4:45 LRN Sportscast July 18

The LSU offense is poised to be one of the best in the SEC this year with many of its key players returning including the entire offensive line. Fifth-year senior quarterback Jayden Daniels may have a season under his belt and Heisman aspirations, but Coach Brian Kelly says that doesn’t mean he can relax now with sophomore Garret Nussmeier getting better every day…

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Nussmeier went 11-of-15 for 173 yards and two touchdowns in LSU’s 63-7 Citrus Bowl victory last year.

LSU Catcher Hayden Travinski announced he’ll be returning to LSU for his final season of eligibility after going undrafted in the MLB draft. Travinski exploded offensively late into the season batting .356 on the year with 30 RBI and 10 homers. He’ll join fellow catcher Alex Milazzo who is also expected to return after suffering an injury during the final game of the championship series against Florida.

Auburn was one of four teams to be featured at the SEC Media Day in Nashville today. First-year coach Hugh Freeze spoke to reporters about the challenges of rebuilding a football program as he has at Arkansas St, Ole Miss, and Liberty. With 42 new players on this year’s roster, Freeze says it all starts with one position…

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LSU Pitcher and No. 1 overall pick Paul Skenes signed a contract with the pirates that includes a record-setting $9.2 million signing bonus. The deal breaks the record previously set by 2020 top pick Spencer Torkelson and the Detroit Tigers. Skenes will begin his pro career at the Florida complex League in Bradenton. 2nd overall pick Dylan Crews has yet to ink a deal.