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Football: Rivalry remains close despite Ole Miss woes

By Chris Abshire November 13, 2012

After five straight games against ranked opponents, LSU’s rivalry game against Ole Miss doesn’t hold the national appeal of the Tigers’ dramatic past month. But don’t expect the...

Tigers work on eliminating late touchdown drives

By Alex Cassara November 13, 2012

The fourth-quarter Alabama drive that saw the Crimson Tide go 72 yards in five plays to shock a record Tiger Stadium crowd and kill LSU’s BCS and Southeastern Conference championship hopes was not...

LSU head coach Les Miles celebrates the Tiger's 37-17 victory over Mississippi State University on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012 in Tiger Stadium.

Football: Miles celebrates wins, birthdays

By Alex Cassara November 13, 2012

There was a call for celebration at Les Miles’ weekly press luncheon Monday. Sure, his Tiger team handily defeated conference foe Mississippi State (7-3, 3-3 Southeastern Conference), 37-17, and...

In this file photo, former LSU cornerback Ron Brooks (13) causes Ole Miss’
former quarterback, Jeremiah Masoli (8), to fumble the ball November 20,
2010, during the Tigers’ 43-36 victory against Ole Miss. LSU will host Ole Miss on Saturday.

Football: Ole Miss, LSU to meet for 101st time in rich history

By Lawrence Barreca November 12, 2012

It’s a rivalry nearly as old as the game itself. In 1894 — only 21 years after the premiere set of intercollegiate football rules were created — LSU and Ole Miss met for the first time....

LSU freshman cornerback Jalen Collins tackles MSU senior wide receiver Arceto Clark during the Tiger's 37-17 win over the Bulldogs on November 10, 2012.

Tigers’ defense becomes finishers

By Micah Bedard November 12, 2012

It’s a script the LSU defense knew all too well. Keeping the opponent out of the end zone in the fourth quarter had been a problem for it all season. What do LSU’s tussles against Alabama,...

LSU junior safety Craig Loston (6) intercepts a pass from MSU junior quarterback Tyler Russell during the Tigers' 37-17 victory over the Bulldogs Saturday November 10, 2012 in Tiger Stadium.

Turnovers, Loston’s pick-six seal victory for Tigers on Saturday

By Trey Labat November 11, 2012

Multiple members of No. 8 LSU’s defense said the unit got its swagger back against Mississippi State, using turnovers to fuel a 37-17 victory. LSU’s defense gave up 351 yards, but clamped...

Florida defensive back Marcus Roberson (5) breaks up a pass intended for Louisiana-Lafayette wide receiver Jamal Robinson (15) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Gainesville, Fla., Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. Florida won 27-20. (AP Photo/Phil Sandlin)

No. 7 Florida scores twice late to beat ULL

By Mark Long, The Associated Press November 11, 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida players jumped around on the sideline, then rushed the field in celebration. It was more like a collective sigh of relief. The seventh-ranked Gators staved off...

LSU junior quarterback Zach Mettenberger (8) tosses the ball beyond the reach of MSU senior defensive lineman Josh Boyd (97) during the Tiger's 37-17 win over the Bulldogs on November 10, 2012.

Football: Offense leads Tigers past Bulldogs

By James Moran November 11, 2012

LSU coach Les Miles showed confidence in junior quarterback Zach Mettenberger, and he rewarded his coach with a strong performance in the No. 9 Tigers’ 37-17 victory against No. 22 Mississippi State...

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marques Colston (12) scores on a touchdown reception as Atlanta Falcons free safety Thomas DeCoud (28) covers in the second half of an NFL football game at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)

Saints end Falcons’ unbeaten run with 31-27 victory

By Brett Martel, The Associated Press November 11, 2012

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Of all the teams to end the Atlanta Falcons' unbeaten run, it had to be their resurgent rivals the New Orleans Saints in a game filled with drama until the end. Jimmy Graham...

LSU junior safety Craig Loston (6) intercepts a pass from MSU junior quarterback Tyler Russell during the Tigers' 37-17 victory over the Bulldogs Saturday November 10, 2012 in Tiger Stadium.

LSU beats Mississippi State 37-17

By James Moran November 11, 2012

The No. 9 LSU Tigers held on to win 37-17 against No. 22 Mississippi State on Saturday night.  Down 30-17 late in the fourth quarter, Mississippi State drove to the LSU 9-yard line, but quarterback...

LSU sophomore wide reciever Jarvis Landry (80) catches a touchdown pass on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012 in Tiger Stadium.

HALFTIME: LSU leads MSU 20-10

By Trey Labat November 10, 2012

After a slow start, No. 9 LSU took a 20-10 lead going into halftime against No. 21 Mississippi State. The Bulldogs struck first, going 74 yards in 10 plays. A Dak Prescott 9-yard touchdown pass to senior...

LSU junior wide receiver Kadron Boone (86) pumps up the student section Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012, during the Tigers' 21-17 loss to Alabama in Tiger Stadium.

Tigers need to move past ’Bama loss this week

By Albert Burford November 9, 2012

The LSU football team has to make a decision — one that will determine its fate for the rest of the season. It can either let the loss to Alabama linger as it did for nearly 10 months after the...