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Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o is congratulated by teammates Dan Fox and Bennett Jackson, right, after his interception during the second half of Notre Dame's 21-6 win over Boston College in a NCAA college football game in Boston Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)

Don’t be fooled by Notre Dame’s credentials

By Micah Bedard November 26, 2012

Looks can be deceiving. Amid all the upsets and collapses of one of the wackiest seasons in recent memory, who would have predicted Notre Dame would sit atop the college football world? From unranked...

LSU head coach Les Miles pumps up his team before the game against Arkansas in Fayetteville on Novembre 23, 2012. The Tigers would hold off a late fourth-quarter drive to beat the Hogs 20-13.

Football: Tigers’ bowl fate, opponent uncertain

By Alex Cassara November 26, 2012

Sitting in his news conference after his team’s narrow win against Arkansas on Friday, LSU coach Les Miles was already looking toward the next day, like always. There was no game to prepare for,...

LSU sophomore wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) makes a leaping catch to score a touchdown during the game against Arkansas on November 23, 2012 in Fayetteville.

Football: Passing attack matured over course of 2012 schedule

By Lawrence Barreca November 26, 2012

Of the 67 plays called by LSU offensive coordinator Greg Studrawa on Friday against Arkansas, two truly went on to change the complexity of the game. Both were plays that may not have happened at the...

LSU freshman linebacker Deion Jones (45) recovers an Ole Miss fumble during the Tigers' 41-35 victory over the Rebels Saturday Nov. 17, 2012 in Tiger Stadium.

Football: Forcing turnovers is proven formula for Tiger success

By Chris Abshire November 26, 2012

After a 2011 season full of non-offensive scores and timely forced turnovers, 2012 was almost destined to pale in comparison. Except it didn’t. Despite a pervasive perception to the contrary,...

LSU head coach Les Miles pumps up his team before the game against Arkansas in Fayetteville on Novembre 23, 2012. The Tigers would hold off a late fourth-quarter drive to beat the Hogs 20-13.

LSU vs. Arkansas: Three up, three down

By Alex Cassara November 23, 2012

Three up HOLY JARVIS LANDRY: The No. 1 rule of the press box is "no cheering in the press box," but like my colleague Lawrence Barreca pointed out, that doesn't apply when the entire place jumps. That's...

LSU sophomore wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) makes a leaping catch to score a touchdown during the game against Arkansas on November 23, 2012 in Fayetteville.

LSU defeats Arkansas, 20-13

By Lawrence Barreca November 23, 2012

It wasn’t a work of art, but efficient play from all three phases of the game left the Tigers with a “W” in a 20-13 victory. There was a déjà vu moment for plenty of...

LSU head coach Les Miles calls out to in the second half of their NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012. LSU won 41-35.

Smith, Miles share propensity for hilarity

By Chandler Rome November 21, 2012

Friday afternoon will provide a matchup of the Southeastern Conference’s two most quotable, quirky coaches – LSU’s Les Miles and Arkansas’ John L. Smith. Here’s a snapshot...

Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o is congratulated by teammates Dan Fox and Bennett Jackson, right, after his interception during the second half of Notre Dame's 21-6 win over Boston College in a NCAA college football game in Boston Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)

BCS standings fiasco is only getting messier

By Micah Bedard November 20, 2012

Never say never — Justin Bieber taught me that.  Maybe J-Biebs needs to give some advice to those sitting outside the BCS top two, because the race for the national championship is far from...

Tigers thankful for teammates, family

By Alex Cassara November 20, 2012

After apologizing for his “impertinent and poor” choice of words in Saturday’s post-game news conference, LSU coach Les Miles turned to a more cheery, but just as timely, subject. “I...

LSU then-sophomore defensive end Sam Montgomery (99) goes to tackle Arkansas then-junior quarterback Tyler Wilson (8) in the Tigers' 41-17 victory over the Razorbacks on Saturday Nov. 25, 2011 in Tiger Stadium.

Football: LSU looks to finish strong against scuttling Arkansas

By Lawrence Barreca November 20, 2012

Many fans expected the Battle for the Golden Boot to be another high-implication matchup prior to the start of the 2012 regular season with both LSU (9-2) and Arkansas (4-7) highly ranked in the preseason...

LSU sophomore wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) scores a touchdown during LSU's 37-17 win over Mississippi State on November 10, 2012.

Football: Landry emerging as prime receiver

By Chris Abshire November 19, 2012

LSU barely had a competent passing game during the first eight games of this season, much less a go-to receiver, but LSU sophomore receiver Jarvis Landry has helped make both points moot. Since the calendar...

LSU head coach Les Miles talks to media Monday, Nov. 19, 2012 during the weekly "Lunch with Les" press conference in the LSU Athletic Administration Building.

Football: Miles expects Alexander back, looks forward to Arkansas

By Lawrence Barreca November 19, 2012

LSU coach Les Miles will look to reach the 10-win mark for the sixth time in eight seasons Friday as the No. 8 Tigers (9-2) take on Arkansas (4-7) and senior quarterback Tyler Wilson. He’ll be...