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LSU senior quarterback Jarrett Lee (12) lines up under center against Northwestern State on Saturday. The Tigers will face off against Mississippi State tonight in Starkville, Miss.

Football: Tigers open conference play at Mississippi State tonight

By Mark Clements
Sports Writer
September 13, 2011

For the past five seasons, the winner of the Southeastern Conference has gone on to hoist the national title. So as No. 3 LSU (2-0) opens conference play tonight against No. 25 Mississippi State (1-1),...

Altercation: DNA tests could last at least three weeks

By Hunter Paniagua
Sports Writer
September 12, 2011

Suspended LSU football players Jordan Jefferson and Josh Johns recovered some of their shoes Monday that police had taken after a search warrant was executed in August. The Baton Rouge Police Department...

Football: Miles not expecting Dworaczyk to return

By Alex Cassara
Sports Contributor
September 12, 2011

Senior offensive guard Josh Dworaczyk will not return this season after a leg injury, LSU football coach Les Miles said Monday at his weekly press conference. "We don't expect Josh to be back," Miles said....

LSU junior wide receiver Rueben Randle evades a Northwestern State defender Saturday during the Tigers’ 49-3 win against the Demons.

Football: Randle grabs five receptions while suffering from tendinitis

By Hunter Paniagua
Sports Writer
September 12, 2011

LSU junior wide receiver Rueben Randle's eyes lit up when he heard his name called for LSU's first offensive play Saturday against Northwestern State. "I was anxious to get out there and run that play,"...

Slive: A&M move to SEC will strengthen conference

By Scott Branson
Sports Contributor
September 12, 2011

Southeastern Conference Commissioner Mike Slive said Texas A&M joining the SEC is no longer a matter of "if," but "when," in a statement Monday. Slive said the SEC first became interested in a possible...

Football: Short week changes Tigers’ game plan for Mississippi State

By Mark Clements
Sports Writer
September 12, 2011

In the weeks leading to LSU's week-one bout with then-No. 3 Oregon, the Tigers continually said the key to success was preparation. The mindset is the same this week as LSU approaches its second duel with...

Peterson shines in Cardinals win

By The Associated Press
September 11, 2011

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Cam Newton's eye-popping numbers will grab the headlines on Monday. The Carolina Panthers must be even more thrilled about what's to come down the road for a franchise that...

Sophomore quarterback Zach Mettenberger (8) prepares to take a snap during the second half of LSU’s home opener against Northwestern State. Mettenberger completed 8-of-11 passes for 92 yards and threw a 19-yard touchdown pass to sophomore receiver Kadron Boone. Mettenberger was inserted into the game at the start of the second half.

Mettenberger’s debut efficient after entering game in second half

By Scott Branson
Sports Contributor
September 10, 2011

For the first time ever, Tiger fans finally caught a glimpse of junior college transfer Zach Mettenberger, and he didn't disappoint. Mettenberger, who led Butler (Kan.) Community College to a 11-1 record...

Sophomore running back Spencer Ware runs in for a touchdown Saturday in the Tigers’ 49-3 victory over Northwestern State.

LSU defense stifling in 49-3 rout

By Albert Burford
Sports Contributor
September 10, 2011

After last week's impressive 40-27 win over Oregon in Dallas, LSU knew its defense was solid. After this week's 49-3 domination of Northwestern State, the No. 3 Tigers may realize their defense is something...

Tigers play solid in two games

By Rob Landry
Sports Columnist
September 10, 2011

Not since the 2007 season has LSU put together two completely satisfying performances in a row like they have this year. The Tigers were dominant in their 40-27 trouncing of Oregon on Sept. 3 in Dallas...