4:45 LRN Sportscast

LSU’s starting shortstop the last three seasons is not coming back. Jordan Thompson announced on Instagram he’s signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers drafted Thompson in the 15th round in the Major League Baseball Draft. Since he was drafted so late there was speculation he may return to LSU. But the Southern California native thought it was best to turn pro. South Carolina transfer Michael Braswell is a candidate to replace Thompson at short.

Former LSU pitchers Blake Money and Riley Cooper have signed with the Orioles. Baltimore selected them in the 12th and 13th rounds respectively.

SEC Network analyst Roman Harper believes Arkansas Quarterback K-J Jefferson is the best quarterback in the SEC. Razorbacks coach Sam Pittman agrees…
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LSU hosts Arkansas September 23rd.

LSU has played Florida in early October for years, but this year the game will take place on November 11th in Baton Rouge. The Gators head into the season without a starting quarterback named. Second year head coach Billy Napier says he’s been impressed with redshirt sophomore Jack Miller…
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Graham Mertz is also involved in this quarterback battle. He transferred in from Wisconsin.

Next year, Texas will join the SEC, and Volunteers Coach Josh Heupel made it known today that there’s only one real U-T and one right shade of orange. Tennessee will not play the Longhorns next season, but they will have to make a trip to Oklahoma.