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LSU junior running back, Leonard Fournette (7) and junior safety, Jamal Adams (33), take a kneel before the 0-10 LSU loss against Alabama on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016, in Tiger Stadium.

Fournette announces he will sit out bowl game, ending college career

By Josh Thornton December 16, 2016

Leonard Fournette’s college career is officially done.Fournette announced at news conference on Friday that he will not play in the Citrus Bowl versus No. 13 Louisville on Dec. 31."It's best for...

LSU sophomore defensive tackle Christian LaCouture (91) lunges for Alabama senior quarterback Blake Sims (6) Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014 during the Tigers' 20-13 loss against the Crimson Tide in Tiger Stadium.

Notebook: Christian LaCouture announces decision to return for fifth year

By Christian Boutwell December 15, 2016

Senior defensive lineman Christian LaCouture, who tore his ACL in fall camp, announced he'll return for a fifth year at LSU in a news conference Thursday. LaCouture, a makeshift assistant defensive line...

Fournette absent from LSU's first bowl practice; Anthony, LaCouture, Allen present

Fournette absent from LSU’s first bowl practice; Anthony, LaCouture, Allen present

By Christian Boutwell December 15, 2016

In LSU's first bowl practice preparing for the Citrus Bowl versus No. 13 Louisville on Dec. 31, Leonard Fournette was absent. But, LSU had a handful of new jerseys present, as well. LSU will practice Friday...

LSU interim head football coach Ed Orgeron speaks to the media during the weekly press conference on Monday Nov. 21, 2016, in the Moran Family Center for Athletic Administration building on LSU campus.

Longtime NFL assistant Bobby April joins LSU as special teams analyst

By Christian Boutwell December 15, 2016

Bobby April has joined LSU's special teams as an analyst, the school announced Thursday afternoon.  One day after the official introduction of new offensive coordinator Matt Canada, the Tigers agree...

Q&A: Ed Orgeron talks LSU’s offense under Matt Canada, the coordinator search, recruiting, more

By Christian Boutwell December 14, 2016

Ed Orgeron's friendship with Lane Kiffin hasn't taken a hit. The two talk every day, Orgeron said, even after LSU officially hired Pittsburgh play-caller Matt Canada Wednesday after a weeks-long pursuit...

Q&A: Everything LSU’s new OC Matt Canada said Wednesday in introductory news conference

By Christian Boutwell December 14, 2016

LSU coach Ed Orgeron said he wants the Tigers to have an unstoppable offense. In effort to reach that lofty goal, the Tigers tapped Pittsburgh assistant Matt Canada as its next offensive coordinator Wednesday. "We...

‘Creative, very creative’: Matt Canada’s offensive style shaped by personnel, not plays, he says

By Christian Boutwell December 14, 2016

Matt Canada's offensive goals are no secret: score points. Yes, and develop quarterbacks, which has been a sensitive spot for LSU throughout the past decade. Under his direction in one year as offensive...

New LSU offensive coordinator Matt Canada

LSU chooses Canada: Matt Canada hired as LSU’s offensive coordinator, replacing Ensminger as interim

By Christian Boutwell December 14, 2016

When LSU promoted Ed Orgeron as its head football coach on Nov. 26, athletic director Joe Alleva said he had 90 percent confidence the 55-year-old Cajun was going to deliver on a high-powered, point-scoring...

Freshman Offensive Line, Chidi Okeke (68), practices in the afternoon on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at Charles McClendon Practice Facility.

LSU offensive lineman Chidi Okeke to transfer

By Josh Thornton December 13, 2016

LSU redshirt freshman offensive tackle Chidi Okeke-Valentine will transfer from LSU, he announced on Twitter. The 6-foot-6, 312-pound offensive lineman arrived to LSU as a five-star prospect...

Leonard Fournette announced he would be entering the NFL draft after LSU's bowl game this year. 

Hodges Hall Podcast – Leonard Fournette to enter the NFL draft; CFP debate w/ Chris Caldarera

Zois Manaris (TigerTV) and Seth Nieman (The Reveille) discuss Leonard Fournette's decision to go pro, and sit down with Reveille sports contributor Chris Caldarera to break down the College Football Playoff. Topics...

LSU associate head coach and defensive coordinator Dave Aranda instructing players on Tuesday Oct. 11, 2016 during the Tigers' football practice at the LSU practice facility.

LSU confirms: Dave Aranda made highest-paid coordinator in college football

By Christian Boutwell December 7, 2016

Dave Aranda has become the highest paid assistant in college football, LSU confirmed in a news release. The contract agreement — details in which LSU confirmed Wednesday in the release — with...

Fournette statement

Leonard Fournette will enter 2017 NFL Draft

By Christian Boutwell December 5, 2016

Leonard Fournette's final game in purple and gold will be on Dec. 31. For a final time, after a season plagued with injuries — forcing the draft-eligible junior tailback to miss four games and play...