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LSU News: Men’s basketball gets a massive commitment
LSU men’s basketball lands another top recruit as point guard Reese Alston signs on, joining 5-star King Gibson and 4-star Ahmad Hudson for the 2027 class. Despite criticism of head coach Will Wade, the commitment underscores his recruiting prowess and bolsters LSU’s roster ahead of next season. The roundup also notes Lane Kiffin’s confirmed move to Ole Miss and a WNBA Finals update, but the primary focus remains Alston’s addition to the Tigers.
PG Reese Alston Commits to LSU Basketball
Five-star point guard Reese Alston, the No. 1 Texas prospect and fourth‑ranked PG in the 2027 class, commits to LSU under coach Will Wade. The 6‑foot‑2, 175‑lb guard, son of former NBA player Rafer “Skip to My Lou” Alston, joins fellow recruit King Gibson in what analysts call possibly the nation’s best incoming backcourt, alongside frontcourt recruit Ahmad Hudson. LSU hopes this elite trio revives its basketball program.
The AL Poll: NCAA Post Week 8
The author discards the AP Poll in favor of his own "AL Poll" after critiquing its timing. He highlights Utah's 7‑0 win over top‑25 Houston, moving the Utes into his top‑3 despite a tough schedule ahead. Kentucky, sitting at No. 6, faces three ranked opponents and a pivotal rivalry game, with coach Will Stein praised for portal recruiting. New Mexico and UTSA each earn top‑25 spots as Group 6 entrants, both with only one loss and stronger resumes than Boise State, while Utah remains a Big 12 frontrunner.
How to College Football Week 9
LSU’s bye week opens a jam-packed weekend of college football action. Thursday’s tripleheader features SC State vs. Morgan State in a Celebration Bowl showdown and Troy vs. James Madison as JMU fights for division supremacy. Friday highlights Baylor’s surprise loss at UCF after Dave Aranda’s firing. Saturday’s morning offers FCS playoff stakes with #4 Youngstown State at #11 North Dakota and a Big 12 clash as #22 Arizona visits #13 Texas Tech. Mid‑day delivers the #17 Florida‑#3 Georgia rivalry in Atlanta, while the night caps off with #2 Ohio State at USC and Clemson vs. Florida State amid coaching turmoil. The guide pinpoints the must‑watch matchups and key storylines for fans deciding how to spend their Saturday.
LSU Tigers Midseason Offensive Adwards
LSU’s offense hits its stride during the midseason bye, highlighted by several standouts. Offensive lineman Jordan Seaton earns Midseason OT honors and is projected as the top draft pick, while freshman receiver Jackson Harris bursts onto the scene with 36 catches for 634 yards and seven touchdowns since late September. Running back Dilin Jones earns an honorable mention for his versatile backfield play. Quarterback Sam Leavitt clinches Overall Offensive MVP, leading the SEC with 2,173 passing yards, a 70.3% completion rate, 17 TDs and only 11 sacks. The piece credits the Leavitt‑Weis Jr.‑Kiffin combo for LSU’s resurgence.
LSU News: The ever-changing SEC does it again
Week 9 finds the SEC in flux as Kentucky seizes the lead after Georgia’s bye, while Alabama looms as a top challenger. LSU’s focus centers on linebacker Whit Weeks, whose leg fracture on Sept. 26 shows promising healing and could see him back in practice—and possibly against Alabama—next week. Meanwhile, highly recruited basketball guard R.J. Luis fights a court battle to secure eligibility, sparking debate over his future play. The roundup also highlights Sam Leavitt’s pivotal matchup against Alabama, underscoring the conference’s unpredictable race for the top spot.
State of the SEC: Post-Week 8
Week 8 shakes up the SEC as Alabama storms past Texas A&M 31‑20, highlighted by QB Keelon Russell’s 311 passing yards and three TDs. LSU crushes Auburn 38‑17 behind Sam Leavitt’s 388 yards and three touchdowns, while Kentucky dominates Vanderbilt 34‑17 with QB Kenny Minchey’s dual‑threat performance. Texas falls 34‑27 to #19 Ole Miss, and South Carolina upsets #11 Tennessee 27‑24 on LaNorris Sellers’ 210‑yard, three‑score effort. The latest standings put Kentucky (7‑1, 5‑1 SEC) atop the conference, followed by Georgia (6‑1) and Alabama (6‑2). Key standout stats include RB Raleek Brown’s 157 rushing yards for Texas and DB Jelani McDonald’s pick for Ole Miss.
LSU vs. Auburn: Week 8 Game MVP
LSU thrashes Auburn in Week 8, with standout performances that earned Jackson Harris MVP honors. Harris recorded nine catches for 178 yards and two touchdowns, nearly hitting a third and 200-yard mark. Cornerback DJ Pickett limited Auburn receivers to one completion on five targets, while quarterback Sam Leavitt posted a season‑high 70% completion rate and went turnover‑free for the second straight game. The Tigers’ dominant offense and lockdown defense set them up for a strategic bye before facing Alabama.
LSU News: Who has been the best LSU player so far?
Tiger Tales highlights the debate over LSU's mid‑season MVP as the Tigers surge through a strong 2026 campaign. Quarterback Sam Leavitt shows flashes of brilliance despite inconsistency, while wild‑card running back Dillin Jones emerges as the leading rusher and a passing threat. Defensive star Princewill Umanmielen also garners praise for anchoring a top‑ranked defense. The piece notes LSU’s high placement among two‑loss teams after Week 8 and mentions receiver Jackson Harris as a potential NFL draft riser. Readers are invited to vote on who they consider the Tigers' MVP so far.
ATVS Reacts Survey: Who is the Mid-Season MVP for LSU?
LSU enters its bye week at 6-2 overall and 3-2 in the SEC after a dominant 38-17 win over Auburn. The Tigers, amid a season of highs and low‑points, are gearing up for a tough stretch that begins with Alabama on Nov. 7. Amid the buzz, SB Nation Reacts launches a poll asking fans to nominate a mid‑season MVP for LSU, highlighting standout performances that have kept the Bayou Bengals competitive.
NFLSU Week 7 Report Card
The NFLSU Week 7 Report Card breaks down every NFL game through the lens of former Tigers, assigning grades to each matchup. Highlights include the Bengals’ 35‑13 blowout over the Ravens (Joe Burrow’s 292 yards, 4 TDs) earning an A, the Browns’ 27‑24 win over the Titans and the Giants’ OT victory at 27‑21 both landing B‑ grades, and several teams with former Tigers earning low marks, such as the Broncos (D+) and Lions (F). Overall, the week receives a solid B grade.
Tigers and Cubs: Week 8 vs. Auburn
LSU demolishes Auburn 38-17 in Week 8, showcasing a dominant road performance under Lane Kiffin. QB Sam Leavitt shines with 387 passing yards, three TDs and a rushing score despite a hamstring issue. WR Jackson Harris rebounds from a recent injury, posting 178 yards and two touchdowns, while Jordan Ross returns to form with two sacks and 2.5 TFLs. On the other side, Cubs’ Winnie Watkins struggles with a low PFF grade, and offensive linemen Jordan Seaton and Weston Davis draw criticism for penalties and weak run blocking. The win solidifies LSU’s offensive firepower and highlights defensive resurgence.
LSU might finally be turning into the team everyone expected
After an OT loss to Kentucky, LSU finally clicks, rattling off back‑to‑back SEC wins and a 38‑17 rout of Auburn on Oct. 24. QB Sam Leavitt erupts for 387 yards and four TDs, while Jackson Harris adds 178 receiving yards and two scores. The Tigers also pile up seven sacks, showing a revived defense. Now 6‑2 overall (3‑2 SEC), LSU’s offense looks explosive and its defense disruptive, but challenges loom against Alabama, Texas and Tennessee.
LSU News: Sam Leavitt recognized for his performance against Auburn
LSU finally breaks its road slump as quarterback Sam Leavitt sparks a 38-17 win over Auburn, earning him SEC Offensive Player of the Week and a boost to his waning draft stock. The victory, highlighted in the Tiger Tales roundup, also notes rising receiver Jackson Harris and previews the upcoming LSU‑Alabama clash slated for 2:30 p.m. on ABC. Fans get a quick look at the team's offensive turnaround and the next big showdown.
LSU enters bye week with momentum, confidence
LSU heads into its bye week on a high note after a historic 38-17 road win at Auburn—its first SEC road victory since 2024—improving to 6-2. Quarterback Sam Leavitt dazzles with 387 passing yards, three touchdowns and a total of 432 yards, earning SEC Offensive Player of the Week. Freshman receiver Jackson Harris adds two more scores, bringing his touchdown total to seven in five games. defensive standout Jordan Ross records four tackles and two sacks, snagging Defensive Lineman of the Week honors. Coach Lane Kiffin praises Harris’s rapid rise. LSU now turns its focus to a tough November slate, opening with a showdown at Alabama on Nov. 7.
Jordan Ross named SEC Defensive Lineman of the week
LSU edge rusher Jordan Ross earns his second SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week honor of the 2026 season after a dominant performance against Auburn on Oct. 24. Ross recorded four tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss and two sacks, helping the Tigers secure a road win. The accolade highlights his back‑to‑back impact plays as LSU prepares to host Alabama on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. in Tiger Stadium.
Sam Leavitt named SEC Offensive Player of the Week
LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt earns SEC Offensive Player of the Week after a dominant Week 8 showing in the Tigers’ 38-17 win at Auburn. He completes 32 of 45 passes for a career‑high 387 yards and three touchdowns, adds 54 rushing yards and a fourth score for 441 total yards. The performance ties Heisman‑winner Joe Burrow as the only LSU QBs with 30+ completions in consecutive games. LSU (6-2) now prepares for its November 7 home matchup against Alabama.
Stripes of the Week: Week 8 at Auburn
In Week 8, LSU’s offense shines at Auburn, with quarterback Sam Leavitt earning three Stripes after a 387‑yard, three‑TD passing night and a 54‑yard rushing TD despite a hamstring injury, pulling ahead in the season’s Stripes race. Receiver Jackson Harris also climbs to three Stripes, posting nine catches for 178 yards and two scores – the best LSU receiving game since 2023. On defense, edge rusher Jordan Ross adds a second‑week stripe with four tackles, two sacks and a pass deflection, while cornerback PJ Woodland’s hustle earns him two Stripes. Injured wideout Trey’Dez Green returns for a gritty performance, catching five passes for 50 yards and a TD, adding depth to LSU’s already potent attack.
The Good, The Bad and The Ugly: LSU vs. Auburn
LSU snapped an eight‑game SEC road skid by beating Auburn 24‑17 at Jordan‑Hare on Oct. 24, 2026. Quarterback Sam Leavitt completed over 70% of his passes for the fifth straight game, posted zero turnovers, and showed poise under pressure despite 13 hurries. Wideout Jackson Harris exploded for 117 yards and a touchdown, putting him on pace for 1,000‑plus receiving yards and ten scores in his freshman year. The Tigers’ defense limited Auburn to a single touchdown after a lone long run by Byrum Brown. However, LSU’s seven penalties for 50 yards and lingering offensive‑line pressure issues remain concerns as the season heads into its final stretch.
LSU News: Tigers win on the road
LSU's road winning streak finally snaps when quarterback Sam Leavitt throws for 676 yards and seven touchdowns in a 63‑83 blowout over Auburn at Jordan Hare Stadium on Oct. 24, 2026. The victory, highlighted by the return of tight end Trey’Dez Green, shifts the narrative that LSU can’t win away and cements Leavitt’s lead in SEC passing yards and TDs. The post also notes LSU soccer’s upcoming home finale against Mississippi State and praises Lane Kiffin’s improved road performance.
LSU Soccer Faces Mississippi State in Last Home Match of the Regular Season
LSU's men’s soccer team (4-9-3, 2-4-2 SEC) hosts Mississippi State (8-2-5, 2-1-5 SEC) Sunday at 2 p.m. CT for their final home game of the regular season. The Tigers, fresh off a 4-3 comeback win over Texas A&M, aim to stay hot and clinch an SEC tournament berth. The matchup marks the 31st meeting, with LSU historically dominant (23‑4‑3). Seniors Galligan, Knowles, Scheving, Alvord and Fryer will be honored, and fans can bring leashed dogs for a halftime costume contest. The game airs on SEC Network.
Important Games to Watch: Week 8
Week 8 brings three SEC games that could reshape LSU’s postseason path. Tennessee (No. 11) trips South Carolina at 2:30 p.m. on ESPN, with the Gamecocks riding a recent upset over Florida and favored by 2.5 points. At 6:30 p.m. on ABC, Ole Miss visits Texas in Austin, where Arch Manning faces pressure from quarterback rival Trinidad Chambliss; a loss could trigger a QB change for the Longhorns. Finally, Texas A&M challenges Alabama at 2:30 p.m. on ABC, needing Marcel Reed to spark an upset that would boost LSU’s ranking hopes. These matchups promise high stakes and potential surprises.
Eye of the Tiger: Pivotal position matchups LSU vs. Auburn
LSU returns to the SEC showdown with Auburn for the first time since 2023, a classic Tiger‑vs‑Tiger clash that could shape playoff hopes. The #18 Tigers (5‑2, 2‑2 SEC) host a 4‑2 Auburn squad fresh off a stunning road win over #1 Georgia. LSU, favored by a touchdown, must rely on running back Dilin Jones (4.4 yards/carry, fourth‑leading rusher in the SEC) against an Auburn defense missing All‑American Xavier Atkins. Auburn counters with sophomore standouts Elijah Menendez (team‑leading 59 tackles, 9 TFL, 4 sacks) and Bryce Deas stepping in at middle linebacker. Both teams sit at two losses, so the loser likely exits playoff contention.
BEFORE THE ROAR: LSU plays final game of October at Auburn
LSU heads to Jordan-Hare Stadium for its final October matchup, facing Auburn at 11 a.m. CT on Saturday, Oct. 24. ESPN carries the game, with a -7 spread and 51.5 over/under, while LSU holds a 71.2% win probability per ESPN FPI and leads the series 30‑24‑1. The Tigers seek a repeat of their 2022 comeback win, as eight of the last ten meetings at Auburn have been decided by one score. QB TreyDez Green returns for about 25 snaps to ease back into action before the looming Alabama bye, while coaches stress minimizing injuries ahead of a tough November stretch vs. Alabama, Texas and Tennessee.
LSU News: The Tigers need leaders to step up
LSU faces a pivotal weekend as veteran leaders must step up after recent injuries ahead of the Auburn clash. The Tigers also rely on a low‑profile transfer running back who has become essential in Lane Kiffin’s offense, while freshman edge rusher KJ Green, the nation’s No. 2 senior edge, opens his senior campaign with a sack. The roundup also reports the death of former LSU basketball coach Dale Brown at 90.
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