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Wednesday, September 2, 2026
SEC Football: Georgia AG Urges SEC Action Over LSU Roster Controversy
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr is pressing SEC commissioner Greg Sankey to use every option at the league's disposal — including suspension or expulsion — should LSU field former NFL players on its roster.
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8:00 PM
SEC Football: Texans Lead AFC in LSU Alumni
Houston carries six former Tigers into 2026, including Derek Stingley Jr., Danielle Hunter, Foster Moreau and offseason trade pickup Kayshon Boutte. Cincinnati's Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase remain the marquee LSU pairing, though Chase is currently injured.
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12:01 PM
SEC Football: Chiefs Stack Roster With LSU Rookies
Kansas City enters the season with three LSU rookies: cornerback Mansoor Delane, who impressed in coverage and tackling during preseason, third-string quarterback Garrett Nussmeier, and edge rusher Jack Pyburn, claimed off waivers after two preseason sacks with Tampa Bay.
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12:01 PM
SEC Football: Zavion Thomas, Barion Brown Shine in NFL Preseason
Former LSU receiver Zavion Thomas caught all five targets for 140 yards and a touchdown in the Bears' preseason finale while adding long punt and kick returns. Fellow Tiger Barion Brown climbed to WR3 with the Saints and scored his first NFL touchdown.
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12:01 PM
SEC Football: Questions Swirl Over Possible SEC Action Against LSU
Talk of whether the SEC could discipline LSU has become a leading storyline in fan coverage this week, even as attention turns to the Clemson game.
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8:00 AM
SEC Football: LSU Hosts Clemson in Tiger-vs-Tiger Showdown
LSU welcomes Clemson to Baton Rouge in a marquee nonconference matchup, with fans sizing up LSU's defense against the Clemson offense and the programs' all-time series history.
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8:00 AM
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
SEC Football: Court Hearing Could Decide LSU Eligibility for Two Ex-NFL Players
A Thursday court hearing may determine whether former NFL preseason players Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris can suit up for LSU against Clemson in Week 1. Clemson coach Dabo Swinney publicly criticized the idea of NFL players returning to college football ahead of the game.
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8:00 PM
SEC Football: Clemson Names Vizzina Starting QB for LSU Opener
Clemson will start fourth-year junior Christopher Vizzina at quarterback Saturday against No. 13 LSU in Baton Rouge, with true freshman Tait Reynolds expected to get snaps as well. The Tigers' opener is one of Week 1's marquee matchups.
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8:00 PM
SEC Football: Robinson Sweeps National and SEC Weekly Honors
LSU outside hitter Jurnee Robinson claimed AVCA Division I Player of the Week after piling up 56 kills and a nation-leading 7.06 points per set in opening weekend, becoming just the second Tiger ever to win the award.
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4:01 PM
SEC Football: Court Ruling Could Add Two Players for LSU Opener
A Thursday court hearing could clear former NFL preseason players Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris to suit up for LSU against Clemson, a development Dabo Swinney called 'embarrassing' ahead of the Week 1 clash.
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4:01 PM
SEC Football: Clemson Names Vizzina Starter vs. No. 13 LSU
Clemson will start fourth-year junior Christopher Vizzina at quarterback in Saturday's opener against No. 13 LSU, with true freshman Tait Reynolds also expected to see snaps in the marquee matchup.
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4:01 PM
SEC Football: Insurer Bets Big on LSU's Playoff Hopes
A third-party insurance company made five Kalshi prediction-market trades totaling up to $3 million on LSU's season — the same amount LSU would owe Lane Kiffin in College Football Playoff bonuses, suggesting a hedge against his incentive payout.
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4:01 PM
SEC Football: Baker's Defense Anchors LSU Ahead of Clemson Rematch
LSU hosts Clemson in Baton Rouge to open the 2026 season, leaning on retained coordinator Blake Baker's defense that held opponents under 20 points per game in 2025 and returns Whit Weeks and DJ Pickett alongside newcomers Lamar Brown and Princewill Umanmielen.
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12:00 PM
SEC Football: Leavitt Set for LSU Debut vs. Clemson
Arizona State transfer Sam Leavitt, who led the Sun Devils to the College Football Playoff, makes his first start for LSU in the 2026 opener against Clemson as the Tigers look to improve on last year's 22.8 points per game under new coach Lane Kiffin.
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12:00 PM
SEC Football: LSU-SEC Roster Dispute Draws Expulsion Talk
A roster dispute involving former NFL players has sparked unusual tension between LSU and the SEC, with CBS Sports examining the conference's history of ejections to gauge how serious the standoff could become.
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12:00 PM
SEC Football: Kiffin's Offensive Evolution in Focus
A career-spanning breakdown traces how Lane Kiffin's offense has evolved over the years, framing it as a case study in modern college football adaptation as he leads LSU into the season.
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8:01 AM
SEC Football: LSU Weighs Stakes of Eligibility Fight
A new column examines what LSU and the SEC stand to gain from the high-stakes eligibility battle, questioning whether the potential benefits outweigh the risks for the program and conference.
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8:01 AM
SEC Football: LSU Leadership Backed Court-Order Eligibility Additions
LSU center Braelin Moore says the team's leadership council supported bringing in players who regained eligibility through a court ruling, including TE Dae'Quan Wright, his former Virginia Tech teammate.
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8:01 AM
SEC Football: LSU Opens Kiffin Era Against Clemson
LSU kicks off Week 1 at home against Clemson in Lane Kiffin's first game as head coach in Baton Rouge. The Tigers' schedule also features a trip to Kiffin's former team Ole Miss, home dates with Texas A&M, Alabama and Texas, and road finales at Tennessee and Arkansas.
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12:00 AM
Monday, August 31, 2026
SEC Football: Kiffin Awaits Eligibility Ruling Before Clemson Opener
A Thursday court hearing will help decide whether Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris can play for LSU. Lane Kiffin defended the program's addition of former NFL players while keeping his focus on the season opener against Clemson.
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8:00 PM
SEC Football: LSU Legend Jerry Stovall Dies at 85
LSU announced the death of Jerry Stovall at age 85. Known as "Mr. Everything," Stovall earned All-America honors as a player for the Tigers and later served as the program's head coach.
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8:00 PM
SEC Football: Kiffin's Evolving Offense Arrives in Baton Rouge
LSU debuts Lane Kiffin's offense September 3rd against Clemson in Tiger Stadium, a system shaped by stops at USC, Alabama, FAU, and Ole Miss that consistently tailors scheme to personnel and produced top-10 scoring attacks in Oxford.
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4:01 PM
SEC Football: LSU Staff Predictions Point to 10-2 in Kiffin's Debut
And The Valley Shook staff writers largely project LSU to finish 10-2 in Lane Kiffin's first season, with Auburn, Texas, Ole Miss, and Tennessee cited as the most likely stumbling blocks ahead of Saturday's opener against Clemson.
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4:01 PM
SEC Football: Kiffin Says Players Back Ex-NFL Additions
Lane Kiffin says his LSU roster has endorsed the program's pursuit of former NFL rookies, a stance that comes as the eligibility of those additions remains under legal review.
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4:01 PM
SEC Football: Pyburn Claimed by Chiefs, Won't Return to LSU
Kansas City claimed edge rusher Jack Pyburn off waivers, ending any chance of an LSU return. Pyburn, who led the NFL preseason with four sacks, joins fellow LSU rookies Mansoor Delane and Garrett Nussmeier in Kansas City.
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4:01 PM
SEC Football: Former LSU Coach Jerry Stovall Dies at 85
Jerry Stovall, the 1962 Heisman Trophy runner-up who later served as LSU's head coach from 1980-83, has died at 85. The Tigers retired his No. 21 jersey and honor his name inside Tiger Stadium.
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4:01 PM
SEC Football: LSU-SEC Standoff Heads to Court
LSU's dispute with the SEC over the eligibility of ex-NFL players Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris goes before a judge Thursday, with potential consequences ranging from forfeited games to legal action in federal court. Lane Kiffin says the team remains focused on its opener against Clemson.
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4:01 PM
SEC Football: Kiffin Preaches Discipline Ahead of Opener
Lane Kiffin says limiting turnovers, avoiding penalties, and staying composed in an electric Death Valley environment are the keys for LSU against Clemson, noting new QB Sam Leavitt has never played in an atmosphere like Tiger Stadium.
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12:01 PM
SEC Football: College GameDay's 500th Show Set for LSU Quad
ESPN's College GameDay will broadcast its milestone 500th episode from the LSU Quad on Saturday, kicking off the season ahead of the primetime LSU-Clemson matchup in Baton Rouge.
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12:01 PM
SEC Football: Kiffin Era Opens Against Clemson in Death Valley
Lane Kiffin makes his LSU debut Saturday night as the Tigers host Clemson in a sold-out Tiger Stadium, with Arizona State transfer QB Sam Leavitt taking over an offense that averaged just 22.8 points per game in 2025. LSU beat Clemson 17-10 in last season's opener.
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12:01 PM
SEC News: LSU First to Test Extra-Eligibility Court Order
LSU became the first school to act on the court order granting seniors extra eligibility, playing soccer players Jazmin Ferguson and Jocelyn Ollivierre — both named plaintiffs in the case — against Arizona on Sunday.
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8:01 AM
SEC Football: LSU Plays Arizona to a Draw
LSU soccer settled for a draw against Arizona on Sunday, extending a tough start to the Tigers' season.
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8:01 AM
SEC Football: Kiffin Era Opens in Baton Rouge September 3
Lane Kiffin debuts his up-tempo LSU offense September 3 in Tiger Stadium, bringing the Veer & Shoot system that powered Ole Miss to 39.6 points per game and a College Football Playoff berth in 2025, with coordinator Charlie Weis Jr. along for the transition.
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8:01 AM
Sunday, August 30, 2026
SEC Football: LSU Runs Full Mock Gameday Ahead of Clemson
Lane Kiffin put LSU through a complete gameday simulation in Tiger Stadium, including the Victory Hill walk, a scout team in Clemson jerseys, and pyrotechnics. The Tigers open the Kiffin era Saturday against Clemson at 6:30 p.m. on ABC.
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8:00 PM
SEC Football: Ollivierre, Ferguson Make History Under Court Order
Jocelyn Ollivierre and Jazmin Ferguson entered the Arizona match as 22nd-minute substitutes, becoming the first SEC athletes to compete under a Louisiana judge's temporary restraining order on eligibility. Neither player signed a professional contract.
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8:00 PM
SEC Football: LSU Plays Arizona to 1-1 Draw
LSU battled Arizona to a 1-1 draw in Tempe, with Ava Galligan scoring off a Senai Rogers assist in the 44th minute. The Tigers sit at 1-4-1, their third-worst start through six games in program history, and host Baylor on September 3.
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8:00 PM
SEC Football: LSU Cleared to Add Former NFL Players
The SEC reportedly will comply with court orders allowing players cut from NFL rosters to return to college under the new five-year eligibility rule. LSU expects DaeQuan Wright and Xzavian Harris to join and could add Jack Pyburn, with a Friday deadline to finalize the roster moves.
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4:00 PM
SEC Football: Zavion Thomas Shines in Bears Preseason Finale
Former LSU receiver Zavion Thomas caught five passes for 140 yards for Chicago against Tennessee, including a 97-yard touchdown on which the third-round rookie reached nearly 22 mph, the fastest speed by any receiver this preseason.
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4:00 PM
SEC Volleyball: Tigers Head to Ann Arbor for SEC/Big Ten Challenge
LSU travels to Michigan's Crisler Center next for the inaugural SEC/Big Ten Challenge, facing Michigan State on September 1 and Michigan on September 2. The Tigers haven't won a true road match against a Big Ten opponent since 1987.
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8:00 AM
SEC Football: LSU Opens 2-0 With First Perfect Opening Weekend Since 2017
LSU volleyball beat Incarnate Word 3-1 Saturday night in the PMAC to start the season 2-0, its first perfect opening weekend since 2017. Jurnee Robinson posted a double-double with 22 kills and 14 digs, adding six blocks and two aces.
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8:00 AM
SEC Basketball: Tigers Sweep Opening Weekend
LSU knocks off Incarnate Word 3-1, taking the match in four sets to cap an unbeaten opening weekend at 2-0.
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12:00 AM
Saturday, August 29, 2026
SEC Volleyball: Robinson Sets LSU Attacks Record
Jurnee Robinson delivers 34 kills in LSU's season-opening win, tying the third-highest total in a five-set match in program history, while her 79 total attacks set a new LSU single-match record. She also moves into the program's all-time top 10 in kills.
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12:00 AM
SEC Football: LSU Outlasts Wake Forest in Five-Set Opener
LSU volleyball opens its 2026 season with a 3-2 home win over Wake Forest in the PMAC, rallying through a back-and-forth match and closing it out 17-15 in the fifth set. The Tigers improve to 3-0 all-time against the Demon Deacons.
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12:00 AM
Friday, August 28, 2026
SEC Baseball: ABS Challenge System Approved for 2027 Season
College baseball approved optional use of the automated ball-strike challenge system across all divisions next season, following an SEC Tournament trial where 59 of 105 challenges were overturned. New rules also mandate 18-inch bases and a double first base.
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4:00 PM
SEC Football: League Bans Pro Returns as LSU Abstains on Penalties
The SEC voted 16-0 to bar former professional athletes from returning to college sports, then approved steep penalties 15-0 with LSU abstaining. Commissioner Greg Sankey has been added as a defendant in the Louisiana lawsuit seeking a fifth year of eligibility.
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4:00 PM
SEC Football: Pyburn Plans LSU Return if Cut by Buccaneers
Court records show former LSU defensive end Jack Pyburn intends to return to Baton Rouge if he isn't on an NFL roster by Sept. 1. He posted 52 tackles, 5.5 TFLs and 2 sacks for the Tigers in 2025 and would deepen a thin edge rotation.
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4:00 PM
SEC Football: ABS Challenge System Approved for 2027
The NCAA approved the automated ball-strike challenge system for all college baseball divisions next season, along with 18-inch bases. The SEC piloted ABS at its 2026 tournament, where LSU used two successful ninth-inning challenges in its final game.
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12:01 PM
SEC Football: Lamar Brown Lands on Freshman Watchlist
LSU freshman defensive end Lamar Brown was named to the Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Preseason Watchlist. He's impressed in camp and figures to be a key rotational piece on a deep Tigers defensive line this fall.
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12:01 PM
SEC Football: Clemson QB Race Tilts Toward Vizzina
Christopher Vizzina has reportedly taken a commanding lead in Clemson's quarterback competition ahead of the Sept. 5 opener against LSU. The former top-80 recruit has just one career start, giving Blake Baker's defense an inexperienced target to pressure.
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12:01 PM
SEC Football: Pyburn Could Rejoin LSU
Court records show former LSU edge Jack Pyburn plans to return to Baton Rouge if he's not on an NFL roster by Sept. 1. He'd deepen a thin defensive end room after posting 52 tackles and 5.5 TFL for the Tigers in 2025, though an SEC ban on ex-pros clouds his eligibility.
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12:01 PM
SEC News: NCAA Faces Contempt Request in Eligibility Lawsuit
Attorneys in the Kentucky eligibility lawsuit are asking a judge to hold the NCAA in contempt, arguing a new SEC policy affects the eligibility of 13 athletes, including Missouri-to-Kentucky transfer Mark Mitchell.
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8:01 AM
SEC Football: Kiffin Era Begins as Season Arrives in Baton Rouge
College football's Week 0 kicks off the season, with LSU wrapping fall practice at Tiger Stadium ahead of Year 1 under new head coach Lane Kiffin.
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8:01 AM
SEC Football: 17 LSU Gymnasts Earn Scholastic All-America Honors
LSU gymnastics landed 17 athletes on the 2026 WCGA Scholastic All-America Team, recognizing the Tigers' classroom performance alongside their success in the gym.
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8:01 AM
Thursday, August 27, 2026
SEC Football: NFL Grapples With Players Returning to College
NFL coaches, executives and agents tell ESPN they're still working through the fallout of players regaining college eligibility, an evolving situation with direct implications for LSU and the rest of the SEC.
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12:00 PM
SEC Football: LSU Idle for Week 0 Opener
The 2026 college football season kicks off with Week 0 action Thursday through Saturday, but LSU is not on the schedule and won't debut until the following week.
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12:00 PM
SEC Football: Jones Welcomes Fight for LSU Carries
LSU's backfield is stacked heading into the season, and Jones says he's embracing the competition as the Tigers sort out a running back rotation with no clear front-runner yet.
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8:00 AM
SEC Basketball: Angel Reese Recognized After Historic Week
Former LSU star Angel Reese picked up recognition for what was a historic stretch of play, adding another accolade to a pro career that began in Baton Rouge.
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8:00 AM
SEC Football: Wright, Harris Eligibility Cases Still Unresolved
LSU is still waiting on clarity for Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris, whose paths from the NFL back to college remain tied up in the ongoing eligibility fight. No resolution has been announced.
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8:00 AM
SEC Football: LSU Abstains as SEC Presidents Confirm Eligibility Penalties
SEC presidents voted 15-0 on Wednesday to lock in the penalties attached to legislation barring former NFL players from returning to college rosters, with LSU the lone school to abstain. An initial vote earlier in the week had gone 16-0.
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8:00 AM
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
SEC Football: Kiffin Back In The Spotlight
ESPN examines Lane Kiffin's long history of testing college football's boundaries as his LSU tenure and NFL speculation keep him at the center of the sport's debates.
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