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LSU's Defense Is Finally Giving Lane Kiffin a Different Path to Victory

Lane Kiffin's arrival at LSU brought expectations of an explosive offense capable of overwhelming opposing defenses. While quarterback Sam Leavitt has delivered impressive performances, the Tigers' recent success suggests Kiffin may not need an offensive shootout to beat Alabama.

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Sam Leavitt Watched LSU-Bama As A Kid In Oregon … It Will Be “Surreal” When He Plays In It Saturday

By GLENN GUILBEAU, Tiger Rag Editor If anyone notices LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt pinching himself before he takes his first snap Saturday against Alabama in Tiger Stadium, do not be surprised.

Will Wade News / Tiger Rag / November 4

Will Wade Discusses LSU’s Regular Season Opening Win Over LSU-New Orleans – Press Conference Video

TIGER RAG NEWS SERVICES The LSU basketball team rolled over LSU-New Orleans, 100-57, on Tuesday night to open the 2026-27 regular season under coach Will Wade, ushering in his second stint as the Tigers’ coach.

Will Wade News / ESPN / November 4

Wade opens second LSU stint with blowout win, says he's 'back to dominate'

Will Wade began his second act as head coach of LSU with a 100-57 win over LSU-New Orleans on Tuesday night and said he was "back to build a championship-caliber program."

LSU Tigers News / LSU Tigers on SI / November 3

LSU Has Plenty of Reasons to Question the First College Football Playoff Rankings

The countdown to the Selection Show begins. The first of many College Football Playoff shows has begun, with LSU as a possible competitor for a postseason run, with the upcoming month turning these dreams into realities.

LSU Tigers News / LSU Tigers on SI / November 3

Where LSU Landed in the First College Football Playoff Rankings of 2026

The College Football Playoff committee met this week for the first time this season, signaling the beginning of the end of the 2026 college football season.

Will Wade News / Tiger Rag / November 3

HE’S BAAAACK! Will Wade Makes His 2nd Debut As LSU’s Basketball Coach Tonight

By GLENN GUILBEAU, Tiger Rag Editor It was fitting that LSU basketball coach Will Wade and his team were fogged out the day they were supposed to fly to Birmingham, Alabama, for the SEC Media [...] The post HE’S BAAAACK!

LSU Tigers News / LSU Tigers on SI / November 3

LSU vs. Texas Kickoff Time Remains Uncertain as SEC Delays Final Decision

LSU's November 14 matchup against Texas is guaranteed a national audience on ABC, but whether the Tigers will play under the lights in Death Valley remains undecided.

LSU Tigers News / Tiger Rag / November 3

LSU Basketball Gets 7-Foot-3 Center Gilad Levy Eligible Just In Time For Regular Season Opener Tonight

By GLENN GUILBEAU, Tiger Rag Editor LSU basketball coach Will Wade just got his 14th of 14 expected players on his roster entering the 2026-27 regular

LSU Tigers News / LSU Tigers on SI / November 3

LSU's First College Football Playoff Ranking Will Show How Much Work Remains

After eight games in 2026, LSU is still in the hunt for a College Football Playoff spot, but its first ranking from the selection committee will show just how much work remains for the Tigers.

Ty Benefield News / Tiger Rag / November 3

Ty Benefield Breaks Down LSU Defense Ahead Of Alabama Showdown

LSU safety Ty Benefield has emerged as a star in the LSU secondary in his first season as a Tiger since transferring from Boise State in the offseason.

TJ Dottery News / Tiger Rag / November 3

TJ Dottery Talks Preparation For Massive Clash With No. 9 Alabama

LSU linebacker TJ Dottery has stepped up to lead the nation’s fourth-ranked defense (258.1 yards allowed per game) with senior Whit Weeks sidelined. The Ole Miss transfer leads the Tigers with 58 tackles this season, [...] The post TJ Dottery Talks Preparation For Massive Clash With No.

Sam Leavitt News / Tiger Rag / November 3

Sam Leavitt Discusses Offensive Improvement And First LSU-Alabama Game

LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt has been playing some of the best football of his career as the No. 15 Tigers (6-2, 3-2 Southeastern Conference) roll into a critical matchup with No.

LSU Tigers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

Can you name the top 15 receivers in LSU Tigers history?

Louisiana State is known as WRU. How many of the top 15 receivers in LSU Tigers history can you name in five minutes?

Can you name the SEC's top 15 leaders in career rushing yards?

Can you name the top 15 passers in SEC history?

The 'Winningest football coaches in SEC history' quiz

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / November 3

Rece Davis Names LSU 'This Year's Miami' Before Must-Win Alabama Showdown

LSU has two losses and a brutal November ahead, but ESPN College GameDay host Rece Davis believes first-year coach Lane Kiffin’s Tigers are the team nobody should want to see if they reach the College Football Playoff.

LSU Tigers News / Tiger Rag / November 3

LSU Indoor And Outdoor Track And Field Schedules Announced

TIGER RAG NEWS SERVICES The LSU track and field program released its 2026-2027 indoor and outdoor schedules on Tuesday. The schedule consists of 14 regular-season meets and five postseason meets for the Tigers.

LSU Tigers News / Tiger Rag / November 3

ZaKiyah Johnson Is Ready To Do It All For Kim Mulkey’s Tigers

By KACE KIESCHNICK, Tiger Rag Staff Reporter The No. 9 LSU women’s basketball team got off to a near-perfect start to the 2026-2027 season with a 129-35 win over Southeastern Louisiana on Monday night, the [...] The post ZaKiyah Johnson Is Ready To Do It All For Kim Mulkey’s Tigers appeared first on TigerRag.com.

Lane Kiffin News / Athlon Sports / November 3

Lane Kiffin Blames Money for 'Sad' LSU-Alabama Development

LSU Tigers head coach Lane Kiffin sent a strong message Monday regarding the state of college football and the Alabama-LSU rivalry in particular. Kiffin is “sad” about the upcoming one-year hiatus in the Alabama-LSU matchup and made clear money is driving changes that will interrupt that and other college football traditions.

LSU Tigers News / Yardbarker / October 31

Will Wade's latest recruit sets LSU up as eventual CBB power

Will Wade's latest marquee recruiting win sets LSU up as eventual college basketball power

LSU Tigers men's basketball head coach Will Wade appears to be building something special.

Reese Alston the crown jewel of the elite LSU 2027 recruiting class

'Conventional' approach paying off for Wade after landing Alston

LSU seeks balance as it hosts LSU New Orleans in season opener

4 mid-majors to watch this college basketball season

Which men's CBB conference is the deepest entering November?

College Football News / EssentiallySports / October 31

Big 12 Program Sues LSU Football Player for Breaking NIL Agreement

Lane Kiffin rebuilt LSU through the transfer portal, and some of the bills are now showing up in court. Baylor is suing Tigers offensive tackle Sean Thompkins Jr.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / October 29

Reese Alston the crown jewel of the elite LSU 2027 recruiting class

Will Wade and the LSU Tigers have picked up a major class of 2027 commitment. That commitment comes from 5-star point guard Reese Alston from Houston, Texas.

4 mid-majors to watch this college basketball season

'Conventional' approach paying off for LSU head coach Will Wade after landing 2027 5-star commit Reese Alston

Eligibility case for LSU’s RJ Luis takes another major turn

Providence gets massive recruiting win by picking up 5-star C Lewis Uvwo

LSU Tigers News / Yardbarker / October 29