The LSU football team kicked off fall training camp today. The defense has been a big concern for LSU fans and staff alike. The Tigers overhauled the defensive coaching staff this offseason starting with new coordinator Blake Baker. Kelly says his young secondary has improved and expect new contributors on the defensive front…

Cut 17 (18) “…focused group.”

Linebacker Harold Perkins headlines the defense and was named to the Nagurski Award preseason watchlist for the best defensive player in college football. LSU’s season will kickoff September 1 in Las Vegas against USC.

LSU flipped three-star linebacker Jaiden Braker from South Carolina. Braker has been pledged to the Gamecocks since July 6 but now joins the Tigers’ star-studded 2025 class following a visit to LSU’s Bayou Splash event.

McNeese linebacker Micah Davey was 1 of 30 players named to the preseason watchlist for the Buck Buchanan award for the best defensive player in D-1 FCS football. Davey led the nation in tackles last season and was a finalist as the FCS top defensive player. He joins Nicholls defensive back Tyler Morton.

The Louisiana Tech football team began fall practice yesterday as they look to improve after three straight 3-and-9 seasons. The Bulldogs welcomed new Defensive Coordinator Jeremiah Johnson in December to help improve the last-ranked defense in Conference USA last season. Defensive lineman Mykol Clark thinks LA Tech can have the best defense in the league this year, and the energy in the locker room feels different…

Cut 20 (15) “…you feel that.”

The Bulldogs open their season at home against Nicholls Augst 31.