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LSU sophomore wide receiver D.J. Chark (82) is held by freshmen cornerback Kevin Toliver II (2) while doing the big cat drill during practice on Thursday, March 19, 2015 in Charls McClendon Practice Facility

LSU freshman Toliver II follows in former Tiger Peterson’s footsteps

By Morgan Prewitt - The Daily Reveille September 7, 2015

When former unanimous five-star defensive back recruit Kevin Toliver II committed to LSU, the comparisons to former LSU standout and four-time Pro Bowler Patrick Peterson abounded. Both were highly touted...

Lightning strikes over Death Valley after the LSU vs. McNeese St. game was canceled on Sept. 05, 2015, in Tiger Stadium.

LSU pays McNeese State $500,000 for 11 plays

By Christian Boutwell - The Daily Reveille September 7, 2015

After a three-hour, 46-minute weather delay, LSU and McNeese State University agreed to cancel their respective opening games — an encounter that still cost LSU $500,000. As all home teams do, LSU...

BYU wide receiver Mitch Mathews, center, catches the game-winning touchdown between Nebraska defensive back Aaron Williams (24) and safety Nate Gerry (25) as time runs out in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game, to give BYU a 33-28 victory over Nebraska at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015 in Lincoln, Neb. (Eric Gregory/The Journal-Star via AP) LOCAL TELEVISION OUT; KOLN-TV OUT; KGIN-TV OUT; KLKN-TV OUT; MANDATORY CREDIT

Opinion: Five observations from college football’s opening weekend

By Jack Woods - The Daily Reveille September 7, 2015

As a connoisseur of college football, I can safely say this opening weekend was rich. Here are a few things that stood out to me: TEXAS A&M’S NEW-LOOK DEFENSE The Aggies haven’t had a problem...

Fans continue to party when the LSU vs. McNeese St. game gets canceled due to lightning in the area on Sept. 05, 2015, in Tiger Stadium.

Opinion: LSU’s cancelled season opener will not affect its matchup against Mississippi State

By James Bewers - The Daily Reveille September 7, 2015

Until I scrolled through Twitter on Sunday night, I honestly didn’t know how strongly people felt about the no-contest match Saturday night at Tiger Stadium. I wasn’t covering the game, so...

LSU lines up as the Tigers take on the Cowboys prior to the rain on Sept. 05, 2015, in Tiger Stadium.

Inclement weather forces LSU to cancel season opener

September 5, 2015

The LSU football team was 40-2 under coach Les Miles in Saturday night games inside Tiger Stadium entering its season opener against McNeese State on Saturday night. After tonight’s event, nothing...

Former LSU defensive back Patrick Peterson donates $1 million dollars to LSU football program

September 5, 2015

Former LSU All-American defensive back Patrick Peterson donated $1 million dollars to the LSU football program, the program announced on Saturday. Peterson’s contribution included $500,000 in cash...

LSU freshman running back, Leonard Fournette (7) runs the ball in Tiger Stadium Saturday, October 25, 2014 where Tigers won 10-7. .

Opinion: McNeese State won’t put up a fight against LSU

By Jack Woods - The Daily Reveille September 3, 2015

LSU is going to beat McNeese State easily Saturday night. At the end of the game, I’ll be impressed if the Cowboys are within 35 points of whatever outlandishly large number LSU hangs on the scoreboard....

LSU freshman quarterback Brandon Harris (6) runs the ball past Auburn freshman defensive back Stephen Roberts (14) Saturday, October 4, 2014 during the LSU Tigers' 41-7 loss against the Auburn Tigers in Jordan-Hare Stadium.

Harris leads LSU into season opener against McNeese State

By Christian Boutwell - The Daily Reveille September 3, 2015

“Too young,” “too inconsistent” and “too inefficient” were resonating  descriptions for the LSU offense last season.  Now, the group is older, seasoned, humble...

Helmets for the LSU football team that have been assigned with new technology to record size and strength of impacts to the head on Wednesday Sept. 02, 2015, in LSU's Football Operations building.

LSU among select college teams participating in brain injury research

By Christian Boutwell - The Daily Reveille September 3, 2015

American football is the most well-known 11-versus-11 warzone, and many have admired it for as long as they can remember. But the game is changing. LSU football is changing. The LSU football team partnered...

LSU freshman offensive lineman Josh Boutte (76) tackles a Furman defender Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013, during the Tigers' 48-16 win against Furman in Tiger Stadium.

Notebook: Clapp, Boutte to start at guard spots

By Morgan Prewitt - The Daily Reveille September 2, 2015

Days away from the Tigers’ season opener, LSU football coach Les Miles announced the final two starters on the offensive line — redshirt freshman guard William Clapp and junior guard Josh Boutte. “It...

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.

Defensive linemen embrace NFL-caliber tradition

By Morgan Prewitt - The Daily Reveille September 2, 2015

Most fans associate defense during the Les Miles’ era with the reign of “Defensive Back University,” highlighted by Patrick Peterson, Tyrann Mathieu and Morris Claiborne. But a less glamorous...

Cleveland Browns linebacker Karlos Dansby (56) sacks New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)

Opinion: Saints fans in for another frustrating season

By Jack Woods - The Daily Reveille September 2, 2015

Saints fans, prepare yourselves. It’s going to be another long season. With a defense that looks as porous as it was in 2014 and an aging Drew Brees being expected to do as much (or more) with fewer...