Da Boot Sports
12/5/2024
By: Terrill J. Weil


   BATON ROUGE, LA - Well, it's that time of the year. Players start announcing their intentions for the future. Some will enter the NFL draft, others will enter the transfer portal looking for a new opportunity elsewhere. 


     TRANFER PORTAL: OUTGOING

   QB - Rickie Collins
   WR - Shelton Sampson
   WR - CJ Daniels
   WR - Landon Ibieta
   S - Jordan Allen
   DE - Da'Shawn Womack
   DB - Kylin Jackson
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     ENTERING THE NFL DRAFT

   OT - Will Campbell

   TE - Mason Taylor

Da Boot Sports
12/4/2024
By: Terrill J. Weil
​Bios courtesy of LSUsports.net


   BATON ROUGE, LA - Wednesday was a huge day for the LSU football program as several talented young men committed to play for the purple and gold. It's a very strong class that will be a tremendous part of LSU's future success. The Tigers signed two 5-stars players, seventeen 4-stars, and three 3-stars.....

DEFENSE: 14
OFFENSE: 8


By State:::
Louisiana - 10
Texas - 3
Georgia - 3
Florida - 2
Tennessee - 1
Indiana - 1
Arkansas - 1
Mississippi - 1


**The 2025 signing class includes:::

   LB - Jaiden Braker: 6-2, 210 lbs,  Snellville, GA: 4-Star
               Highly-touted 4-star linebacker from South Gwinnett High School in Snellville, Ga … Consensus 4-star prospect who is ranked No. 8 nationally at his position in the On3 composite … Listed No. 118 overall and No. 15 in the state of Georgia in the On3 composite … Ranked as high as No. 100 nationally and No. 12 in the state of Georgia by Rivals … As a junior, tallied 48 tackles and 4 tackles for loss … Coached by Bryan Lamar.

   
   DT - Walter Mathis Jr.: 6-1, 285 lbs, Savannah, GA: 3-Star
               One of the top nation’s top defensive line prospects from Calvary Day School in Savannah, Ga. … Rated with 4-stars from both On3 and Rivals … Listed as a consensus 3-star prospect and ranked No. 44 nationally at his position and No. 62 in the state of Georgia in the On3 composite … Ranked as high as No. 26 nationally at his position by Rivals, No. 30 by On3 and No. 36 by ESPN … Reached the state quarterfinals in his first two seasons, before a run to the Class 3A state semifinals in 2023 … Posted 50 tackles, including 22 tackles for loss and 6 sacks, as a sophomore in 2022, helping Calvary Day to an 11-1 record and a trip to the Peach State AAA quarterfinals … Earned All-Region honors that season … In 2023, he recorded 6 sacks and 24 quarterback hurries with 44 tackles, including 18.5 for losses to earn All-Greater Savannah first-team honors for the second year in a row … Led Calvary Day School to a 13-1 record in 2023 before dropping the playoff semifinal to Cedar Grove, 49-42 … Over his varsity career, totaled 189 tackles, 57.5 tackles for loss, 17.5 sacks, and 2 forced fumbles in 47 games played … Coached by Mark Stroud at Calvary Day School.
 
   
   DT - Brandon Brown: 6-1, 291 lbs, Melbourne, FL: 3 Star
               Another highly-touted defensive line prospect in LSU’s 2025 signing class … Joins the Tigers after a stellar prep career at Eau Gallie High School in Melbourne, Fla. … Rated with 4-stars by Rivals … A consensus 3-star talent in the On3 composite … Rated as high as No. 23 at his position nationally by Rivals and No. 32 by On3 and No. 37 by ESPN … In the On3 composite, ranked as the No. 37 defensive tackle and No. 57 overall in the state of Florida … As a sophomore in 2022, credited with 36 tackles, 6 quarterback hurries, and 2 sacks, helping Eau Gallie to a 7-4 record and a berth in Florida’s 3S playoffs … Built on his success during his junior season in 2023, tallying 77 tackles, 24 tackles for loss, 4 sacks, and 2 interceptions … Finished his high school career with 155 total tackles, 48 tackles for loss, 14.5 sacks, 4 pass breakups, 4 forced fumbles, and 1 fumble recovery … Coached by Chris Sands.


   LB - Zach Weeks: 6-2, 215 lbs, Watkinsville, GA: 4 Star
               Joins older brothers West and Whit Weeks on the LSU roster in 2025 … Reclassified allowing him to play on the same team as his older brothers for the first time in competitive football … Consensus 4-star linebacker from Oconee County High School … Rated as high as No. 8 nationally at his position and No. 23 overall in the state of Georgia by Rivals … Listed at No. 35 at his position nationally and No. 44 in the state of Georgia in the On3 composite … As a junior, tallied 112 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, 4 sacks and 16 quarterback hurries … As a sophomore, recorded 96 tackles, 4 tackles for loss and 3 sacks … His dad was a 3-year starter on the offensive line at Georgia from 1991-95 … Coached by Ben Hall at Oconee County High School.


   OL - Carius Curne: 6-4, 301 lbs, Marion, AR: 4 Star
               Joins the Tigers as the one of the top-rated interior linemen nationally in the Class of 2025 … Ranked the No. 1 overall player in the state of Arkansas … Prepped at Marion High School … Ranked as high as No. 29 overall nationally by On3 and the No. 2 player at his position nationwide … A consensus 4-star prospect who is ranked No. 51 overall nationally, No. 4 at his position and No. 1 in the state of Arkansas in the On3 composite … Helped team to a 7-win season in 2024 … Didn’t play organized football until his freshman year of high school … Played on both sides of the ball in high school … As a junior, helped Marion to an 8-3 record and a second-place district finish … In junior season, graded out at 90 percent with 52 knockdowns … Added 2 sacks in limited action on defensive line … First-team 6A East All-State selection as a junior in 2023 … Also a member of high school’s track and field team where he competes in shotput … Selected for the West team of the Navy All-American Bowl in 2025 … Played for head coach Lance Clark.


   EDGE - Damien Shanklin: 6-4, 230 lbs, Indianapolis, IN: 4 Star
                      Consensus 4-star edge rusher from Warren Central High School in Indianapolis, Ind. … One of the top overall prospects in the Midwest … Rated as the No. 3 overall player in Indiana and No. 20 at his position nationally in the On3 composite … Ranked No. 145 overall nationally in the On3 composite … Listed as the top overall prospect in the state of Indiana by ESPN … Ranked as high as the No. 8 overall edge rusher nationally by Rivals and No. 14 by On3 … Highest overall national rating is No. 139 by On3 followed by No. 148 by Rivals … Recorded 48 total tackles, including 16 tackles for loss, and 3.0 sacks as a senior in 2024 … Showed versatility with 1 interception, 5 pass deflections, and a forced fumble as a senior … Coached by Mike Kirschner at Warren Central High School.


   LB - Charles Ross II: 6-1, 205 lbs, Houston, TX: 4 Star
                   No Bio at this time.....

   
   TE - JD LaFleur: 6-6 220lbs, Sulphur, LA: 3 Star
               One of the nation’s top high school tight ends … 3-star prospect from Sulphur High School in Sulphur, La. … Ranked as high as No. 8 at his position by ESPN and No. 12 overall in Louisiana by Rivals … In the On3 composite, ranked No. 18 in Louisiana and as the No. 25 tight end nationally … Caught 44 passes for 575 yards and 6 touchdowns as a junior … Hauled in 13 passes for 229 yards as a freshman … Four-year member of the Sulphur basketball team … … Son of former LSU All-America and first-round NFL Draft pick David LaFleur … His dad earned first-team All-America honors from Walter Camp in 1996 … He was a two-time first-team All-SEC selection (1994, 1996) … Coached at Sulphur by Cody Gueringer.


   OL - Brett Bordelon: 6-4, 283 lbs, New Orleans, LA: 4 Star
               One of Louisiana’s top prospects in the Class of 2025 … Joins older brother Bo Bordelon on the LSU roster in 2025 … A consensus 3-star prospect from New Orleans powerhouse Isidore Newman … Ranked as high as the No. 15 overall prospect in Louisiana according to Rivals and No. 23 by On3 … In the On3 composite, rated No. 21 overall in Louisiana and No. 51 nationally at his position … Rivals has him ranked No. 31 at his position nationally, the highest of all of the recruiting services … Two-time first-team 2A All-State in 2022 and 2023 … 4-year starter at Newman becoming only the second player in school history to start all 4 seasons of high school … Dad Ben Bordelon played football at LSU from 1993-96, starting 31 games on the offensive line and earning All-SEC honors as a senior in 1996 … He later went on to play one season (1997) with the San Diego Chargers in the NFL, appearing in 16 games with 2 starts … Coached by Nelson Stewart.


   DT - Dilan Battle: 6-2, 315 lbs, Arlington, TX: 3 Star
               Talented defensive tackle prospect from Timberview High School in Mansfield, Texas … One of the top players at his position in Texas and rated as the fourth-best defensive lineman in the Dallas area for the Class of 2025 … Consensus 3-star prospect who is listed as the nation’s No. 59 rated defensive tackle prospect and No. 83 overall in Texas … Ranked as high as No. 50 nationally at his position by ESPN and No. 51 by Rivals … Anchored the Mansfield defense line as a junior and senior … As a junior in 2023, recorded 27 tackles, 8 tackles for loss, 4 sacks, and a forced fumble … Coached by Robert DeSanto and Charles Tarver at Mansfield High School.


   S - Jacob Bradford: 5-11, 190 lbs, Baton Rouge, LA: 4 Star
               Consensus 4-star prospect from Louisiana football powerhouse Catholic High School in Baton Rouge … One of the top 2 safeties in the state of Louisiana for the Class of 2025, joining fellow signee Jhase Thomas of Destrehan … Ranked as high as No. 5 overall in the state of Louisiana by 247Sports … Listed as the No. 26 player nationally at his position and the No. 10 overall prospect in Louisiana in the On3 composite … First-Team 5A All-State as a junior in 2023 … Two-time first-team All-District selection in 2022 and 2023 … Helped Catholic to the 2023 Division I Select state title … As a senior, led Catholic to a 9-1 regular season record, a district title and the No. 4 overall seed in the Division I Select playoffs … Also played basketball and ran on the track team for the Bears … Coached by Hudson Fuller.


   RB - Harlem Berry: 5-11, 175 lbs, Metairie, LA: 5 Star
               The nation’s top-rated running back for the Class of 2025 according to all four major recruiting services … A consensus 5-star prospect and the top-rated player in the state of Louisiana for the Class of 2025 … Listed with 5-stars from all major recruiting services – On3, ESPN, 247Sports, and Rivals … Prepped at St. Martin’s Episcopal School in Metairie … The On3 composite has him ranked No. 1 nationally at his position, No. 17 overall and the No. 2 player in Louisiana … Ranked as the No. 1 player in Louisiana by On3 and 247Sports and No. 2 by ESPN and Rivals … Capped regular-season of senior campaign with 1,666 rushing yards and 32 touchdowns … As a junior, rushed 158 times for 2,080 yards and 37 touchdowns … Caught 20 passes for 401 yards and 7 TDs … On defense, tallied 36 tackles, including 3 for losses and a sack … He also forced 2 fumbles and returned an interception 62 yards for a score … Entered senior season with 7,285 rushing yards and 114 touchdowns … As a freshman, rushed for 2,036 yards and 27 TDs … Topped the 2,000-yard rushing mark in each of his first 3 seasons of high school … In his first two years of high school, he amassed 4,723 all-purpose yards and 67 touchdowns … Named the Allstate Sugar Bowl’s Outstanding Male Amateur Athlete of the Year Award following his junior season … Three-time first-team 1A All-State selection (2021, 2022, 2023) … Also a standout in track, winning the 2022 Louisiana 1A state titles in the 100-meter (10.98 seconds) and 200-meter (22.68 seconds) dashes … Finished second in the Louisiana state outdoor track meet in the 200-meters in both 2023 (21.43) and 2024 (21.80) … Selected to participate in the Under Armour All-American Game … Coached by Kevin Dizer.


​   RB - JT Lindsey: 5-11, 185 lbs, Alexandria, LA: 4 Star
               Teams with Harlem Berry to give LSU the nation’s top running back tandem in the Class of 2025 … A consensus 4-star prospect who is ranked among the best at his position nationally … In the On3 composite, rated No. 148 overall nationally, No. 9 at his position and No. 4 in the state of Louisiana … Ranked as high as No. 137 overall nationally by Rivals … Listed as the nation’s No. 8 running back prospect by 247Sports and Rivals and No. 12 by On3 … As a junior, Lindsey rushed for 1,729 yards and 26 touchdowns … Named first-team 5A All-State as a junior … Also competed in track and field, where he posted a 10.85 in the 100 meters as a junior and ran the final leg of Alexandria’s 4×400 meter relay team that finished third in the 5A state meet … As a senior, led ASH to an undefeated regular-season with a 10-0 record and the No. 2 seed in the Division I Select playoffs … Rushed for 224 yards and 4 TDs in ASH’s second-round win in the 2024 playoffs … Coached at Alexandria Senior High by Thomas Bachman.


   CB - Aiden Anding: 5-11, 165 lbs, Ruston, LA: 4 Star
               A consensus 4-start cornerback and one of the top players in the state of Louisiana for the Class of 2025 … A multi-sport standout at Ruston High School where he participated in football, basketball and track and field … Listed as the No. 6 prospect in Louisiana and No. 25 at his position in the On3 composite … Rated as high as No. 4 in Louisiana by 247Sports and No. 19 nationally at cornerback by 247Sports … Named first-team 5A All-State in both football and basketball as a junior … Averaged 14.8 points per game in basketball … Finished second in the long jump (7.24 m) and sixth in the 200-meters (21.73) in the 2024 Louisiana 5A state track meet … As a junior, tallied 34 tackles, 2 sacks, 4 interceptions and 10 pass breakups … Returned 9 punts for 205 yards and a score … In 2024, he helped lead the Bearcats to an 8-2 regular-season mark and the No. 3 seed in Division I state playoffs … Coached in football by Jerrod Baugh … High school teammates with current LSU defensive tackle Ahmad Breaux.


   OT - Tyler Miller: 6-5, 315 lbs, Laurel, MS: 4 Star
               One of the top players in the state of Mississippi and listed among the best interior offensive line prospects nationally … Joins the Tigers after a decorated high school career at Laurel High School in Laurel, Miss … Gifted all-around athlete who also excels on the basketball court … A consensus 4-star prospect in the On3 composite … Rated with 4-stars from all of the national recruiting sites … Ranked as high as the No. 3 overall prospect in the state of Mississippi by Rivals … Highest overall national rating is No. 67 by Rivals … Listed No. 168 nationally, No. 11 at his position and No. 6 overall in Mississippi in the On3 composite … As a junior in 2023, helped Laurel win the Class 5A South State Championship before falling to West Point in the state title game … Also throws the shot put … Coached by Ryan Earnest.


   WR - TaRan Francis: 6-2, 200 lbs, New Orleans, LA: 4 Star
                A consensus 4-star prospect from tradition-rich Edna Karr High School in New Orleans … Listed as the No. 1 wide receiver in Louisiana by 247Sports … Ranked No. 9 overall in Louisiana and No. 28 nationally at his position in the On3 composite … Standout on the track as well … Anchored Karr’s 4×100 meter relay team that finished third in the 2024 LHSAA State Championship Meet … Helped Edna Karr to an undefeated 10-0 regular season, the District 9-5A title and the No. 1 overall seed in the Louisiana Division I Playoffs in 2024 … Named first-team 5A All-State as a junior … Coached at Edna Karr by Brice Brown.


   S - CJ Jimcoily: 6-3, 205 lbs, Nashville, TN: 4 Star
               Consensus 4-star safety and one of the top players in the state of Tennessee … Prepped at Lipscomb Academy in Nashville where he played one season for former LSU standout and NFL Hall of Famer Kevin Mawae … Ranked as high as No. 5 overall in the state of Tennessee and as the No. 14 safety nationally by Rivals … Listed No. 11 overall in Tennessee and as the No. 34 safety by 247Sports … Rated No. 11 in Tennessee and No. 45 nationally at safety in the On3 composite … As a junior in 2023, played primarily at cornerback while also contributing at safety, recording 51 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, and 1 interception.


   S - Jhase Thomas: 6-1, 183 lbs, Destrehan, LA: 4 Star
               Versatile defensive back who is listed as one of the top 2 safeties in Louisiana along with fellow LSU signee Jacob Bradford … Consensus 4-star safety and ranked as high as No. 9 overall in the state of Louisiana and No. 21 nationally at his position by ESPN … Listed No. 11 overall in Louisiana and No. 28 nationally at his position in the On3 composite … Standout on both sides of the ball in high school … Also excelled on the track, recording times of 11.07 in the 100 meters and 22.87 in the 200 as a junior … Dad is former NFL standout Fred Thomas … Fred played 12 years in the NFL, including 8 with the New Orleans Saints … Joins Destrehan teammate Phillip Wright in LSU’s 2025 signing class … Coached by Marcus Scott.


   LB - Keylan Moses: 6-2, 210 lbs, Baton Rouge, LA: 4 Star
               Versatile linebacker from University High School in Baton Rouge … Played high school football in the shadows of Tiger Stadium … Joins the Tigers as a consensus 4-star linebacker … Ranked as high as the No. 8 overall player in Louisiana and No. 8 nationally at his position by Rivals …. Listed at No. 15 overall in Louisiana and No. 42 at his position nationally in the On3 composite … Standout on both sides of the ball for Louisiana football powerhouse University High School … First-team 3A All-State in 2023 … Rushed for 614 yards and 10 TDs as a sophomore in 2022 … As a junior, tallied 69 tackles, 20 tackles for loss and 9 sacks on defense and contributed 309 rushing yards and 7 TDs on offense … Tallied 151 tackles, 44 tackles for loss and 22 sacks in his first 2 years of high school football … Also blocked 4 career kicks, showing his versatility as a special teams contributor … Older brother Dylan Moses was a All-America linebacker at Alabama … Coached by Andy Martin.


   WR - Phillip Wright III: 5-11, 175 lbs, Destrehan, LA: 4 Star
                Talented dual-sport standout from Destrehan High School in the New Orleans area … One of the top wide receivers in Louisiana and one of the premier sprinters in the state … A 4-star prospect in football and rated as the No. 14 overall player in Louisiana in the Class of 2025 … Earned 4-stars from On3 and 247Sports and 3-stars from ESPN and Rivals … In the On3 consensus, rated No. 54 at his position nationally … Listed as high as the No. 13 prospect in Louisiana by On3 and No. 14 by 247Sports … On the track, won the 2024 5A regional title in the 100 and 200 meters and a silver medal in the 2024 indoor 60-meter … Ran a 4.34 40-yard dash at the 2023 All-American Bowl Showcase … Clocked at 10.46 in the 100 meters and 21.41 in the 200 … Helped Destrehan to a 15-0 mark and the LHSAA Division I Non-Select state title as a sophomore in 2022 … Team captured district football title in each of his four seasons … Coached at Destrehan by Marcus Scott.


   DT - Zion Williams: 6-4, 295 lbs, Lufkin, TX: 3 Star
                Dominant defensive lineman from Lufkin High School in Lufkin, Texas … Consensus 4-star defensive tackle according to the On3 composite where he also ranked No. 26 nationally as his position and No. 42 overall in the state of Texas … Ranked as high as the nation’s No. 16 defensive tackle according to ESPN and No. 19 by On3 … Helped team to a 10-2 overall mark and to the second round of the playoffs as a senior in 2024 … As a sophomore in 2022, recorded 31 tackles, 4 tackles for loss and 3 sacks … Followed that with 37 tackles, 5 tackles for loss and 3 sacks as a junior in 2023 … Also participates in track and field, throwing the shotput and discus … Played for Todd Quick.


   CB - DJ Pickett: 6-4, 178 lbs, Tampa, FL: 5 Star
               The top-rated player in LSU’s 2025 signing class and the premier prep cornerback in this year’s class … A consensus 5-star prospect who is rated as the nation’s No. 1 cornerback by On3 and Rivals … Ranked as the No. 2 cornerback nationally by ESPN and 247Sports … In the On3 composite, listed as the nation’s No. 10 overall prospect, the No. 2 cornerback and the top player in the state of Florida … Rated as high as No. 6 overall nationally by On3 … Recorded 94 total tackles and 10 interceptions during his prep career … A playmaker on the offensive side of the ball as well, catching 130 passes for 2,577 yards and 25 touchdowns in high school … Also ran track, clocking a 10.7 in the 100-meter dash … Coached at Zephyrhills by Nick Carroll … Nephew of former NFL defensive tackle Ryan Pickett, who won a Super Bowl with the Green Bay Packers.


   OT - Soloman Thomas: 6-3, 314 lbs, Jacksonville, FL: 5 Star
                Outstanding 5-star offensive lineman from Raines High School in Jacksonville, Fla … Consensus 5-star ranking … Listed as the No. 2 interior offensive line prospect and No. 32 overall nationally in the On3 composite … Ranked as the No. 1 overall high school talent in the state of Florida for the Class of 2025 … Ranked as high as No. 13 overall nationally by ESPN … Helped team to team to a 10-2 mark and the regional semifinals of the state playoffs as a junior … As a senior, team went undefeated during the regular season and captured the No. 1 seed in the Florida 3A playoff bracket … Named to the 2024 Florida-Times Union Super 11 … Excels in track and field, winning the Florida 2A state title in the discus as a sophomore in 2023 with a throw of 51.35m … Claimed second place in the discus in 2A state meet in 2024 with a toss of 49.55 … Coached by Donovan Masline.
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​*John 3;16 - For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Da Boot Sports
11/30/2024
By: Terrill J. Weil


   BATON ROUGE, LA - The Tigers finished off the 2024 regular season with a convincing 37-17 win over the Oklahoma Sooners in Tiger Stadium on Saturday night. 

   The LSU offense rolled up 395 total yards against the Sooners with a nice balanced attack.  Garrett Nussmeier left the game with an injury, but played fantastic after returning. He finished the night going 22-31 for 277 yards with three touchdowns. 
   The Tigers rushed for 110 total yards on the night. Caden Durham rushed for 80 yards on 11 carries, while Josh Williams rushed 13 times for 31 yards. 
   Eight different Tigers caught passes. Josh Williams had five catches for 16 yards. Caden Durham had four grabs for 32 yards. Kyren Lacy caught 3 balls for 41 yards and a touchdown. Mason Taylor added 3 catches for 28 yards. CJ Daniels had 3 grabs for 24 yards. Chris Hilton Jr. finally had hid big game with 2 catches for 85 yards, both grabs went for touchdowns. Ka'Morreun Pimpton had 2 catches for 53 yards and Aaron Anderson had a catch for six yards.

   The defense was dominating all night long, causing headaches for the Sooners, collecting four sacks and an interception.  Whit Weeks led the charge with 15 tackles and a sack. Davhon Keys had 10 tackles and a sack. Greg Penn III added 9 tackles. Jardin Gilbert finished with 8 tackles. 



   The Tigers drew first blood, scoring on a 18 yard touchdown pass from Garrett Nussmeier to a wide open Kyren Lacy. The score ended a seven play, 53 yard drive. 7-0 LSU with 7:09 left in the first quarter. 

   LSU committed the first turnover of the night and it was a costly one. Nussmeier was under pressure after dropping back to throw and had the ball stripped by Gracen Halton. Mason Thomas scooped up the ball and took it nine yards for a Sooners touchdown. 7-7 with 3:26 left on the clock. 

   On LSU's next offensive possession Garrett Nussmeier was injured while being sacked and taken to the locker room forcing backup quarterback AJ Swann into action. Thanks to a beautiful 50 yard run by Caden Durham, the Tigers were able to get on the board again with a 34 yard Damian Ramos field goal to put LSU back up, 10-7 with 8:39 left in the first half. 

   Oklahoma answered quickly, driving 75 yards in only three plays, with Xavier Robinson taking it in from two yards out. 14-10 Sooners with 7:22 left in the second quarter. 

   In a purple flash, Aaron Anderson took the Oklahoma kickoff at the goal line and raced 100 yards for a touchdown to give LSU the lead back, 17-14.

   The Sooners responded with an 11 play, 49 yard drive that ended with a 44 yard field goal by Zach Schmit, to tie the game at 17-17 with 2:13 left in the first half. 

   Garrett Nussmeier returned to the game and lead the Tigers on a 6 play, 66 yard scoring drive. The score came on a 40 yard touchdown pass from Nussmeier to Chris Hilton Jr., who made an incredible catch in the end zone for the score. 24-17 Tigers. with 45 seconds left on the clock. The game would go to halftime with LSU up by seven. 



   LSU extended their lead mid-way through the third quarter, driving 88 yards on nine plays, ending with a 45 yard touchdown bomb from Garrett Nussmeier to Chris Hilton Jr. 31-17 Tigers with 6:48 left in the quarter.

   LSU got their first takeaway of the night, when Ashton Stamps put big pressure on Bauer Sharpe, who was attempting a trick play. Sharpe just heaved the ball up for grabs. Sage Ryan intercepted the ball at the LSU 36 and returned it to the Tigers' 48. 

   The Tiger offense looked to drive another nail into the Sooners' coffin, driving 54 yards in nine plays, culminating with a 22 yard Damian Ramos field goal. 34-17 Tigers with 14:47 left in the contest. 

   LSU added to their lead late on a Damian Ramos 32 yard field goal. 37-17 Tigers with 3:19 left on the clock. 

   With the win, LSU finished the regular season 8-4 overall and 5-3 in SEC play...

   Next up the Tigers will wait to find out which Bowl Game they will be invited to next Sunday....

​   What a nice way for the Bayou Bengals to end the 2024 season with a bowl game to go...   GEAUX TIGERS!!!



   

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Brian Kelly Post Game Press Conference

Game Highlights Below

​John 14:6 - "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." (Accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior)

​*John 3;16 - For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Da Boot Sports
11/26/2024
By: Terrill J. Weil


   BATON ROUGE, LA - Tuesday is player interview day for the Tigers. LSU made Josh Williams, Sai'Vion Jones, Miles Frazier and Greg Penn III available to the media in the afternoon after practice... 

​   Video of the press conference is posted below... 

   LSU will host Oklahoma on Saturday, November 30,... Kickoff is set for 6:00 pm. The game will be televised on ESPN....


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LSU vs. Vanderbilt Game Highlights Below

​John 14:6 - "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." (Accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior)

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Da Boot Sports
11/24/2024
By: Terrill J. Weil


   BATON ROUGE, LA - BATON ROUGE, LA - Brian Kelly held his first press conference of the Oklahoma game week on Monday afternoon.. 

   LSU will host Oklahoma on Saturday, November 30 to play the Sooners at 6:00 pm CST. The contest will be televised on ESPN.

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   Video of the press conference are posted below...


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Da Boot Sports
11/23/2024
By: Terrill J. Weil


   BATON ROUGE, LA - In front of 102,086 fans, the LSU Tigers ended their three-game losing skid at home in a 24-17 victory over the visiting Vanderbilt Commodores. The Tigers looked like the better form of themselves as they looked for a positive note. The Tigers could not have had a more disastrous start. Zavion Thomas fumbled on the opening kickoff, but LSU was able to get back on top of it. A three-and-out drive that included a false start penalty was the result. 

   Vanderbilt wasted no time taking advantage of the Tigers’ poor pass coverage, scoring a 63-yard bomb from Diego Pavia on their first offensive play from scrimmage. Just like that, 7-0, Commodores. 

   In search of a much-needed response, LSU’s Josh Williams delivered a big-time 20-yard rushing touchdown to cap off an 8-play, 90-yard drive for the Tigers that would tie the game at seven apiece. 

   On the next Tiger drive, the offense orchestrated a long 12-play drive that eventually resulted in a turnover on downs inside the Vanderbilt five-yard line. LSU’s Nussmeier tried a jump ball pass to Trey’Dez Green, but was just a bit out of his reach. 

   After punts were exchanged, Vanderbilt would commit a turnover of their own when a fourth-down pass attempt fell incomplete. LSU’s Williams would find paydirt a second time with a 21-yard score on the ground. The TD would complete a nine-play drive to give the Tigers a 14-7 lead before halftime. 

   Vanderbilt used the first six and a half minutes of the second half to cut into the Tigers’ lead. A Commodore 12-play, 46-yard drive ended with a 47-yard field goal, making the score 14-10, LSU. 

   Garrett Nussmeier showed flashes of what he’s fully capable of on the ensuing LSU drive. He hung in the pocket to deliver a strike to CJ Daniels on a critical fourth-and-five play. The very next snap? Nuss found a WIDE-OPEN Kyren Lacy for a touchdown in the back corner of the endzone. The Bayou Bengals would extend the lead to 21-10 with 3:32 to go in the third quarter. 

   LSU forced another Vanderbilt punt and proceeded to go on its longest drive of the game. The Tigers went 74 yards on 13 plays over 6:08. Tiger Stadium thought that LSU had come away with a touchdown, but after review, the pass to Aaron Anderson was ruled incomplete, forcing a Damian Ramos FGA. The three points put LSU up 24-10. 

   The Commodores were not done fighting. With 10:41 remaining in the game, Diego Pavia led Vanderbilt on a 75-yard drive and capped it off with a touchdown scramble.

   Vandy’s drive was propelled by a fake punt conversion on a fourth-down attempt. Although it seemed LSU had gotten the stop short of the line-to-gain, refs disagreed upon review. LSU’s lead was cut in half, 24-17. 

​   LSU utilized the rest of the game clock, and that would be all she wrote in this chapter of Tiger v. Commodore football. 

   Next up, LSU will host the Oklahoma Sooners in Tiger Stadium for the regular season conclusion. That game will kick off at 6:00 p.m. CST on Saturday, November 30, 2024. Geaux Tigers, and Happy Thanksgiving! 


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Brian Kelly Post Game Press Conference

Da Boot Sports
11/21/2024
By: Terrill J. Weil


     BATON ROUGE, LA - Brian Kelly speaks to the media one last time before the Tigers kickoff against Vanderbilt in Tiger Stadium on Saturday night.

   Video of the press conference is posted below...


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Da Boot Sports
11/20/2024
By: Terrill J. Weil


   BATON ROUGE, LA - Tuesday is player interview day for the Tigers. LSU made Will Campbell, Paris Shand, Mason Taylor and Gio Paez available to the media in the afternoon after practice... 

​   Video of the press conference is posted below... 

   LSU will host Vanderbilt on Saturday, November 23,  Kickoff is set for 6:45 pm. The game will be televised on SEC Network...


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​*John 3;16 - For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Da Boot Sports
11/18/2024
By: Terrill J. Weil


   BATON ROUGE, LA - BATON ROUGE, LA - Brian Kelly held his first press conference of the Vanderbilt game week on Monday afternoon.. 

   LSU will host Vanderbilt on Saturday, November 23 to play the Commodores at 6:45 pm CST. The contest will be televised on SEC Network. 

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   Video of the press conference are posted below...


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​*John 3;16 - For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Da Boot Sports
11/16/2024
By: Terrill J. Weil


   GAINESVILLE, FL - LSU traveled to Gainesville hoping to stop their two game losing streak against the (4-5) Florida Gators. Unfortunately, the Tigers continued their poor play as they fell 27-16 in the Swamp on Saturday night. This was a very bad loss for the Bayou Bengals. Any chance for the SEC Championship game or the 12 team playoff is now gone 100%. The Tigers played with no fire, no emotion and had no sense of urgency. They were super flat all night long.  

   All of a sudden the LSU offense had forgotten how to score touchdowns, only scoring three in the last ten quarters.

   This is also the first time in the Brian Kelly era that the Tigers have lost three in a row. 

   Tonight's final stats....

    Garret Nussmeier finished 27-47 for 260 yards with one touchdown. Nussmeier was sacked seven times. 

   Caden Durham rushed for 91 yards on 20 carries. Josh Williams had 69 yards on 13 carries. 

   Aaron Anderson led the team in receiving with seven catches for 72 yards and one touchdown. Mason Taylor had 59 yards on six grabs. Josh Williams had four catches for 31 yards. Kyren Lacy finished with three catches for 43 yards. CJ Daniels had three grabs for 32 yards.

   On defense, Davhon Keys led the team with five tackles. Jardin Gilbert had four tackles. Bradyn Swinson, Greg Penn III and Zy Alexander all had four tackles each.. Whit Weeks finished with only three tackles. The defense forced no turnovers or registered any sacks. 

   The last three games have been disturbing and embarrassing. How will this team respond next week against Vanderbilt at home? Only time will tell... 



   The Gators would find the scoreboard first, driving 80 yards on five plays, culminating with a 23 yard touchdown pass from DJ Lagway to Elijhah Badger. With 7:12 left in the first quarter, Florida led, 7-0.

   LSU responded with a nice 13 play, 41 yard drive, that unfortunately ended with a missed 51 yard field goal attempt by Damian Ramos.

   The Tigers finally punched it in. Garrett Nussmeier found Aaron Anderson for a 28 yard touchdown to tie the game. The scoring drive went 84 yards in 14 plays, eating 5:51 off the clock. 7-7 with 7:39 left in the first half. 

   Florida answered by driving 44 yards in nine plays to retake the lead on a 49 yard Trey Smack field goal. 10-7 Gators with 3:27 left in the quarter.

   LSU then drove 47 yards in 12 plays, settling for a 50 yard Damian Ramos filed goal to tie the game at 10-10 with only ten seconds left on the clock. The contest would head into halftime all even at 10-10. 


   The Tigers would strike first in the second half. LSU drove 62 yards in 15 plays and apparently had a touchdown when Garrett Nussmeier found CJ Daniels for a 13 yard touchdown, but offensive pass interference against Kyren Lacy eliminated the score. Damian Ramos then kicked his third field goal of the contest to give LSU a 13-10 lead with 5:54 left in the third quarter.

   Florida responded with a eight play, 38 yard drive to tie the game on a Trey Smack 55 yard field goal. 13-13 with 3:07 left in the third quarter. 

   On LSU's next possession, Nussmeier fumbled while being sacked on third and six. Emery Jones Jr. picked up the ball and began to run with it, but he fumbled while being tackled. Florida recovered Emery's fumble at the LSU 34 yard line. Thankfully, the LSU defense would stand tall and force a Florida punt to end the Gators' scoring threat. 

   The Gators would retake the lead early in the fourth quarter on a one yard touchdown run by Ja'Kobi Jackson. 20-13 Florida with 13:58 left in the game. 

   LSU answered with a 15 play, 54 yard drive that stalled deep in Florida territory, forcing a field goal attempt. Damian Ramos drilled a 38 yard field goal to pull the Tigers to within, 20-16 with 5:18 left on the clock. 

   Florida drove a huge nail into the coffin on their next offensive possession. Jadan Baugh took a toss pitch, turned the corner and raced 55 yards for a touchdown. With only 3:48 left in the contest, the Gators led, 27-16.

   The LSU offense was unable to produce anymore points, as the Tigers dropped their third straight. 

   With the loss, LSU falls to 6-4 overall and 3-3 in SEC play.

   Next up, the Tigers return home to Tiger Stadium to host Vanderbilt on Saturday, November 23. Kickoff is still TBA....

   


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Brian Kelly Post Game Press Conference Below::

Game Highlights Below:::

Da Boot Sports
11/14/2024
By: Jason Watson Jr.


   Gainesville, FL- #22 LSU travels to the east coast to renew their historic rivalry with the Florida Gators. Both teams are reeling from blowout conference losses last week, and will be in search of a rebound performance. 
     
     Last Week (W11): 
   LSU has had every opportunity this season to take a firm grasp over the SEC, but once again, fell short. After last weekend’s pitiful loss at home against the Alabama Crimson Tide, the Tigers find themselves on the outside looking in. They no longer control their own destiny of reaching the SEC Championship or College Football Playoff and will need some help along the way. LSU 13- Alabama 42 

   Florida put on a disheartening effort versus the Texas Longhorns last Saturday after the announcement of Head Coach Billy Napier will be retaining his position into next season. Just one week after hanging tough with the Georgia Bulldogs in a hostile environment, the Gators showed regression on the road. How will they fare at home against an inconsistent LSU team desperate to win a game? Florida 17- Texas 49 


     Series History: 
   If you look solely at the overall record, you would think that LSU and Florida have gone blow for blow throughout their rivaled history. However, although LSU only has one more victory in the matchup (34-33-3), the Tigers have dominated in the last decade. The Gators have only managed two wins in the previous ten meetings, but have dropped all of the last five. The last Florida win came in 2018 when they came out on top at home, 27-19. 


     Injury Report: 
   Garrett Dellinger will miss his second consecutive game at Florida after having a surgical procedure performed during LSU’s last bye week. Although the hope was that the starting lineman would be able to return for the road trip, he will remain sidelined and look to recover. With top backup Tyree Adams still listed as questionable, it seems that Paul Mubenga will get his second start in as many weeks. 

   The biggest question surrounding Florida practices this week is the status of quarterback DJ Lagway. Lagway suffered a hamstring injury in Week 10 and even though initial thoughts were his season may be over, Napier said he is “trending in the
right direction” for a possible return against the Tigers. If Lagway is unable to go, the Gators will turn to Aidan Warner to lead the offense again this Saturday. 


     Keys to Victory: 

   * Get Home with Pressure 
LSU has only managed two sacks over their last six quarters played. That includes no sacks versus Marcel Reed or Jalen Milroe. The Tigers have got to gameplan for collapsing the pocket as well as maintaining containment on the outside against stretch plays and scrambling quarterbacks. LSU’s got the talent and playmakers to cause havoc, they’ve just got to execute at a high-level. 


   * Use Your Playmakers 
Against the Tide, running back Caden Durham toted the ball just a total of eight times. Even worse? He got 45 of his 63 rushing yards on his first carry of the game. Kyren Lacy was held without a reception in the first half. Zavion Thomas can only do so much on special teams. He touched the ball just three times offensively. Josh Williams had as many catches as Aaron Anderson and CJ Daniels combined. Notice an issue? 


     * Control What You Can 
With a midseason collapse, LSU has to win out the rest of their schedule to have a chance at making any noise. The Tigers face their final road game of the season Saturday versus Florida, then return home to close out against Vanderbilt and Oklahoma. All three are winnable, but it starts with just that. You’ve got to win out to salvage your season. 


     * Where to Watch: 
Fans can watch LSU v. Florida live on ABC or stream from ESPN+ when the game kicks off from The Swamp at 2:30 p.m. CST on Saturday, November 16, 2024. 


     * Predictions and Final Thoughts:
At this point, nothing would surprise me in this one. LSU, though chances are slim, still has a path to the SEC Championship. Pressure is rising for Brian Kelly and the coaching staff to get the Tigers back in contention for high rankings and playoff appearances. Florida and Napier, on the other hand, have little if anything to lose at this point in the season. A “don’t hold anything back” type of win at home against a Top-25 team would bode well for not just confidence, but in preparation for next season. Kelly knows his seat is hot, and I think he gets his message across this week. I think, hope, and pray that LSU comes out on top, but I expect the Gators to make it tough. I’ll go with the Tigers, 31-23. 




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​John 14:6 - "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." (Accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior)

​*John 3;16 - For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Da Boot Sports
11/14/2024
By: Terrill J. Weil


    BATON ROUGE, LA - Brian Kelly speaks to the media one last time before the Tigers kickoff against Florida in Gainesville on Saturday afternoon. 

   Video of the press conference is posted below...


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LSU vs. Florida Hype Video below:::

​John 14:6 - "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." (Accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior)

​*John 3;16 - For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Da Boot Sports
11/12/2024
By: Terrill J. Weil
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   BATON ROUGE, LA - Tuesday is player interview day for the Tigers. LSU made Ashton Stamps, Paris Shand, Emery Jones Jr.,and Zavion Thomas available to the media in the afternoon after practice... 

​   Video of the press conference is posted below... 

   LSU will travel to Florida to take on the Gators on Saturday, November 16,  Kickoff is set for 2:30pm. The game will be televised on ABC.


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​John 14:6 - "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." (Accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior)

​*John 3;16 - For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Da Boot Sports
11/11/2024
By: Terrill J. Weil


   BATON ROUGE, LA - BATON ROUGE, LA - Brian Kelly held his first press conference of the Florida game week on Monday afternoon.. 

   LSU will travel to Gainesville on Saturday, November 16 to play the Gators at 2:30 pm CST. The contest will be televised on ABC.  

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   Video of the press conference are posted below...


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    **If your a Saints fan, tune into our YouTube Channel next Monday night at 8pm for our new live Saints podcast, Fleur De Lis Focus. Check it out and join us for some fun New Orleans Saints football Talk... 

​John 14:6 - "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." (Accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior)

​*John 3;16 - For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Da Boot Sports
11/9/2024
By: Jason Watson Jr.


   BATON ROUGE, LA- Alabama came into Tiger Stadium and left with their playoff hopes still intact after a dominant 42-13 victory over the Bayou Bengals.  As for the Tigers, they have all but been officially eliminated from the College Football Playoff and now wait to find out how far they will drop in the polls and rankings. 

   The offense couldn't get into any kind of rhythm and had perhaps their worse performance of the season. It was a dismal, wet night in Death Valley as Garrett Nussmeier struggled, finishing his night going, 27-42 for 239 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions.
   Once again, the running attack was MIA. Caden Durham rushed for 63 yards on eight carries. Zavion Thomas rushed twice for 18 yards. Josh Williams had 9 yards on six carries.
    Josh Williams led the Tigers in receiving with 38 yards on six catches. Kyren Lacy finished with 5 catches for 79 yards and a touchdown grab. Mason Taylor added 50 yards on four catches. 

   Penalties hurt LSU throughout the night on both sides of the ball. 

   The defense had no answer for Jalen Milroe who rushed for 185 yards and four touchdowns. Whit Weeks finished the night with 15 tackles. Bradyn Swinson had 8 tackles. Ashton Stamps, Grag Penn III and Jardin Gilbert all finished with 7 tackles each. 
    
   

​   LSU won the coin toss and elected to defer to the second half. The Tiger defense knew that containing Jalen Milroe would be a difficult task, but Alabama exploited the advantage from the get-go. Milroe displayed his mobility on a 39-yard scamper to the end zone to give the Crimson Tide an early 7-0 advantage. 

   The Tigers responded quickly as Zavion Thomas took the ensuing return back to midfield. Freshman tailback Caden Durham then got LSU to the five-yard line, knocking on the end zone. The offense would stall out, forcing Brian Kelly to settle for a short field goal even after the big plays. Tigers trailed 7-3. 

   Alabama would take the ball back for the next seven minutes en route to a 15-play 75-yard drive that resulted in another rushing touchdown. The Tide extend their lead to 14-3 with just over two minutes to play in the first quarter.

   Garrett Nussmeier and the LSU offense went back to work as the first-quarter clock ran out and the sky opened up with heavy showers. After the second timeout of the half was called, LSU would be forced to punt. Alabama would do the same on their next drive. 

   Although the Tigers’ drive would look promising, penalties would ultimately set the offense back, forcing yet another field goal attempt. Damian Ramos would connect from 43 yards to chip into the Tide’s lead. The score read 14-6 with 8:26 to go in the half. 

   On the next Crimson Tide series, the Bama offense opted to go for it on fourth-and-one just beyond midfield. LSU’s defense came up with a massive stop to put the ball back in Garrett Nussmeier’s hands. Except, the very next play, Nuss would get strip-sacked, allowing Alabama to take over on the Tigers’ 32-yard line. Jalen Milroe would cap off the extra possession with his second rushing score of the game, putting the Tide in front, 21-6, just before halftime. 

   The LSU Tigers’ first drive of the second half was… less than ideal. After converting two fourth downs and getting the football down inside the Alabama five-yard line, Garrett Nussmeier tried to force a ball into a smothered CJ Daniels, but it was intercepted in the end zone as a result. Another empty possession with time dwindling on LSU’s playoff hopes.

   Just when it looked like LSU would get another defensive stop and the first sack of the contest, officials flagged Sai’Vion Jones for a personal foul face mask penalty, extending the Crimson Tide’s drive. Following the play, Tiger fans began throwing debris onto the field, marking the fourth consecutive week the situation has occurred across the country since the controversial penalty overturn during the Texas and Georgia game in Week 8.  Jalen Milroe would then gash the Tigers for his third and fourth rushing touchdowns of the game during the second half to cap off Alabama’s huge blowout victory. 

   An abysmal performance, to say the least, was put forth by the Tigers.

   Up next, LSU will travel to Gainesville, Florida for a road game against the Gators. That game can be watched live on ABC when the teams kickoff at 2:30 p.m. CST on Saturday, November 16, 2024.

   Win, Loss, or Tie… Rain or Shine… Geaux Tigers! 


   

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Brian Kelly Post Game Press Conference Below

Game Highlights Below