Add another five-star to the long list of recruits visiting LSU this weekend. The former Tiger commit is back in BR for the first time since decommiting.

More on Devin Jackson and others here:

My weekend thoughts on LSU, Yellowstone and more...

@Luke Hubbard breaks down LSU’s 42-13 loss to Alabama.

I hope this letter finds you well and I want to give you a heads up as you are the defensive coordinator of our beloved LSU Fightin Tigers. There’s a new trend sweeping college football. It’s called the dual threat quarterback. Believe it or not this new phenomenon can not only throw but also run - sometimes better than a running back.

There’s a wild rumor going around that our next opponent, the hated Alabama Crimson Tide has such a freak at quarterback. Now with two weeks to prepare I have the utmost confidence that you and your talented team of defensive coaching gurus will devise a grand scheme full of brilliant, genius maneuvers to thwart the best efforts of our opponent.

I am optimistically awaiting this grand battle and I have the utmost confidence that your and your formidable defense will hold the vaunted Crimson Tide dual threat quarterback to less than 300 yards rushing and 5 touchdowns.

A Tiger Fan For Life

Matt McMahon

• Thought there were a lot of lessons to learn from tonight, but he's excited they won. Alabama State's guards kicked their butt in the first half, but thought they came back out in the second half well.
• Thought they played with more pride in the second half, especially defensively.
• Alabama State did a great job defensively on the arc in the first half, but thought they were able to create better opportunities in the second half by getting to the rim more often.
• Said Jalen Reed was struggling with some cramping today, so that's why he didn't play too much.
• Thought FT shooting was the key to the game. They shot 50% in the first half, but finished shooting 18-20 in the second half, which helped them crawl back into it.
• Was proud of Sears for flipping a switch in the second half after a poor first half. Thought him getting to the line 11 times was big.

Jordan Sears and Dji Bailey

• Sears credits McMahon for giving him some halftime adjustments which helped him in the second half.
• Bailey said they were just trying to keep their heads sane during half time and figure out a defensive identity in the second half.
• Sears said he likes to think he's strong for his size, which allows him to get to the basket as an undersized player.
• Bailey came on a visit and loved the coaching staff, so thought it was an easy decision once he got down here. Sears said McMahon continued to talk to him all offseason and built a big relationship with him.
• Said they see Cam Carter go off in practice everyday, so they knew it was only a matter of time before he went off.
• Bailey prides himself on being the glue guy. He wants to do whatever the team needs whether that's scoring, rebounding or play making.

LSU and Alabama State tip off in the PMAC in about 30 min. Will have live updates on the game here.

Game should be on ESPN+ and/or SECN+

@carterchandler0 breaks down the numbers you need to know from LSU's 42-13 loss to Alabama.

Only way he saves his draft stock is if he throws for 450 yds with 0 ints in each of the next three games, and rushes for at least 75 - 100 yds/gm. It's the only way he can make scouts forget about his multi INT games.

Some interesting numbers here.

For whatever the heck this is worth!

(* 3 teams ranked higher in total offense. Iowa St, Cincinnati, USC)
(* 3 teams ranked lower in total offense. Memphis, ALABAMA, App State)

(* 3 teams ranked higher in total defense. Illinois, Toledo, Colorado)
(* 3 teams ranked lower in total defense. ULM, Louisville, USC)

It's time. LSU and Alabama kick off in about 2.5 hours, and we'll have all the updates from the game for you right here. Game will be on ABC/ESPN. Drop your pregame score predictions below.

The two bets I like the most today are:

South Carolina -6
Bama -2-

Idk what to think of GA at OM.

It won’t be Mike the Tiger, but they’re brining a Tiger in from out of state and will bring him out onto the field.

More from LouisianaSports.net:

Pat McAfee just led STTDB live…..TWICE😂😂😂😂😂

As Strong a Week in the SEC as any !
TRIPLE HEADER on ABC

11:00am appetizer
FLORIDA Gators gonna keep Sunbelt Billy at least one more week at # 5 TEXAS

#3 UGA at #16 Ole Myth 2:30 ABC ....Interesting Match up!

#11 Alabama at #15 LSU ... 6:45 ...hopefully rain(30%) holds off til after game

Other games...
So.Carolina at Vanderbilt ... 3:15 SEC Network
Miss State at # 7 Tennessee... 6:00 ESPN
Oklahoma at #24 Mizzou ....6:45 SEC Network

LSU vs. Alabama: How to watch, their history and more:

https://lsu.rivals.com/news/lsu-vs-alabama-how-to-watch-stream-their-history-and-more

Kelly met with Pat in Tiger Stadium earlier today and had a pretty good interview:

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LSU WBB tips off vs Northwestern State in about an hour. Will have updates and starting lineups here.

Here's what we were sent about pregame and in-game festivities:

ESPN College GameDay, Olympians, former Tiger football greats, and a drone show are just some of the highlights fans will enjoy Saturday when 15th-ranked LSU hosts 11th-ranked Alabama in a sold-out Tiger Stadium.

Kickoff for the premier matchup in college football is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. CT on ABC.

ESPN’s College GameDay will start the buzz on campus at 8 a.m. on Saturday when the three-hour show takes place in The Quad. Some of the highlights of College GameDay include the guest picker segment featuring Livvy Dunne and Paul Skenes along with a performance by country singer and LSU graduate Jordan Davis.

LSU coach Brian Kelly will appear on the GameDay set at 9:20 a.m.

The LSU women’s basketball team will also make an appearance on College GameDay with dynamic guard Flau’jae Johnson taking part in an interview with Jess Simms during the 9 a.m. hour.

As for the game itself, a new element to the Tiger Stadium experience for fans will be the CUE Audio light show. Fans will be able to help light up Tiger Stadium throughout the game with their mobile devices. To participate, fans will need to download the latest version of the LSU Sports Mobile App https://lsusports.net/apps/ prior to arriving to Tiger Stadium.

Once in Tiger Stadium, fans will be prompted to scan the QR code displayed on the video board to participate in each light show.

LSU will also treat fans to two drone shows – featuring over 400 drones hovering over the north side of Tiger Stadium - during the game. The first drone show will take place in conjunction with the Golden Band from Tigerland’s halftime performance – a tribute to our military. The second drone show will take place during the traditional Callin’ Baton Rouge video between the third and fourth quarter.

Former LSU and WNBA great and current Tiger assistant coach Seimone Augustus will be recognized for being inducted into four halls of fame in a span of six months. Augustus, arguably the most impactful female student-athlete in LSU history, is in her first year on Kim Mulkey’s staff after a hall-of-fame WNBA career.

LSU will also recognize 22 former and current student-athletes who participated in the 2024 Paris Olympics at halftime following the band performance. The list includes three gold medal winners in Mondo Duplantis (pole vault), Sha’Carri Richardson (4 x 400 relay) and Vernon Norwood (4 x 400 relay). In all, LSU athletes captured eight medals at the Paris Olympics.

Several former LSU football standouts will also be on hand Saturday, including Andrew Whitworth, Jamal Adams, Grant Delpit, Matt Flynn, Ricky Jean-Francois, Stephen Peterman and Leonard Fournette. Jean-Francois, Peterman and Fournette are serving as honorary guest captains for the game.