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LSU junior defensive tackle Ego Ferguson (9) puts pressure on Texas A&M sophomore quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013 during LSU's 34-10 victory against the Aggies in Tiger Stadium.

Reports: Ferguson to miss Outback Bowl

By Marcus Rodrigue December 31, 2013

LSU junior defensive tackle Ego Ferguson will not play in Wednesday's Outback Bowl against Iowa, according to Jim Kleinpeter of Nola.com. Kleinpeter said Ferguson did not travel with the team, though the...

Five Iowa players to watch in the Outback Bowl

By Marcus Rodrigue December 31, 2013

Iowa City is a long way from Baton Rouge. Few LSU fans could knowledgably speak about the Hawkeyes’ achievements this season, and most wouldn’t recognize a single name on the Iowa roster. But...

Anthony Jennings’ start makes Outback Bowl interesting

By James Moran December 31, 2013

The dominant storyline for LSU heading into Wednesday’s Outback Bowl is how freshman quarterback Anthony Jennings will fare filling in for the injured Zach Mettenberger, and for good reason. Aside...

Daily Reveille Sprotz Cast

By Trey Labat December 30, 2013

Deputy Sports Editor Trey Labat and Sports Columnist James Moran break down the upcoming matchup between LSU and Iowa in the Outback Bowl.

Iowa's George Lewis holds the Capital One Bowl trophy while celebrating with teammates. The 11th-ranked Hawkeyes scored on the last play of the game to defeat No. 12 LSU, 30-25, Saturday in Orlando, Fla.

Opinion: Tigers can learn valuable lessons from bowl seasons past

By Marcus Rodrigue December 30, 2013

Nearly nine years ago, I sat cross-legged on my grandparents’ living room floor, eyes glued to the wide-screen television as the final seconds melted off the clock. LSU was one play away from wrapping...

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Jake Rudock (15) hands off the ball during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Minnesota in Minneapolis Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013. / Ann Heisenfelt/AP

Game-by-game breakdown of Iowa’s 2013 season

By Tommy Romanach December 30, 2013

After suffering its first losing season in six years in 2012, Iowa (8-4, 5-3 Big Ten) displayed major progress in 2013. With a new starter at quarterback, the Hawkeyes relied on a run game that averaged...

The light from a setting sun illuminates the Tampa skyline.

10 things to do in Tampa other than the game

By Mike Gegenheimer December 28, 2013

Going to Tampa to watch LSU take on Iowa in the Outback Bowl? Need something to do before the big day? Need a place to kiss that special someone as the country rings in the new year? Here’s a list...

Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers throws during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)

Locks of Justice: Much to settle in final weekend of regular season

By Marcus Rodrigue December 28, 2013

With only one week remaining in one of the most tumultuous NFL regular seasons in recent memory, the playoff picture is far from resolved. Only one of the twelve seeds between both conferences is locked...

LSU offensive coordinator Cam Cameron and senior quarterback Zach Mettenberger (8) watch a warm up play Aug. 31, 2013 before the 37-27 victory against TCU in the Cowboys Classic at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Opinion: Cameron deserves credit for offense

By James Moran December 8, 2013

In his first season as offensive coordinator, Cam Cameron made all the difference for LSU. Since taking over last spring, Cameron has transformed a mediocre-at-best offense into one that ranged from good...

LSU junior wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) runs across the field and into the endzone to score a touchdown Saturday, Sept 28, 2013 during UGA's 44-41 victory against the Tigers in Sanford Stadium.

Revitalized: Tigers’ offense exceeds expectations

By Trey Labat December 8, 2013

Under Les Miles, LSU has been known for its run-based average offense and stellar ball-hawking defense. All of that changed in the 2013-14 season. Following the hiring of Cam Cameron as offensive coordinator,...

LSU senior quarterback Zach Mettenberger (8) looks on Friday, Nov. 29, 2013 as his teammates complete the final plays of the Tigers' 31-27 victory against Arkansas in Tiger Stadium.

LSU to play Iowa in the Outback Bowl

By Mike Gegenheimer December 8, 2013

The LSU football team is headed down under for bowl season this year. The Tigers will travel to Tamp Bay, Fla., this holiday season, where they’ll face Iowa in the Outback Bowl on Jan. 1, LSU coach...

LSU senior linebacker Lamin Barrow (18) and senior safety Craig Loston (6) tackle Florida junior running back Mack Brown (33) Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013 during the Tigers' 17-6 victory against the Gators in Tiger Stadium.

Football: Defense had bumpy road in 2013

By Mike Gegenheimer December 8, 2013

The LSU football team had a mountain to overcome in 2013 after the defense lost eight underclassmen to the NFL draft, forcing defensive coordinator John Chavis to play eight true freshmen at varying points...