senior safety Major Burns (8) celebrate Saturday, Sept. 14th, 2024, during LSU’s 36-33 win over South Carolina at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, Sc.

Turnovers turned the tide for LSU football vs. South Carolina. Why the team has to keep it up

By Tre Allen September 18, 2024

It drifts left, and he misses.With South Carolina kicker Alex Herrera's missed kick, LSU pulled off the 17-point comeback against the Gamecocks and improved to 2-1 on the season.It was a game full of stress...

LSU football redshirt junior safety Jardin Gilbert (2) leaves a team huddle Saturday, Sept. 14th, 2024, during LSU’s 36-33 win over South Carolina at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, Sc.

LSU football roundtable: Is LSU’s defense sustainable? Is Caden Durham the answer at running back?

By Jason Willis, Lizzie Falcetti, Tyler Harden and Ava Hebert September 18, 2024

LSU’s win against South Carolina was must-see television; it featured a 17-point comeback, two lead changes in the fourth quarter and a missed game-tying kick at the buzzer. A game with that much going...

LSU football safety redshirt junior Sage Ryan (3) tosses the ball to a referee Saturday, Sept. 14th, 2024, during LSU’s 36-33 win over South Carolina at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, Sc.

Why is the LSU defense called for so many delay of game penalties?

By Ethan Stenger, Sports Editor September 18, 2024

There’s a penalty flag on the field. Head referee Jason Autrey turns to the nearly 80,000 fans that pack Williams-Bryce Stadium in Columbia on Saturday for an SEC matchup between LSU and South Carolina...

LSU football sophomore wide receiver Aaron Anderson (1) celebrates a touchdown on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, during LSU's 44-21 win against Nicholls at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

How sophomore wide receiver Aaron Anderson has emerged as a key option for LSU

By Tre Allen September 17, 2024

He might be small in stature, but his impact on the field has been enormous. That is the story of sophomore wide receiver Aaron Anderson so far this season. The New Orleans native has been a crucial...

LSU fans cheer from the student section on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, during LSU’s 44-21 win against Nicholls at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

100 years strong: LSU fans share thoughts on Tiger Stadium renovations for centennial anniversary

By Gabby Gray September 17, 2024

Two weeks ago, LSU welcomed its Tigers back to Death Valley for the season’s first home game against Nicholls State. Of course, beyond a win for Tiger fans, that night was 10 times – if not...

LSU football freshman running back Caden Durham (29) takes the ball from redshirt junior Garrett Nussmeier (13) Saturday, Sept. 14th, 2024, during LSU’s 36-33 win over South Carolina at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, Sc.

How Caden Durham’s freshman breakout for LSU is eerily similar to Harold Perkins’ in 2022

By Tyler Harden September 17, 2024

It was a cold afternoon in Fayetteville, Arkansas when LSU realized it had a star.While Harold Perkins Jr. had all the potential in the world when he arrived in Baton Rouge in 2022, he officially made...

LSU football defensive line warms up Saturday, Sept. 14th, 2024, during LSU’s 36-33 win over South Carolina at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, Sc.

Brian Kelly gives injury report, recaps South Carolina and previews UCLA in press conference

By Ava Hebert September 16, 2024

LSU football is coming off of a 36-33 road-win against South Carolina and is gearing up to take on UCLA on Saturday in Baton Rouge.After grabbing his first away-game win of the season, head coach Brian...

LSU football player holds his helmet Saturday, Sept. 14th, 2024, during LSU’s 36-33 win over South Carolina at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, Sc.

‘SEC Nation’ to visit LSU campus for upcoming football matchup with UCLA

By Jason Willis, Managing Editor September 16, 2024

The traveling show “SEC Nation” will make its way to Baton Rouge for Week 4 of the college football season to watch No. 16 LSU take on UCLA. “SEC Nation” is the SEC Network’s weekly pre-game...

LSU football freshman running back Caden Durham (29) runs through defenders Saturday, Sept. 14th, 2024, during LSU’s 36-33 win over South Carolina at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, Sc.

Three takeaways from LSU’s win over South Carolina

By Ava Hebert September 15, 2024

LSU football achieved what it set out to do. It left South Carolina with the win of its first game on the road. However, for most of the Tigers' matchup against South Carolina, their fate was uncertain...

LSU football linebacker sophomore Whit Weeks (40) takes down an opponent in a diving tackle Saturday, Sept. 14th, 2024, during LSU’s 36-33 win over South Carolina at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina.

LSU’s boom-or-bust defense makes just enough plays in thrilling win over South Carolina

By Jason Willis, Managing Editor September 14, 2024

They say football is the ultimate team sport, where every player in every unit needs to contribute for a team to win. Somehow, though, LSU has managed to win a whole lot of games in the last two years...

LSU football redshirt junior Garrett Nussmeier (13) prepares to throw Saturday, Sept. 14th, 2024, during LSU’s 36-33 win over South Carolina at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, Sc.

No. 16 LSU football overcomes 17-point deficit, defeats South Carolina 36-33

By Lizzie Falcetti September 14, 2024

Signs and flags flew through the air in a misty Columbia, South Carolina, for College GameDay. Thousands of people, mostly in garnet and black, some in purple and gold, huddled together to watch the names...