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LSU wide receiver Trey Palmer (33) runs past Texas A&M defensive back Jardin Gilbert (20) for a touchdown during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

Gamer: How LSU gave away lead, took it back and upset Texas A&M

By Reveille Staff Report November 27, 2021

Ed Orgeron’s tenure concluded, coaching search rumors continued to swirl and LSU upset Texas A&M 27-24 on a wet, chilly Saturday night in Baton Rouge.  Cade York opened the scoring with...

Oklahoma head coach Lincoln Riley questions the referees during first half of an NCAA college football game against Baylor in Waco, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Ray Carlin)

Column: Why Lincoln Riley would and would not become LSU’s next head coach

By Jared Brodtmann November 26, 2021

A relaxed Jimbo Fisher sat at the podium for his weekly press conference on Monday in College Station. The Texas A&M coach rested his arms on the table and spoke candidly with reporters who were pondering...

LSU football sophomore quarter back Max Johnson (14) takes the field on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, during LSU’s 27-14 victory over ULM in Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU slogs through ULM win: Johnson adjusts target depth, but offense still frustrates

By Reed Darcey November 21, 2021

Max Johnson’s offense was up 10 points midway through the third quarter when he stared down a 4th and 3 from UL-Monroe’s 14-yard line.  LSU could have kicked the field goal and given their...

Oklahoma head coach Lincoln Riley questions the referees during first half of an NCAA college football game against Baylor in Waco, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Ray Carlin)

Reveille College Football Weekly Pick ‘Em: Week 12

Henry Huber: We’re back, baby! Hope y’all didn’t miss us and our picks too much! This week should be exciting, with games that have huge playoff implications such as Ohio State vs. Michigan...

LSU football freshman quarterback Garrett Nussmeier (5) scans down the field Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, looking for an open receiver during LSU's 16-13 loss against Arkansas at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

Garrett Nussmeier takes redshirt year, Orgeron Confirmed

By Peter Rauterkus November 18, 2021

Freshman quarterback Garrett Nussmeier has decided to take a redshirt year with two games left in LSU's season. Matt O'Dowd has been named the backup quarterback, Head Coach Ed Orgeron said.  After...

LSU football freshman quarterback Garrett Nussmeier (5) scans down the field Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, looking for an open receiver during LSU's 16-13 loss against Arkansas at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

Film Room: Why Johnson was benched and why Nussmeier should start final two games

By Trey Davis III @THETREYDAY2 November 17, 2021

This week in the film room, I will be discussing the quarterback play from the LSU standpoint. It has been a long season, but this move to get Garrett Nussmeier in the starting role may have been too late...

LSU football sophomore defensive end BJ Ojulari (8) prepares to hit an Arkansas quarterback Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, during LSU's 16-13 loss against Arkansas at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU defense has another ‘phenomenal’ performance. Against Arkansas, it wasn’t enough

By Dylan Sanders November 14, 2021

Daronte Jones came to LSU with a reputation.  LSU's new defensive coordinator was going to be no nonsense. He was going to improve the defense. Last year's issues? No chance they repeat.  Well,...

LSU football freshman quarterback Garrett Nussmeier (5) claps for the ball Saturday, Nov. 14, 2021, during LSU’s 16-13 loss against Arkansas at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

LSU’s lack of offensive dominance remains: ‘It sucks to be the ones holding us back’

By Mackay Suire November 14, 2021

With the dark cloud of Coach Ed Orgeron’s firing looming over the future of the LSU Tigers, many unknowns are continue to surface as this season quickly comes to an end. With a tough loss in overtime...

Alabama running back Brian Robinson Jr. (4) runs against LSU linebacker Damone Clark (18) and defensive lineman Neil Farrell Jr. (92) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Film Room: Defense showed ability to adapt against Alabama, What worked?

By Trey Davis November 11, 2021

On Saturday night in Bryant Denny Stadium the LSU Tigers put up a fight against the Crimson Tide of Alabama, but the final score that was displayed on the jumbotron for all to see was, 20 -14 in the Tide’s...

LSU quarterback Max Johnson (14) looks on as Alabama drives the ball into the red zone during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

LSU’s near upset of Alabama, a tale of two units: strong defense, sputtering offense

By Reed Darcey November 6, 2021

Despite missing eight starters, LSU’s defense frustrated Nick Saban Saturday night in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and nearly scored the Tigers a monumental upset. But LSU’s offense could muster only...

LSU running back Tyrion Davis-Price (3) breaks loose for a long run on a fourth-down play against Alabama during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

LSU shows fight in close, heartbreaking loss to Alabama: ‘We were going for the win’

By Peter Rauterkus November 6, 2021

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — In a game that will be remembered for years to come, LSU fell just short Saturday night at Bryant-Denny Stadium in a 20-14 loss to No. 2 Alabama.LSU came into the matchup as 28.5...

Alabama running back Roydell Williams (23) dives over LSU safety Jay Ward (5) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. LSU defensive back Darren Evans (24) looks on. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

LSU almost pulls off upset, but Alabama prevails in unexpectedly close game

By Reed Darcey November 6, 2021

LSU put up a good fight on Saturday night in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, but the Crimson Tide prevailed 20-14 in an unexpectedly close game. Ed Orgeron dialed up a fake punt on the Tigers’ first drive...