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LSU sophomore running back Darell Williams (34) rushes during the Tigers’ 44-22 victory against Eastern Michigan on Saturday, Oct. 03, 2015 in Tiger Stadium.

LSU running game shines, passing game struggles against Eastern Michigan

October 4, 2015

LSU continued to ride its running game to victory on Saturday. The then-No. 9 Tigers (4-0, 2-0 Southeastern Conference) racked up 399 rushing yards and four touchdowns on the ground in a 44-22 victory...

Oregon quarterback Jeff Lockie (17) runs through an opening in Colorado's defense in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Boulder, Colo., Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley)

Opinion: College football is weird but great

October 4, 2015

I flipped my TV to ESPN at 11:21 p.m. Saturday to see the University of Colorado beating the University of Oregon just before halftime. It highlighted something on my brain all day — the 2015 college...

LSU sophomore running back Leonard Fournette (7) rushes to score a touchdown during the Tigers' 44-22 victory against Eastern Michigan on Saturday, Oct. 03, 2015 in Tiger Stadium.

Fournette’s third straight 200-yard game pushes LSU past Eastern Michigan, 44-22

October 4, 2015

Sophomore running back Leonard Fournette rushed for 233 yards and three touchdowns to lead the No. 8 LSU football team to a 44-22 victory over Eastern Michigan University on Saturday night. The Tigers...

LSU sophomore running back Leonard Fournette (7) runs towards the end zone during the Tigers’ 45-21 victory against Auburn on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015 in Tiger Stadium

Fournette looks to take advantage of porous Eastern Michigan defense

October 1, 2015

LSU sophomore running back Leonard Fournette continues to rush past, around and through defenders early this season, setting career-high numbers in each of the No. 9 LSU football team’s three games...

LSU junior defensive end Tashawn Bower (46) and LSU sophomore defensive tackle Greg Gilmore (99) get ready on the line of scrimmage at the football game on Saturday Sept. 19, 2015, in Tiger Stadium.

Bower, Washington likely to play against Eastern Michigan

By Morgan Prewitt September 30, 2015

As the No. 9 LSU football team prepares to open its home nonconference schedule against Eastern Michigan University on Saturday, the Tigers’ defensive line will be bolstered by junior defensive end...

LSU running back Leonard Fournette (7) gets past Syracuse cornerback Wayne Morgan (2) for a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015, in Syracuse, N.Y. Leonard Fournette ran for a career-high 244 yards and two touchdowns in their 34-24 win. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)

Opinion: LSU will have a record-setting day against Eastern Michigan

September 30, 2015

I thought Eastern Michigan University had little to no chance of posing No. 9 LSU a threat before I looked at the numbers. But after looking at the matchup on paper, I’m convinced this game will...

LSU freshman running back Derrius Guice (5) avoids getting tackled during the Tigers’ 45-21 victory against Auburn on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015 in Tiger Stadium

Tigers harp on ball control, have zero turnovers through three games

By Christian Boutwell September 29, 2015

There’s a reason the No. 9 LSU football team hasn’t coughed up the ball this season. Protecting the ball is a focal point during everyday practice because, to the Tigers (3-0, 2-0 Southeastern...

Syracuse running back Ben Lewis (84) makes a touchdown reception in front of LSU safety Rickey Jefferson (29) during the second half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015, in Syracuse, N.Y. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)

LSU displays lack of focus, expects to turn it around

September 29, 2015

As far as yards are concerned, the then-No. 9 LSU football team’s defense was mostly effective against a pesky Syracuse University offense on Saturday afternoon. The Tigers (3-0, 2-0 SEC) gave up...

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady celebrates a touchdown run by running back Dion Lewis in the first half of an NFL football game Jacksonville Jaguars , Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Opinion: Tom Brady is the best quarterback in the NFL

September 29, 2015

If you missed Monday Night Football, here’s a quick recap: Aaron Rodgers torched a helpless Kansas City Chiefs secondary for 333 yards and five touchdowns. Rodgers’ performance has fans and...

Prior to weather delays, LSU sophomore wide receiver Malachi Dupre (15) misses a catch during the game Saturday, Sep. 5, 2015, against McNeese State in Tiger Stadium.

Notebook: Neal recounts personal foul penalty, Dupre reflects on head injury

By Morgan Prewitt September 28, 2015

After committing 14 penalties for 120 yards against Syracuse University on Saturday, the Tigers’ veterans on both sides of the ball are looking for ways to eliminate the same costly mistakes in LSU’s...

LSU sophomore quarterback Brandon Harris (6) passes the ball during the Tigers’ 45-21 victory against Auburn on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015 in Tiger Stadium.

Harris matures, grows comfortable in the pocket

By Morgan Prewitt September 28, 2015

When sophomore quarterback Brandon Harris first stepped onto LSU’s campus, the buzzwords were “upside” and “dual threat,” not “polished” or “pocket passer.” Just...

LSU coach Les Miles addresses the media during his weekly Subway Fresh Take by Les Miles’ press conference on Monday, Sept. 28, 2015 in the athletic administration building.

Miles luncheon: Fournette earns SEC weekly honors, Mills injury update

By Christian Boutwell September 28, 2015

In his weekly Subway Fresh Take luncheon, LSU coach Les Miles spoke with the media after then-No. 8 LSU’s 34-24 win against Syracuse University on Saturday. Saturday’s win brought the Tigers...