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White team quarterback Bryce Young (9) rolls away from pressure during Alabama's spring NCAA college football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium, Saturday, April 17, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Gary Cosby/The Tuscaloosa News via AP)
Quarterback competitions abound in SEC exiting spring

By John Zenor Apr. 27, 2021 01:05 PM EDT

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

Mississippi quarterback Matt Corral (2) and coach Lane Kiffin talk before the team's NCAA college football game against Mississippi State, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Oxford, Miss. Mississippi won 31-24. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Ole Miss-LSU makes friends Kiffin, Orgeron first-time foes

By Brett Martel Dec. 17, 2020 05:55 PM EST

Alabama quarterback Mac Jones (10) throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Jones bolsters Heisman case; No. 1 Alabama beats LSU 55-17

By Brett Martel Dec. 05, 2020 11:56 PM EST

FILE- In this Jan. 1, 2020, file photo, Alabama quarterback Mac Jones (10) throws a pass during the second half of the Citrus Bowl NCAA college football game against Michigan in Orlando, Fla. Alabama quarterback Mac Jones and Auburn's Bo Nix have taken different paths to their starting jobs. Now, they'll lead their teams into the Iron Bowl for the second straight year. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
No. 1 Alabama primed to prolong its primacy at LSU

By Brett Martel Dec. 03, 2020 03:05 PM EST

Texas A&M defensive back Jaylon Jones (17) reacts with teammate DeMarvin Leal (8) after intercepting a pass from LSU during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Spiller, defense lead No. 5 Texas A&M to 20-7 win over LSU

By Kristie Rieken Nov. 28, 2020 11:11 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

Texas A&M quarterback Kellen Mond (11) takes a snap during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against South Carolina on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Columbia, S.C. Texas A&M won 48-3. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
No. 5 A&M looks for fifth straight win in matchup with LSU

By The Associated Press Nov. 27, 2020 01:46 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

LSU head coach Ed Orgeron walks the sideline during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Auburn on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Orgeron: LSU has COVID outbreak, injured QB still sidelined

Nov. 09, 2020 02:44 PM EST

Auburn linebacker Derick Hall (29) strips the ball from LSU quarterback TJ Finley (11) while tackling him during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Nix, Auburn unload on LSU in 48-11 win

By Justin Ferguson Oct. 31, 2020 07:12 PM EDT

LSU wide receiver Terrace Marshall Jr. (6) is tacked by Auburn defensive back Smoke Monday (21) after a reception during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
LSU at Auburn 10/31/2020

Oct. 31, 2020 04:35 PM EDT

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

Alabama wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) pushes away Tennessee defensive back Kenney Solomon (31) during an NCAA college football game in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (Caitie McMekin/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP)
Combo of injuries, opt outs taking toll on SEC rosters

By Brett Martel Oct. 28, 2020 05:57 PM EDT

LSU quarterback TJ Finley (11) hands off the ball to running back Tyrion Davis-Price (3) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Carolina in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
LSU freshman Finley thrives, Tigers stop So. Carolina, 52-24

By Brett Martel Oct. 24, 2020 11:15 PM EDT

Syracuse defensive back Garrett Williams (14) celebrates with his teammates after intercepting a pass during an NCAA college football game against Clemson in Clemson, S.C., on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (Ken Ruinard/Pool Photo via AP)
South Carolina at LSU 10/24/2020

Oct. 24, 2020 03:45 PM EDT

LSU safety JaCoby Stevens (7) is unable to intercept a pass intended for Missouri wide receiver Jalen Knox, left, as LSU's Jabril Cox (19) watches during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
Humbled LSU eyeing QB contingency vs surging South Carolina

By Brett Martel Oct. 22, 2020 10:29 AM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2020, file photo, Alabama head coach Nick Saban walks off the field after losing to Auburn in an NCAA college football game in Auburn, Ala. The mid-week news that Alabama coach Nick Saban tested positive for COVID-19 added a challenging backdrop for the season’s first Top 5 matchup. Saban figures to be communicating his marching orders and input from home while offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian is manning the show within the football building. (Chris Shimek/The Decatur Daily via AP, File)
Tide goes for 14th straight in 'Third Saturday in October'

By Mark Long Oct. 22, 2020 04:00 AM EDT

LSU quarterback Myles Brennan looks to pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Columbia, Mo. Missouri upset LSU 45-41. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
LSUs' Orgeron says QB Brennan not practicing this week

Oct. 14, 2020 01:13 PM EDT