🔥 LANE KIFFIN FACES A FAMILIAR FOE IN JEFF LEBBY Before becoming one of his biggest coaching rivals, Jeff Lebby was a key part of Lane Kiffin’s Ole Miss staff. The two worked together in 2020 and 2021, helping build an explosive offense that led the SEC in total offense both seasons. Now, they’ll be on opposite sidelines as Kiffin’s LSU Tigers take on Mississippi State in Death Valley. Kiffin knows firsthand how dangerous Lebby’s fast-paced offense can be, admitting he doesn’t like playing against it. Meanwhile, Lebby knows LSU’s offense will run through Sam Leavitt and his ability to make plays with both his arm and legs. 👀 Will the student take down the master, or will Kiffin get the better of his former assistant? 👇 Read the full story: si.com/college/lsu/football/…

🚨 LSU’S LINEBACKER INJURY PROBLEMS JUST GOT WORSE The Tigers are already dealing with major losses at linebacker, and now another key defender has popped up on the injury report ahead of Mississippi State. Tylen Singleton is listed as questionable for Saturday’s matchup after LSU already lost Whit Weeks for an extended stretch and Charles Ross II for the season. If Singleton can’t play, LSU’s linebacker depth will take another major hit. With the Tigers desperately needing a win to keep their season alive, the defense could be facing an even tougher challenge in Death Valley. 👀 Can LSU overcome another potential defensive loss against Mississippi State? 👇 Read the full story: si.com/college/lsu/football/…

🚨 LSU’S OFFENSIVE LINE PROBLEM IS BECOMING IMPOSSIBLE TO IGNORE The Tigers have too much talent on offense to keep struggling like this up front. LSU’s offensive line has been inconsistent in both pass protection and run blocking, making life harder for Sam Leavitt and limiting what this offense can accomplish. Against Kentucky, LSU managed just 94 rushing yards while Leavitt was sacked three times. Those issues have become a major concern as the Tigers try to turn their season around after back-to-back SEC losses. Lane Kiffin has some serious decisions to make with this group, and changes up front may be necessary if LSU wants to get back on track. 👀 Should LSU make changes to its offensive line before facing Mississippi State? 👇 Read the full story: si.com/college/lsu/football/…

🚨 LSU COULD FACE A COMPLETELY DIFFERENT MISSISSIPPI STATE QB The Tigers may catch a break this weekend as Mississippi State quarterback Kamario Taylor’s status is in doubt ahead of Saturday’s matchup in Death Valley. Taylor has been one of the SEC’s most dangerous quarterbacks, throwing for 1,450 yards and 17 touchdowns with just four interceptions through five games. But after suffering a foot injury against Alabama, his availability is now a major question. If Taylor can’t go, redshirt freshman Parker Puckett could get his first career start. He has thrown just 14 passes this season, giving LSU a much less experienced quarterback to prepare for. With LSU desperately needing a win after back-to-back SEC losses, Taylor’s status could have a major impact on the game. 👀 Would LSU have a major advantage if Mississippi State has to start its backup QB? 👇 Read the full story: si.com/college/lsu/football/…

🐯 LANE KIFFIN DOESN’T NEED TO REINVENT LSU After back-to-back SEC losses to Ole Miss and Kentucky, LSU has plenty of questions to answer. But making drastic changes to the entire system might not be the solution. The Tigers showed what they’re capable of against Texas A&M, putting up 506 yards of offense in a dominant 35-6 win. Even in the loss to Kentucky, LSU scored 34 points and showed its ability to create explosive plays. The bigger issues have been consistency, costly mistakes and finishing games. On defense, LSU has also struggled to replicate the dominant performance it delivered against the Aggies. Kiffin doesn’t need to start over. He needs to get LSU back to executing the way it did when everything was clicking. 👀 Can Kiffin get the Tigers back on track without making major changes? 👇 Read the full story: si.com/college/lsu/football/…

🚨 LSU’S PLAYOFF HOPES COULD BE ON THE LINE THIS WEEKEND Coming off a heartbreaking loss to Kentucky, the Tigers can’t afford another setback as Mississippi State comes to Baton Rouge. The Bulldogs bring one of the nation’s most dangerous passing attacks, averaging over 300 passing yards per game. That creates a major problem for an LSU secondary that has struggled to contain opposing quarterbacks and allowed explosive plays in both of its losses. With Kamario Taylor leading the Mississippi State offense, LSU’s defense will need to find answers quickly. Another loss could put the Tigers’ College Football Playoff hopes in serious jeopardy. 👀 Can LSU bounce back and protect its playoff chances in Death Valley? 👇 Read the full story: si.com/college/lsu/football/…

🚨 THE SEC IS THREATENING LSU AGAIN LSU is back in the middle of a major legal battle with the SEC, and this time, the controversy surrounds Will Wade’s new men’s basketball roster. After the conference previously threatened to remove LSU over Lane Kiffin’s pursuit of former NFL players, the SEC is now raising concerns about the eligibility of international players joining the Tigers’ basketball program. The conference has reportedly called its threat to remove LSU a “very real threat” in its latest court filing. With eligibility rules still evolving, the battle between LSU and the SEC is far from over. 👀 Could LSU’s ongoing legal fight with the SEC create even bigger problems for the Tigers? 👇 Read the full story: si.com/college/lsu/football/…

🚨 LANE KIFFIN’S EXPLANATION IS RAISING EVEN MORE QUESTIONS LSU’s heartbreaking loss to Kentucky is still making headlines after Lane Kiffin revealed what an official allegedly told him about the controversial Wildcats touchdown before halftime. According to Kiffin, the line judge said there was “too much at stake” to blow the whistle on Kenny Minchey’s fourth-and-goal run. If that account is accurate, it raises serious questions about whether the importance of a moment influenced how the play was officiated. The touchdown gave Kentucky a 21-17 halftime lead in a game the Wildcats eventually won 35-34 in overtime. Now, questions about forward progress, replay rules and the SEC’s officiating review process are adding another layer to the controversy. 👀 Should the SEC publicly explain what happened on this play? 👇 Read the full story: si.com/college/lsu/football/…

🚨 LANE KIFFIN HAS A BIGGER PROBLEM THAN THE KENTUCKY LOSS LSU’s heartbreaking defeat in Lexington exposed a troubling trend: the Tigers have now lost six straight road games and eight consecutive SEC road games. Kiffin’s decision-making is under scrutiny after punting on fourth-and-one with less than a minute remaining, but the problems run deeper. Seven penalties, missed tackles and a costly special teams touchdown all played a role in the collapse. With leadership concerns growing and two top-10 opponents still on the schedule, Kiffin has some serious issues to address if LSU wants to salvage its season. 👀 Can Kiffin finally turn LSU’s road struggles around? 👇 Read the full story: si.com/college/lsu/football/…

🚨 LSU’S LOSS TO KENTUCKY REVEALED SOME MAJOR PROBLEMS The Tigers had multiple chances to put Kentucky away, but a heartbreaking 35-34 overtime loss exposed issues that Lane Kiffin’s team can’t afford to ignore. LSU’s rushing attack struggled when the game was on the line, the defense couldn’t make a crucial stop, and costly mistakes across all three phases proved disastrous. The Tigers have shown they can move the ball and score, but finishing games remains a major concern. 👀 Can LSU fix these issues before the toughest stretch of its schedule? 👇 Read the full story: si.com/college/lsu/football/…

🚨 WINNERS AND LOSERS AFTER LSU’S HEARTBREAKING LOSS LSU had multiple chances to put Kentucky away, but costly mistakes came back to haunt the Tigers in a brutal 35-34 overtime defeat. Jackson Harris delivered a huge performance, including a touchdown catch and a 41-yard touchdown pass to Roman Mothershed. But Sam Leavitt’s late fumble, a 55-yard punt-return touchdown and the defense’s inability to close out the game proved costly. With LSU now sitting at 4-2 and 1-2 in SEC play, which players came out of the loss looking better — and who took the biggest hit? 👇 Read the full story: si.com/college/lsu/football/…

🚨 LSU’S SEASON MAY BE AT A BREAKING POINT The Tigers’ loss to Kentucky has put Lane Kiffin and LSU in a dangerous position. After falling to 2 losses already, the pressure is mounting with a brutal stretch of the schedule still ahead. LSU has to find answers on the road and figure out how to stop giving up explosive plays. The Tigers have the talent to turn things around, but with six games remaining, there’s very little room for another setback. 👀 Can Kiffin get LSU’s season back on track before it’s too late? 👇 Read the full story: si.com/college/lsu/football/…

Kentucky QB Kenny Minchey secures the two-point conversion. Final Score: LSU 35 - Kentucky 36 #LSU

Here we go into overtime. Kentucky has had recent luck in overtime, with an overtime over South Carolina last week.

Tie game in Lexington. Kentucky makes the field goal after coming up short on 3rd & 5. LSU 27 - Kentucky 27 12 seconds on the clock. #LSU

Lane Kiffin made the decision to punt instead of going for it on 4th & 1. A lot of trust in the defense with 1:37 on the clock and Kentucky only needing a field goal to tie it up. #LSU

2-minute warning. LSU leads by three and has possession. #LSU

Becoming a close game in Lexington. LSU takes the first lead of the half with a 41-yard receiving touchdown from Roman Mothershed. LSU 27 - Kentucky 24 #LSU

Sam Leavitt continues his worst trend of the season, with an interception each game, with an interception from Kentucky defensive back Ty Bryant early in the second half. #LSU