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One of LSU's top freshmen got his first career snaps vs. UCLA. Here's how he fared.

BY KOKI RILEY | Staff writer
11 hrs ago

Former five-star defensive tackle signee Dominick McKinley earned his first career collegiate snaps on Saturday in LSU's 34-17 win over UCLA.

LSU's Bradyn Swinson tormented South Carolina. Then he created more havoc vs. UCLA.

By REED DARCEY | Staff writer
12 hrs ago

Last week, Bradyn Swinson’s career day helped LSU notch a come-from-behind win over South Carolina.

LSU's defense keeps allowing explosive plays, and that's a problem with what comes next

BY WILSON ALEXANDER | Staff writer
Updated 2 hrs ago

Whit Weeks sighed as he considered the question. The sophomore linebacker knows as well as anybody that LSU has given up too many explosive plays, an issue that continued in the first half of …

Mason Taylor set an LSU record — and showed his value to the offense in win vs. UCLA

BY KOKI RILEY | Staff writer
Updated 21 hrs ago

Whenever LSU and quarterback Garrett Nussmeier needed a completion on Saturday against UCLA, Mason Taylor was there.

Scott Rabalais: Is LSU a good team? Yes, but not yet good enough for SEC big boys.

BY SCOTT RABALAIS | Sports columnist
Updated 21 hrs ago

The word for the day is “maddening.”

Star linebacker Harold Perkins injured in LSU's win over UCLA. Here's what we know.

By REED DARCEY | Staff writer
Updated 16 hrs ago

Star LSU linebacker Harold Perkins left the Tigers' win over UCLA in the fourth quarter Saturday after applying a heavy hit on a receiver streaking across the middle of the field.

Led by Garrett Nussmeier, LSU pulls away from UCLA to break a tie in the second half

BY WILSON ALEXANDER | Staff writer
Updated 19 hrs ago

It usually does not bode well for an offense to start a drive inside its own 10-yard line. Having to travel the length of the field like that means more chances for mistakes. There can be prob…

Scott Rabalais: Three things we learned about LSU from Saturday's victory over UCLA

BY SCOTT RABALAIS | Sports columnist
Updated 22 hrs ago

Sports columnist Scott Rabalais with his three takeaways from LSU's 34-17 victory Saturday over UCLA in Tiger Stadium:

LSU football score vs. UCLA: Live updates from the Tigers' home date with the Bruins

By REED DARCEY | Staff writer
Updated Sep 21, 2024

LSU is a three-touchdown favorite over UCLA, a Big 10 team that's off to a rough start under its first-year coach DeShaun Foster.

Photos: LSU defeats UCLA 34-17 under the blazing sun Saturday

HILARY SCHEINUK | SENIOR STAFF PHOTOJOURNALIST
Sep 21, 2024

LSU defeats UCLA 34-17, Saturday, September 21, 2024, in Tiger Stadium on the campus of LSU in Baton Rouge, La.

A starting LSU cornerback left the Tigers' game vs. UCLA after suffering a concussion

By REED DARCEY | Staff writer
Updated Sep 21, 2024

LSU cornerback Zy Alexander suffered a concussion Saturday on a tackle he made in the second quarter of the Tigers’ game against UCLA, according to LSU radio.

LSU gymnasts return to PMAC for NCAA championship ring ceremony before UCLA game

BY SCOTT RABALAIS | Sports columnist
Updated Sep 21, 2024

There is always glitter when the LSU gymnastics team is in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

LSU officially presented with Jayden Daniels' Heisman Trophy in game against UCLA

By REED DARCEY | Staff writer
Updated Sep 21, 2024

LSU was presented with Jayden Daniels’ Heisman Trophy during the first quarter of its home game against UCLA.

UCLA vs. LSU prediction: Will the Tigers roll past the Bruins?

By SHANE JACKSON | Contributing writer
Sep 21, 2024

Week 4 of the college football season features plenty of unique matchups, largely thanks to the new-look Big Ten and Oklahoma making its SEC debut by hosting Tennessee. It’s a new era of colle…

Photos: ESPN's Marty Smith helps put the finishing touches on the Eye of the Tiger

MICHAEL JOHNSON | STAFF PHOTOJOURNALIST | michael.johnson@theadvocate.com
Sep 20, 2024

The crew at Tiger Stadium got a little help preparing the field for UCLA on Friday as ESPN reporter Marty Smith stopped by to help paint the Eye of the Tiger at midfield in the hot Louisiana s…

Previewing Saints-Eagles, LSU-UCLA; NFL Week 3 picks with Larry Holder on Dattitude, Ep. 282

by GABE HENDERSON | Staff writer
Sep 20, 2024

How will Dennis Allen's defense hold up against the Philadelphia Eagles' rushing attack, led by Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley? The crew answers this pressing question and more when previewing…

Top 5 college football games to watch for Saturday, Week 4 picks

by GABE HENDERSON | Staff writer
Sep 20, 2024

Conference play starts for a majority of teams across the power four conferences in Week 4, which makes for a superb viewing slate. Here are the top five games we'll be tuning into this weeken…

Scott Rabalais: Next two games versus UCLA, South Alabama can be the reset LSU needs

BY SCOTT RABALAIS | Sports columnist
Sep 20, 2024

College football is my favorite form of football by far, but it’s still lacking something. Something the LSU Tigers could have used this season.

Has LSU's offensive line lived up to its lofty expectations? We asked the experts.

By REED DARCEY | Staff writer
Updated Sep 20, 2024

South Carolina stopped four of LSU’s six short yardage runs last week, forcing former Tigers offensive lineman Will Blackwell to pick up his phone and tweet out his frustration.

Olympic gold medalist to make official visit on big recruiting weekend for LSU gymnastics

BY SCOTT RABALAIS | Staff writer
Updated Sep 20, 2024

The 2024 Olympics is over, but the quest to land a 2024 Olympian is now in high gear for the LSU gymnastics program.

Who ya got? Our LSU beat team makes its picks for the Tigers' first-ever home game with UCLA

BY SCOTT RABALAIS | Sports columnist
Sep 20, 2024

Wilson Alexander

Brian Kelly has provided a positive injury update on Chris Hilton before LSU faces UCLA

BY KOKI RILEY | Staff writer
Updated Sep 20, 2024

LSU football redshirt junior wide receiver Chris Hilton will play in Saturday's matchup between the Tigers and UCLA, coach Brian Kelly said during his radio show Thursday.

Saints-Eagles, LSU-UCLA, Tulane-UL talk; NFL Week 3 and CFB best bets on Dattitude, Ep. 281

BY JIM DERRY | Dattitude Podcast Host
Sep 19, 2024

Initial thoughts on Saints-Eagles; Tom Casale, Gabe Henderson, Uncle Big Nick and Jim Derry offer their top plays of the week

Who will win the Oklahoma-Tennessee showdown? Check out our five SEC topics for Week 4

By REED DARCEY | Staff writer
Sep 19, 2024

In Week 3, Georgia slogged through a close win over Kentucky, Texas A&M blew out Florida on the road, and Texas moved to the top spot of the AP Poll for the first time since 2008.

For LSU star Emery Jones Jr., the name on his jersey carries a story of loss and love

BY WILSON ALEXANDER | Staff writer
Sep 19, 2024

The day Tanika Jones found out she was having a boy, she drove from the doctor’s office to the house where her husband was installing Sheetrock. As he stood in a pair of stilts, she handed him…

A new team tops our SEC power ratings as Week 4 arrives. Here are the new rankings

BY KOKI RILEY | Staff writer
Sep 19, 2024

Each week of the college season, we're breaking down the Southeastern Conference's 16 teams in The Advocate's power rankings:

Scott Rabalais: 'Southern gentleman' Eddie Merrins was golf legend for both LSU and UCLA

BY SCOTT RABALAIS | Sports columnist
Sep 18, 2024

It’s one of the archetypal American dreams: Small-town boy grows up and finds a way to make it big in Hollywood.

Is LSU improving on defense? A senior on pace for a career year might have the answer.

By REED DARCEY | Staff writer
Updated Sep 18, 2024

Admittedly, Bradyn Swinson is a little superstitious — enough so that he likes to carry around an NFL football.

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