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LSU’s Comeback Falls Short as No. 8 Ole Miss Tops No. 7 Tigers, 32–24
Photo By: Bayou State Media Staff: Nicholas Castillo OXFORD, Miss. — LSU found itself in a difficult position Saturday night in Oxford, but the Tigers showed plenty of fight before ultimately coming up short in one of the season’s biggest early SEC matchups. No. 7 LSU fell to No. 8 Ole Miss, 32–24, at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in the latest chapter of the Magnolia Bowl rivalry. The Tigers trailed 24–7 at halftime before scoring 17 unanswered points to tie the game in the fourt
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LSU Uses Strong Second Half to Pull Away From Louisiana Tech, 45-14
Photo By: Bayou State Media Staff : Cameron Lawrence BATON ROUGE, La. — LSU entered Saturday night looking to build on an impressive start to the 2026 season. While the Tigers did not play their cleanest football from the opening whistle, a much stronger second half ultimately allowed LSU to separate from Louisiana Tech and earn a 45-14 victory inside Tiger Stadium. The win moves No. 8 LSU to 2-0 on the season as the Tigers prepare to turn their attention toward SEC play. Sat
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Sep 125 min read


LSU vs. Ole Miss: What to Expect From the Tigers’ Trip to Oxford
Photo By: LSU ATHLETICS: Ella Hall LSU and Ole Miss will renew their rivalry on September 19 in Oxford, with kickoff set for 6:30 p.m. CT on ABC at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. The matchup will mark LSU’s first SEC road test of the season and one of the more high-profile games on the early SEC schedule. The setting should only add to the intensity. ESPN’s College GameDay is scheduled to broadcast from The Grove that morning, while Ole Miss has designated the game as a Stripe Out
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Sep 115 min read


A Statement in Death Valley: LSU Overwhelms Clemson 51-10 in Lane Kiffin's Debut
Photo By: Clemson Athletics Media Department BATON ROUGE, La. — The Lane Kiffin era at LSU began two hours later than expected, but once the weather cleared, the direction of the program came into focus quickly. No. 11 LSU dismantled Clemson 51-10 Saturday night inside Tiger Stadium, pairing Kiffin's aggressive offensive design with a defensive performance that never allowed the visiting Tigers to settle into the game. In front of an announced crowd of 102,321, LSU produced 6
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Sep 118 min read


LSU vs. Clemson: What to Expect as a New Era Begins in Tiger Stadium
Photo By: LSU ATHLETICS: GUS STARK BATON ROUGE, La. — LSU will not have the luxury of easing into the 2026 college football season. On Saturday, Sept. 5, No. 11 LSU will welcome Clemson to Tiger Stadium for a 6:30 p.m. CT kickoff on ABC, opening both the season and the Lane Kiffin era in Baton Rouge. ESPN’s College GameDay will also be on LSU's campus, adding another layer of national attention to an opener already carrying significant expectations. For LSU, the matchup repre
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Aug 296 min read


Five Storylines to Watch as LSU Enters the 2026 Season Under Lane Kiffin
Photo By: LSU ATHLETICS: ELLA HALL BATON ROUGE, La.BATON ROUGE, La. — LSU enters the 2026 season with something that can be difficult to quantify in college football: a combination of uncertainty and expectation. The Tigers are beginning their first season under head coach Lane Kiffin following a 7–6 campaign in 2025, yet expectations in Baton Rouge have not been lowered simply because the program is undergoing a transition. LSU enters the year ranked No. 11 in the Associated
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Aug 206 min read


Lane Kiffin Takes Over as LSU’s Head Coach in Major SEC Move
PHOTO BY: LSU ATHLETICS : GUS STARK In a move that sent shockwaves through the college football world, LSU has officially hired Lane Kiffin as the next head coach of the Tigers, ending his highly successful six-year run at Ole Miss. The decision marks one of the most ambitious coaching swings in recent SEC history and signals LSU’s intent to return to national prominence immediately. A Program Searching for Its Next Era LSU has been in search of stability and identity since i
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Dec 1, 20254 min read


Tigers End Final Home Game on Top with 13–10 Win Over WKU
Photo By: Bayou State Media Staff: Sam Becker Rodriguez In Tiger Stadium on Saturday night, LSU didn’t light up the scoreboard — it squeezed the life out of Western Kentucky instead. Behind a suffocating defense led by freshman corner DJ Pickett and a timely connection from Michael Van Buren Jr. to Trey’Dez Green, the Tigers gutted out a 13–10 win in their final home game of the 2025 season. The victory moves LSU to 7–4 overall, setting up a regular-season finale at Oklahoma
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Nov 25, 20255 min read


Tigers Fall 20–9 to Alabama as Offensive Struggles Continue
Photo By: LSU ATHLETICS: ELLA HALL In Tuscaloosa on Saturday night, LSU showed fight, but not finish. The Tigers fell 20–9 to No. 4 Alabama inside Bryant-Denny Stadium, a result that reflected two very different trajectories: Alabama’s continued steadiness under Kalen DeBoer, and LSU’s growing pains under interim head coach Frank Wilson in his first game since replacing Brian Kelly. It wasn’t a blowout, but it wasn’t close either. LSU’s defense kept the game respectable. The
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Nov 8, 20253 min read


Cajuns Hold On 42–39 After Late Bobcat Rally and Postgame Scuffle
Photo By: Louisiana Athletics At Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium on Saturday night, Louisiana built a commanding halftime lead, then held off a furious Texas State rally to escape with a 42–39 win in a Sun Belt thriller that had just about everything, fireworks, a comeback, and even a postgame scuffle. The victory marks the 13th straight win for Louisiana (4–6, 3–3 SBC) over the Bobcats, who are departing the Sun Belt Conference after this season. Quarterback Lunch Winfield accou
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Nov 8, 20254 min read


Tulane Edges Memphis 38–32 to Stay in AAC Race
Photo By: TULANE ATHLETICS In Memphis on Friday night, the Tulane Green Wave showed grit and poise, holding off a furious Memphis comeback to secure a 38–32 win in a key American Athletic Conference matchup. The victory keeps Tulane firmly in the AAC title picture and reinforces their standing as one of the Group of Five’s most complete teams. First Quarter – Early Fireworks Tulane wasted no time making an impact. On the opening drive, quarterback Jake Retzlaff connected with
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Nov 7, 20252 min read


Ragin’ Cajuns Falter Late as Troy Pulls Away in 35–23 Battle
Photo By: Louisiana Athletics At Veterans Memorial Stadium, the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns fought with everything they had, but in the end, the Troy Trojans proved why they remain one of the Sun Belt’s toughest teams. In a physical, back-and-forth battle, Louisiana fell 35–23 , undone by turnovers and missed opportunities that flipped the game when it mattered most. It wasn’t a lack of effort, it was about timing. The Cajuns led 14–7 early in the second quarter and looked ready
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Oct 26, 20253 min read


Death Valley Silence: Texas A&M’s 49–25 Sparks Brian Kelly’s Firing at LSU
Photo By: LSU ATHLETICS Under the lights of Death Valley, LSU walked into a must-win showdown against Texas A&M with everything to prove, pride, progress, and program stability. Instead, they walked out humbled. The Aggies rolled through Baton Rouge with a 49–25 victory, handing LSU a second-half collapse that may define their season and, ultimately, cost Brian Kelly his job. It wasn’t just a loss, it was an unraveling. LSU led 18–14 at halftime before surrendering 28 unansw
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Oct 26, 20254 min read


Southern Miss 22, Louisiana 10 — Golden Eagles Pull Away Late in Lafayette
Photo By: Louisiana Athletics LAFAYETTE, La. — The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns suffered another tough setback Saturday night, falling 22-10 to the Southern Miss Golden Eagles at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium. The loss dropped the Cajuns to 2-5 overall (1-2 Sun Belt), while Southern Miss improved to 5-2 (3-0 Sun Belt) and remained unbeaten in conference play. First Quarter — Cajuns Strike First Louisiana opened the game with its best drive of the night — a methodical 16-play, 85-yar
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Oct 20, 20252 min read


LSU Defense Stifles South Carolina in 20–10 Homecoming Win at Death Valley
Photo By: Bayou State Media Staff: Sam Becker Rodriguez Under the lights of Death Valley, LSU showed what Louisiana football is built on...
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Oct 11, 20254 min read


Tulane Opens AAC Play With Statement Win
Photo By: TULANE ATHLETICS Tulane opened conference play with authority Saturday afternoon, defeating ECU 38–17 at Yulman Stadium. The...
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Sep 27, 20252 min read


LSU Falls in Oxford: Wake-Up Call for Tigers’ SEC Push
Photo By: LSU ATHLETICS LSU’s perfect start ended Saturday night in Oxford with a 24–19 loss to Ole Miss. Now 4–1, the Tigers remain...
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Sep 27, 20254 min read


Ragin’ Cajuns Rise in Overtime Battle, Defeat Marshall 54–51
Photo By: LOUISIANA ATHLETICS Louisiana delivered one of the most thrilling games of the season on Saturday night, outlasting Marshall...
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Sep 27, 20252 min read


LSU Dominates Southeastern in 56–10 Victory at Tiger Stadium
Photo By: Bayou State Media Staff: Sam Becker Rodriguez Tiger Stadium was rocking Saturday night as LSU welcomed in-state opponent...
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Sep 20, 20252 min read


Heartbreak at the Wire: Ragin’ Cajuns Fall 34-31 to Eastern Michigan
Photo By: Louisiana Football Athletics The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns came into their road matchup against Eastern Michigan on September 20,...
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Sep 20, 20253 min read
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