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Texas A&M quarterback Max Johnson (14) is tackled by Mississippi State defensive end De'Monte Russell (9) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. Mississippi State won 42-24. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
SEC West defenses making presence felt on field, in rankings

By Gary B. Graves Oct. 05, 2022 03:31 PM EDT

LSU safety Greg Brooks Jr. (3) intercepts a pass intended for Auburn wide receiver Koy Moore (0) in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
LSU rallies for 4th straight win, 21-17 over Auburn

By John Zenor Oct. 01, 2022 11:00 PM EDT

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

Arkansas coach Sam Pittman points to players entering the field before an NCAA college football game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Arkansas at LSU 11/13/2021

Nov. 13, 2021 07:33 PM EST

Alabama head coach Nick Saban walks the field before an NCAA college football game against LSU, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
LSU at Alabama 11/6/2021

Nov. 06, 2021 05:53 PM EDT

LSU wide receiver Trey Palmer (33) rushes for short yardage against Mississippi during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
LSU at Ole Miss 10/23/2021

Oct. 23, 2021 04:33 PM EDT

Florida head coach Dan Mullen arrives for an NCAA college football game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Florida at LSU 10/16/2021

Oct. 16, 2021 11:19 AM EDT

LSU cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. (7) forces a fumble by Central Michigan running back Darius Bracy (2) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La,. Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
LSU top CB Stingley out indefinitely after foot procedure

Oct. 06, 2021 12:09 PM EDT

Auburn quarterback TJ Finley (1) warms up before an NCAA college football game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Auburn at LSU 10/2/2021

Oct. 02, 2021 09:03 PM EDT

Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers (2) passes against LSU during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
LSU at Mississippi State 9/25/2021

Sep. 25, 2021 01:17 PM EDT

LSU cornerback Jay Ward (5) celebrates after scoring a touchdown after intercepting a ball intended for Mississippi wide receiver Braylon Sanders (13) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Boutte's record day lifts LSU past Ole Miss, 53-48

By Brett Martel Dec. 19, 2020 08:23 PM EST

Mississippi wide receiver Braylon Sanders (13) scores a touchdown against LSU cornerback Jay Ward (5) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Ole Miss at LSU 12/19/2020

Dec. 19, 2020 04:59 PM EST

Florida quarterback Kyle Trask (11) dives over the LSU defense for a 1-yard touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Swamp stunner: L-S-Shoe tops No. 6 Florida on 57-yard FG

By Mark Long Dec. 12, 2020 11:09 PM EST

Florida quarterback Kyle Trask (11) throws a pass as LSU linebacker Andre Anthony (3) rushes during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
LSU at Florida 12/12/2020

Dec. 12, 2020 07:49 PM EST

Oklahoma State running back Chuba Hubbard, center, watches from the sidelines wearing a boot on his right foot during an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020. From the left are Braden Cassity (90), Spencer Sanders (3), Hubbard, LD Brown (0), and head coach Mike Gundy. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
LSU at Texas A&M 11/28/2020

Nov. 28, 2020 01:59 PM EST

LSU running back Tyrion Davis-Price (3) finds a hole in the Arkansas defense as he runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
LSU scores late in 4th quarter to upend Arkansas 27-24

By Eric W. Bolin Nov. 21, 2020 04:05 PM EST

LSU running back Tyrion Davis-Price (3) finds a hole in the Arkansas defense as he runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
LSU at Arkansas 11/21/2020

Nov. 21, 2020 02:13 PM EST

Missouri linebacker Nick Bolton warms up before the start of an NCAA college football game between LSU and Missouri Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
Missouri at LSU 10/10/2020

Oct. 10, 2020 11:01 AM EDT