Da Boot Sports
10/25/2022
By: Terrill J. Weil


   BATON ROUGE, LA - Brian Kelly met with the media on Tuesday to discuss the bye week happenings from players resting to recruiting to game preparation for Alabama.

   Expect the LSU campus and Tiger Stadium to be rocking next Saturday when the 18th ranked Fighting Tigers (6-2/4-1) face the #6 Crimson Tide (7-1/4-1) for control of the SEC West.

**John 14:6 - "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." (Find Jesus)

Da Boot Sports
10/24/2022
LSU Sports Communications
By: Michael Bonnette


​   ​BATON ROUGE – A trio of LSU players earned Southeastern Conference Player of the Week honors for their performance in Saturday’s 45-20 win over No. 7 and previously undefeated Ole Miss in Tiger Stadium, the league office announced on Monday.
 
Quarterback Jayden Daniels picked up SEC Offensive Player of the Week honors, while defensive tackle Mekhi Wingo was named the league’s defensive lineman of the week and linebacker Harold Perkins earned freshman of the week.
 
Daniels served as the catalyst for the LSU offense, accounting for five touchdowns (3 rushing, 2 passing) as the Tigers racked up 45 points, 35 first downs and 500 total yards in the comeback win over Ole Miss. Daniels completed 21-of-28 passes for 248 yards and added 121 rushing yards
 
He became the first quarterback in LSU history to rush for 100 yards and pass for 200 yards in the same game twice in one season. He scored on runs of 3, 11, and 17 yards and tossed TD passes of 34 yards and 1-yard. Daniels also set the LSU single-season record for rushing touchdowns (9) and rushing yards by a quarterback (524).
 
Down 17-3 early in second quarter, LSU outscored Ole Miss, 42-3, for the remainder of the game, including 28-0 in the second half.  After a punt on the first possession of second half, LSU scored TDs on its final four possessions of game.
 
Wingo, a sophomore, recorded seven tackles along with 1.5 sacks totaling 18 yards in losses. He also forced a fumble, batted down two passes and added a quarterback hurry as the Tigers limited the Rebels to a season-low 116 rushing yards.
 
Perkins, a true freshman, played key role in LSU defense shutting down Ole Miss in the second half of the 45-20 win. LSU’s defense held Ole Miss scoreless for the final 44 minute of the contest and allowed just 137 total yards to the Rebels in the second half. Perkins finished with five tackles, a sack for a 6-yard loss, a pass breakup a two QB hurries.

Da Boot Sports
​10/22/2022
By: Corey Perrillioux


   BATON ROUGE, LA - LSU hosted SEC rival Ole Miss in Death Valley on Saturday afternoon. The Rebels came in ranked 7th in the nation with an undefeated record of 7-0 and 3-0 in the SEC. 

   The Rebels Have a dangerous offensive led by sophomore quarterback Jaxson Dart. 

   LSU came in with an overall record of 5-2 and 3-1 in SEC play.


   Ole Miss won the coin toss and elected to receive.  After an offsides by LSU on the opening kickoff, Ole Miss started on their 30. The Rebels wasted little time driving the length of the field, capped off by a 6-yard touchdown run by running back Quinshon Judkins.  

   With their first possession, LSU started on their 25 with an early emphasis on running the ball, alternating rushing duties between RB Josh Williams and QB Jayden Daniels. 
   Assisted by a defensive pass interference call, LSU's offense drove down the field with relative ease but stalled at the 6-yard line, settling for a 23-yard field goal by PK Damian Ramos. 7-3 Rebels.

   Ole Miss began their 2nd possession at their own 25.  An LSU interception was nullified by a defensive pass interference, keeping the Ole Miss drive alive. 
   The Rebels, assisted by another defensive pass interference on 4th and goal, capitalized with a 3-yard TD run by Judkins.  

   LSU began their 2nd possession at the 34-yard line following a 33-yard return by Noah Cain.  LSU's offense again looked dynamic as they drove down the field with a nice mix of run and pass before stalling at the 25.  but Ramos missed a 42-yard field goal attempt.

   Ole Miss took over at their 25 and once again matriculated the ball down the field with ease against the Tiger defense.  The drive stalled at the 14-yard line as the 1st quarter ended with a score Ole Miss 14 LSU 3.  The drive concluded with a 32-yard field goal by PK Jonathan Cruz.

   LSU's third possession began at their 25.  The Tigers again had an impressive drive as Jayden
Daniels showed great discipline going through his progressions and showing patience while resisting the run-first tendency.  The drive was capped off with a beautiful  34-yard touchdown strike to Jaray Jenkins. The score cut the Rebels lead to 17-10.

   After forcing an Ole Miss punt LSU took over at the 23-yard line and came out swinging with a big 38-yard pass play to Mason Taylor.  The Tigers drove the length of the field and finished the drive with a 3-yard Jayden Daniels touchdown run to tie the game at 17-17. 

   The Rebels answered the LSU score as Jonathan Cruz kicked a 48-yard field goal after the Tigers
defense stalled their drive. as the game went to the halftime with Ole Miss holding a 20-17

   The growth and cohesiveness of the LSU offensive line were evident as the Tigers began to dominate the contest.  They continued to provide Jayden Daniels with a lot of time in the pocket to find open receivers.  




   LSU finally took their first lead of the game halfway through the third quarter, driving the ball down the field and scoring the go-ahead touchdown on a 2-yard pass from Jayden Daniels to Mason Taylor.  The score was Taylor's first-ever touchdown as an LSU Tiger. 24-20 Tigers. 
   The growth and cohesiveness of the LSU offensive line were evident as the Tigers began to dominate the contest.  They continued to provide Jayden Daniels with a lot of time in the pocket to find open receivers.  

    It looked like Ole Miss would answer the LSU score as the Rebels drove the length of the field to the LSU 10-yard line, but the LSU defense turned them away with an intercepted by Joe Foucha in the end zone.  

   LSU took over at the 20-yard line. The momentum had clearly swung in the Tigers favor as they provided the fans with big plays and first downs, driving down the field at will as their drive went into the 4th quarter with LSU leading, 24-20.

   Calling Baton Rouge by Garth Brooks led the fans into the 4th quarter and Tiger Stadium was electric as the sun went down over Baton Rouge.  Capitalizing on the momentum, the Tigers extended their lead to 31-20 on a Jayden Daniels 11-yard touchdown run. 

   As the LSU defense continued to shut down the Rebels' offensive attack, the Tigers offense showed no semblance of being in a rebuilding year as they continued to drive the ball at will against the 7th-ranked team in the nation. 
   Jayden Daniels finished off LSU's next drive as he knifed his way through the Rebels defense for a 17-yard touchdown run. His 3rd rushing touchdown on the day. LSU now lead the Rebels, 38-20.

   The Tigers would extend their lead one more time as Jayden Daniels continued his dominance on the field  leading LSU 38 yards for another score, capped off by a Josh Williams 1-yard touchdown run.

   With a deficit of 45-20,  LSU upset the #7 team in the nation with a dominating 45-20 victory bring their record to 6-2, 4-1 in the SEC.

   The Tigers have a bye next week. Their next contest will be against the Alabama Crimson Tide on Saturday, Nov. 5th in Tiger Stadium. 

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Da Boot Sports
10/20/2022
By: Terrill J. Weil


   BATON ROUGE, LA - Brian Kelly met with the media for his final press conference of the week as the team prepares for their huge SEC contest against Ole Miss. 
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Da Boot Sports
10/18/20222
By: Terrill J. Weil


   BATON ROUGE, LA - LSU players interviews for Ole Miss game week. Enjoy 

**John 14:6 - "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." (Find Jesus. God Bless)

Da Boot Sports
10/18/2022
By: Terrill J. Weil


   BATON ROUGE, LA - Monday was Brian Kelly's weekly press conference to close the book on the Florida victory and look ahead to the Ole Miss contest this weekend. 

   The Tigers will take on the now ranked #7 team in the nation, the 7-0, Ole Miss (Black Bears, Land-Sharks, Rebels, etc...?????)

   Below is video of Monday's press conference... 

**John 14:6 - "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." (Find Jesus. God Bless)

Da Boot Sports
​10/15/2022
By: Terrill J. Weil


   GAINESVILLE, FL - LSU traveled to Gainesville looking to rebound from last weekend's 40-13 blowout loss to Tennessee in Tiger Stadium and that's exactly what the Tigers did, drowning Florida in the Swamp, 45-35 on Saturday night.

    Jayden Daniels lead LSU to the victory with a career high game finishing 23-32, 349 yards passing,
3 touchdown passes while rushing for 44 yards and 3 rushing touchdowns. 
   Daniels is the first player in LSU football history to pass for 3 touchdowns and rush for 3 touchdowns in
a game decided in regulation. Joe Burrow did it in the seven overtime game against
Texas A&M in 2018.

   The LSU wide receivers had a great night as Kayshon Boutte had his best outing of the season with six catches for 115 yards. Malik Nabers finished with 48 yards on four grabs. Jaray Jenkins added 67 yards on two catches and a touchdown. Brian Thomas had two catches for 31 yards and a touchdown grab.

   Josh Williams lead the team in rushing with 106 yards on 14 carries, while John Emery Jr. rushed for
31 yards on eight carries, added 24 yards receiving on three grabs with a touchdown catch. 

   The offensive line played their best game of the season, giving Jayden Daniels time to throw the ball as well as dominating the line of scrimmage most of the night to help the Tigers rush for 179 yards on the night. 

   After a slow start, the defense slowed down the Florida offensive attack allowing the offense to build a 21 point lead heading into the 4th quarter. The Gators were able to score 14 unanswered points in the 4th quarter to pull to within seven points, but the defense made the plays needed late in the contest to seal the win. 
   Micah Baskerville had a fantastic game finishing with 11 tackles and a sack. Greg Penn finished with six tackles, while Harold Perkins totaled five tackles on the night. 
   Hats off to the LSU secondary for playing a great ball game after allowing the quick 51 yard touchdown pass on Florida's first offensive possession of the night. 

   Brian Kelly is the first LSU coach to win in Jordan Hare Stadium and in The Swamp in the same season, EVER..

   
   
   Florida received the opening kickoff, returning it 47 yards to their own 48 to start their first drive. Then in the blink of an eye they were on the scoreboard.
   On second and nine, Anthony Richardson hit Justin Shorter in stride for a 51 yard touchdown. The
point after gave the Gators a quick 7-0 lead with 14:01 left on the clock.

   LSU responded by driving 75 yards on 12 plays, ending with Jayden Daniels hitting John Emery Jr. out of the backfield for a seven yard touchdown to even things up at 7-7 with 7:46 left in the opening quarter.
   The big play of the drive came on a 3rd and eight when Daniels scrambling away from pressure and found Kayshon Boutte down the field for a 40 yard gain and a 1st down at the Florida 33 yard line. 

   Like two heavy weight boxers going toe to toe and blow for blow, the Gators answered right back, easily driving 75 yards in ten plays. Montrell Johnson finished off the possession with a 39 yard touchdown run up the far sidelines putting Florida back up 14-7 with 2:00 minutes remaining in the quarter.

   LSU's offense took their next possession into the 2nd quarter, once again finding the end zone to even the score up at 14-14 when Daniels scampered in from one yard out. The score capped off a 12 play, 73 yard drive.

   The Tigers defense would be the first to earn a stop, holding Florida to a three and out, forcing a punt. But low and behold, the special team nightmares continued for LSU as Jack Bech muffed the punt and the Gators recovered at the LSU 13 yard line. 

   Florida graciously accepted their gift touchdown as they punched it in from three yards out
as Montrell Johnson scored his second touchdown of the night. 21-14 Gators with 8:13 left in the first half. 

   The shoot out continued as LSU responded to the turnover and Gators score by again driving 75 yards in seven plays.  Jayden Daniels found Brian Thomas Jr. who made an outstanding catch in the end zone for a 24 yard touchdown. The score evened things up at 21-21 with 5:55 left in the first half.

   Matt House and the LSU defense made the necessary adjustments to finally start slowing
Anthony Richardson and the Florida offense down as the Gators once again went three and out. 

   The LSU offense remained blazing hot, blasting down the field to grab their first lead of the contest. Jayden Daniels hit Jaray Jenkins in stride down the near sidelines for a 54 yard touchdown on a 3rd and eight. 28-21 LSU with 2:24 left in the second quarter. 

   Once again, the LSU defense held Florida without a score to end the first half of play. Jayden Daniels
played his best half as a Tiger, going 14-18 for 252 yards with three touchdowns and a rushing score as the Tigers went into the locker room with 306 yards of total offense to Florida's 171, leading 28-21.



   LSU received the second half kickoff and exploded down the field for a score. On the first play of the drive Josh Williams broke a 50 yard run to the Florida 25 yard line. Two plays later Jayden Daniels ran it in from nine yards out to extend LSU's lead to 35-21.

   The Tigers continued to play like a pissed off football team! After holding Florida on 4th and four
from the Tigers' 12 yard line, LSU took the turnover on downs and once again overwhelmed the Florida defense, driving 88 yards on 13 plays as Jayden Daniels scored his third rushing touchdown of the contest from nine yards. The score put LSU up 42-21 with only 1:07 left in the third quarter.

   The Gators finally struck back on the first play of the 4th quarter as Anthony Richardson rumbled 81 yards for a touchdown. The score ignited Ben Hill Griffin Stadium as the score now stood at 42-35 with 14:46 left in the game.

   After the Tigers scored a touchdown on their first six possessions, the Gators finally forced LSU to punt  for the first time early in the final quarter. 

   The Gators offense began to show signs of life after Richardson's electrifying scoring run on their last possession as they would score 14 unanswered points on a one yard touchdown run by Trevor Etienne, cutting LSU's lead to 42-35 with only 7:30 left in the contest. Florida drove 80 yards in 11 plays to turn what looked to be a LSU blowout back into a new ball game. 

   But on the next possession the LSU offense slammed the door shut on the Gators, killing 5:47 off the clock while driving 46 yards in 11 plays. 
   Damian Ramos drilled a 47 yard field goal with only 1:52 left in the game, putting LSU up by ten,
45-35, clinching victory for LSU.


   LSU is now 5-2 overall and 3-1 in SEC play. Next up, the Tigers will host the 9th ranked Ole Miss Black Bears (7-0) in Tiger Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 22. Kickoff is set for 2:30pm CST and the contest will be televised on CBS. 
  

Da Boot Sports
10/14/2022
By: Terrill J. Weil


   BATON ROUGE, LA - Brian Kelly held his end of the week press conference to discuss the Tigers upcoming contest against Florida (4-2, 1-2) in Gainesville on Saturday at 7:00pm CST. 

   LSU (4-2, 2-1) will look to rebound from a crushing 40-13 blowout loss to Tennessee in Tiger Stadium. This is a must win for the Tigers with upcoming contest against Ole Miss and Alabama looming.

   Below is video of Kelly's press conference..  GEAUX TIGERS!!

**John 14:6 - "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." (Find Jesus. God Bless)

Da Boot Sports
10/11/2022
By: Terrill J. Weil


   BATON ROUGE, LA - Hello Tiger fans, it's Tuesday and that means it's player's press conference day.
   
​   LSU made Jaray Jenkins, Ali Gaye and Mekhi Garner available to the media to answer questions after practice on Tuesday afternoon. 

   Below is video of the press conference.  GEAUX TIGERS!!!
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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." (Find Jesus)

Da Boot Sports
10/10/2022
By: Terrill J. Weil


​   BATON ROUGE, LA - Brian Kelly held his regular 'beginning of the week press conference' on Monday to close out the Tennessee game, putting it behind us and to touch on and answer questions about the upcoming contest against the Florida Gators. 

   Good news was mentioned about Will Campbell. Hopefully he will be available this weekend in the Swamp. Garrett Dellinger has an ACL sprain and will be out for hopefully no more than two weeks. The absence of Harold Perkins Jr. for most of the game against the Vols was due to the offensive formations thrown at the LSU defense, nothing more. The Tigers were being spread out, causing the defense to play much more nickel and dime which kept Perkins off the field for a huge part of the contest. 

   The Tigers head to Gainesville to play a very winnable game. Starting fast is crucial along with cutting back on penalties and poor execution. It should be a great SEC battle on Saturday in the Swamp. 

   Below is video of Monday's press conference.   GEAUX TIGERS!!! 
  

**John 14:6 - "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." (Find Jesus. God Bless)

Da Boot Sports
10/08/2022
By: Corey Perrillioux


   BATON ROUGE, LA - On a beautiful day in Tiger Stadium, questionable coaching calls on 4th down and sloppy special teams cost the Tigers and helped open the door to a Tennessee 40-13 blowout win on Saturday.

   "Well, that was not what we had planned nor expected. We expected to play much better than that." Brian Kelly said. "Certainly when you fumble the opening kickoff and give an extra possession to a team that obviously plays fast and loves extra possessions and then giving another three points and spot them 10 points in special teams spots you a huge hole. That’s what we did. Our details were not very good. I could stand up here all day, but that falls on coaching."

   "That’s on me," Kelly added. "I have to coach better. We’ve gotta coach better. That’s the group we have. We have to coach them better. Congratulations to Tennessee, they played well today. They were the better football team. They certainly deserved the win today. Have to coach this football team better, that’s the bottom line."

   LSU started the game with shoddy special teams play, as Jack Bech muffed the opening kickoff with the Vols recovering the ball at the Tigers' 27.
   Tennessee quickly drove 27 yards in five plays, capped off with a one yard touchdown run by Jabari Small. 

   After a LSU three and out, special teams once again burned the Tigers. Jay Bramblet got off a beautiful 52 yard punt, but Dee Williams returned the ball 58 yards down to the LSU 26 yard line. The Tigers defense would hold Tennessee to a 35 yard field goal to extend the lead to 10-0. 

   On LSU's second possession, a failed 4th and four at the Tennessee 15 yard line handed the ball back to the Vols. Tennessee then drove from their 11 yard line, settling for a 38 yard field goal to increase their lead to  13-0 as the first quarter came to an end. 

   LSU started the second quarter with more of the same, going for it on 4th and one, but failing as Josh Williams was tackled for a one yard loss turning the ball over on downs.
 
   Tennessee took over on the LSU 45 and struck quickly.  On their first play of the drive, Hendon Hooker connected with Jalin Hyatt for a 45 yard touchdown pass, stretching the lead to 20-0. 

   The Tigers would finally get on the scoreboard as the offense put a good drive together, mixing in pass and run. Josh Williams scored on a one yard run capping off the 95 yard drive, cutting the Vol's lead to 20-7 with 3:05 left in the first half. 

   Tennessee drove down to the LSU 34 before the LSU defense forced a field goal attempt. Tennessee kicker  Chase McGrath's kick hit the goal post, missing the 51 yard try. 

   Following a third failed 4th down attempt for LSU, Tennessee quickly drove to the LSU 15, as
McGrath would make a 32 yard field goal on the final play on the first half giving Tennessee a 23-7 lead at the break.


   The Volunteers took the opening possession of the second half and drove down the field with ease, scoring on a 14 yard touchdown pitch and catch from Hooker to Hyatt to quickly extend their lead to 30-7 with 11:47 left in the third quarter.

  Tennessee once again drove down the field late in the third quarter, mixing a potent passing attack with serviceable running, and additional assistance from LSU penalties.  The 92 yard, eight play drive was capped off by a five yard touchdown run by Jabari Small. 37-7 Vols with 2:13 left in the quarter.

   Thus far, the Tigers hadn't played with any sense of urgency on offense, but began putting a decent
drive together on their next possession to end the 3rd quarter. 
   
   The 4th quarter began with a touchdown strike from Daniels to Malik Nabers, but the play was nullified by a holding penalty.
   The penalty lead to LSU's fourth attempt at a 4th down conversion, which was converted thanks to a pass interference penalty against Tennessee giving the Tigers a 1st and goal at the five. 
   
   Daniels would then find Kayshon Boutte in the end zone for a five yard touchdown. The two
point conversion attempt failed, bringing the score to 37-13 with 11:32 remaining in the 4th quarter.

​   Tennessee took over on their five yard line following a block in the back penalty on the ensuing kickoff, but a 49 yard run by Jabari Small kick started the drive that would result in 32 yard field goal by Chase McGrath for the final score of the contest.  

   LSU had one more offensive possession, starting at their own five yard line, putting a nice drive together, going 72 yards in seven plays before Daniels would be intercepted in the end zone by Trevon Flowers with   :09 left on the clock. 

   With the loss, LSU is now 4-2 overall, 2-1 in SEC play...

   Up next the Tigers will travel to Gainesville to take on the Florida Gators (4-2, 1-2).. Kickoff is set
for 6:00pm CST and will be televised on ESPN. 
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Photos Below By: Michael Bacigalupi

**John 14:6 - "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." (Finf Jesus. God Bless)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

Da Boot Sports
10/8/2022
By: Terrill J. Weil


   BATON ROUGE, LA - LSU freshman starting left tackle Will Campbell will not play in Saturday's
game against 8th ranked Tennessee. 

   Late Friday night Campbell posted a photo of himself in a hospital bed on Instagram, which he captioned, "Appreciate all the prayers, I'll be Back".... 

   Campbell has starter all five games this season at left tackle, playing at a high level for the Tigers.  His presence will be missed against a veteran Volunteers defensive front.  Cam Wire is expected to start in his place. 

   No official announcement has been made about Campbell's condition, however sources report that he's suffering from dehydration with the flu.

   Thoughts and prayers are with this young man as he recovers.  
 

**John 14:6 - "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." (Find Jesus. God Bless)

Da Boot Sports
10/6/2022
By: Terrill J. Weil


   BATON ROUGE, LA - Brian Kelly answered a few questions from the media on Thursday afternoon after the team practice.
   The Tigers face perhaps their biggest challenge of the season with #8 Tennessee (4-0) coming into Death Valley on Saturday morning. 
   Kickoff is set for 11:00am and the game will be on ESPN. 

   Also, please go to our Da Boot Sports YouTube Channel and click 'Subscribe' and the notification bell, so you can receive a reminder about our live podcast, 'Talking Tigers with Da Boot Sports' every Tuesday night at 7:30pm CST. 

   Video of the press conference is below for your viewing..   GEAUX TIGERS!!!

**John 14:6 - "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." (Find Jesus. God Bless)

Da Boot Sports
10/5/2022
By: Terrill J. Weil


   BATON ROUGE, LA - It was that time of the week again when LSU allows the media to interview a few players on Tuesday after practice. 

   This week Jayden Daniels, Jay Ward, Micah Baskerville and Malik Nabers were available to
answer questions.

   The Tigers (4-1, 2-0) are coming off of a huge 21-17 SEC win at Auburn and will face the 8th
ranked Tennessee Vols (4-0, 1-0) on Saturday morning in Death Valley. 

   Below is video of the press conference for your viewing..  GEAUX TIGERS!!

**John 14:6 - "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." (Find Jesus. God Bless)

Da Boot Sports
10/3/2022
By: Terrill J. Weil


   BATON ROUGE, LA - LSU head coach Brian Kelly met with the media on Monday after practice to discuss and answer questions about playing the Tennessee Volunteers in Tiger Stadium on Saturday morning. 

   Below is video of the press conference..

   Tune in tomorrow night at 7:30pm for 'Talking Tigers' with Da Boot Sports LIVE Podcast. David Penn and Ron Sancho will have special guest, former Tiger great, "Earthquake" Eddie Fuller on.
   The guys will review LSU's 21-17 victory over Auburn, then discuss the upcoming Tennessee
contest.
​   Expect the podcast to run a little longer then usual as Ron and Eddie will tell stories about the Earthquake game as well as other great moments they experienced together as teammates. 
   You can watch the podcast live on our Da Boot Sports Facebook page (Please go to and 'LIKE') or on our YouTube Channel (Please go to & SUBSCRIBE and click the notification bell)

​   Thank you for all the wonderful support...  GEAUX TIGERS!!!

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