LSU football's depth chart on defense has improved in the second year under Blake Baker. The Tigers are led by linebackers Whit Weeks and Harold Perkins.

LSU head coach Brian Kelly told reporters following the team's 17th preseason practice Tuesday that Van Buren jammed the index finger on his throwing hand and that he'll be "back out" practicing full-go Wednesday. "We had it X-rayed, MRI'd, no damage," Kelly said. "He was just sore so we shut him down a little bit.

Former LSU quarterback Walker Howard has navigated a unique college career to this point after making the move to his third program. Howard, a former Top-50 recruit in America, signed with LSU in the 2022 Recruiting Class prior to spending his first season in Baton Rouge.

LSU football coach Brian Kelly said that linebackers Whit Weeks and Harold Perkins Jr. were not out for anything serious.

Former LSU football wide receiver DJ Chark spent less than a month with the Atlanta Falcons. On Monday, he was released after two preseason games.

Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers have dominated the recruiting trail this offseason with the program landing commitments from multiple blue-chip prospects. After earning a pledge from Hattiesburg (Miss.

LSU football got one of its defensive stars back at practice. Harold Perkins Jr. returned Tuesday after missing one day.