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12/07/22 - *Kayshon Boutte, Jr/2023, LSU + More +

LSU football wide receiver Kayshon Boutte is returning to LSU for his senior season, he announced on Twitter on Monday. Boutte, a projected first-round pick and an AP preseason first-team All-American to begin the year, has 48 catches for 538 yards and two touchdowns this season. "Let's lock in and focus on the main goal of any LSU Tiger: Winning a National Championship," Boutte wrote. Boutte's decision comes as a pleasant shock for LSU fans, after he admitted this preseason that he considered entering his name into the transfer portal last offseason following Brian Kelly's hiring. "It was all kind of weird, playing for people I've never really met," Boutte said in August. "I had never really met any of them personally, so I felt like I didn't fit."

He ultimately stayed, trusting the plan Kelly and his new staff had in place for him and the program. But his relationship with Kelly didn't get off to a great start, as the former Notre Dame coach "threw a shot across his bow" for not attending LSU's offseason workouts despite recovering from an ankle injury. "He's a great player. He's a good kid. But this has been a rough spot for him," Kelly said in March. "And what happens is you tend to get distracted because you're not involved in everything. But he's learning you got to be involved with everything whether you're injured or not." - Lafayette Daily Advertiser

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WR *Kayshon Boutte, LSU
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12/03/22 - Zy Alexander, Sr/2025, LSU + More +

2022 ALL-SOUTHLAND CONFERENCE FOOTBALL FIRST TEAM: DB Zy Alexander, Southeastern, So.,...John Allen was one of six first team All-SLC selections for SLU along with junior punter Austin Dunlap, sophomore defensive back Jack Henderson, senior defensive back Ferlando Jordan, sophomore defensive back Zy Alexander and sophomore kick returner Gage Larvadain. - SE Louisiana Football

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CB Zy Alexander, LSU
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12/02/22 - Jayden Daniels, rSr/2024, LSU + More +

LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels, who has been dealing with an ankle injury, will play against No. 1 Georgia in the Southeastern Conference championship game, coach Brian Kelly said Thursday. "He's had a good week of practice," Kelly said. "He'll play for us on Saturday." Daniels suffered an ankle injury late in No. 14 LSU's loss last weekend to Texas A&M. He had his ankle taped and returned to the game. Importantly, Kelly said Daniels avoided a high ankle sprain. LSU's offense runs through Daniels, who has accounted for 65% of the Tigers' offensive production. He threw for 2,566 yards with 15 touchdowns in the regular season. The team's leading rusher, he has gained 824 yards and scored 11 times on the ground. - Baton Rouge Advocate

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QB Jayden Daniels, LSU
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11/20/22 - Jayden Daniels, rSr/2024, LSU + More +

The hollering of exuberant LSU players penetrated the walls of their locker room and echoed in neighboring rooms and hallways beneath the north end zone stands in Tiger Stadium. The rowdy celebration was more about the energy and sense of purpose the sixth-ranked Tigers exhibited in a cold, wet, half-empty stadium against a heavy underdog than the mere fact that they won a game they were supposed to win. Noah Cain scored on three short runs, Jayden Daniels had touchdowns rushing and passing, and LSU methodically pulled away from UAB for a 41-10 victory Saturday night.

Daniels completed 22 of 29 passes for 297 yards and ran for 111 yards on 12 carries. His top target was receiver Malik Nabers, who caught seven passes for 129 yards, including a 47-yarder on LSU's first touchdown drive. Brian Thomas also had a late TD catch for LSU (9-2). The comfortable victory meant LSU could continue to climb in the The AP Top 25 Poll after No. 5 Tennessee's 63-38 loss at South Carolina - depending on whether the Tigers are leapfrogged by No. 7 USC, which won at rival UCLA 48-45. LSU is already locked into the Southeastern Conference championship game against No. 1 Georgia on Dec. 3. But the Tigers can't afford any more losses if they want to be taken seriously as candidate for the four-team College Football Playoff. - LSU/AP College Football

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QB Jayden Daniels, LSU
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11/14/22 - Harold Perkins Jr., Jr/2026, LSU + More +

NOV 14 SEC DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Harold Perkins, LB, LSU,...The true freshman tied LSU record with 4 sacks in what was one of the best all-around games for a Tiger defender in school history. Finished game with 8 tackles, 2 forced fumbles, a pass breakup and a QB hurry...Joined a list of only 4 players in last 15 years of FBS football with 4 sacks and 2 forced fumbles in a game. His 4 sacks accounted for 33 yards in losses...Both forced fumbles came by strip-sacks. First forced fumble led to a LSU field goal and his second came with just over a minute left in the game basically ended the contest as the Tigers were able to run out the clock on offense. As a unit, LSU held Arkansas to season lows for points (10), rushing yards (121) and total yards (237). - SEC Football

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OLB Harold Perkins Jr., LSU
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11/13/22 - Harold Perkins Jr., Jr/2026, LSU + More +

NOV 13 WALTER CAMP NATIONAL FBS DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: HAROLD PERKINS, JR., LSU, Redshirt Freshman, Linebacker, Cypress, TX/Cy Park HS,...Harold Perkins Jr., was a dominant force in 10th-ranked LSU’s 13-10 victory against Arkansas, recording eight tackles, four for loss, four quarterback sacks, two forced fumbles, one pass break up and a quarterback hurry. Perkins clinched the victory with a forced fumble with 1:13 to go. With the win, LSU improved to 8-2 and clinched a berth in the 2022 SEC Championship Game. Notes: Harold Perkins Jr. is the 12th LSU player to earn Walter Camp National Player of Week honors since 2004), and the first since running back Tyrion Davis-Price (October 17, 2021). - The Walter Camp Football Foundation

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OLB Harold Perkins Jr., LSU
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11/12/22 - Harold Perkins Jr., Jr/2026, LSU + More +

Josh Williams ran for 122 yards and a touchdown, Harold Perkins Jr. had four sacks and two forced fumbles and the defense for No. 7 LSU held Arkansas to 249 yards in its 13-10 win Saturday. The Tigers (8-2, 6-1 Southeastern Conference) forced and recovered an Arkansas fumble on the Razorbacks' final drive with 1:19 left to clinch the win. Arkansas (5-5, 2-4) attempted to rally in the fourth quarter behind third-string quarterback Cade Fortin. He entered in the third quarter to replace an ineffective Malik Hornsby and threw a 40-yard touchdown pass to Matt Landers with 13:12 left to pull Arkansas within three.

Williams had scored LSU's only touchdown, a 1-yarder, late in the third quarter to give the Tigers a 10-point lead. LSU's offense otherwise struggled, with only one of its 13 series yielding more than 40 yards. Perkins, a freshman linebacker, stripped Fortin late in the game. The defense had eight tackles for loss and held Arkansas to 3.7 yards per play. Arkansas sacked LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels seven times, limiting the SEC's top rusher at the position to 10 yards on 19 carries. Daniels completed 8 of 15 passes for 86 yards and an interception. The Razorbacks were without their usual starting quarterback, KJ Jefferson, announcing minutes before kickoff that Jefferson would not play due to a shoulder injury. Fortin finished 8 of 13 for 92 yards with the score and the lost fumble. - LSU/AP College Football

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OLB Harold Perkins Jr., LSU
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11/07/22 - Mason Taylor, Jr/2026, LSU + More +

NOV 7 SEC FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK: Mason Taylor, TE, LSU,...A true freshman, caught game-winning 2-point conversion in overtime, lifting LSU to a 32-31 win over No. 6 Alabama...Down 31-30 in overtime following Jayden Daniels TD run, LSU opted to go for two and the win ... Snared pass from Daniels in front corner of endzone to secure LSU win...Hauled in a 7-yard TD pass with 1:47 left in contest to put the Tigers up 24-21...Finished game with 3 catches for 36 yards, a TD and the game-winning 2-point conversion. - SEC Football

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TE Mason Taylor, LSU
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11/07/22 - Jayden Daniels, rSr/2024, LSU + More +

NOV 7 SEC CO-OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Jayden Daniels, QB, LSU,...Rushed for 95 yards and a TD and threw for 182 yards and a pair of scores in leading LSU to a 32-31 overtime win over No. 6 Alabama in Tiger Stadium...It marked LSU's first win over Alabama in Tiger Stadium since 2010...It's first time in LSU history for the Tigers to beat Top 10 teams in consecutive games in Tiger Stadium (LSU beat No. 7 Ole Miss in its last home outing)...The game featured 9 lead changes ... Scored on a 25-yard run on LSU's first play in overtime and then tossed the game-winning 2-point conversion to TE Mason Taylor...Carried 18 times for 95 yards and completed 22-of-32 passes for 182 yards and 2 scores ... Hit Taylor with a 7-yard TD pass to give the Tigers a 24-21 lead with 1:47 left in contest. - SEC Football

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QB Jayden Daniels, LSU
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11/07/22 - Harold Perkins Jr., Jr/2026, LSU + More +

NOV 7 SEC DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Harold Perkins, LB, LSU,...Set a career-high with 8 tackles, including a sack for a 6-yard loss, and a team-high 3 QB hurries in the overtime win over Alabama ... Also broke up a pass in coverage on a third-down situation in the third quarter, forcing an Alabama punt...One of 4 true freshmen to start against the Crimson Tide ... Sack came on 3-and-5 at the LSU 6-yard line the second quarter, forcing an Alabama field goal...LSU held Alabama without a first half touchdown for the first time this season as the Crimson Tide were limited to season lows for first half points (6) and points thru three quarters (9). - SEC Football

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OLB Harold Perkins Jr., LSU
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11/05/22 - Jayden Daniels, rSr/2024, LSU + More +

Jayden Daniels ran for 25-yard touchdown in overtime and then found Mason Taylor for a do-or-die 2-point conversion, and 15th-ranked LSU defeated No. 6 Alabama 32-31 on Saturday night to give first-year Tigers coach Brian Kelly his first victory over Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban. The surprising victory in a riveting game that included six second-half lead changes and a tying field goal by Alabama in the 30 seconds also gave LSU (7-2, 5-1 Southeastern Conference) control of the SEC West Division with two league games remaining. Alabama (7-2, 4-2) began overtime with the ball and took a 31-24 lead on Roydell Williams' second touchdown of the game. But Daniels needed just one play in overtime to score and force a decision by Kelly to try to tie it with a kick or let Daniels try to win it. "I just love the way our guys competed. I didn't want to keep going in overtime," Kelly said as jubilant fans stormed onto the field. "It just felt like it was the right time to try to win the game." Alabama, favored by nearly two-TDs, lost in Tiger Stadium for the first time since 2010. Kelly, who as Notre Dame's coach lost to Saban and Alabama twice in college football's postseason, became the coach to break that streak in the first year of a 10-year contract worth nearly $100 million.

Alabama, favored by nearly two-TDs, lost in Tiger Stadium for the first time since 2010. Kelly, who as Notre Dame's coach lost to Saban and Alabama twice in college football's postseason, became the coach to break that streak in the first year of a 10-year contract worth nearly $100 million. "To come here and restore the pride and tradition of this program just means so much," Kelly said. "It just feels so good to return the faith and trust that they've given to me." Daniels passed for 182 yards and two touchdowns, and also ran for 95 yards and a score. Alabama's Bryce Young passed for 328 yards and one touchdown, and also was intercepted. There were three lead changes in the final 4:44, starting when Young narrowly escaped a sack, rolled right and found Ja'Corey Brooks for a 41-yard touchdown. LSU went back in front 24-21 with 1:47 left in regulation when Daniels hit Taylor in the back of the end zone for a 7-yard score. But Young drove Alabama to the LSU 28 and Will Reichard's 46-yard field goal with 21 seconds left tied it. - LSU/AP College Football

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QB Jayden Daniels, LSU
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10/28/22 - AJ Swann, Jr/2026, LSU + More +

Vanderbilt football freshman quarterback AJ Swann is on track to return for the Commodores' Nov. 5 game against South Carolina, coach Clark Lea said on the SEC coaches teleconference Wednesday. Swann left Saturday's game against Missouri in the third quarter with an injury after a strip-sack and was replaced by backup Mike Wright. The Commodores (3-5, 0-4 SEC) lost the game, 17-14, and have an open week before facing the Gamecocks. "AJ is going to be battling back," Lea said. "I think he's in a good place right now. And of course, obviously, these things take time. And so I feel like we have time and he'll be in a position - my expectation is that he'll be playing against South Carolina. Obviously, we have to give him a chance to heal and to demonstrate that he's ready." - Tennessean

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QB AJ Swann, LSU
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10/27/22 - Major Burns, rSr/2025, LSU + More +

With LSU idle this week and the Alabama game looming next on the schedule, coach Brian Kelly updated the status of three key players Wednesday during the Southeastern Coaches teleconference. Kelly said sophomore safety Major Burns will be cleared for contact next Monday and is in the game plan for Alabama. Burns, who has been praised for his communication, started the first three games before suffering an upper neck injury. Burns hasn't played since Sept. 17 against Mississippi State. In the meantime, LSU started Arkansas transfers Greg Brooks and Joe Foucha at safety. It also moved cornerback Jarrick Bernard-Converse there for a couple games. "We're excited about that for Major," Kelly said. - Baton Rouge Advocate

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SS Major Burns, LSU
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10/24/22 - Jayden Daniels, rSr/2024, LSU + More +

OCT 24 SEC OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Jayden Daniels, QB, LSU,...Accounted for 5 TDs (3 rush, 2 pass) in leading LSU to a 45-20 win over No. 7 Ole Miss in Tiger Stadium...Completed 21-of-28 passes for 248 yards and added 121 rushing yards ... Became first quarterback in LSU history to rush for 100 yards and pass for 200 yards in same game twice in one season...Scored on runs of 3, 11, and 17 yards and threw TD passes of 34 and 1 yard ... Broke LSU single-season records for rushing TDs by a quarterback (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 first possession of second half, LSU scored TDs on final four possessions of game...LSU's offense racked up 35 first downs and 500 total yards in the win. - SEC Football

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QB Jayden Daniels, LSU
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10/24/22 - Mekhi Wingo, Jr/2024, LSU + More +

OCT 24 SEC DEFENSIVE LINEMAN OF THE WEEK: Mekhi Wingo, DT, LSU,...Recorded 7 tackles along with 1.5 sacks totaling 18 yards in losses in LSU's 45-20 win over No. 7 Ole Miss ... Both sacks came in fourth quarter...Forced a fumble, batted down 2 passes and added a QB hurry ... Anchored an LSU defense line that limited Ole Miss to a season-low 116 rushing yards...Down 17-3 just seconds into the second quarter, LSU's defense held the Rebels to only 3 points the remainder of the contest as the Tigers outscored Ole Miss 42-3 over the final three quarters. - SEC Football

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