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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

Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers throws a touchdown in the second half against Arizona during a NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Chris Coduto)
Mississippi State, LSU open SEC play in Death Valley

By The Associated Press Sep. 15, 2022 01:55 PM EDT

LSU head coach Brian Kelly walks off the field after their loss to Florida State in an NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022. Florida State won 24-23. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Kelly seeks his first LSU win in historic game with Southern

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2022 10:43 AM EDT

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

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

LSU head coach Brian Kelly smiles as he walks across the field during NCAA college football practice in Baton Rouge, La., Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
LSU opens Kelly era vs. Florida State in the Superdome

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2022 04:08 PM EDT

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

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

Florida wide receiver Justin Shorter (4) scores a touchdown against LSU safety Jay Ward (5) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Davis-Price, LSU stun turnover-prone No. 20 Florida, 49-42

By Brett Martel Oct. 16, 2021 04:25 PM 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 seeks revenge vs Mississippi State in teams' SEC opener

By Gary B. Graves Sep. 23, 2021 11:03 AM EDT

LSU's Andre Anthony runs back a fumble to score against Central Michigan during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Baton Rouge, La. (Scott Clause/The Daily Advertiser via AP)
LSU defensive end Andre Anthony out for rest of season

Sep. 20, 2021 08:55 PM EDT

McNeese State head coach Frank Wilson waves before the team's NCAA college football game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Johnson's 3 TDs help LSU pull away from McNeese in 34-7 win

By David Folse Ii Sep. 11, 2021 11:55 PM EDT

LSU coach Ed Orgeron, left, arrives before the team's NCAA college football game against McNeese State in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
McNeese State at LSU 9/11/2021

Sep. 11, 2021 06:43 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 12, 2020, file photo, LSU quarterback Max Johnson (14) scrambles during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Florida in Gainesville, Fla. While there are benefits to knowing now that Johnson will be LSU's starting quarterback, the Tigers also could profit from what looked to be a close competition for the position before Myles Brennan's fluke, off-the-field injury, coach Ed Orgeron said. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
No. 16 LSU faces test vs. Bruins in Orgeron's return to LA

By Joe Reedy Sep. 02, 2021 05:33 PM EDT