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A football helmet sits Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, following LSU's 35-31 win over Wisconsin at the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fl.

Here’s how LSU plans to use college football’s new headset rule to its advantage

By Jason Willis, Managing Editor August 7, 2024

In April, an NCAA rules panel approved a proposal that would allow college football teams to use wireless communication with players on the field through their helmet. The move was a long time coming,...

LSU football junior safety Major Burns (8) celebrates a stop on Monday, Jan. 1, 2023 during LSU's 35-31 win against Wisconsin in Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fl.

Wild cards: Why the secondary will be make-or-break for LSU football’s season

By Jason Willis, Managing Editor July 27, 2024

This article is the first part of a three-part series highlighting the most pivotal position groups heading into LSU’s 2024 season. When you talk about LSU football last season, the conversation begins...

LSU football sophomore left tackle Will Campbell (66) uplifts the crowd on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, during LSU's 41-14 win over Mississippi State in Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, MS.

SEC preseason media poll ranks LSU football fifth in conference, preseason all-SEC teams announced

By Jason Willis, Managing Editor July 19, 2024

The preseason Southeastern Conference media poll was released on Thursday, with LSU predicted to finish No. 5 in the conference’s standings for the upcoming football season. Ahead of LSU are Georgia,...

LSU football head coach Brian Kelly waves Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, before LSU's 42-30 win against Texas A&M at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

Premier 2025 cornerback prospect DJ Pickett commits to LSU football

By Jason Willis, Managing Editor July 17, 2024

High school cornerback DJ Pickett, a five-star recruit in the 2025 class, announced that he’d be committing to play at LSU on Wednesday. Pickett is ranked as the No. 3 cornerback in the nation and the...

LSU football head coach Brian Kelly runs onto the field on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, before LSU's 35-31 victory against Wisconsin in Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fl.

SEC football media day notebook: What did Brian Kelly and LSU players have to say?

By Jason Willis, Managing Editor July 15, 2024

LSU football is at a crossroads of sorts entering this season. Head coach Brian Kelly’s tenure has been without a doubt a success and restored life to the program. However, it’s apparent the Tigers...

The LSU football team runs onto the field on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, before LSU's 34-31 victory over Arkansas in Death Valley in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU announces details for 100 years of Tiger Stadium celebration and stadium renovation

By Jason Willis, Managing Editor July 11, 2024

LSU Athletics provided further details for the 100 years of Tiger Stadium celebration that will be happening during this football season on Thursday, including new renovations and rewards for fans who...

LSU senior quarterback Joe Burrow and junior linebacker Patrick Queen talk to Coach O on Monday, January 13, 2020 after LSU's 42-25 win at the National Championship in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.

Joe Burrow to be in College Football 25, and other LSU news as video game nears release

By Jason Willis, Managing Editor July 10, 2024

According to EA Sports, the upcoming highly-anticipated College Football 25 video game will include former collegiate players such as Joe Burrow. The game will be officially released on July 19, with...

LSU head coach Les Miles addressed the media on Monday, Sept. 18, 2016 during Lunch with Les.

Former LSU football coach Les Miles brings lawsuit against LSU, NCAA

By Jason Willis, Managing Editor June 17, 2024

Former LSU football coach Les Miles filed a lawsuit against the university on Monday, claiming the school unfairly vacated many of his wins with the Tigers and prevented him from being eligible for the...

LSU football sophomore offensive lineman Emery Jones Jr. (50) lifts senior running back John Emery Jr. (4) after a touchdown Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, during LSU's 35-31 win over Wisconsin at the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fl.

LSU running back John Emery Jr. withdraws from transfer portal, to return for sixth year

By Jason Willis, Managing Editor June 7, 2024

Running back John Emery Jr. will be returning to LSU for a sixth year, he announced Friday on Instagram. Emery had previously entered the transfer portal after the past season. “I’m staying home,”...

LSU football junior defensive tackle Mekhi Wingo (18) celebrates a sack on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, during LSU's 41-14 win over Mississippi State in Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, MS.

Mekhi Wingo selected by the Detroit Lions in sixth round of NFL Draft

By Tyler Harden April 27, 2024

LSU defensive tackle, Mekhi Wingo, was selected by the Detroit Lions in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Wingo was selected with the No. 189 overall pick in the draft. He marks the sixth LSU player...

LSU football senior defensive tackle Jordan Jefferson (99) celebrates a defensive stop on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, during LSU's 35-31 victory against Wisconsin in Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fl.

Jordan Jefferson selected 166th overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars

By Peter Rauterkus April 27, 2024

A third LSU player is on his way to Jacksonville as defensive tackle Jordan Jefferson was drafted by the Jaguars Saturday. Jefferson played his final college season at LSU after playing four years at West...

LSU football redshirt sophomore defensive tackle Maason Smith (0) hollers Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, during LSU's 42-30 win against Texas A&M at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

Maason Smith selected 48th overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars

By Tyler Harden April 26, 2024

LSU defensive tackle, Maason Smith, was selected by the Jacksonville in the second round with the No. 48 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Smith’s selection marks the fourth LSU player selected...