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Fiesta Bowl

LSU outlasts UCF 40-32 in Fiesta Bowl, finishes season 10-3

By Kennedi Landry January 1, 2019

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Coach Ed Orgeron was still LSU's interim head coach the last time UCF lost a game.  The Knights' 25-game winning streak ended Tuesday as the Tigers took them down in the PlayStation...

It is traditional for orangutans from the Phoenix Zoo to pick the winner of the two teams playing in the Fiesta Bowl. This year, Jiwa, a 4-year old orangutan, was set to make his first pick on Dec. 31 in Phoenix, Arizona.

WATCH: Orangutans at Phoenix Zoo pick winners of LSU-UCF matchup

By Kennedi Landry December 31, 2018

The Fiesta Bowl has a tradition where orangutans at the Phoenix Zoo pick the winner of the annual game, but this year's pick is a controversial one. This year, Jiwa, a 4-year-old orangutan, was set to...

LSU junior quarterback Joe Burrow (9) prepares for a play during the Tigers' 33-17 victory over Miami in the AdvoCare Classic on Sunday, Sept. 2, 2018 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Roundtable: Can LSU snap UCF’s 25-game winning streak?

By The Daily Reveille December 31, 2018

Members of The Daily Reveille sports staff share their thoughts and score predictions ahead of No. 11 LSU's Fiesta Bowl matchup with No. 8 UCF.  Chris Caldarera | A milestone bowl game  Bowl...

LSU freshman guard Khayla Pointer (3) plays defense during the Tigers' 79-78 win against Alabama on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018, in the PMAC.

Fast-paced LSU Lady Tigers edge out South Florida 78-49

By Kerrell Robinson December 31, 2018

The LSU Lady Tigers won a big game at home against the University of South Florida Bulls 78-49 on Sunday in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center before entering Southeastern Conference play next week. LSU...

LSU freshman forward Naz Reid (0) goes up for a layup during the Tigers’ 94-63 victory over Southeastern in the PMAC on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018.

LSU wins 81-69 against ULM in final non-conference game

By Brandon Adam December 28, 2018

LSU's non-conference slate may not have brought about perfect results, but the Tigers ended with 81-69 win over Louisiana-Monroe. The Tigers 10-3 start is the best since 2014-2015 when they started 11-2...

LSU sophomore running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (22) holds the ball during LSU's 36-16 win against Georgia on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, at Tiger Stadium

Edwards-Helaire, Small cleared to play in LSU’s Fiesta Bowl after shooting incident

By Kennedi Landry December 27, 2018

LSU running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire and linebacker Jared Small traveled with the team and are cleared to play when the Tigers face the UCF in the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl, LSU coach Ed Orgeron said in...

LSU senior guard Shanice Norton (2) dribbles toward the court during the Lady Tigers’ 66-52 victory over Sam Houston in the PMAC on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018.

Four Lady Tigers in double-digits as LSU downs Southeastern 72-52

By Kerrell Robinson December 27, 2018

The LSU women's basketball team came back from Christmas with a 20-point win over Southeastern Louisiana University by a score of 72-52 in the Pete Maravich Center on Thursday. The holidays did not seem...

LSU freshman cornerback Kelvin Joseph (1) guards Georgia player on Saturday, Oct. 13,2018.

LSU cornerback Kelvin Joseph will not play in Fiesta Bowl

By Kennedi Landry December 27, 2018

LSU freshman cornerback Kelvin Joseph did not travel with the team to Phoenix Thursday and will not play in the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl, coach Ed Orgeron said in a new conference upon the team's arrival.  Orgeron...

LSU junior long snapper Blake Ferguson (48) holds up a four for the fourth quarter during the Tigers’ 27-19 loss against the University of Florida on Saturday, Sept. 2018 in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

LSU’s Blake Ferguson named David Binn Award winner

By Kennedi Landry December 26, 2018

LSU junior long snapper Blake Ferguson was named the David Binn award winner, given to the best long snapper in college football.  After redshirtting as a freshman in 2015, when his brother Reid was...

Coach Ed Orgeron marches down Victory Hill before the LSU football game against Mississippi State on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018.

5-star cornerback Elias Ricks commits to LSU

By Brandon Adam December 25, 2018

Elias Ricks, the No. 1 cornerback in the class of 2020, committed to LSU on Tuesday. Ricks' commitment comes less than a week after Derek Stingley Jr., the No. 1 cornerback in the class of 2019, signed...

Crime Tape

Report: LSU athletes involved in Scotlandville shooting, released without charges

By Kennedi Landry and Brandon Adam December 22, 2018

Two LSU student-athletes involved in a fatal Scotlandville shooting Saturday afternoon were released without charges on Saturday night after being taken in for questioning, according to Sports Illustrated’s...

LSU sophomore guard Tremont Waters (3) carries the ball down the floor during the Tigers’ 97-91 victory over UNC Greensboro in the PMAC on Friday, Nov. 9, 2018.

LSU wins 75-57, handing No. 24 Furman first loss of season

By Brandon Adam December 21, 2018

LSU needs three tries on the season, but they finally won their first game over a ranked opponent this season with 75-57 win over No. 24 Furman. The Tigers (9-3) held double-digit second-half leads in...