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LSU senior safety Craig Loston (6) goes to tackle a TCU freshman wide receiver Ty Slanina (13) Saturday, August 31, 2013 during the Tigers' 32-27 victory against the Horned Frogs in the 2013 Cowboys Classic at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

What to watch for: Auburn

By Mike Gegenheimer September 19, 2013

With LSU opening up SEC play this weekend against Auburn, here’s a list of somethings to keep your eye on Saturday. 1. LSU dominated out-of-conference play in 2013, but can the Tigers keep pace now...

Les Miles speaks to reporters at Lunch with Les Monday, September 9, 2013 in the Moran Family Center for Athletics Administration Building.

Football Notebook: Miles addresses media for last time before Auburn

By Lawrence Barreca September 18, 2013

LSU coach Les Miles confirmed the playing status of several defensive players as he addressed the media Wednesday evening for his final press conference before the No. 6 Tigers battle Auburn on Saturday. Miles...

LSU junior linebacker D.J Welter takes his stance Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 during the tiger's 56-17 victory against UAB.

Football: Welter returns from ineligibility with newfound work ethic in class

By Lawrence Barreca September 18, 2013

LSU junior linebacker D.J. Welter can be found going through his notes twice a week for an hour and a half. He isn’t flipping through a playbook or studying game film. Instead, he’s sitting...

LSU junior defensive tackle Anthony Johnson (90) weaves between Kent State sophomore Anthony Pruitt and senior offensive lineman Phil Huff (75) on Saturday night in the Tigers' 45-13 victory against Kent State.

Opinion: Defense is on the decline in the SEC

By James Moran September 18, 2013

An old football adage says defense wins championships, and for the past seven years, every college football championship has been won by the Southeastern Conference.  But if the first three weeks...

'He's my protector.': LSU fullback Copeland forms bond with surrogate family

‘He’s my protector.’: LSU fullback Copeland forms bond with surrogate family

By Dimitri Skoumpourdis September 18, 2013

There’s no question that LSU fullback J.C. Copeland’s favorite pastime involves inflicting pain. The 6-foot, 270-pound behemoth has been likened to a freight train or an 18-wheeler rumbling...

Football: Magee’s success comes as no surprise to Tigers

By Tyler Nunez September 18, 2013

Prior to this season, junior running back Terrence Magee’s most memorable play was a failed jump pass attempt in last season’s 14-6 loss to Florida. Just one year later, he enters Southeastern...

LSU junior wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) catches a touchdown pass Sept. 7, 2013 during the LSU vs. UAB game in Tiger Stadium.

Gotta Catch ‘Em All: Wide receivers off to hot start

By Trey Labat September 17, 2013

LSU’s passing game is outshining the rushing game through the first three games of the season. Read that sentence again after recovering from hitting the ground. The improved play of junior wide...

Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron (10) celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass to Jalston Fowler during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013, in College Station, Texas. Alabama won 49-42. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

SEC Power Rankings: Week 4

By James Moran September 17, 2013

Through three weeks, the Southeastern Conference has looked a lot more like the Big 12 with all the points being scored around the league. Here is how the SEC looks as most teams begin conference play. 1....

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

Football: Tigers may have to rely on another receiving option against Auburn

By Lawrence Barreca September 17, 2013

LSU senior quarterback Zach Mettenberger has had an electric start to the 2013 campaign under new offensive coordinator Cam Cameron, passing for 797 yards and nine touchdowns against TCU, UAB and Kent...

LSU junior defensive end Jordan Allen (98) pushes past Kent State junior offensive lineman Terrell Johnson (67) on Saturday night, Sept. 14, 2013 as the LSU faced Kent State.

Football: Tiger rush defense improves; still has work to do

By Trey Labat September 16, 2013

LSU has been known more for its defense than its offense during the Les Miles era. More specifically, the Tigers’ rushing defense has been the hallmark of the John Chavis-led unit, ranking in the...

LSU senior linebacker Lamin Barrow (18) is injured Saturday, September 14, 2013 in the Tigers' 45-13 victory against Kent State.

Football Notebook: LSU offense wants better performance against Auburn than in 2012

By Tyler Nunez September 16, 2013

The LSU football team will get its first taste of Southeastern Conference play on Saturday against a fast-paced Auburn team averaging 440 yards of offense and 31 points per game. LSU struggled on offense...

Les Miles speaks to reporters at Lunch with Les Monday, September 9, 2013 in the Moran Family Center for Athletics Administration Building.

Football: LSU prepares for conference play

By Mike Gegenheimer September 16, 2013

Saturday’s game against Auburn marks the opening of conference play for the LSU football team, making Monday’s Lunch with Les the first Southeastern Conference news conference of the year. “You...