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LSU fans cheer on the team on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, during LSU’s 29-26 overtime win against Ole Miss at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

How do LSU students predict this weekend’s game against Alabama?

By Gabby Gray November 7, 2024

LSU vs. Alabama is one of the greatest rivalries in sports, and what makes it so great is the passion of the fans.Fans are the heart of sports, and some of the biggest fans following this notorious rivalry...

LSU football senior quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) dodges Alabama football player on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, during LSU's 42-28 loss against Alabama in Bryant-Denny stadium in Tuscaloosa, Al.

How LSU football can learn from what went wrong in 2023 matchup against Alabama

By Ethan Stenger, Sports Editor November 7, 2024

In 2023, then-No. 8 Alabama beat No. 14 LSU 42-28 at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa to thrust them into a College Football Playoff appearance. On Saturday, the Tigers are looking to flip last season’s...

Redshirt junior quarterback Garrett Nussmeier (13) scores a touchdown towards the end of the game on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, during LSU's 23-38 loss against Texas A&M at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas. 

Redemption is on the line for Garrett Nussmeier and LSU against Alabama

By Jason Willis, Managing Editor November 7, 2024

“I got to play better.” That was a choked-up Garrett Nussmeier’s simple, repeated answer to reporters directly after his brutal performance against Texas A&M. Asked about a range of topics from...

LSU football stadium new board glowing at night on Thursday, October 10, 2024, on North Stadium Road in Baton Rouge, La.

We went to the film room. Here’s what Alabama brings ahead of its matchup with LSU.

By Tyler Harden November 6, 2024

LSU’s College Football Playoff hopes come down to its matchup with Alabama. Beating the Tide is a large hill to climb, but up to this point, other teams have done it.That still doesn’t make...

LSU football head coach Brian Kelly looks down Victory Hill on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, before LSU's 62-0 victory against Army in Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

Column: How the Alabama game will define the Brian Kelly era for LSU

By Marty Sullivan, Deputy Sports Editor November 6, 2024

The reactionary nature of LSU fans often leaves them basing the entire tenure of a head coach on a single game. This week it may be justified. Brian Kelly is in his third season as head coach and enters...

LSU football junior quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) scrambles down the field on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, during LSU’s 32-31 victory over Alabama in Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

This year could bring another LSU-Alabama classic. What’s LSU’s history at home in the rivalry?

By Tre Allen November 6, 2024

The first Saturday in November is finally approaching, which means it’s time for LSU and Alabama. This rivalry game has produced numerous high-stakes matchups and big moments. The 2011 and 2019...

LSU Tiger fans hold up signs during the College Gameday broadcast from LSU's campus on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019.

Who will be College GameDay’s guest picker at LSU? From Joe Burrow to Lil Wayne, there are tons of options

By Ethan Stenger, Sports Editor November 5, 2024

On Nov. 9, 2019, ESPN's "College GameDay" visited Baton Rouge when LSU hosted Alabama. In 2024, they're back for more. "College GameDay" makes its first return to campus since that fateful November...

Brian Kelly answers interview questions asked by a reporter before half time on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, during LSU's 23-38 loss against Texas A&M at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas.  

Brian Kelly sizes up the Tide as Tiger fans roll into Bama hate week

By Lizzie Falcetti November 5, 2024

Baton Rouge was unusually calm this past week, as LSU football’s bye left the city without its normal gameday buzz. But now the tide is rolling in, and the storm has begun.  The Tigers are gearing...

Mike the Tiger crowd surfs during the College Gameday broadcast from LSU's campus on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019.

College GameDay is coming to Baton Rouge for the LSU-Alabama game. What students should know

By Jason Willis, Managing Editor November 4, 2024

College football’s premier pre-game show, College GameDay, is coming to Baton Rouge on Saturday for No. 14 LSU’s matchup with No. 11 Alabama. That means that LSU is the center of attention in the...

Brian Kelly answers interview questions asked by a reporter before half time on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, during LSU's 23-38 loss against Texas A&M at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas.  

Brian Kelly reflects on LSU football loss to Texas A&M: ‘We didn’t finish’

By Jason Willis, Managing Editor October 30, 2024

After an especially somber post-game preference immediately following LSU’s loss to Texas A&M last Saturday, head coach Brian Kelly was more positive about his team’s performance this week. Kelly...

LSU football freshman tight end Trey'Dez Green (14) runs onto the field on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, during LSU's 37-17 win over Oklahoma at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

How changes to college football have produced newfound parity and the best season in years

By Marty Sullivan, Deputy Sports Editor October 29, 2024

Dramatic changes to college football have been sudden, substantial and often criticized. But today, college football is in some ways the best it’s ever been. Within the last decade the NCAA has opened...

Freshman cornerback PJ Woodland (11) and redshirt junior safety Sage Ryan (3) rush to tackle a Texas A&M player on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, during LSU's 23-38 loss against Texas A&M at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas. 

Column: Was LSU prepared to face a running quarterback against Texas A&M? Apparently not

By Tyler Harden October 29, 2024

With 8:17 left in the third quarter, Marcel Reed faked a handoff and instead ran the ball himself for an eight-yard touchdown.About seven minutes later, Reed dropped back to pass but once again ran the...