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Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) leaps over Florida linebacker Ventrell Miller (51 en route to a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
No. 8 Tennessee, No. 25 LSU geared up for Death Valley clash

By Brett Martel 4 hrs ago
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — First-year LSU coach Brian Kelly isn't about to celebrate the

LSU head coach Brian Kelly reacts on the sideline in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
LSU QB Daniels on track to play against No. 8 Tennessee

By Brett Martel Oct. 03, 2022 03:21 PM EDT
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — LSU starting quarterback Jayden Daniels is expected to be

Mississippi State running back Jo'quavious Marks (7) runs the ball past LSU defensive end BJ Ojulari (18) to score a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)
Daniels, LSU storm back from 13 down to beat Bulldogs, 31-16

By Brett Martel Sep. 17, 2022 10:09 PM EDT
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels emerged from the locker room

LSU linebacker Micah Baskerville scores on a pass interception against Southern University during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Baton Rouge, La. (Scott Clause/The Daily Advertiser via AP)
Daniels starts quick, LSU rolls past Southern, 65-17

By Brett Martel Sep. 10, 2022 11:00 PM EDT
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — An overwhelming show of force in the first quarter gave first

LSU head coach Brian Kelly blows his whistle before an NCAA college football game against Florida State in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
LSU addressing a slew of miscues after Kelly's debut

By Brett Martel Sep. 06, 2022 05:46 PM EDT
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — LSU has emerged from a disappointing season opener trying to

Florida State quarterback Jordan Travis (13) carries against LSU safety Jay Ward (5) in the second half of an NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022. Florida State won 24-23. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Florida State blocks PAT, holds off Kelly's LSU, 24-23

By Brett Martel Sep. 04, 2022 11:48 PM EDT
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A play as unlikely as a blocked extra point with no time remaining

LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) throws a pass during NCAA college football practice in Baton Rouge, La., Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
LSU's Kelly aims to keep QB starter for season opener secret

By Brett Martel Aug. 29, 2022 05:39 PM EDT
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — New LSU coach Brian Kelly is hoping his team can keep a

LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier (13) passes during their NCAA college football practice in Baton Rouge, La., Monday, Aug. 15, 2022. LSU quarterback Myles Brennan announced Monday that he has decided to end his college football career after five seasons with the Tigers. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Unranked LSU eyes quick rebuild under ex-Irish coach Kelly

By Brett Martel Aug. 16, 2022 03:46 PM EDT
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — New LSU coach Brian Kelly enters the first season of his 10

LSU coach Brian Kelly speaks during an NCAA college football news conference at the SEC Media Days, Monday, July 18, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
LSU's Kelly frank about uncertainty as camp kicks off

By Brett Martel Aug. 04, 2022 08:58 PM EDT
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Invigorated as LSU coach Brian Kelly appears to be by his

Team Gaither quarterback Geremy Hickbottom (19), of Tennessee State, throws a pass against Team Robinson during the first half of the HBCU Legacy Bowl NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
QBs Hickbottom, Witt, WR McClain stand out in Legacy Bowl

By Brett Martel Feb. 19, 2022 07:49 PM EST
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Tennessee State's Geremy Hickbottom began his final college

FILE - Washington Redskins Senior Vice President of Player Personnel Doug Williams walks the sidelines before an NFL football game between the Washington Redskins and the Minnesota Vikings, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019, in Minneapolis. The inaugural Legacy Bowl in New Orleans is giving top football players from historically black colleges and universities a new level of exposure to pro scouts and executives. The Legacy Bowl is the brainchild of former NFL quarterbacks Doug Williams and James “Shack” Harris, who both played at Grambling. (AP Photo/Jeff Haynes, File)
New Legacy Bowl enhancing exposure for HBCU all-stars

By Brett Martel Feb. 18, 2022 03:17 PM EST
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — South Carolina State defensive back Zafir Kelly has spent this

Baylor coach Dave Aranda is doused by offensive lineman Tate Williams (77) after the team's 21-7 victory over Mississippi in the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
No. 6 Baylor tops No. 8 Ole Miss in Sugar Bowl; Corral hurt

By Brett Martel Jan. 02, 2022 12:53 AM EST
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A Sugar Bowl showdown against Mississippi and coach Lane Kiffin's

Baylor running back Abram Smith (7) breaks free on a 75-yard run as he is chased by Oklahoma linebacker David Ugwoegbu (2), safety Pat Fields (10) and linebacker Shane Whitter (13) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Waco, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. The Southeastern Conference's most prolific offense clashes with one of the better defenses in the Big 12 when No. 8 Mississippi meets sixth-ranked Baylor in the Sugar Bowl. (AP Photo/Ray Carlin, File)
Corral's decision sweetens Ole Miss-Baylor Sugar Bowl tilt

By Brett Martel Dec. 31, 2021 05:03 PM EST
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Mississippi quarterback Matt Corral wasn't about to miss a chance

Louisiana-Lafayette running back Montrell Johnson (4) is tackled by Marshall defensive back Micah Abraham (6) in the first half of the New Orleans Bowl NCAA football game in New Orleans, Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Lewis leads No. 16 ULL to 36-21 N.O. Bowl win over Marshall

By Brett Martel Dec. 19, 2021 01:34 AM EST
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Louisiana-Lafayette senior quarterback Levi Lewis turned in one

Mississippi quarterback Matt Corral (2) celebrates his second-half, 4-yard touchdown run with wide receiver Braylon Sanders (13) during an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021, in Starkville, Miss. Mississippi won 31-21. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Sugar Bowl matches No. 6 Baylor vs. No. 8 Mississippi

By Brett Martel Dec. 05, 2021 03:02 PM EST
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Big 12 champion Baylor and No. 8 Mississippi, which finished

Louisiana-Lafayette head coach Billy Napier, right, enters the field with his team for the Sun Belt Conference championship NCAA college football game against Appalachian State in Lafayette, La., Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
No. 20 La.-Lafayette tops App St. 24-16 for Sun Belt title

By Brett Martel Dec. 04, 2021 07:47 PM EST
LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) — Billy Napier took his time walking off of Cajun field,

Appalachian State wide receiver Malik Williams catches a touchdown pass under pressure from Georgia Southern's Deonta Bembry in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021 at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, N.C. (Walt Unks/The Winston-Salem Journal via AP)
No. 20 ULL seeks 1st Sun Belt title game triumph vs App St.

By Brett Martel Dec. 02, 2021 06:25 PM EST
LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) — For Louisiana-Lafayette coach Billy Napier, there was

New LSU football coach Brian Kelly waves to fans after his arrival at Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport, Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, in Baton Rouge, La. Kelly, formerly of Notre Dame, is said to have agreed to a 10-year contract with LSU worth $95 million plus incentives. (Scott Clause/The Daily Advertiser via AP)
Kelly compares LSU to Broadway, brushes off legacy questions

By Brett Martel Dec. 01, 2021 04:53 PM EST
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Newly hired LSU coach Brian Kelly can accept if his

New LSU football coach Brian Kelly gestures to fans after his arrival at Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport, Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, in Baton Rouge, La. Kelly, formerly of Notre Dame, is said to have agreed to a 10-year contract with LSU worth $95 million plus incentives. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
LSU, Kelly agree to 10-year contract worth at least $95M

By Brett Martel Nov. 30, 2021 11:04 AM EST
LSU flew newly hired coach Brian Kelly on a private jet to Baton Rouge, where

LSU wide receiver Jaray Jenkins (10) scores past Texas A&M defensive back Jaylon Jones during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Jenkins' late TD lifts LSU past No. 14 Texas A&M, 27-24

By Brett Martel Nov. 27, 2021 11:07 PM EST
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A string of clutch completions by Max Johnson in little