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LSU freshman defensive back Tre'Davious White (16) celebrates after a play Saturday, October 12, 2013 during the Tigers' 17-6 victory against Florida in Tiger Stadium.

Passing the Torch: Young defensive players all receiving starts in 2013

By Lawrence Barreca October 16, 2013

The football program in Baton Rouge has often been dubbed “Defensive Back University,” or “DBU” as playmakers like Patrick Peterson, Morris Claiborne, Eric Reid and Tyrann Mathieu...

LSU football support staff help LSU junior offensive guard Josh Williford (74) off the field as head coach Les Miles watches on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012 during the Tigers' 14-6 loss to Florida in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville.

Lineman returns from injury to coach Tigers

By Mike Gegenheimer October 15, 2013

As the Tiger Stadium crowd erupts on Saturday night, the familiar tingle of excitement shoots up Josh Williford’s spine as he paces the LSU sideline. It takes every ounce of willpower to resist throwing...

LSU freshman defensive back Tre'Davious White (16) celebrates after a play Saturday, October 12, 2013 during the Tigers' 17-6 victory against Florida in Tiger Stadium.

SEC Power Rankings: Week 8

By James Moran October 15, 2013

The Southeastern Conference is proving to be a top-heavy conference. There is one outstanding team on top, a number of decent to good teams behind them and then the bottom falls out and nothing but sad...

Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) is tackled by Mississippi defensive back Mike Hilton (28) in the first half of an NCAA college football game at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Opinion: Offense dominates first half of SEC season

By Trey Labat October 14, 2013

This hasn’t been a typical Southeastern Conference season so far. All the talk has focused around some teams’ high-powered offenses, with traditionally defensive-heavy teams such as LSU and...

LSU vs. Ole Miss 2007

Oxford Dominance: LSU better versus Ole Miss on the road

By Chris Abshire October 14, 2013

The LSU-Ole Miss rivalry has been a barnburner in recent years, at least if the game is between the Tiger Stadium lines. Transport the contest to Oxford, and it’s a completely different story. LSU...

Multiple members of the LSU defense celebrate after a sack Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013 during the Tigers' 17-6 victory against Florida in Tiger Stadium.

Football: LSU defense feeds off Chavis’ energy

By Tyler Nunez October 14, 2013

The LSU defense had arguably its most complete performance so far this season Saturday in its 17-6 victory against Florida, and that has defensive coordinator John Chavis excited. “Coach...

LSU head football coach Les Miles talks to the media Monday, Oct. 7, 2013 in the LSU Team Room at the Practice Facility.

Football: Les Miles discusses rivalry, history with Ole Miss

By Lawrence Barreca October 14, 2013

Before diving into his squad’s injuries or its upcoming game against Ole Miss, LSU coach Les Miles lightened the mood Monday and reminded the media of the federal holiday his “Lunch with...

LSU senior quarterback Zach Mettenberger (8) throws the football downfield Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013 during the Tigers' 17-6 victory against Florida in Tiger Stadium.

Football: Mettenberger accepts reduced role in rush-heavy game

By Alex Cassara October 13, 2013

Saturday in Tiger Stadium seemed awfully familiar. Ever since Cam Cameron stepped in as its coordinator, the LSU offense has had a paradigm shift. Senior quarterback Zach Mettenberger became what everyone...

LSU sophomore running back Jeremy Hill rushes toward the first down Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013 during the Tigers' 17-6 victory against the Florida Gators in Tiger Stadium.

Back to Basics: LSU run game re-establishes itself as Tigers’ first option

By Tommy Romanach October 13, 2013

In the first six games of 2013, the LSU offense became a productive passing machine — a notion that seemed impossible only a year ago. Gone were the days of running down teams’ throats, and...

LSU junior defensive end Jermauria Rasco (59) celebrates after a play Saturday, October 12, 2013 during the Tigers' 17-6 victory against Florida in Tiger Stadium.

Statement Made: Defensive unit dominates Gators in Tigers’ 17-6 victory

By Trey Labat October 13, 2013

So, that’s what a Southeastern Conference game is supposed to look like. While the matchup was expected to be all about LSU’s (6-1, 3-1 SEC) high-powered offense and Florida’s conference-leading...

LSU sophomore running back Jeremy Hill rushes toward the first down Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013 during the Tigers' 17-6 victory against the Florida Gators in Tiger Stadium.

Opinion: Hard-fought victory shows versatility, progress for LSU

By James Moran October 13, 2013

After watching LSU engage in a season-long shootout with every opponent it’s faced so far, it was good to see Les Miles and company could still pull a hammer out of their tool bag and win a low-scoring,...

LSU sophomore defensive end Danielle Hunter (94) celebrates after blocking a pass Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013 during the Tigers' 17-6 victory against the Gators in Tiger Stadium.

LSU defeats Florida, 17-6

By Tommy Romanach October 12, 2013

In a season of fast paced shootouts, No. 10 LSU (6-1, 3-1 Southeastern Conference) went back to its roots, defeating No. 17 Florida (4-2, 3-1 SEC), 17-6, in a defensive struggle. The Tigers' defense shined...