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Lane Kiffin called timeout after the opening kickoff of the second half. He gathered up LSU's players.
He'd just been asked by the refs if he wanted a running clock versus McNeese State. And he used that to send a message.
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He'd just been asked by the refs if he wanted a running clock versus McNeese State. And he used that to send a message.
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Lane Kiffin refused a running clock vs. McNeese State and sent a message to LSU in the process
LSU coach Lane Kiffin called timeout right after the opening kickoff of the second half to relay a message to his players: There would be no mercy for McNeese.
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October 4, 2026 at 2:39 PM
Lane Kiffin called timeout after the opening kickoff of the second half. He gathered up LSU's players.
He'd just been asked by the refs if he wanted a running clock versus McNeese State. And he used that to send a message.
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He'd just been asked by the refs if he wanted a running clock versus McNeese State. And he used that to send a message.
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FINAL: LSU beats McNeese State 63-14.
Tigers run 101 plays, breaking a program record set in 1969, and pick up 731 total yards, which is the second-most in program history.
Lane Kiffin was running real plays to the bitter end.
Next...a road trip to Kentucky
Tigers run 101 plays, breaking a program record set in 1969, and pick up 731 total yards, which is the second-most in program history.
Lane Kiffin was running real plays to the bitter end.
Next...a road trip to Kentucky
October 4, 2026 at 3:14 AM
FINAL: LSU beats McNeese State 63-14.
Tigers run 101 plays, breaking a program record set in 1969, and pick up 731 total yards, which is the second-most in program history.
Lane Kiffin was running real plays to the bitter end.
Next...a road trip to Kentucky
Tigers run 101 plays, breaking a program record set in 1969, and pick up 731 total yards, which is the second-most in program history.
Lane Kiffin was running real plays to the bitter end.
Next...a road trip to Kentucky
Stacy Gage goes Juggernaut. Ran through a wall and just kept going for a 46-yard touchdown.
LSU leads McNeese State 55-14.
LSU leads McNeese State 55-14.
October 4, 2026 at 2:37 AM
Stacy Gage goes Juggernaut. Ran through a wall and just kept going for a 46-yard touchdown.
LSU leads McNeese State 55-14.
LSU leads McNeese State 55-14.
We've seen quarterback Husan Longstreet in the third quarter of this game. Both times, he's been a punt returner.
The former five-star recruit showing some versatility.
The former five-star recruit showing some versatility.
October 4, 2026 at 2:11 AM
We've seen quarterback Husan Longstreet in the third quarter of this game. Both times, he's been a punt returner.
The former five-star recruit showing some versatility.
The former five-star recruit showing some versatility.
After that Harlem Berry rush for a score, LSU has scored touchdowns on seven of its eight drives vs. McNeese State. That's five in a row since Sam Leavitt's INT.
49-0, LSU, 8:22 3Q
49-0, LSU, 8:22 3Q
October 4, 2026 at 2:04 AM
After that Harlem Berry rush for a score, LSU has scored touchdowns on seven of its eight drives vs. McNeese State. That's five in a row since Sam Leavitt's INT.
49-0, LSU, 8:22 3Q
49-0, LSU, 8:22 3Q
Direct snap to frosh DT Deuce Geralds. No one from McNeese State wanted any part of that.
42-0, LSU
42-0, LSU
October 4, 2026 at 1:53 AM
Direct snap to frosh DT Deuce Geralds. No one from McNeese State wanted any part of that.
42-0, LSU
42-0, LSU
Pretty dominant, as you'd expect. LSU up 35-0 at the break.
LSU's defense allowed two first downs on the first drive -- and then none the rest of the half. Tigers outgained McNeese State 347 yards to 31.
LSU's defense allowed two first downs on the first drive -- and then none the rest of the half. Tigers outgained McNeese State 347 yards to 31.
October 4, 2026 at 1:21 AM
Pretty dominant, as you'd expect. LSU up 35-0 at the break.
LSU's defense allowed two first downs on the first drive -- and then none the rest of the half. Tigers outgained McNeese State 347 yards to 31.
LSU's defense allowed two first downs on the first drive -- and then none the rest of the half. Tigers outgained McNeese State 347 yards to 31.
The time has arrived: LSU subs Landen Clark in for Sam Leavitt.
Leavitt had five drives, four for TDs, one INT. He was 17/22 for 164 yards and two TDs.
Leavitt had five drives, four for TDs, one INT. He was 17/22 for 164 yards and two TDs.
October 4, 2026 at 1:11 AM
The time has arrived: LSU subs Landen Clark in for Sam Leavitt.
Leavitt had five drives, four for TDs, one INT. He was 17/22 for 164 yards and two TDs.
Leavitt had five drives, four for TDs, one INT. He was 17/22 for 164 yards and two TDs.
The freshman WR Corey Barber Jr. flashes a couple of times on a TD drive, once on Sam Leavitt's prettiest throw of the day, just in-bounds along the sideline. Then a 6-yd TD grab.
28-0, LSU, 4:01 2Q
28-0, LSU, 4:01 2Q
October 4, 2026 at 1:06 AM
The freshman WR Corey Barber Jr. flashes a couple of times on a TD drive, once on Sam Leavitt's prettiest throw of the day, just in-bounds along the sideline. Then a 6-yd TD grab.
28-0, LSU, 4:01 2Q
28-0, LSU, 4:01 2Q
LSU QB Sam Leavitt appears to be coming out for a fifth drive. Not holding him back, it seems
October 4, 2026 at 12:59 AM
LSU QB Sam Leavitt appears to be coming out for a fifth drive. Not holding him back, it seems
A bunch of youngsters out there for LSU's defense with a 21-0 lead. Got Tylen Singleton at linebacker. Freshmen Deuce Gerald, Richard Anderson and Lamar Brown on the DL.
Geralds with a sack. His 5th of the year.
Geralds with a sack. His 5th of the year.
October 4, 2026 at 12:57 AM
A bunch of youngsters out there for LSU's defense with a 21-0 lead. Got Tylen Singleton at linebacker. Freshmen Deuce Gerald, Richard Anderson and Lamar Brown on the DL.
Geralds with a sack. His 5th of the year.
Geralds with a sack. His 5th of the year.
Landen Clark subs in late in Sam Leavitt's fourth drive, and Clark runs three yards for a score. We'll see if Leavitt's day is done. He's 14/19 for 117 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT.
21-0, LSU, 7:37 2Q
21-0, LSU, 7:37 2Q
October 4, 2026 at 12:52 AM
Landen Clark subs in late in Sam Leavitt's fourth drive, and Clark runs three yards for a score. We'll see if Leavitt's day is done. He's 14/19 for 117 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT.
21-0, LSU, 7:37 2Q
21-0, LSU, 7:37 2Q
LSU edge rusher Princewill Umanmielen with his eighth sack on the year, just over four games into the season.
October 4, 2026 at 12:42 AM
LSU edge rusher Princewill Umanmielen with his eighth sack on the year, just over four games into the season.
Sam Leavitt's 3rd drive ends with an INT. Had Winston Watkins open up the seam again, was dropped again. Tried to throw another there to Eugene Wilson and it was picked.
He's still 13-17 for 103 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT. His 7th INT this year.
He's still 13-17 for 103 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT. His 7th INT this year.
October 4, 2026 at 12:41 AM
Sam Leavitt's 3rd drive ends with an INT. Had Winston Watkins open up the seam again, was dropped again. Tried to throw another there to Eugene Wilson and it was picked.
He's still 13-17 for 103 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT. His 7th INT this year.
He's still 13-17 for 103 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT. His 7th INT this year.
Sam Leavitt will go out for LSU drive No. 3.
October 4, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Sam Leavitt will go out for LSU drive No. 3.
Sam Leavitt with a quick toss to Troy transfer Roman Mothershed for a 2-yard touchdown.
Leavitt is 10-of-11 passing for 72 yards and a score, and his one incompletion should have been a TD to a wide-open Winston Watkins Jr. down the seam.
14-0, LSU
Leavitt is 10-of-11 passing for 72 yards and a score, and his one incompletion should have been a TD to a wide-open Winston Watkins Jr. down the seam.
14-0, LSU
October 4, 2026 at 12:21 AM
Sam Leavitt with a quick toss to Troy transfer Roman Mothershed for a 2-yard touchdown.
Leavitt is 10-of-11 passing for 72 yards and a score, and his one incompletion should have been a TD to a wide-open Winston Watkins Jr. down the seam.
14-0, LSU
Leavitt is 10-of-11 passing for 72 yards and a score, and his one incompletion should have been a TD to a wide-open Winston Watkins Jr. down the seam.
14-0, LSU
LSU gets the freshman WR Corey Barber Jr. onto the field on a fourth-and-short play. He comes up with the catch on a Sam Leavitt rollout.
October 4, 2026 at 12:17 AM
LSU gets the freshman WR Corey Barber Jr. onto the field on a fourth-and-short play. He comes up with the catch on a Sam Leavitt rollout.
Second drive for LSU. Still Sam Leavitt at QB.
October 4, 2026 at 12:13 AM
Second drive for LSU. Still Sam Leavitt at QB.
McNeese State with two first downs on its first drive against LSU. Just past midfield now. Wow.
October 3, 2026 at 11:58 PM
McNeese State with two first downs on its first drive against LSU. Just past midfield now. Wow.
LSU announces Sam Leavitt as its starting quarterback against McNeese State today.
October 3, 2026 at 11:22 PM
LSU announces Sam Leavitt as its starting quarterback against McNeese State today.
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In Saturday's Gameday, from @jonblau.bsky.social: Economists explain what LSU’s athletics' projected $26M deficit means ⤵️
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October 3, 2026 at 5:28 AM
In Saturday's Gameday, from @jonblau.bsky.social: Economists explain what LSU’s athletics' projected $26M deficit means ⤵️
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Lane Kiffin could roll with a transfer QB from Elon tomorrow. @reeddarcey.bsky.social with a story on Landen Clark, the LSU backup who reminds Kiffin of his last small-school find at QB.
Enough that Kiffin had to clarify, "I'm not saying he's Trinidad."
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Enough that Kiffin had to clarify, "I'm not saying he's Trinidad."
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LSU’s backup QB reminds Lane Kiffin of Trinidad Chambliss — and he could start vs. McNeese
Get to know Landen Clark, the small-school transfer QB who could start for LSU in a matchup with McNeese.
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October 2, 2026 at 9:28 PM
Lane Kiffin could roll with a transfer QB from Elon tomorrow. @reeddarcey.bsky.social with a story on Landen Clark, the LSU backup who reminds Kiffin of his last small-school find at QB.
Enough that Kiffin had to clarify, "I'm not saying he's Trinidad."
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Enough that Kiffin had to clarify, "I'm not saying he's Trinidad."
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It may have been jarring for most people to hear LSU athletics has a $26 million deficit.
But it wasn't surprising to sports economists. Nor do they necessarily think it's a catastrophe. As one put it, "Every time I order pizza, I'm running a deficit."
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But it wasn't surprising to sports economists. Nor do they necessarily think it's a catastrophe. As one put it, "Every time I order pizza, I'm running a deficit."
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How shocking is LSU athletics’ projected $26 million deficit? We asked economists what it means.
LSU president Wade Rousse revealed a $26M deficit for the school’s athletic department. We had economists put that figure into perspective.
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October 1, 2026 at 5:30 PM
It may have been jarring for most people to hear LSU athletics has a $26 million deficit.
But it wasn't surprising to sports economists. Nor do they necessarily think it's a catastrophe. As one put it, "Every time I order pizza, I'm running a deficit."
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But it wasn't surprising to sports economists. Nor do they necessarily think it's a catastrophe. As one put it, "Every time I order pizza, I'm running a deficit."
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LSU is down both its No. 7 jersey wearers. Can the Tigers survive October until one or both return? They might have just enough.
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LSU has lost both No. 7s to lengthy injuries. Can the Tigers’ playoff hopes survive October?
LSU coach Lane Kiffin isn’t happy about losing Trey’Dez Green and Whit Weeks to injury with seven SEC games left. Do the Tigers have enough to keep winning?
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September 28, 2026 at 2:20 PM
LSU is down both its No. 7 jersey wearers. Can the Tigers survive October until one or both return? They might have just enough.
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Coming into the season, Sam Leavitt's viability as a running threat was questioned coming off of foot surgery.
On Saturday, he couldn't run because of a pulled hammy. And he had his best game for LSU.
He played "pure point guard."
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On Saturday, he couldn't run because of a pulled hammy. And he had his best game for LSU.
He played "pure point guard."
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Here’s why a pulled hamstring helped LSU QB Sam Leavitt excel as a ‘pure point guard’
One of Sam Leavitt’s greatest weapons, his legs, were taken away from him by a hamstring injury. That forced LSU’s quarterback to lock in as a passer.
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September 27, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Coming into the season, Sam Leavitt's viability as a running threat was questioned coming off of foot surgery.
On Saturday, he couldn't run because of a pulled hammy. And he had his best game for LSU.
He played "pure point guard."
www.nola.com/sports/lsu/l...
On Saturday, he couldn't run because of a pulled hammy. And he had his best game for LSU.
He played "pure point guard."
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