Wilson Alexander
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LSU and college football writer for The Advocate/Times-Picayune
LSU defensive end Gabriel Reliford is out for the season with a torn rotator cuff, Brian Kelly said on his radio show. He'll have surgery next week, ending his sophomore year. He was a key piece of the rotation that LSU has to replace.
September 26, 2025 at 12:20 AM
LSU defensive end Gabriel Reliford is out for the season with a torn rotator cuff, Brian Kelly said on his radio show. He'll have surgery next week, ending his sophomore year. He was a key piece of the rotation that LSU has to replace.
LSU has allowed 10 points or less in four straight games, its longest such streak since 2011.
One reason: better players. Another: Blake Baker.
On the coach who asks trivia questions the night before games, is known for his energy and players call “one of the boys.”
One reason: better players. Another: Blake Baker.
On the coach who asks trivia questions the night before games, is known for his energy and players call “one of the boys.”
LSU has its best defense in a long time. Here's how Blake Baker made it a strength again.
LSU has its best defense in a long time under second-year coordinator Blake Baker. His players told us why.
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September 25, 2025 at 4:10 PM
LSU has allowed 10 points or less in four straight games, its longest such streak since 2011.
One reason: better players. Another: Blake Baker.
On the coach who asks trivia questions the night before games, is known for his energy and players call “one of the boys.”
One reason: better players. Another: Blake Baker.
On the coach who asks trivia questions the night before games, is known for his energy and players call “one of the boys.”
Lane Kiffin said LSU's three starting transfer defensive backs — Mansoor Delane, Tamarcus Cooley and AJ Haulcy — were "probably the three most expensive portal DBs in the market."
"And they got them all. They did a great job with that, and now they're coaching them really well."
"And they got them all. They did a great job with that, and now they're coaching them really well."
September 22, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Lane Kiffin said LSU's three starting transfer defensive backs — Mansoor Delane, Tamarcus Cooley and AJ Haulcy — were "probably the three most expensive portal DBs in the market."
"And they got them all. They did a great job with that, and now they're coaching them really well."
"And they got them all. They did a great job with that, and now they're coaching them really well."
Just waiting for Lane Kiffin to tweet about this
Hey @katieshook.bsky.social did LSU linebacker Whit Weeks just hard launch with Landry Kiffin the week of the LSU at Ole Miss game?
September 22, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Just waiting for Lane Kiffin to tweet about this
LSU's three annual opponents will be Ole Miss, Texas A&M and Arkansas, sources confirmed. LSU officials aren't concerned about losing the Alabama game, I'm told, because it will get played every couple years.
LSU football's 3 annual opponents in the SEC's 9-game conference schedule have been set
Here are the three SEC opponents that LSU will be playing annually starting in 2026.
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September 22, 2025 at 2:42 PM
LSU's three annual opponents will be Ole Miss, Texas A&M and Arkansas, sources confirmed. LSU officials aren't concerned about losing the Alabama game, I'm told, because it will get played every couple years.
Turns out LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier has been playing through a torso injury suffered in preseason camp.
"I think he’s on the other side of that, but we had to be really careful with him the first few weeks."
"I think he’s on the other side of that, but we had to be really careful with him the first few weeks."
LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier has been dealing with an injury. Here's the latest.
Here's what we know about the injury to LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier.
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September 15, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Turns out LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier has been playing through a torso injury suffered in preseason camp.
"I think he’s on the other side of that, but we had to be really careful with him the first few weeks."
"I think he’s on the other side of that, but we had to be really careful with him the first few weeks."
LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier has been dealing with a torso injury, Brian Kelly said.
“He’s fighting through it, and he’s getting better.”
“He’s fighting through it, and he’s getting better.”
September 15, 2025 at 5:13 PM
LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier has been dealing with a torso injury, Brian Kelly said.
“He’s fighting through it, and he’s getting better.”
“He’s fighting through it, and he’s getting better.”
Brian Kelly addressed his outburst at a question in LSU's postgame press conference, saying in part, "I have to do a better job of handling myself in those situations."
LSU's Brian Kelly takes responsibility for outburst at reporter's question after Florida win
Here's what Brian Kelly said about his outburst after LSU's win over Florida.
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September 15, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Brian Kelly addressed his outburst at a question in LSU's postgame press conference, saying in part, "I have to do a better job of handling myself in those situations."
LSU's offense has struggled through three games. @reeddarcey.bsky.social has a breakdown of the problems:
LSU's offense has some problems to solve before SEC play heats up. Here's a breakdown.
LSU's been unexpectedly sluggish offensively. Can the team fix it?
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September 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM
LSU's offense has struggled through three games. @reeddarcey.bsky.social has a breakdown of the problems:
Brian Kelly went off when the first question he got tonight was about LSU's offensive issues.
September 14, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Brian Kelly went off when the first question he got tonight was about LSU's offensive issues.
If he had left for the NFL last year, Harold Perkins believed, “Once my feet was in the door, I was going to kick that b—— down.”
He stayed at LSU.
And now?
“I think he’s even better than he was his freshman year.”
He stayed at LSU.
And now?
“I think he’s even better than he was his freshman year.”
Inside Harold Perkins' ACL recovery and why this could be his best year at LSU
In an exclusive interview, Harold Perkins talked to us about his recovery from a torn ACL and why this could be his best year yet at LSU.
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September 12, 2025 at 1:49 PM
If he had left for the NFL last year, Harold Perkins believed, “Once my feet was in the door, I was going to kick that b—— down.”
He stayed at LSU.
And now?
“I think he’s even better than he was his freshman year.”
He stayed at LSU.
And now?
“I think he’s even better than he was his freshman year.”
Harold Perkins planned to leave LSU in three years. Then he tore his ACL.
He opened up about the recovery, his position, why everything might finally come together and more in this exclusive.
“I can’t leave here with unfinished business.”
He opened up about the recovery, his position, why everything might finally come together and more in this exclusive.
“I can’t leave here with unfinished business.”
Inside Harold Perkins' ACL recovery and why this could be his best year at LSU
In an exclusive interview, Harold Perkins talked to us about his recovery from a torn ACL and why this could be his best year yet at LSU.
Our LSU football coverage is brought to you in part by The Ba...
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September 11, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Harold Perkins planned to leave LSU in three years. Then he tore his ACL.
He opened up about the recovery, his position, why everything might finally come together and more in this exclusive.
“I can’t leave here with unfinished business.”
He opened up about the recovery, his position, why everything might finally come together and more in this exclusive.
“I can’t leave here with unfinished business.”
LSU center Braelin Moore practiced yesterday and is expected to practice today, Brian Kelly said. He may be listed as probable on the first availability report tonight.
September 10, 2025 at 3:15 PM
LSU center Braelin Moore practiced yesterday and is expected to practice today, Brian Kelly said. He may be listed as probable on the first availability report tonight.
LSU backup defensive tackle Sydir Mitchell is no longer on the roster. After transferring from Texas, Mitchell did not play in the first two games.
An LSU backup defensive tackle is no longer on the team after two games with the Tigers
He had not played in LSU's first two games.
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September 9, 2025 at 9:35 PM
LSU backup defensive tackle Sydir Mitchell is no longer on the roster. After transferring from Texas, Mitchell did not play in the first two games.
Harlem Berry flashed against Louisiana Tech, so has the five-star freshman earned more touches as LSU tries to improve the run game? Here's what Brian Kelly said:
Has Harlem Berry earned a larger role in LSU's offense? Here's what Brian Kelly thinks.
It might've taken only one long run for a five-star freshman to earn more work in the LSU offense.
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September 8, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Harlem Berry flashed against Louisiana Tech, so has the five-star freshman earned more touches as LSU tries to improve the run game? Here's what Brian Kelly said:
Brian Kelly referenced pounding the table.
"I can't do that anymore. They make memes of that."
"I can't do that anymore. They make memes of that."
September 8, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Brian Kelly referenced pounding the table.
"I can't do that anymore. They make memes of that."
"I can't do that anymore. They make memes of that."
LSU injury report from Brian Kelly:
- Braelin Moore is "day-to-day," and the MRI did not give them the "true sense" that Moore has a high ankle sprain.
- Trey'Dez Green has a sprained MCL. He's questionable to play against Florida.
- Braelin Moore is "day-to-day," and the MRI did not give them the "true sense" that Moore has a high ankle sprain.
- Trey'Dez Green has a sprained MCL. He's questionable to play against Florida.
September 8, 2025 at 5:15 PM
LSU injury report from Brian Kelly:
- Braelin Moore is "day-to-day," and the MRI did not give them the "true sense" that Moore has a high ankle sprain.
- Trey'Dez Green has a sprained MCL. He's questionable to play against Florida.
- Braelin Moore is "day-to-day," and the MRI did not give them the "true sense" that Moore has a high ankle sprain.
- Trey'Dez Green has a sprained MCL. He's questionable to play against Florida.
LSU center Braelin Moore suffered a high ankle sprain, according to multiple reports.
LSU starting center Braelin Moore could miss time with an ankle injury. Here's the latest.
LSU football starting center Braelin Moore suffered a high ankle sprain against Louisiana Tech, according to multiple reports.
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September 7, 2025 at 10:52 PM
LSU center Braelin Moore suffered a high ankle sprain, according to multiple reports.
Sounds like Trey'Dez Green avoided a season-ending knee injury, but it's still unclear how long the LSU tight end will be out.
LSU football has reportedly received some good news regarding Trey'Dez Green's knee injury
An LSU tight end will reportedly not miss much time after suffering a knee injury against Louisiana Tech.
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September 7, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Sounds like Trey'Dez Green avoided a season-ending knee injury, but it's still unclear how long the LSU tight end will be out.
News: LSU baseball coach Jay Johnson is set to receive a new contract that will pay him more than $3 million per year after winning his second national championship.
LSU's Jay Johnson, two baseball assistant coaches set to receive raises after national title
LSU's Jay Johnson is getting paid after winning his second national title. Here are the details.
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September 4, 2025 at 2:15 PM
News: LSU baseball coach Jay Johnson is set to receive a new contract that will pay him more than $3 million per year after winning his second national championship.
Shaq has gotten involved in the project for LSU's new arena.
Shaq to invest in new LSU arena: 'LSU and Baton Rouge deserve a world-class arena'
"LSU and Baton Rouge deserve a world-class arena," Shaq said in a statement Friday.
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August 22, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Shaq has gotten involved in the project for LSU's new arena.
LSU's QB recruiting, the role of NIL moving forward and more: What stood out from a discussion with general manager Austin Thomas
A QB plan, NIL deals and more: What stood out from a discussion with LSU football's GM
Three things we learned from a wide-ranging conversation with LSU football GM Austin Thomas.
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August 22, 2025 at 4:41 PM
LSU's QB recruiting, the role of NIL moving forward and more: What stood out from a discussion with general manager Austin Thomas
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Brian Kelly shared how much money LSU spent on its roster. Through front-loaded NIL and rev share, it's more than triple what the team spent last season.
Brian Kelly reveals how much money LSU football spent to build its 2025 roster
Wondering how much LSU football players will make this season? Brian Kelly gave out an estimate on Thursday.
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August 22, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Brian Kelly shared how much money LSU spent on its roster. Through front-loaded NIL and rev share, it's more than triple what the team spent last season.
Brian Kelly shared how much money LSU spent on its roster. Through front-loaded NIL and rev share, it's more than triple what the team spent last season.
Brian Kelly reveals how much money LSU football spent to build its 2025 roster
Wondering how much LSU football players will make this season? Brian Kelly gave out an estimate on Thursday.
www.theadvocate.com
August 22, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Brian Kelly shared how much money LSU spent on its roster. Through front-loaded NIL and rev share, it's more than triple what the team spent last season.
A couple years ago, the expectation was LSU’s three annual SEC opponents would be Alabama, Ole Miss and Texas A&M. Was told whether or not that changes is TBD.
August 21, 2025 at 9:55 PM
A couple years ago, the expectation was LSU’s three annual SEC opponents would be Alabama, Ole Miss and Texas A&M. Was told whether or not that changes is TBD.