Nick Brossette
Alabama's Tua Tagovailoa throws during the first half the NCAA college football playoff championship game against Clemson, Monday, Jan. 7, 2019, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
AP Top 25 Heat Check: Wrapping up 2018 with eye toward 2019

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 08, 2019 12:30 PM EST

LSU quarterback Joe Burrow (9) throws a pass against UCF during the first half of a Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
No. 11 LSU knocks off No. 7 UCF 40-32 in Fiesta Bowl

By John Marshall Jan. 01, 2019 05:10 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2018, file photo, Central Florida head coach Josh Heupel waves his arms during the first half of the American Athletic Conference championship NCAA college football game against Memphis, in Orlando, Fla. No. 7 Central Florida is aiming for a second straight undefeated season and self-proclaimed national championship when they go up against No. 11 LSU in the Fiesta Bowl, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
No. 7 UCF faces No. 11 LSU in marquee Fiesta Bowl

By John Marshall Dec. 31, 2018 03:27 PM EST

No. 7 UCF faces No. 11 LSU in New Year's Day Fiesta Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 31, 2018 03:09 PM EST
Fiesta Bowl: No. 7 Central Florida (12-0) vs. No. 11 LSU (9-3), Tuesday, 1:15 p.m. Eastern (ESPN) Line: LSU by 7 1/2. Series Record:...

Central Florida quarterback Darriel Mack Jr., center top, fumbles the ball in the end zone as he is hit by Memphis defensive back Sanchez Blake Jr. (41) during the first half of the American Athletic Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Orlando, Fla. UCF recovered the fumble for a touchdown. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
No. 7 UCF to face No. 11 LSU in Fiesta Bowl

By John Marshall Dec. 02, 2018 04:26 PM EST

LSU quarterback Joe Burrow (9) rushes for a gain against Texas A&M during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Mond helps Aggies over No. 8 LSU 74-72 in 7 OTs

By Kristie Rieken Nov. 25, 2018 12:50 AM EST

LSU quarterback Joe Burrow (9) passes in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Rice in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Burrow, No. 10 LSU open up offense in 42-10 win over Rice

By Brett Martel Nov. 17, 2018 10:35 PM EST

Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer looks on during a break in the second half of an NCAA football game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in College Park, Md. Ohio State won 52-51 in overtime. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
No. 9 Ohio State rallies to beat Maryland 52-51 in OT

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2018 05:33 PM EST

LSU seeks to preserve top-10 rankings vs. Rice

By The Associated Press Nov. 15, 2018 01:00 PM EST
Rice (1-10) at No. 10 LSU (8-2, No. 7 CFP), 7:30 p.m. EST (ESPNU) Line: LSU by 43 Series record: LSU leads 37-13-5. WHAT'S...

LSU running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire runs for a gain against Arkansas during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
LSU bounces back from Alabama loss with win at Arkansas

By Kurt Voigt Nov. 10, 2018 11:03 PM EST

No. 9 LSU looks to retain Golden Boot against Arkansas

By The Associated Press Nov. 09, 2018 03:21 PM EST
No. 9 LSU (7-2, 4-2 SEC, No. 7 CFP) at Arkansas (2-7, 0-5), 7:30 p.m. EST (SEC Network) Line: LSU by 13½. Series record: LSU leads 39-22...

FILE - In this Nov. 4, 2017, file photo, Alabama head coach Nick Saban, right, and LSU head coach Ed Orgeron, left, meet in the center of the field before an NCAA college football game, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. The ability of LSU's Ed Orgeron to exceed expectations this season has the Cajun coach on the brink of considerably augmenting his legacy in his native state _ particularly if he can end a streak of futility against No. 1 Alabama. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)
Legacy game awaits LSU's Cajun coach vs. No. 1 Alabama

By Brett Martel Oct. 30, 2018 06:02 PM EDT

Mississippi State quarterback Nick Fitzgerald (7) is stopped by LSU linebacker Jacob Phillips (6) during an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)
Defense leads No. 5 LSU past No. 22 MSU, 19-3

By Brett Martel Oct. 20, 2018 10:29 PM EDT

Purdue wide receiver Isaac Zico (7) celebrates a touchdown catch with running back Markell Jones (8) and wide receiver Rondale Moore (4) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Ohio State in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Purdue routs No. 2 Ohio State 49-20, shakes by CFP chase

By The Associated Press Oct. 20, 2018 06:01 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 6, 2018, file photo, Mississippi State defensive end Montez Sweat (9) forces Auburn quarterback Jarrett Stidham (8) to fumble as he attempts to pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game, in Starkville, Miss. A main reason Mississippi State is allowing fewer than 13 points per game is a defensive front anchored by end Montez Sweat and tackle Jeffery Simmons. Sweat has 18 sacks in 19 career games. Mississippi State plays at LSU on Saturday, Oct. 20. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
No. 5 LSU mindful of recent drubbing by No. 22 MSU

By Brett Martel Oct. 19, 2018 11:54 AM EDT

LSU safety John Battle (26), with assistance from cornerback Greedy Williams (29), intercepts a pass from Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm intended for wide receiver Jeremiah Holloman, rear, during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, in Baton Rouge, La. (Bob Andres/Atlanta Journal Constitution via AP)
LSU's Orgeron takes signature win over No. 2 Georgia, 36-16

By Brett Martel Oct. 13, 2018 07:17 PM EDT

Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins drops back to pass against Minnesota during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Minnesota 30-14. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 13 LSU beats No. 2 Georgia 36-16 at Death Valley

By The Associated Pres Oct. 13, 2018 05:16 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018, file photo, LSU running back Nick Brossette (4) carries in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Baton Rouge, La. Brossette said he’s been looking forward to playing Georgia on Saturday. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
No. 2 Georgia gets toughest test yet at No. 13 LSU

By Brett Martel Oct. 12, 2018 12:30 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, LSU linebacker Devin White (40) returns a fumble in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Louisiana Tech in Baton Rouge, La. No. 2 Georgia visits No. 13 LSU in a Southeastern Conference intersectional matchup that could impact each division race. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman, File)
Louisiana Tech at LSU 9/22/2018

Oct. 12, 2018 02:05 AM EDT

Vanderbilt running back Ke'Shawn Vaughn (5) breaks a tackle from Georgia defensive back Tyrique McGhee (26) and linebacker Monty Rice (32) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, in Athens, Ga. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)
No. 2 Georgia looks to shore up defense against No. 13 LSU

By George Henry Oct. 11, 2018 11:58 AM EDT