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A slightly different Hurry Up this week, as Cody and Jacob provide a running diary of LSU's 27-13 win over UL-Monroe. Topics include Malik Nabers' monster day, the freshman wideouts leading the way, Max Johnson's progress, the red zone struggles, close calls near the goal line, and a heated debate over carrot souffle and sweet potato pie that might threaten the existence of the podcast in the futu...

LSU's coaching search is in full tilt. Cody and Jacob get their thoughts on the qualities and characteristics to look for the next coach of LSU Football, while discussing the overall media landscape and how they decipher real news from fake. Jacob also takes us back to 2005, when he was in the middle of a coaching search as a player, to give us that perspective during a time of uncertainty. After...

On a cold night in Tiger Stadium, LSU's defense was dominant, its offense clunky, and its result frustrating.  Cody and Jacob discuss Garrett Nussmeier's first extended action at LSU, Micah Baskerville and Damone Clark's stellar performances, and talk through the frustrations of the Tigers' situational struggles and key mistakes. 

Fresh off a hard fought battle in Tuscaloosa, Cody and Jacob look closer at LSU's defensive performance, how sustainable it is, and why the Tigers were able to dominate Alabama's high-powered offense for much of the night. Later, they discuss the open quarterback competition and the role of Jack Bech heading into the Arkansas game (29:21).  After that, linebacker Mike Jones goes into the film...

A resilient effort from LSU isn't quite enough to topple the Tide in Tuscaloosa. Cody and Jacob break down LSU's defensive success, the new blitz-happy scheme, the offensive struggles, and the dramatic conclusion to the game. Back at Cards and Culture this week to preview Arkansas. 

Fresh off the bye week, LSU is set to bring some new looks on both sides of the ball against Alabama. Cody and Jacob break down what tweaks the Tigers might utilize on offense and defense in Tuscaloosa this weekend.  Later in the show, Butkus Award semifinalist Damone Clark takes us inside the film room a few of his best plays from a breakout season. 

Ted Lasso doppelgänger Jacob Hester and Kent Lowe impersonator Cody Worsham discuss the virtues of Being a Goldfish during LSU's bye week. Also up for discussion are the offensive funk seen at Ole Miss, what we're seeing from LSU's defense, and a bigger picture conversation about Quarterback, the 4-3, and injuries.  Back next week to preview Alabama. 

Cody is solo on today's show. The Headlines: Better Ideas, Better Execution Predictable Must Be Unstoppable Stock Rising: Damone Clark Neil Farrell Young playmakers  Stock Falling: Winning in the Trenches Winning on the Margins 

The search for LSU's next football coach is under way, as the Tigers and Ed Orgeron will part ways following the 2022 season.  Hester and Cody break down what it means for the present and future of the program and some of the associated storylines around the decision from Scott Woodward and the reaction from Ed Orgeron.  Then, we talk football, recapping what went right against Florida a...

LSU beats Florida.  Three beautiful words.  All the emotions and rea ctions to the Tigers' win over the Gators, including some great behind the scenes insight from Hester. 

Former LSU national championship quarterback Matt Flynn joins his former teammate and good friend Jacob Hester to review the biggest plays from the Tigers' 28-24 win over Florida in 2007 (01:06:06). Before that, Cody and Jacob break down what went wrong against Kentucky (0:14) and what needs to improve against Florida (33:29). Plus, how LSU must replace Kayshon Boutte, build on the running success...

Cody and Jacob break down what went wrong in LSU's loss in Lexington on the bus ride back to the airport. There is good news in the form of fried chicken and expensive bourbon. 

The show starts with a rant – apologies – but ends with Marcus Randall remembering the most famous pass of his career: The Bluegrass Miracle. In the middle, we break down what went wrong against Auburn, what to do to fix the running game, offensive issues, defensive improvements, and take your questions. 

LSU lost to Auburn 24-19.  We didn't want to talk about it, but we did.  Some thoughts on what went wrong and how to fix it. 

LONG episode for you, as we look ahead to LSU's clash with Auburn in Tiger Stadium on Saturday night at 8 p.m. (26:07) Before that, we look back at LSU's first four games, grade out the performances, and look for signs of improvement (0:14) At the end of the show, we take your questions on TJ Finley and Max Johnson and recall fond memories from wins over Auburn that awake in our hearts a tender gl...

The Tigers took a different approach to the Air Raid than a year ago. It worked.  Cody and Jacob break down LSU's 28-25 win over Mississippi State, a game of three phases that LSU broke open in the third quarter and held on to in the fourth.  We discuss Max Johnson's decision making, Cordale Flott's big day, Daronte Jones' scheme, Jay Ward's return, Kole Taylor's touchdown, and more.

LSU quarterback Max Johnson joins Hey Fightin' Podcast on Competition Tuesday to talk about his lifelong obsession with competing (29:27). We discuss the Best Brother Competition, a potential ping pong matchup with Joe Burrow, and the LSU offense firing on all cylinders on the eve of SEC play.  Before that, Cody and Jacob discuss the news on LSU's defensive line, a potential shot in the arm i...

Cody and Jacob play word association following LSU's fun 49-21 win over Central Michigan.  They discuss LSU's offensive tempo, the precocious talents of Jack Bech, Deion Smith, and Corey Kiner, the chaos of LSU's defense, and more. 

Hey, Hey Fightin' Podcast listeners. Bringing your attention to another LSU Sports podcast, Tigers Win, which launches Season 2 today with LSU Soccer head coach Sian Hudson. Tigers Win is where we talk to LSU's athletes, former athletes, coaches, staffers, and others about winning, excellence, and championship habits, and you can subscribe on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or anywhere you find podcast...

Cody and Jacob discuss the news – correct and incorrect – around LSU's running backs room, before breaking down the film and numbers from the Tigers' win over McNeese. After taking your questions, we finish the episode with a special audio version of the LSU Football Film Room, as Hester and Andre Anthony break down some of the super senior's best plays in purple and gold.  

Cody and Jacob convene in Cody's office to discuss LSU's 34-7 win over McNeese State.  We have offensive line concerns, but we love Cade York, we like what we saw from Garrett Nussmeier and LSU's defense, and we have a lot to learn about the Tigers over the next couple of weeks.  Plus, fixing the run game, the drops, and looking for the deep ball against Central Michigan. 

Back after a long flight and little sleep to dive deeper – and more rationally – into what went wrong for LSU against UCLA and how to start fixing it against McNeese State. Hester has film observations, and Cody has some numbers, so we talk yards before contact, deep passing, pressure, variation in the running game, and the need for juice. Plus, as always, your questions.

That was exactly as expected – just the complete opposite.  Cody and Jacob hop off the bus and grab a seat on the bench to discuss LSU's 38-27 loss to UCLA. Overall, we rate the Tigers' trip to Hollywood a box office disappointment. Two thumbs down, would not recommend.  There's some attempt to set aside emotion and look for logical explanations, but much like the Tigers in the Rose...

Cody and Jacob make use of the Los Angeles traffic to preview LSU's 2021 season opener against UCLA, live from the team bus from the airport to the hotel. We navigate the game one storylines for LSU, take a closer look at UCLA and the matchups to monitor, and take your questions.

Recording remotely today. Cody and Jacob go inside the final scrimmage of fall camp and touch on Tiger Stadium's 2021 COVID protocols and The Alliance formed by the ACC, Big 10, and Pac-12.