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LSU sophomore running back Spencer Ware (11) stiff-arms Tennessee freshman defensive lineman Curt Maggitt (56) during Saturday’s matchup against the Volunteers.

LSU ranks No. 1 in BCS after 38-7 victory against Tennessee

By Hunter Paniagua
Sports Writer
October 15, 2011

LSU football games have started to follow a certain script. The defense creates turnovers and minimizes the production of opposing offenses. The offense protects the ball and pounds away with a dominant...

Gallery: LSU at UT

By Zach Breaux
Staff Photographer
October 15, 2011

Senior linebacker Karnell Hatcher (37) rushes senior quarterback Matt Simms on Saturday during the Tigers' win.

Chavis delivers stout defensive performance in return to alma mater

By Albert Burford
Sports Contributor
October 15, 2011

LSU defensive coordinator John Chavis is a baby. He admitted it. Chavis spoke through tears following No. 1 LSU's (7-0, 4-0 Southeastern Conference) 38-7 victory against Tennessee (3-3, 0-3 SEC) on Saturday. "I'm...

LSU wide receiver Rueben Randle (2) scores a touchdown on a 5-yard pass play as Tennessee defenders Austin Johnson, left, and Marsalis Teague, right, try to stop him in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011 in Knoxville, Tenn.

Football: LSU defeats Tennessee 38-7

By Hunter Paniagua
October 13, 2011

  KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- No. 1 LSU wore down Tennessee and dominated time of possession en route to a 38-7 victory in Neyland Stadium on Saturday. The Tigers possessed the ball for more than 38...

LSU athletes idolize current NFL players, coaches

By Scott Branson
Sports Contributor
October 10, 2011

Many college football players grew up with dreams of someday playing in the NFL and idolizing those who have made it. The favorite athletes of a few of LSU's football players have a distinctly local flair. Sophomore...

Ryan Baker (22), Junior Linebacker, rushes the Tennessee quarterback during the game on October 2nd.

Tigers gear up for road test against SEC opponent Tennessee

By Albert Burford
Sports Contributor
October 10, 2011

There must be something in the water. For the second week in a row, LSU's dominating defense will face a backup quarterback facing his first start of the season. While the No. 1 Tigers (6-0, 3-0 Southeastern...

Body Shots: Auburn to hand Gators third straight loss

By Rob Landry
Sports Columnist
October 10, 2011

Hot boudin, cold coosh coosh. Who'd of thought State would poosh poosh? That's right, folks, my first push of the year came last week when Mississippi State failed to cover an 18-point spread against Alabama-Birmingham. The...

Football: Ford’s time on field not linked to fumble

By Hunter Paniagua
Sports Writer
October 9, 2011

Sophomore running back Michael Ford recorded only one carry for two yards against Florida on Saturday after rushing for 322 yards in LSU's first five games. Ford fumbled in the first quarter against Kentucky...

Mathieu’s impressive season draws comparisons to Peterson, Heisman winner Woodson

By Michael Gegenheimer
Sports Contributor
October 9, 2011

As the lore of the Honey Badger grows, so does sophomore cornerback Tyrann Mathieu's Heisman hype. Mathieu, who said he doesn't hate the nickname, doesn't like the sweet implication of the word "honey,"...

Tigers recall ‘crazy’ 2010 Tenn. game

By Mark Clements
Sports Writer
October 9, 2011

As the final seconds ticked off the clock Oct. 2, 2010, the scoreboard in Tiger Stadium read 14-10 in favor of Tennessee. Amid a field of chaotic frenzy, CBS displayed the upset on televisions across the...

Football: Taylor makes key plays; work ethic inspires teammates

By Scott Branson
Sports Contributor
October 9, 2011

Playing in the same defensive backfield as a certain 5-foot-9-inch Heisman contender, one could be understandably overlooked. Senior safety Brandon Taylor praised the play of sophomore defensive back Tyrann...

Pack well overdue for some sunshine

By Sean Fairholm, Deputy Sports Editor
October 9, 2011

Even powerhouses can watch constant success get stolen away.   For the first time since Dec. 6, 1982, not a single college football program from the state of Florida is represented in the AP...