Derek Stingley
Florida tight end Kyle Pitts (84) runs after catching a pass to score a touchdown during an NCAA college football game against Kentucky in Gainesville, Fla. Nov. 28, 2020. (Brad McClenny/The Gainesville Sun via AP)
Florida standout TE Pitts sits out LSU game as precaution

Dec. 12, 2020 07:05 PM EST

FILE - Florida tight end Kyle Pitts (84) catches a pass in front of Kentucky defensive back Brandin Echols for a 2-yard touchdown on a pass play during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Gainesville, Fla., in this Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, file photo. No. 6 Florida doesn't really even try to run the ball anymore. There's an occasional handoff here and there, but the Gators are mostly one-dimensional _ and that's fine with coach Dan Mullen, Heisman Trophy front-runner Kyle Trask and arguably the deepest receiving corps in the country.(AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
No. 6 Florida hosts LSU, goes for 13th straight win in Swamp

By The Associated Press Dec. 10, 2020 04:46 PM EST

Alabama head coach Nick Saban speaks to CBS Sports before an NCAA college football game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Alabama at LSU 12/5/2020

Dec. 05, 2020 06:31 PM EST

Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) and wide receiver John Metchie III (8) celebrate Smith's touchdown against Auburn during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Mickey Welsh/The Montgomery Advertiser via AP)
No. 1 'Bama can hand LSU 1st 2-game skid under Orgeron

By The Associated Press Dec. 03, 2020 05:14 PM EST

Oklahoma State running back Chuba Hubbard, center, watches from the sidelines wearing a boot on his right foot during an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020. From the left are Braden Cassity (90), Spencer Sanders (3), Hubbard, LD Brown (0), and head coach Mike Gundy. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
LSU at Texas A&M 11/28/2020

Nov. 28, 2020 01:59 PM EST

Missouri linebacker Nick Bolton warms up before the start of an NCAA college football game between LSU and Missouri Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
Missouri at LSU 10/10/2020

Oct. 10, 2020 11:01 AM EDT

LSU quarterback Myles Brennan (15) passes as he is pressured by Vanderbilt defensive lineman Alex Williams (8) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Brennan throws 4 TD passes, No. 20 LSU beats Vanderbilt 41-7

By Teresa M. Walker Oct. 03, 2020 10:53 PM EDT

Vanderbilt and LSU players run onto the field before the start of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. A limited number of fans are allowed at the game. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
LSU at Vanderbilt 10/3/2020

Oct. 03, 2020 07:45 PM EDT

Mississippi State running back Kylin Hill (8) runs to the end zone for a touchdown against LSU cornerback Eli Ricks (1) and safety Todd Harris Jr. (4) on a pass reception in the second half an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020. Mississippi State won 44-34. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Orgeron: LSU star defender Stingley expected back vs Vandy

By Brett Martel Sep. 28, 2020 03:57 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 7, 2019, file photo, LSU cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. (24) intercepts the ball from Georgia wide receiver George Pickens (1) during the second half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, in Atlanta. LSU says Stingley Jr. has been ruled out of the No. 6 Tigers’ opener Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020 against Mississippi State because of an illness. LSU spokesman Michael Bonnette says Stingley’s illness is not COVID-19 and that the sophomore is expected to rejoin football activities after concluding medical treatment evaluation by doctors. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
LSU star cornerback Derek Stingley out vs Mississippi State

Sep. 26, 2020 11:45 AM EDT

FILE - Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger (11) throws against Louisiana Tech during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Austin, Texas. Ehlinger is a candidate for the 2020 Heisman Trophy award. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)
Pick Six: From Heisman to Outland, projecting award winners

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 04, 2020 04:09 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 7, 2019, file photo, LSU cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. (24) intercepts the ball from Georgia wide receiver George Pickens (1) during the second half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game in Atlanta. Stingley Jr. was selected to The Associated Press preseason All-America first-team, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Few familiar faces back for No. 6 LSU's title defense

By Brett Martel Sep. 01, 2020 08:02 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 12, 2020, file photo, LSU head coach Ed Orgeron speaks during a news conference for the NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game in New Orleans. LSU coach Ed Orgeron is looking to add a defensive back to the 2020 Tigers at a time when uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic could theoretically help him land an established player from another major conference. “We’re a little short” at cornerback,” Orgeron said during a video media conference Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, FIle)
SEC remains loaded in season when little else is normal

By John Zenor Sep. 01, 2020 10:57 AM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 28, 2019, file photo, Clemson running back Travis Etienne scores a touchdown against Ohio State during the second half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal, in Glendale, Ariz. Etienne was selected to The Associated Press preseason All-America first-team, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
AP Preseason All-America Team

By The Associated Press Aug. 25, 2020 12:01 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 13, 2020, file photo, Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney celebrates after his team scored during the second half of a NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game against LSU in New Orleans. Clemson is preseason No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25, Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, a poll featuring nine Big Ten and Pac-12 teams that gives a glimpse at what’s already been taken from an uncertain college football fall by the pandemic. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
AP Top 25: Clemson No. 1, followed by Ohio State, Alabama

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 24, 2020 12:05 PM EDT

Orgeron: Defensive end Justin Thomas has left LSU

Aug. 18, 2020 03:52 PM EDT
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — LSU defensive end Justin Thomas has left the Tigers for the second time since the middle of last season, coach Ed Orgeron said Tuesday....

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields throws a pass against Clemson during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: A familiar top 10 looking to 2020

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 14, 2020 02:22 PM EST

LSU head coach Ed Orgeron poses with the trophy after a news conference for the NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020, in New Orleans. LSU won 42-25 over Clemson on Monday. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Coach O: National champ LSU ready to win more titles

By Pete Iacobelli Jan. 14, 2020 01:11 PM EST

LSU celebrates after winning a NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game against Clemson, Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, in New Orleans. LSU won 42-25. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Column: LSU makes a persuasive case as the best team ever

By Paul Newberry Jan. 14, 2020 01:39 AM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 12, 2019, file photo, Clemson's Isaiah Simmons (11) and Denzel Johnson react after making a defensive play during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida State, in Clemson, S.C. Simmons was selected to The Associated Press All-Atlantic Coast Conference football team, and named Defensive Player of the Year, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro, File)
Can Clemson's versatile defenders flummox LSU and Burrow?

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 08, 2020 06:02 PM EST