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 In this Sept. 11, 2004, file photo, then-LSU coach Nick Saban encourages his players before an NCAA college football game against Arkansas State in Baton Rouge, La. Saban, now the coach at Alabama, returns to Baton Rouge with his current team to face LSU on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008. (AP Photo/Patrick Dennis, File)

The hating game: How Nick Saban’s betrayal led to an infamous rivalry

By Mackay Suire November 2, 2023

Nick Saban sat down in a post-game press conference and began to express the appreciation he had for the football program that had learned to love him.  “This has probably been the greatest...

LSU football senior quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) gets into formation on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, during LSU's 62-0 victory against Army in Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU vs. Alabama preview: Do the Tigers have what it takes to win in high-stakes matchup?

By Jason Willis, Managing Editor November 2, 2023

“You want to be at your best when your best is needed,” head coach Brian Kelly said heading into this week’s season-defining matchup with No. 8 Alabama, currently sitting at 7-1. The best is certainly...

LSU football junior quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) throws the ball over his opponent on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, during LSU’s 32-31 victory over Alabama in Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

On the lookout: Alabama players to watch against LSU football

By Lizzie Falcetti November 1, 2023

The make or break of LSU’s season comes down to Saturday in Tuscaloosa when the No. 14 Tigers battle the No. 8 Alabama Crimson Tide.  For LSU to have a chance at the Southeastern Conference...

LSU football junior running back Tyrion Davis-Price (3) fights through a tackle by McNeese State junior defensive back Andre Sam (21) Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, during LSU’s 34-7 win against McNeese State University at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

How Andre’ Sam went from FCS walk-on to the glue of LSU football’s secondary

By Peter Rauterkus November 1, 2023

On a muggy September evening in Tiger Stadium, LSU football found itself in a precarious situation. The Tigers’ unstoppable offense was stalling. Jayden Daniels just threw an interception, killing...

LSU football junior quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) throws the ball over his opponent on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, during LSU’s 32-31 victory over Alabama in Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

Preparing for the future: Comparing LSU’s recent recruiting success to Alabama’s

By Tyler Harden November 1, 2023

Recruiting can be considered the basis of college football. If a school doesn’t recruit effectively, it would have to focus solely on development, which some programs are better at than others. But...

LSU football senior wide receiver Kyren Lacy (2) celebrates a touchdown with LSU football junior wide receiver Malik Nabers (8) on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, during LSU's 62-0 victory against Army in Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

Breaking: LSU football ranked No. 14 in initial College Football Playoff rankings

By Jason Willis, Managing Editor October 31, 2023

The College Football Playoff committee announced its initial CFP rankings on Tuesday’s live ESPN CFP ranking reveal, with LSU coming in at No. 14. LSU has a record of 6-2 so far this season, with losses...

LSU football junior wide receiver Malik Nabors (8) streaks down the field Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, during LSU’s 48-18 win against Auburn in Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

Column: How much would NFL hash marks change college football?

By Ethan Stenger October 31, 2023

College Football coaches want the NFL's thinner hash marks, which could change the sport forever. In the NFL, the hash marks are 18 feet, six inches wide. In the NCAA, they're 40 feet wide. Coaches...

LSU football freshman tight end Mason Taylor (86) reaches for the ball to make a touchdown on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, during LSU’s 32-31 victory over Alabama in Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

Reliving LSU’s 2022 win over Alabama and analyzing the prospects for a repeat on Saturday

By Lizzie Falcetti October 31, 2023

Death Valley roared as Alabama took the snap on third-and-goal in overtime.  Crimson Tide quarterback Bryce Young handed the ball off to Roydell Williams for an inside run up the middle into the end...

LSU football head coach Brian Kelly speaks to the media during halftime Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, during LSU’s 48-18 win against Auburn in Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

Zy Alexander, Mekhi Wingo, among inactives for LSU football against Alabama

By Peter Rauterkus October 30, 2023

LSU football will be down a handful of key players for its biggest test of the season against Alabama. Starting defensive tackle Mekhi Wingo and starting corner Zy Alexander were the two biggest names,...

LSU football freshman running back Trey Holly (25) runs the ball to the end zone on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, during LSU's 62-0 win against Army at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

A look at LSU football’s No. 9 ranked 2024 recruiting class

By Tyler Harden October 27, 2023

LSU is about two months away from Early Signing Period, where players will start to put pen to paper, fully committing to their future schools. The Tigers have recently been adding players to their 2024...

LSU football players engage with Auburn during the 48-18 LSU win vs. Auburn on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

SEC West football viewing guide: What to watch for in Week 9

By Ava Hebert October 27, 2023

In the eye of a hurricane, there is a sense of calmness.  Gray clouds, a slight wind, and birds in the sky. And yet, at the same time, there is an underlying feeling of panic, knowing what is about...

LSU football senior defensive end Ovie Oghoufo (2), LSU football junior safety Major Burns (8), and LSU football sophomore linebacker Harold Perkins Jr. (4) celebrate a fumble on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, during LSU's 62-0 victory against Army in Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

3 keys that LSU football will focus on during the bye week

By Jason Willis, Managing Editor October 25, 2023

Ahead of the biggest matchup of the season, a game that could decide the SEC West title just as it did a year ago, both teams have a preparation advantage. The schedule makers handed LSU a bye week at...