Index
LSU Football News: January 2025
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Friday, January 31st
Geaux 247 Brian Kelly's focus turns to building chemistry as LSU preps for 2025
College Football News LSU Schedule: Best & worst scenarios, season prediction
Tiger Rag Tiger Rag Exclusive: Brian Kelly at Senior Bowl
Tiger Rag LSU TE Mason Taylor following In dad s footsteps at Senior Bowl
LSU Reveille The Shrine Bowl featured three LSU prospects. Here s how they performed
Sports Illustrated CFB national championship odds for 2025
Associated Press NFL confident in Super Bowl security plan in wake of New Orleans terror attack
Baseball
Geaux 247 Hype around 2025 LSU Baseball freshmen not dying down
LSU Sports Jared Jones rated No. 1 first baseman in the nation by D1 Baseball
LSU Sports 2025 individual-game tickets on sale Tuesday, February 4th
LSU Sports This weekend's LSU Baseball scrimmages schedule in Alex Box
Thursday, January 30th
LSU Country Brian Kelly makes pair of new hires: Alex Atkins and Lance Guidry
LSU Country Five-star RB Harlem Berry receives unique NFL comparison
Geaux 247 Video (7 min, 35 sec): Former Tigers praise Brad Davis, future of O-Lline
Times Picayune *1 Projecting LSU 's defensive depth chart with new transfers
Death Valley Insider LSU Pro Bowlers as high school recruits
LSU Reveille LSU alum Andrew Whitworth named to Shrine Bowl Hall of Fame
Football Foundation NFF congratulates East-West Shrine Bowl on 100th edition
Baseball
LSU Sports Derek Curiel named D1 Baseball SEC Preseason Freshman of the Year
Tiger Rag Video (12 min, 30 sec): Biggest questions and answers on LSU Baseball
The Advocate *1 Jay Johnson is unsure how revenue sharing will affect LSUs roster in 2026
Wednesday, January 29th
Geaux 247 Is LSU's offense in 2025 a top-10 explosive group?
Geaux 247 LSU adding Lance Guidry to defensive staff as an analyst
LSU Country vWhich LSU Transfer Portal additions are enrolled?
LSU Country LSU adds former Miami Defensive Coordinator to Brian Kelly's staff
BR Proud Details emerge in crash involving LSU freshman QB Colin Hurley
Steeler Depot Interview: LSU TE Mason Taylor's bloodlines show in his preparation and play
Death Valley Insider LSU will be well represented at the NFL Pro Bowl
Death Valley Insider Was Jayden Daniels' rookie season the best of all time?
Yahoo! Sports Michigan fighting allegations made by NCAA in sign-stealing saga
Baseball
LSU Reveille Jay Johnson has set a recruiting standard with LSU Baseball
WWL Sports LSU Baseball has numerous options to start on the weekend
LSU Reveille What makes LSU Baseball s No. 8 the most coveted jersey number?
Crescent City Sports Video (12 min, 55 sec): GNO QB Club' interview wit Jay Johnson
Crescent City Sports vVideo (7 min): LSU's Jay Johnson with New Orleans media
Tuesday, January 28th
LSU Country Transfer additions Nic Anderson, Tamarcus Cooley turning heads
Death Valley Insider 7 Tigers to take part in East-West Shrine Bowl and Senior Bowl this week
Geaux 247 Sai'vion Jones looking to show NFL he's a three-down player
Geaux 247 Jayden Daniels rookie season will be remembered as one of the greats
Baseball
WWL Sports LSU Baseball is back: Milam on the Move? Competition at catcher
LSU Sports LSU No. 2 in Baseball America preseason poll
Monday, January 27th
Crescent City Sports LSU heading into 2025: Defense
Associated Press Brian Kelly, LSU wrap up pivotal stretch on recruiting trail
LSU Country Assistant AD of Sports Nutrition, Matt Frakes joins New York Giants
Geaux 247 Official measurements for Tigers at Senior Bowl, East-West Shrine Bowl
NFL News Lions promoting LBs coach Kelvin Sheppard to defensive coordinator
Football Foundation NCAA D1 officials return to Irving to discuss the rules of the game
Associated Press Jayden Daniels falls short of making Super Bowl
Associated Press Chiefs get more Mahomes magic and advance to 3rd straight Super Bowl
Baseball
LSU Sports LSU Baseball 2025 Walk-Up songs
Sunday, January 26th
Crescent City Sports LSU heading into 2025: Offense
LSU Country WR Nic Anderson shining with the Tigers
On3 Sports LSU tight end Trey Dez Green makes impact in hoops debut
The Advocate *1 LSU has made several off-field staff changes before Brian Kelly's fourth season
LSU Country WR Kenny Darby shuts down recruitment, locked in with LSU
LSU Country Pair of prized LSU targets visit the Tigers for a critical trip
Geaux 247 5 Tigers ready to report for Senior Bowl
LSU Sports Five former Tigers on NFL Conference Championship game rosters
SEC Sports Video (2 min): Jayden continues virtual reality regimen in NFL
NCAA News Jayden Daniels: College football career, stats, highlights, records
NCAA News Way-too-early CFP bracket predictions for 2025-26
Associated Press Vegas to host 2027 CFP championship game
Associated Press Washington once ruled an entire region. The joy has returned
NFL News NFL playoff schedule
Saturday, January 25th
LSU Country LSU visits several priority targets for in-home trips
LSU Country Brian Kelly, LSU staff visit No. 2 Defensive Lineman in LA, Dylan Berymon
LSU Country LSU holds in-home visit with edge rusher, Dre Quinn
Geaux 247 3 Tigers playing in East-West Shrine Bowl
LSU Sports Three LSU stars among AP's NFL Rookie of the Year candidates
Montgomery Advertiser Auburn hires Chad Lunsford to coordinate special teams
Greenville News, SC South Carolina coach gets a raise, extension through 2030
Baseball
LSU Sports Tigers open preseason practice in Alex Box Stadium
Geaux 247 LSU hitting the ground running in spring with retooled 2025 roster
Friday, January 24th
LSU Country No. 1 interior offensive lineman sets visit to LSU
LSU Country The most valuable College Football programs, LSU No. 6
Associated Press Is Commanders QB Jayden Daniels the best rookie of all-time?
On3 Sports *1 Todd McShay recalls what drove Brian Kelly crazy' about Jayden Daniels'
LSU Reveille Roundup of the construction projects since the break
Yahoo! Sports CFPCG ratings fall 12% as pay-TV erosion accelerates
Associated Press CFB reps helped Jayden Daniels, Bo Nix make immediate NFL impact
Baseball
LSU Sports Baseball preseason scrimmages schedule: January 24-27
LSU Sports Video (47 min, 12 sec): Interview with Jay Johnson
LSU Sports Video (8 min, 27 sec): Interview with Kade Anderson
LSU Sports Video (9 min, 12 sec): Interview with Michael Braswell
LSU Sports Video (17 min, 49 sec): Interview with Gavin Guidry
LSU Sports Video (11 min, 8 sec): Interview with Jared Jones
LSU Sports Video (6 min, 22 sec): Jay Johnson on MLB Network
Thursday, January 23rd
LSU Country LSU one of five programs that "can crash CFP party"
Geaux 247 LSU reportedly set to add Grambling special teams coordinator to staff
LSU Reveille LSU to reopen Friday after unprecedented winter weather
LSU Country Josh Williams officially declares for the 2025 NFL Draft
Death Valley Insider Jayden Daniels has a chance to make more history on Sunday
Associated Press CFP tweaks for 2025 won t be hashed out until later this year
Associated Press Washington visits Philadelphia in NFC East showdown for the conference title
Associated Press As the Chiefs chase a Super Bowl three-peat, the Bills aim to spoil the party
Associated Press AP NFL award finalists
Baseball
LSU Sports Jones, Dickinson named D1 Baseball preseason All-Americans
Wednesday, January 22nd
Crescent City Sports As It Stands: LSU heading into 2025 Offense
LSU Country Garrett Nussmeier the early Heisman frontrunner
LSU Sports Gallery: Jan. 21, 2025 - LSU Athletics' top snow photos
Sports Illustrated Nick Saban explains why he believes leaving LSU was a mistake
LSU Country Assistant AD for sports nutrition Matt Frakes leaving LSU
Yahoo! Sports Sources: SEC, Big Ten to explore CFP format changes and more
Associated Press After enduring threats, calls for firing, OSU's Day goes from ultimate low to high
USA Today How did coaches vote in the USA Today poll?
Associated Press Washington Commanders timeline on the way to the NFC championship game
Tuesday, January 21st
LSU Country Early Predictions: What will LSU's RB rotation be?
Geaux 247 LSU No. 12 in 247Sports 'way-too-early' 2025 rankings
LSU Country Looking into LSU's Wide Receiver depth chart
LSU Reveille How drafting Jayden Daniels revived the Washington Commanders
On3 Sports *1 Top LSU, Louisiana performers in NFL Divisional Playoffs
USA Today Way-too-early 2025 College Football Top 25, LSU No. 6
Saturday Down South College GameDay pays heartfelt tribute to Tiger Bech
Yahoo! Sports Less than 2 months after loss to Michigan, Ohio State has their vindication
ESPN Ohio State national championship quiets haters
Monday, January 20th
On3 Sports *1 These 11 LSU players officially entered the 2025 NFL Draft
LSU Country Five LSU newcomers ready to shine
LSU Country Trio of LSU staffers not returning for 2025
LSU Country Bob Diaco expected to depart LSU, join Bill Belichick's program
Geaux 247 Jayden Daniels showed flashes of late game poise at LSU
247 Sports Jayden Daniels makes NFL history as rookie QB
Associated Press Travel demands of 12-team CFP add momentum to ticket prices for title game
Associated Press Notre Dame prepares for powerful Ohio State defense in CFPCG
ESPN CFP hasn't ruled out 'tweaks' to 12-team format for 2025
Sky and Air Sports 2024-25 College Football TV & national radio bowl schedule
CFB Scores, Previews, and Recaps: CBS SportsLine | ESPN | NCAA DI-A
Baseball
Associated Press Paul Skenes isn t ready to think about the long term in Pittsburgh
Sunday, January 19th
LSU Country Roster Tracker: Where do things stand for the 2025 season?
Associated Press Jayden Daniels, Commanders stun Lions 45-31 to reach NFC title game
Associated Press Ohio State, Notre Dame rosters old-fashioned way, mixing in impact transfers
ESPN Notre Dame AD says Irish prefer to be independent in new CFP
Saturday, January 18th
Geaux 247 Ahmad Breaux's emergence embodies the LSU culture
LSU Country Early projection for LSU's WR depth chart in 2025
LSU Country The latest buzz on the Tigers 2026 class
LSU Country Brian Kelly, LSU labeled a program that could "flash" in 2025
Geaux 247 LSU winner of 2025 NFL draft deadline
Yahoo! Sports Why CFP seeding format is unlikely to change next season
Associated Press Texas QB Quinn Ewers declares for Draft as program ushers in Arch Manning
Associated Press Ohio State has slowly paced itself on offense all the way to the CFPCG
Associated Press NCAA president says transfer portal for still must fit academic calendars
Baseball
LSU Sports First pitch banquet signals start of 2025 Baseball season
Friday, January 17th
Geaux 247 Where LSU stands on 2025 SEC hierarchy
LSU Country Update on LSU QB Colin Hurley following accident
LSU Country Patrick Payton named one of the 'most impactful transfers'
LSU Country Nick Brossette let go from Brian Kelly's program
LSU Sports Josh Williams to appear in Tropical Bowl game
LSU Sports Thirteen former Tigers on NFL Divisional Playoff rosters
Yahoo! Sports The College Football Playoff has one glaring problem
Yahoo! Sports Number of NFL Draft early entrants continues to decline in NIL era
Yahoo! Sports New Title IX guidance threatens to upend school rev-share plans
Thursday, January 16th
Geaux 247 LSU starts spring semester workouts
LSU Country Top WR transfer, LSU signee Nic Anderson arrives in Baton Rouge
LSU Country LSU introduces No. 1 Transfer Portal class, newcomers
Death Valley Insider LSU Transfer Portal recap
LSU Sports Whitworth elected to East-West Shrine Bowl HOF
LSU Reveille Meet the Thomas Edison of sports tech: LSU s Jack Marucci
SEC Sports SEC represented in 2025 College Football Hof class
NCAA News Division I adopts new reclassification criteria
Baseball
LSU Reveille Who are the key names for LSU Baseball in 2025?
Yahoo! Sports Bob Uecker, longtime voice of the Brewers, dies at 90
Wednesday, January 15th
LSU Country No. 1 EDGE in the Transfer Portal, Patrick Payton arrives in Baton Rouge
LSU Country LSU Football TE Trey'Dez Green officially joins LSU Basketball for SEC play
Geaux 247 Getting to know LSU's 16 transfers
Geaux 247 Updating LSU scholarship distribution for 2025
LSU Country LSU hauls in nine top-100 transfers in the portal, No. 1 overall class
LSU Country LSU set to host Kenny Darby, the No. 2 WR in Louisiana for a visit
Sports Illustrated Brian Kelly shares rooting interest for CFP title game
Death Valley Insider 14 former Tigers advance to Divisional round of NFL Playoffs
Death Valley Insider Three former Tigers named finalists for Offensive Rookie of the Year
Associated Press Jayden Daniels accomplishes a feat last done by Slinging Sammy Baugh in 1937
Yahoo! Sports How do you stop players from faking injuries?
NCAA News NCAA President Charlie Baker highlights modernization and growth
Tuesday, January 14th
Geaux 247 LSU adds safety Tamarcus Cooley out of transfer portal
LSU Country Coveted Transfer QB Michael Van Buren Jr., LSU signee arrives in Baton Rouge
LSU Sports Keonte' Herrera named Communicators Rising Star Award recipient
ESPN Press Room ESPN MegaCast details for CFP final
Monday, January 13th
LSU Tigers Wire What should LSU fans expect from Harold Perkins in 2025?
LSU Country LSU Early-Enrollees: Which signees have arrived in Baton Rouge?
LSU Sports Brian Kelly, LSU rejuvenating the roster on defense through Transfer Portal
Geaux 247 How LSU players performed in first round NFL playoffs
Associated Press Bloody face didn't t stop Jayden Daniels from leading Washington to a win
LSU Sports LSU athletics Hall of Fame inductee Dr. Bill Bankhead passes away at age 89
Associated Press Jayden Daniels leads Commanders to first playoff win since 2006
On3 Sports *1 Malik Nabers, Brian Thomas Jr. support Jayden Daniels at playoff game
ESPN The best of 2024 College Football bowl season
Baseball
LSU Sports LSU ranked No. 3 in 2025 D1 Baseball preseason poll
LSU Sports Two Tigers listed among Perfect Game Baseball top 75 seniors
LSU Sports LSU freshman class rated No. 1 in the nation by D1 Baseball
Sunday, January 12th
LSU Country LSU adding impactful transfers to surround Garrett Nussmeier on offense
LSU Country Details emerge surrounding LSU WR Kyren Lacy's arrest warrant
South Bend Tribune How much thanks should Brian Kally get for a magical 2024 run?
Baseball
WAFB Sports Video (39 min, 28 sec): Jacques talk - Jay Johnson
Saturday, January 11th
LSU Country LSU lands commitment from coveted SEC transfer TE Donovan Green
LSU Tigers Wire Where did LSU's offense rank in Joe Sloan's first-year as OC
Geaux 247 LSU welcoming 15 transfers to campus, and counting
LSU Country Brian Kelly, LSU dishing out multiple offers to priority recruits
Geaux 247 Where 2024 LSU players landed in the portal
LSU Sports 23 former Tigers on NFL playoff rosters
Geaux 247 Three former LSU players earn NFL All-Pro nod
Yahoo! Sports The expanded playoff has been a massive success
NCAA News Ohio State beats Texas, advances to CFP title game
Football Foundation Nick Saban elected to College Football Hall of Fame
ESPN Rose Bowl being used as donation hub amid Los Angeles wildfires
Football Foundation Hall of Famer Bill McCartney passes away
Friday, January 10th
Lafayette Advertiser Kyren Lacy wanted on felony hit-and-run, negligent homicide charges
On3 Sports *1 Nussmeier excited for LSU's revamped receiver room in 2025
LSU Country Multiple LSU transfer portal signees arrive in Baton Rouge to move-in
Geaux 247 LSU entering period where 2026 offers begin to heat up
ESPN Notre Dame could have 'gone sideways,' instead it's still fighting
NCAA News Notre Dame defeats Penn State in Orange Bowl thriller
Yahoo! Sports How will revenue sharing continue to change CFB?
ESPN Press Room ESPN s CFB Bowl viewership reaches record highs for 2024-25
Baseball
LSU Sports LSU leads nation with 8 Tigers listed among top 75 freshmen for 2025
Thursday, January 9th
On3 Sports *1 Nussmeier excited for LSU's revamped receiver room in 2025
Death Valley Insider NFLSU: Malik Nabers and Brian Thomas Jr. set the league on fire
Associated Press Bills coordinator Joe Brady s trajectory back on the rise
ESPN Press Room ESPN s MegaCast presentation of CFP semifinals set for Thursday and Friday
Yahoo! Sports Meet the man behind the lawsuit that will change college sports forever
Associated Press NFL coaching searches have complicated rules about timing, interviews
Baseball
Times Picayune *1 Jay Johnson previews 2025 season with new-look pitching staff, versatile lineup
Wednesday, January 8th
LSU Country The LSU early-enrollees: Double-digit 2025 signees heading to campus early
Saturday Down South If momentum truly matters, LSU has plenty of it heading into 2025
Death Valley Voice Projecting LSU's three-deep offensive depth chart for 2025
LSU Sports Six Tigers invited to 2025 Senior Bowl
LSU Country LSU targeting key transfers at three positions
LSU Country LSU officially signs a pair of coveted transfer portal commitments
LSU Country Five takeaways from LSUs impressive December recruiting stretch
ESPN Each CFP semifinalist eyes long-awaited national title
Associated Press CFP by the numbers: All four teams are members of the exclusive 900-win club
USA Today Big Ten, SEC headline CFB bowl season's winners and losers
Yahoo! Sports With NIL era ending, college sports is on verge of seismic change
NIU Sports NIU Football joins Mountain West Conference in 2026
Tuesday, January 7th
Geaux 247 Chance to play with brothers was too good for Zach Weeks to pass up
LSU Sports Nussmeier, Weeks named Louisiana Players of the Year
LSU Country LSU early-enrollees: 2025 O-Line signees heading to campus
LSU Country LSU linked to a pair of sought-after transfer Defensive Backs
Crescent City Sports Catching up with former LSU All-American Tyler LaFauci
LSU Country Former LSU star WR Ja'Marr Chase makes history with triple crown
Ron Higgins Teammates Burrow and Chase highlight historical NFL seasons
Saints Wire Saints request interview with Bills OC, Joe Brady
NCAA News NDSU wins 2024-25 DI-AA championship, 10th overall
NCAA News Schools with the most DI-AA national championships
ESPN Press Room ESPN and Big Sky announce media rights extension through 2029-30
Baseball
LSU Sports LSU ranked No. 2 in 2025 Perfect Game Baseball preseason poll
Monday, January 6th
LSU Tigers Wire 10 things we learned about LSU in the 2024 season
LSU Tigers Wire Where Kyren Lacy finished on LSU's all-time receiving leaderboard
Geaux 247 LSU reportedly set to host transfer DB Tamarcus Cooley
Geaux 247 LSU DL Jalen Lee set to enter the transfer portal
Athlon Sports Malik Nabers, Brian Thomas Jr. add to LSU s WR dominance in the NFL
Valley Football North Dakota State, Montana State meet in DI-AACG
Sports Media Watch Michigan - Alabama, Baylor - LSU, latest non-playoff bowls to hit highs
Associated Press North Central defeats Mount Union, wins D-III championship
Sunday, January 5th
LSU Country RB Caden Durham makes history in true freshman campaign
LSU Country "Way-too-early" expectations for the new-look LSU defense
LSU Country Pair of LSU transfer additions that will boost the Special Teams
LSU Country LSU 2026 Recruiting Class: Tigers hold top-5 class in America
Saturday Down South Zy Alexander, LSU DB, declares for 2025 NFL Draft
Associated Press Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals keep their playoff hopes alive
Cincinnati Enquirer Ja'Marr Chase positions himself for receiving triple crown
Saturday, January 4th
LSU Country What Brian Kelly, LSU must accomplish this offseason
LSU Tigers Wire What Garrett Nussmeier said about Chris Hilton's continued emergence
LSU Country LSU defensive lineman Kimo Makane'ole enters the transfer portal
LSU Country Transfer Portal Destinations: Where have LSU's departing players landed?
Louisiana Sports Todd Fitch and Kanan Ray leaving for new roles
LSU Tigers Wire 2024 NFL season shows how valuable Cortez Hankton is to LSU
ESPN CFP won't flip dates of semifinals despite SEC inquiry
ESPN Previewing DI-AAA College Football national championship game
Yahoo! Sports Notre Dame finally gets over hump in big-time bowl game
Pioneer Press, MN Gophers run bowl streak to eight straight wins
Friday, January 3rd
LSU Country New-Look LSU Offense: "Way-too-early" expectations for the Tigers
Geaux 247 LSU's 2026 class grows to six commitments and rises in rankings
CBS SportsLine Why LSU is the 2025 transfer portal cycle's big winner
Geaux 247 2026 Top247 DL JaReylan McCoy commits to LSU during All-America Game
Rivals LSU wins out for four-star DE JaReylan McCoy
Geaux 247 The single greatest development to come out of LSU's Texas Bowl win
Reuters Joe Burrow, playoff-hopeful Bengals take aim at rival Steelers
WBRZ Sports Five former LSU Tigers made the NFL Pro Bowl rosters
Associated Press Fans now can put up money to entice athletes to join or stay with college teams
NCAA News Notre Dame defeats Georgia 23-10, advancing to CFP semifinals
Thursday, January 2nd
WWL Sports LSU s offense puts on a fireworks show to end the 2024 season
Death Valley Voice LSU's young offensive line showed plenty of promise in the Texas Bowl
LSU Tigers Wire TE Trey Dez Green shows superstar potential in Texas Bowl win
Geaux 247 PFF grades and snap counts in LSU's win over Baylor
LSU Country Whit Weeks posts update following brutal ankle injury
ESPN Tiger Bech killed in New Orleans truck attack
ESPN Texas shows 'fight' in 2OT classic, reaches CFP semifinals
Wednesday, January 1st
Geaux 247 LSU pulls away early from Baylor, wins Texas Bowl 44-31
LSU Country Instant Takeaways: LSU takes down Baylor 44-31 in the Texas Bowl
Death Valley Voice LSU s future stars Trey'Dez Green and Dahvon Keys step
Lafayette Advertiser Why LSU's Texas Bowl win was the right start to 2025
LSU Country LSU LB Whit Weeks suffers gruesome ankle injury in the Texas Bowl
Sioux Falls Leader SDSU names Dan Jackson new head coach