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LSU freshman kicker Colby Delahoussaye (42) kicks a field goal Saturday, September 21, 2013, during the Tigers' 35-21 victory against Auburn in Tiger Stadium.

Football: Inexperienced freshman kicker remains question mark

By Chris Abshire September 24, 2013

Lost in LSU’s newfound red zone success is the relative absence of one of football’s most vital components: the kicker. Freshman place kicker Colby Delahoussaye has been the forgotten man while...

LSU junior fullback J.C. Copeland (44) fights for extra yardage Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012, during the Tigers' 21-17 loss to Alabama in Tiger Stadium.

Football Notebook: Tigers, Copeland return to Georgia

By Mike Gegenheimer September 23, 2013

It was always LSU senior fullback J.C. Copeland’s dream to play for his home team at the University of Georgia. Copaland said Mark Richt and the rest of the UGA coaches thought he wasn’t tall...

Anthony Johnson and Ego Ferguson shake hands Monday, Sept. 23, 2013 in the Charles McClendon Football Practice Facility.

Football: Players bond over unique handshakes

By Trey Labat September 23, 2013

Fist bump. Blow it up. “Slap hands,” as Adam Sandler from “The Waterboy” would say. Everyone has their own go-to move with a friend for a handshake. The LSU football team probably...

LSU senior quarterback Zach Mettenberger (8) looks downfield for a receiver Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013 during the Tigers' 35-21 victory against Auburn in Tiger Stadium.

Football: LSU prepares for first SEC road game against UGA

By Tyler Nunez September 23, 2013

The LSU football team will play its first game in a hostile environment Saturday when it travels to Athens, Ga., for a top-10 showdown against Georgia. LSU coach Les Miles told the media Monday his No....

LSU sophomore running back Jeremy Hill (33) celebrates after scoring a touchdown Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013 during the Tigers' 35-21 victory against Auburn in Tiger Stadium.

Seeing Red: Tigers offense seizing scoring opportunities

By Lawrence Barreca September 23, 2013

When LSU’s offense failed to capitalize twice deep in Auburn territory in its first Southeastern Conference game of the year, fans saw two rare occurrences for the first half of the 2013 campaign. Under...

LSU senior linebackers Lamin Barrow (18) and Tahj Jones (58) collaboratively tackle Auburn junior running back Tre Mason (21) Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013 during the Tigers' 35-21 victory against Auburn in Tiger Stadium.

Tip-Top Tacklers: Linebackers shine in soggy SEC opener

By Marcus Rodrigue September 22, 2013

Less than a minute into the third quarter of No. 6 LSU’s 35-21 victory against Auburn, junior linebacker D.J. Welter read the pulling guard and diagnosed an off-tackle run to his left. After initially...

LSU sophomore running back Jeremy Hill (33) evades multiple defenders Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013 during the Tigers' matchup against Auburn in Tiger Stadium.

Downpour Domination: Rain not a major deterrent for LSU

By Mike Gegenheimer September 22, 2013

It’s part of LSU football lore. As the Tigers line up for the opening kick off against that week’s opponent, PA announcer Dan Borné’s voice erupts throughout Death Valley, declaring...

The upper portion of Tiger Stadium's student seating is left mostly vacant Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013 toward the end of the Tigers' 35-21 victory over Auburn.

Opinion: Tiger fans’ early departure Saturday night a disgrace

By James Moran September 22, 2013

On Saturday night, I learned the true meaning of the Tiger Stadium traditional saying, “chance of rain: never!” It’s not because Death Valley is a hallowed ground, immaculately blessed...

LSU sophomore running back Jeremy Hill (33) evades multiple defenders Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013 during the Tigers' matchup against Auburn in Tiger Stadium.

LSU beats Auburn, 35-21, wins first SEC game

By Trip Dugas September 21, 2013

Running back Jeremy Hill shined as LSU (4-0 overall, 1-0 Southeastern Conference) beat Auburn (3-1 overall, 1-1 SEC) 35-21 in LSU's first SEC matchup of the season. Hill rushed right through the Auburn...

LSU senior quarterback Zach Mettenberger (8) warms up Saturday, September 14, 2013 before the Tigers' 45-13 victory against Kent State.

Football: New-look offense to start SEC play against Auburn on Saturday

By Marcus Rodrigue September 19, 2013

As the clock ran out in Jordan-Hare Stadium on Sept. 22, 2012, ESPN flashed an image of LSU quarterback Zach Mettenberger shaking his head. He wasn’t lamenting a loss: No. 2 LSU remained unbeaten...

Auburn wide receiver Quan Bray (4) scores on a 61-yard touchdown reception as Mississippi State defensive back Nickoe Whitley (1) pursues during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Auburn, Ala., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Speed Trap: Auburn’s up-tempo offense poses threat for Tigers

By Mike Gegenheimer September 19, 2013

There’s speed, and then there’s Southeastern Conference speed. LSU (3-0) is no stranger to this phenomenon and the effects are only exacerbated in the hurry-up offense. The tempo of the game...

Auburn wide receiver Quan Bray (4) scores on a 61-yard touchdown reception as Mississippi State defensive back Nickoe Whitley (1) pursues during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Auburn, Ala., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Auburn sports editor answers five questions about Saturday’s game

By Mike Gegenheimer September 19, 2013

The Daily Reveille is teaming up with several student beat writers around the country to preview LSU’s upcoming matchups. This week we spoke to The Auburn Plainsman Sports Editor Will Gaines, who...