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LSU senior quarterback Zach Mettenberger (8) runs the ball Sept. 7, 2013 during the Tigers' 56-17 victory against UAB in Tiger Stadium

Football Notebook: Mettenberger shows improved maturity

By Tyler Nunez September 9, 2013

Senior quarterback Zach Mettenberger had the best game of his career against UAB, completing 16 of his 19 pass attempts for 282 yards and a program record-tying five touchdowns. According to junior wide...

LSU senior quarterback Zach Mettenberger directs his offense Sept. 7, 2013 during the 56-17 victory against UAB in Tiger Stadium

In His Pocket: Mettenberger nabs touchdown record, shows off mobility

By Chris Abshire September 8, 2013

As recently as 10 days ago, “elusive” was a term only applicable to LSU quarterback Zach Mettenberger’s ongoing legacy at LSU. Whether it was his much-hyped “Mett-siah” status,...

LSU senior quarterback Zach Mettenberger (8) runs the ball Sept. 7, 2013 during the Tigers' 56-17 victory against UAB in Tiger Stadium

Opinion: Mettenberger’s impressive performance goes beyond the numbers

By James Moran September 8, 2013

Tiger fans finally got to see the Zach Mettenberger they dreamed about since the massive-armed quarterback first committed to transfer from Blinn College three years ago. Mettenberger arrived in Baton...

Jr., Wide Reciever, Odell Beckham Jr., scores a touchdown, Sept. 7, 2013 against UAB in Tiger Stadium

Oh Damn, Odell: Beckham’s performance puts him in special company

By Tommy Romanach September 8, 2013

After his performance Saturday night, LSU junior receiver Odell Beckham Jr. put his name on the list of the famed and exclusive club already occupied by Tiger greats Kevin Faulk, Tyrann Mathieu, Josh Reed...

Mettenberger’s 5 touchdowns carry LSU past UAB

By Offense puts on aerial show September 7, 2013

Last season, Zach Mettenberger was expected by many to lift the LSU passing attack out of a rut of mediocrity. Instead, he was plagued by inconsistency and often looked uncomfortable in the pocket. As...

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

Mettenberger’s 5 touchdowns carry LSU past UAB

By Offense puts on aerial show September 7, 2013

Last season, Zach Mettenberger was expected by many to lift the LSU passing attack out of a rut of mediocrity. Instead, he was plagued by inconsistency and often looked uncomfortable in the pocket. As...

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

LSU offense dominates early against UAB

A 35 minute lightning delay to start the game did nothing to slow down the No. 9 LSU football team. The Tigers dominated from the opening whistle and went into the half with a 35-17 lead against the University...

image courtesy of Steve Franz

Flashback Friday: UAB loss in 2000 the last remnant of LSU’s former misery

By Chris Abshire September 5, 2013

This Golden Age of LSU football began not with a bang but right after a Tiger whimper one September night 13 years ago. Before Alabama coach Nick Saban was comparing a loss against UL-Monroe to Pearl Harbor...

Image courtesy of Steve Franz

UAB beat writer answers five questions about game on Sat.

By Mike Gegenheimer September 5, 2013

To bring a different perspective of LSU’s opponent, The Daily Reveille teamed up with AL.com’s UAB beat writer Drew Champlin to get his thoughts on the upcoming matchup. 1. How similar is UAB...

LSU sophomore running back Jeremy Hill (33) waits to respond to questions from various media outlets Sunday, August 11, 2013 during LSU Football Media Day in the Charles McClendon Practice Facility.

Football: Tigers’ unpredictability brings allure to home opener

By Tommy Romanach September 5, 2013

The unexpected has become one of the greatest appeals to watching football. The chance that something different might happen lures fans in year after year. At LSU, the unanticipated represents not just...

LSU freshman quarterback Anthony Jennings (10) responds to questions from various media outlets Sunday, August 11, 2013 during LSU Football Media Day in the Charles McClendon Practice Facility.

Football Notebook: Offensive production leads to better defense

By Tyler Nunez September 4, 2013

The Tigers produced 448 yards of total offense against TCU and controlled the clock, earning a time of possession of just more than 36 minutes. And according to Tigers coach Les Miles, the offense has...

West Monroe High School football player Cameron Robinson, a top prospect as an offensive lineman, smiles during a news conference, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013, in West Monroe, La., where he announced his verbal commitment to attend the University of Alabama. (AP Photo/The News-Star, Margaret Croft) NO SALES

Football: La. native spurns LSU for Bama

By Trey Labat September 4, 2013

Cam Robinson, a five-star offensive tackle from West Monroe High School, chose to join Alabama over LSU in a ceremony at the school Wednesday afternoon. Robinson was the top-ranked offensive tackle in...