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LSU Sports Insider
A podcast from the beat writers, columnists and editors covering LSU athletics for The Advocate, NOLA.com and the Times-Picayune. Scott Rabalais, Wilson Alexander, Sheldon Mickles, Reed Darcey and more give you the latest news and analysis on LSU athletics and college sports nationwide.
Episodes
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Garrett Nussmeier's legacy, Whit Weeks' decision and good basketball
The LSU Sports Insiders are back with a look at some Texas Bowl opt-outs for LSU, including the starting quarterback whose final season at LSU went nothing…
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What we learned from Lane Kiffin's first week at LSU
It was only seven days ago that Lane Kiffin was introduced as LSU's new football coach. In that time, he's named or retained nearly his entire coaching staff…
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How did Lane Kiffin do on his first LSU signing day?
Lane Kiffin hasn't even been LSU's football coach for a week, but already he had to navigate an early signing day. It was chaotic, as expected, but as the dust…
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Lane Kiffin: First impressions and what's next at LSU
Lane Kiffin is officially the new football coach at LSU after a tumultuous hiring process that finally ended with Kiffin's introductory press conference…
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Latest rumors, feelings on LSU and Lane Kiffin
Lane Kiffin is still the football coach at Ole Miss, at least for now. After that, could he be coming to LSU? It appears increasingly likely, although a deal…
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Lane Kiffin's decision: LSU vs. Florida
Ole Miss football coach Lane Kiffin is the hottest name in the college football coaching carousel, and both the LSU Tigers and Florida Gators are very…
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Is Lane Kiffin the favorite to land LSU job? Coaching search thoughts
The LSU football team won a game on Saturday against Arkansas, but chatter continues to increase on the coaching search that will define this program's future…
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Is Nick Saban to LSU really possible? Plus Kelly lawsuit and Arkansas
The LSU football team has a game against Arkansas on Saturday, but let's face it, that's not what anyone wants to talk about. Brian Kelly sued LSU! Nick Saban…
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Brian Kelly's buyout, and Nussmeier vs. Van Buren
The LSU football program has more chaos in its coaching search. This time, it's ex-coach Brian Kelly fighting for as much of his $54 million buyout as possible…
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More AD confusion, and an actual game: LSU vs. Alabama
The LSU Sports Insiders are back to discuss more confusion in the LSU football coaching search saga, this time regarding the title of Verge Ausberry, who has…
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LSU's coaching search: Why, how, when and who?
The LSU football team heads to Alabama this week, but the oxygen in Baton Rouge is all being taken up by the team's search for a new coach. Our LSU Sports…
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Gov. Jeff Landry has complicated LSU's coaching search
The LSU football team is seeking a new coach after firing Brian Kelly on Sunday, and it's already getting dramatic. Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry inserted himself…
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Brian Kelly's firing, why it didn't work and what's next
A day after the seismic news at LSU that football coach Brian Kelly has been fired, our LSU Insider team gathers to discuss Kelly's tenure, what went wrong and…
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Can LSU make a stand against Texas A&M?
After suffering its second loss last weekend, the LSU football team will face unbeaten No. 3 Texas A&M this Saturday night at Tiger Stadium. Can the Tigers…
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Where does LSU go from here? Picking up pieces after Vandy loss
The LSU football team suffered a disappointing 31-24 loss at Vanderbilt on Saturday, dropping the Tigers to the edge of College Football Playoff contention and…
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LSU faces showdown with Vandy — as an UNDERDOG
The LSU football team heads to Nashville this week to take on the Vanderbilt Commodores in a pivotal showdown between 5-1 teams. Can the Tigers contain Vandy…
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Why LSU's offense Saturday was better than you think
The output still wasn't fantastic, but the LSU offense showed signs of improvement in its 20-10 victory over South Carolina on Saturday night at Tiger Stadium…
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Can LSU get back on track vs. South Carolina?
LSU had an open date to figure out some of the issues that arose from its road loss to Ole Miss. Now the Tigers will try to get back on track when they host…
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On the struggles of Garrett Nussmeier and LaNorris Sellers
LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier isn't the only SEC quarterback who hasn't met expectations; this week's opponent, South Carolina, also has a QB who has…
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Six LSU players who need to step up
As the LSU Tigers embark on the second half of their 2025 season, our LSU Insiders give you six players (all on offense, naturally) who will decide the Tigers'…
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What's wrong with Garrett Nussmeier?
The LSU Tigers lost at Ole Miss on Saturday, and while any loss is frustrating, this one felt more worrisome because of the performance of one-time Heisman…
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Showdown in Oxford: LSU-Ole Miss preview, analysis, predictions
LSU travels to face Ole Miss in a battle of unbeatens ranked in college football's top 25 on Saturday, and our LSU Insiders have a full preview of the game…
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LSU's annual SEC opponents ... and is Garrett Nussmeier fixed?
As expected, the LSU Tigers steamrolled Southeastern on Saturday night and quarterback Garrett Nussmeier looked better than he has all season. Is that because…
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What has changed for LSU a quarter of the way through season
After three games, the LSU football team is unbeaten and ranked No. 3 in the country. But that sentence probably would have elicited a lot more excitement a…
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Are LSU fans spoiled? Is Nuss injured? Why does a 3-0 start feel so disjointed?
The LSU football team is 3-0 after beating Florida 20-10 on Saturday night in its SEC opener. But coach Brian Kelly snapped at a reporter in the press…
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How dangerous is Florida for LSU? Analysis, picks, predictions
The LSU football team plays its SEC opener on Saturday night at Tiger Stadium against the Florida Gators. Some of the intrigue around this matchup might have…
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What is LSU's biggest concern on offense?
The LSU football team is 2-0 and ranked No. 3 in the country. So why was Brian Kelly angry after Saturday night's win over Louisiana Tech? And why does all…
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How can LSU avoid a letdown against Louisiana Tech?
After a huge season-opening win over Clemson, the LSU football team returns home to face Louisiana Tech. The Tigers are massive favorites, so winning shouldn't…
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Putting LSU's win over Clemson into perspective
On this episode of the LSU Sports Insider, we take one look back at the LSU football team's huge victory at No. 4 Clemson on Saturday night. Our insiders go…
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BOLD predictions and season over/unders for LSU football
The LSU football team kicks off its 2025 season with a much anticipated opener against Clemson on Saturday night. Before then, the LSU Insiders gather one more…
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LSU-Clemson keys, picks, predictions for season-opening showdown
It's finally game week. The LSU football team heads to Clemson on Saturday for a Tigers vs. Tigers, Death Valley vs. Death Valley showdown between two top-10…
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LSU's 2025 record will be ... and other predictions
The LSU football team is a week away from finally starting its 2025 season. Our LSU Sports Insiders are here with picks and predictions for the college…
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Projecting LSU's two-deep: Still questions on the O-line
The LSU Sports Insiders are back with a full projection of the LSU football team's two-deep. Beat writer Wilson Alexander, Advocate writer Reed Darcey and host…
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What to like and dislike at midpoint of LSU football camp
With the LSU football team halfway between the start of preseason camp and the season opener at Clemson, Advocate beat writer Wilson Alexander and columnist…
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Blake Baker thinks LSU's defense will improve ... and so do we
Advocate sportswriters Koki Riley and Reed Darcey join host Zach Ewing to recap the latest LSU football practice and a conversation with Tigers defensive…
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Garrett Nussmeier is fine, and signs the LSU running game could be better
The LSU football team put the pads on the first time this week, and that gave our LSU Insiders a further glimpse into exactly what this Tigers team is. One of…
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Who's standing out so far at LSU football camp?
The LSU football team has been through five days of preseason camp, and our team of beat writer Wilson Alexander and columnist Scott Rabalais join host Zach…
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The Nuss bus is revving up – and other early LSU camp takeaways
The LSU Sports Insiders are back in studio with takeaways from the first two days of preseason camp for the Tigers football team. • Garrett Nussmeier looks the…
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Start the countdown: LSU football camp preview
The LSU football team starts preseason camp Wednesday, exactly one month before the highly anticipated season opener against Clemson. Our LSU Insiders —…
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Who belongs on LSU football's Mount Rushmore?
LSU has had three Heisman Trophy winners and countless other great players and coaches in the history of its football program. But with the recent retirement…
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Where LSU fits in the SEC and other media days takeaways
It's talking season, y'all! Our LSU Sports Insiders, Advocate beat writer Wilson Alexander and columnist Scott Rabalais, are back from SEC football media days…
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LSU baseball: MLB draft, transfer portal and chasing another title
Before The Advocate's LSU baseball writer, Koki Riley, heads out on a well-deserved vacation, we catch up with him to do an offseason reset. How did the Major…
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Which LSU football players will make or break the season?
Many of LSU's players will be important to the Tigers in the 2025 football season, but our LSU Insiders have pinpointed five whose performance — good or bad —…
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Garrett Nussmeier has 'unfinished business' in 2025 and knows LSU needs to beat Clemson
LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier joined the show to discuss returning to the Tigers, what to expect from the offense and the importance of beating Clemson in…
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Ranking LSU football's MOST DIFFICULT GAMES in 2025
The LSU football team will face a difficult 2025 schedule, including road trips to Clemson, Alabama and Ole Miss and home games against Florida, Texas A&M and…
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Eight is great: Wrapping up LSU baseball's title run
Advocate sportswriters Koki Riley and Scott Rabalais have spent the past 12 days in Omaha, and before they return to Baton Rouge (the Southern version), we…
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CWS finals: LSU vs. Coastal Carolina keys, background, predictions
The College World Series has come down to Tigers vs. Chanticleers, and our LSU Sports Insider crew is here to break down the matchup. Can LSU's hitters…
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How long will LSU stay in Omaha?
The LSU baseball team heads to the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska, this week as one of the favorites. Unfortunately for the Tigers, they must play one…
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LSU-West Virginia super regional preview
The LSU baseball team is set to take on West Virginia in an NCAA super regional this weekend at Alex Box Stadium, with the winner heading to Omaha for the…
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May 29: College football changes: Is LSU in a good spot? Is the SEC going too far?
The SEC spring meetings have brought about lots of talk — although thus far little tangible action — about sweeping changes in college sports, particularly…
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May 26: LSU baseball gets NCAA regional draw
The LSU baseball team has learned its pathway to Omaha with the unveiling of the 64-team NCAA tournament bracket on Monday morning. Our LSU Insiders, Advocate…
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May 21: What is LSU's plan for the SEC baseball tournament?
The LSU baseball team is the No. 3 seed for the SEC baseball tournament in Hoover, Ala., this weekend. But with a top-8 national seed likely locked up and the…
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May 12: Has LSU baseball locked up a top-8 seed?
The LSU baseball team returned to No. 1 in the national rankings after taking two of three from Arkansas over the weekend. Have the Tigers done enough to…
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May 8: Inside LSU's effort to ace the transfer portal
Advocate beat writer Wilson Alexander joins the LSU Insiders to discuss the story he wrote detailing how the Tigers' football team was able to raise $13…
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May 5: LSU football transfer portal finishing with a flourish
Brian Kelly and the LSU football team dipped into the transfer portal for one more big-time player this weekend. landing safety AJ Haulcy, an All-Big 12 player…
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May 1: Is Garrett Nussmeier the best quarterback in the SEC?
LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier returns for his senior season after throwing for more than 4,000 yards and 29 touchdowns. Is he the top quarterback in the…
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April 28: LSU baseball wins BIG series over Tennessee
The LSU baseball team took two out of three against Tennessee this weekend in a matchup of the past two national champions. Zach Ewing and Advocate beat writer…
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Is LSU baseball slump a sign of postseason trouble?
The LSU baseball team has lost four of its last six SEC games, but is it really a sign of trouble, or just a normal baseball slump? Our LSU Insiders — Advocate…
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LSU spring football: The good, the bad and what's to come
The LSU football team wrapped up spring practice on Thursday, so Advocate beat writer Wilson Alexander and host Zach Ewing break down their takeaways from the…
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April 16: Keys to repeat national title for LSU gymnastics
The LSU gymnastics team heads to Forth Worth, Texas, this weekend in hopes of repeating as national champions. The Tigers will face seven of the nation's other…