Arik Gilbert
FILE - In this Saturday, April 17, 2021 file photo, Georgia wide receiver Adonai Mitchell catches a touchdown pass past defensive back Lewis Cine during Georgia's spring NCAA college football game in Athens, Ga. They are young men who are often household names before they've done anything to warrant such attention beyond dominant high school careers. Mitchell. made a splash with seven catches for 105 yards and a touchdown in Georgia's G-day spring game, and looked fast in the process(Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, File)
Pick Six: Freshmen with high expectations to watch in 2021

By Hank Kurz Jr. Aug. 19, 2021 02:46 AM EDT

FILE - Georgia quarterback JT Daniels (18) throw a pass in the first half during Georgia's spring NCAA college football game in Athlens, Ga., in this Saturday, April 17, 2021, file photo. Monken believes his Georgia offense is “just so further ahead” than a year ago as it enters its first full season with JT Daniels at quarterback. The offense thrived in the Bulldogs' 4-0 finish after Daniels took over as the starter last season. Now, the continuity provided by Monken's second season as offensive coordinator and Daniels' return has fueled No. 5 Georgia's championship hopes for 2021. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Continuity on offense boosts title hopes for No. 5 Georgia

By Charles Odum Aug. 17, 2021 12:02 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 3, 2020, file photo, Will Muschamp, at the time coach of South Carolina, looks at a replay on the scoreboard during the team's NCAA college football game against Florida in Gainesville, Fla. Muschamp is leading what Georgia coach Kirby Smart calls a “total team effort” to coach the Bulldogs' special teams as Scott Cochran is away from the team for health reasons. Muschamp, who joined Georgia's staff as a defensive analyst, has moved on field to help fill the void left by Cochran's absence. (AP Photo/John Raoux, FIle)
Muschamp fills special teams void on Smart's Georgia staff

Aug. 14, 2021 06:15 PM EDT

Georgia's JT Daniels speaks to reporters during a Southeastern Conference Media Days NCAA college football news conference, Tuesday, July 20, 2021, in Hoover, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Transfers Kendrick, Smith could be keys to Dogs' title hopes

By Charles Odum Aug. 06, 2021 02:28 PM EDT

Florida head coach Dan Mullen speaks to reporters during the NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Days Monday, July 19, 2021, in Hoover, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Alabama, Georgia among SEC powers scoring in transfer portal

By John Zenor Jul. 20, 2021 04:33 PM EDT

File-This Nov. 21, 2020, file photo shows LSU tight end Arik Gilbert against Arkansas during an NCAA college football game in Fayetteville, Ark. Florida landed one of the country’s most coveted transfers Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021, a likely replacement for star tight end Kyle Pitts. Former LSU standout Gilbert committed to the Gators on Twitter, saying “this is the best situation for me and I’m excited to join the family.” (AP Photo/Michael Woods, File)
Former LSU TE Arik Gilbert chooses Florida as landing spot

By Mark Long Jan. 31, 2021 09:00 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020 file photo, LSU coach Ed Orgeron shouts instructions to players on the field during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Florida in Gainesville, Fla. LSU coach Ed Orgeron has hired Jake Peetz as his offensive coordinator and DJ Mangas as passing game coordinator, luring both coaches away from the NFL's Carolina Panthers. Peetz and Mangas, whose hirings were announced Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021 both worked as offensive assistants alongside Panthers offensive coordinator and former LSU passing game coordinator Joe Brady.(AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
LSU taps Peetz, Mangas as top offensive coaches

Jan. 06, 2021 05:03 PM EST

FILE - Florida tight end Kyle Pitts (84) catches a pass in front of Kentucky defensive back Brandin Echols for a 2-yard touchdown on a pass play during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Gainesville, Fla., in this Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, file photo. No. 6 Florida doesn't really even try to run the ball anymore. There's an occasional handoff here and there, but the Gators are mostly one-dimensional _ and that's fine with coach Dan Mullen, Heisman Trophy front-runner Kyle Trask and arguably the deepest receiving corps in the country.(AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
No. 6 Florida hosts LSU, goes for 13th straight win in Swamp

By The Associated Press Dec. 10, 2020 04:46 PM EST

Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) tries to avoid a flying tackle by LSU safety Todd Harris Jr. (4) and cornerback Eli Ricks (1) in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Unrecognizable LSU trudges into Swamp to face No. 6 Florida

By Mark Long Dec. 10, 2020 12:47 PM EST

LSU tight end Arik Gilbert (2) is tripped up by Arkansas defender Bumper Pool (10) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Coach Ed Orgeron: LSU tight end Arik Gilbert opting out

Dec. 09, 2020 03:00 PM EST

Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) blows kisses to the stands after a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Smith, Pitts, Moore head SEC receiving talent still playing

By John Zenor Dec. 09, 2020 01:58 PM EST

Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) and wide receiver John Metchie III (8) celebrate Smith's touchdown against Auburn during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Mickey Welsh/The Montgomery Advertiser via AP)
No. 1 'Bama can hand LSU 1st 2-game skid under Orgeron

By The Associated Press Dec. 03, 2020 05:14 PM EST

LSU wide receiver Terrace Marshall Jr. (6) catches a pass for a touchdown against Texas A&M defensive backs Erick Young (4) and Keldrick Carper (14) in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
LSU top receiver Marshall opts out on Alabama week

Nov. 29, 2020 06:58 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

LSU quarterback TJ Finley (11) throws against South Carolina during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
Once high-flying Auburn and LSU try to salvage seasons

By John Zenor Oct. 29, 2020 03:48 PM EDT

Mississippi head coach Lane Kiffin watches on from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game Florida on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi State at LSU 9/26/2020

Sep. 26, 2020 01:59 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, file photo, LSU Tigers quarterback Myles Brennan (15) passes during an NCAA football game against Georgia Southern in Baton Rouge, La. LSU enters Saturday's season opener with Myles Brennan taking over at quarterback for Heisman Trophy winner Joe Burrow while Mississippi State has a new coach in Mike Leach whose reputation for high-flying offenses precedes him. (AP Photo/Michael Democker, File)
No. 6 LSU and Miss. St. clash in test of new faces, systems

By Brett Martel Sep. 24, 2020 04:05 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 7, 2019, file photo, LSU cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. (24) intercepts the ball from Georgia wide receiver George Pickens (1) during the second half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game in Atlanta. Stingley Jr. was selected to The Associated Press preseason All-America first-team, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Few familiar faces back for No. 6 LSU's title defense

By Brett Martel Sep. 01, 2020 08:02 PM EDT