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.

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, including an injury report, breakdown of LSU's sturdy defense against Ole Miss' explosive offense, whether the Tigers can take advantage of Rebels' weaknesses on the other side, our keys to the game and, of course, picks for Saturday's game. #lsu #lsutigers #lsufootball #geauxtigers #collegefootball #ncaafootball #

09-25
45:43

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 he's healthy? Or because the Lions were overmatched? Both? Neither? Our LSU Insiders break it down. Also, the SEC's annual opponents for every team were unveiled Monday morning, and we react to LSU's trio. Also covered in this episode: • Caden Durham's ankle injury and the running back rotation • What's up with the targeting calls? • The right tackle situation #lsutigers #lsu #geauxtigers #lsufootball #collegefootball #ncaafootball #secfootball #football

09-22
52:04

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 month ago than it does today, when questions remain about the Tigers' offense and the strength of their opposition thus far. Our LSU Sports Insiders reset their expectations for LSU as they enter a game against Southeastern followed by the meat of their schedule. We also take a look at the SEC race and what we want to see from the Tigers against their overmatched foes on Saturday night. #lsu #lsufootball #lsutigers #geauxtigers #collegefootball #ncaafootball #football #secfootball

09-18
43:49

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 conference afterward, showing the mood around the Tigers isn't as rosy as it should be for the No. 3 team in the country. Kelly apologized Monday and the team is ready to move on. But he also announced quarterback Garrett Nussmeier has been dealing with a "torso" injury that has limited his effectiveness and casts another shadow on a team that seems built for drama. Our LSU Insiders break it all down on this episode, where we also try to be positive about some things (five interceptions!) #lsu #lsutigers #geauxtigers #secfootball #sec #collegefootball #ncaafootball #football

09-15
45:50

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 lessened when Florida lost to South Florida last week, but does that make the Gators even more dangerous? How does LSU shake off a lackluster offensive performance against Louisiana Tech? And how do the teams match up? Our LSU Sports Insiders — Advocate beat writers Wilson Alexander and Koki Riley and editor Zach Ewing — break it all down, including injury news, analysis, keys to the game and finally, our LSU-Florida predictions. #lsu #lsutigers #geauxtigers #secfootball #collegefootball #ncaafootball #football

09-11
40:05

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 seem so off? It's the offense. Our LSU Insiders break down exactly what is wrong with the unit and determine whether it's fixable or not on this episode, plus we look ahead to the Florida game and take a fresh look at the SEC title picture. #lsu #lsutigers #geauxtigers #collegefootball #ncaafootball #secfootball #sec #football

09-09
51:39

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 be a problem, but if LSU wants to play well, it'll need to get over the Clemson victory and avoid looking ahead to another big one against Florida next week. Our LSU Sports Insiders dissect the game from that and every other perspective, including the positions to watch for the Tigers against Louisiana Tech. #lsu #lsutigers #geauxtigers #lsufootball #secfootball #collegefootball #ncaafootball #football

09-04
46:02

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 inside why the defense was so effective, why there are still some question marks on offense and why replay review has lost the plot. We'll also take a big-picture perspective: How have your expectations changed for LSU after just one game? And how does Alabama's loss change the outlook in the SEC race? #lsu #lsutigers #geauxtigers #lsufootball #secfootball #football #collegefootball #ncaafootball

09-02
47:00

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 time to discuss some bold predictions — not mundane, we're talking off-the-wall takes here — for the Tigers this year. Also, we'll go over some statistical over/unders to give our final thoughts before the team kicks off the new season. #lsu #lsufootball #lsutigers #geauxtigers #collegefootball #ncaafootball #football #footballpicks

08-29
56:32

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 teams in a game that will shape both the national college football picture and LSU's entire season. Our LSU Sports Insiders break it down, taking both a big-picture look at the meaning of this game and LSU's attitude toward it, as well as an in-depth breakdown of both teams' offensive and defensive units. Finally, we offer our keys to an LSU victory and predictions for LSU vs. Clemson. #lsu #lsufootball #lsutigers #collegefootball #ncaafootball #geauxtigers #clemson #clemsontigers #aptop25 #football

08-25
52:10

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 football season ahead, including: • LSU's record, and why this is harder than just going game-by-game • What the Tigers need to do to make the College Football Playoff • The SEC champion • Which SEC teams make the CFP • This year's Indiana or SMU • Our national championship picks #lsu #lsufootball #lsutigers #geauxtigers #football #collegefootball #ncaafootball #footballpicks

08-22
52:10

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 Zach Ewing going through the depth chart at every position and give their projected starters and points where there are still battles. Notably, the offensive line has seen some shifting in just the past few days of preseason camp. Is that a sign of panic or just positive competition?   #lsu #lsutigers #geauxtigers #secfootball #lsufootball #collegefootball #football #nfldraft #ncaafootball

08-19
55:19

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 Scott Rabalais join the show to talk about what has them optimistic and what has them concerned about what they've seen in practice so far. #lsu #lsufootball #geauxtigers #collegefootball #ncaafootball #nfldraft #football #secfootball

08-14
42:09

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 coordinator Blake Baker, who sees improvement at all levels of the LSU defense. Also: • Ja'Juan Johnson moves back to running back • The AP Preseason Top 25 is out • Mid-camp takeaways #lsu #lsutigers #lsufootball #secfootball #collegefootball #ncaafootball #geauxtigers

08-11
39:06

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 the takeaways is that the LSU running offense might be improved from 2024, when the Tigers hardly tried to run at all. Advocate writers Koki Riley and Reed Darcey give their reasons for that. We also dive into the internet meltdown over a Garrett Nussmeier injury that seems to be nothing serious, as well as The Athletic's ranking of transfers across college football. #lsu #lsutigers #lsufootball #secfootball #collegefootball #ncaafootball #sportsbetting #football #heisman #nfldraft #transferportal

08-07
41:46

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 Ewing to discuss what they've seen so far, including: • Signs of improved depth • Persisting questions on offensive line • Standouts, including a couple of transfers and a familiar name • Garrett Nussmeier's up and down (mostly up) start #lsu #lsufootball #geauxtigers #collegefootball #ncaafootball #secfootball

08-04
37:26

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 part • Is the O-line more set than we thought? • Defensive position battles • Perkins and Weeks are a full go #lsu #lsutigers #geauxtigers #lsufootball #secfootball #collegefootball

07-31
34:39

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 — Advocate columnist Scott Rabalais, sportswriter Reed Darcey and editor Zach Ewing — break down the Tigers as they head into camp, including: • The pressure on Brian Kelly in 2025 • A position-by-position breakdown • What we'll be watching at camp • The unprecedented emphasis on the Clemson game #lsu #lsutigers #geauxtigers #secfootball #lsufootball #collegefootball #clemson #clemsontigers

07-29
51:31

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 of Tyrann Mathieu from the NFL, we ask our insiders: Who would you put on an LSU football Mount Rushmore? Billy Cannon, Joe Burrow and Jayden Daniels are locks — or are they? And who is the fourth? Mathieu, Kevin Faulk, Tommy Casanova, Glenn Dorsey, Nick Saban, Patrick Peterson  the possibilities are plentiful. Join our fun pre-camp discussion by leaving your picks in the comments. #lsu #lsutigers #geauxtigers #collegefootball #lsufootball

07-24
39:37

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 and react to what they saw and heard there, including: • Preseason media poll and where LSU fits • All-SEC picks — was Garrett Nussmeier snubbed? • LSU's emphasis on the Clemson game and why it's risky • Brian Kelly's confidence in his offensive line • SEC media days in New Orleans? #lsu #lsutigers #lsufootball #geauxtigers #secfootball #secmediadays

07-21
50:12

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