LSU Sports Zone

Mike and Herb take a look at scores around college football, talk Arkansas' embarrassing loss to Memphis, take a look at Oklahoma vs Auburn, among other things

Jeff Palermo joins the show in person to discuss the state of the Tigers. Will Michael Van Buren be auditioning for next year's starting QB job tonight? Should Southeastern Louisiana be counted out against the Tigers? And why has LSU struggled running the ball over the last few season?

Mike and Herb reflect on Southeastern Louisiana's football program, it's demise and revival, as well as the short leash put on modern head coaches

Herb and Mike debrief last week's matchup against the Florida Gators, review Garrett Nussmier's health and performance, and analyze how quarterbacks respond to multi-interception performances

Gordy Rush, the sideline reporter for LSU football, joined Sports Talk. Rush discussed the "desperation" from Florida entering Death Valley after the Gators' loss to South Florida last week. He evaluated LSU's slow offensive start and elite defense.

Chris Gordy, the host of the "Locked on SEC" podcast, joined Sports Talk. Gordy called LSU's win over Clemson "the best victory in the Brian Kelly era." He previewed the Tigers' upcoming homestand against Louisiana Tech and Florida. Gordy praised LSU's "selfless" players and broke down college football's slow week two slate.

Blake Ruffino, the founder of the "Are You Serious" Sports Network, joined Sports Talk. Ruffino shared his thoughts on LSU's defensive line, Harold Perkins, and Aaron Anderson. He previewed the Tigers' upcoming matchup against Louisiana Tech. Ruffino also evaluated Braelin Moore and LSU's running backs.

Mike and Bobby interviewed Chris Blair, the voice of the LSU Tigers. Blair praised the cohesion of LSU's new players from the transfer portal. Blair also shared his thoughts on the Tigers' secondary, offensive line, and tight ends.

Zack Nagy, an LSU reporter for Sports Illustrated, joined Sports Talk. Nagy previewed the Bayou Bengals' season opener at No. 4 Clemson, highlighting the quarterback matchup, LSU's new-look defensive line, and Brian Kelly's lack of success in week one. Nagy also emphasized the importance of the Tigers reaching the 12-team College Football Playoff.

Glen West, a senior writer at Geaux247Sports, joined Sports Talk. West discussed the latest news from LSU regarding former commit Tristen Keys and safety A. J. Haulcy's first-half suspension for the Clemson matchup. He previewed the top-10 showdown between No. 9 LSU and No. 4 Clemson.

Blake Ruffino, the founder of the "Are You Serious" sports network, joined Sports Talk. Ruffino praised the growth of LSU's defensive line and secondary. He also previewed the Tigers' season-opening top 10 matchup at No. 4 Clemson.

Glenn Guilbeau, a columnist for TigerRag.com, joined Sports Talk. Guilbeau discussed LSU football's additions in the transfer portal. He evaluated their positions of strength at wide receiver, on the defensive line, and in the secondary. Guilbeau also broke down the Tigers' question marks on the offensive line.

Chris Low, a senior college football writer for ESPN, joined Sports Talk. Low broke down the upcoming 2025 college football season, highlighting LSU's challenge vs. Clemson, the Tigers' offensive weapons, and their defensive line.

Zack Nagy, an LSU reporter for Sports Illustrated, joined Sports Talk. Nagy broke down his observations from the Tigers' fall camp, highlighting his "surprise" players, LSU's improved defensive line, and Harold Perkins' outstanding showing. He also evaluated the Tigers' running back depth, offensive line issues, and Chris Hilton Jr.

Buddy Songy, an analyst for TigerBait.com, joined Sports Talk. Songy broke down his observations from LSU's fall camp, highlighting the Tigers' "nasty" defense, talented weapons, and questionable offensive line.

Legendary defensive line coach Pete Jenkins joined Sports Talk. Coach Jenkins praised LSU edge rusher coach Kevin Peoples and new defensive line coach Kyle Williams. Jenkins also discussed the Tigers' defensive depth entering the 2025 season, the Saints' new nose tackle Davon Godchaux, and his latest work in the NFL.

Mike and Charlie interviewed legendary defensive line coach Pete Jenkins and Glen West, a senior writer at Geaux247 Sports. Jenkins discussed LSU's defensive coaching staff, their depth on defense, and Saints nose tackle Davon Godchaux. West shared his thoughts on LSU's wide receiver depth, the Tigers' defensive MVP, and the team's chemistry along the offensive line.

Glen West, a senior writer at Geaux247 Sports, joined Sports Talk. West reported on LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier's injury scare at the Tigers' fall camp. West also shared his thoughts on LSU's wide receiver depth, the Tigers' defensive MVP, and the team's chemistry along the offensive line.

Blake Ruffino, the founder of the Are You Serious Sports Network, joined Sports Talk to report on LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier's injury at the Tigers' fall camp. Ruffino broke down LSU's play in the trenches.

Jeff Palermo, the sports director of the Louisiana Radio Network, joined Sports Talk. Palermo shared his observations from LSU's fall camp, praising LB Harold Perkins and the Tigers' new-look defensive line. He expressed concern with LSU's offensive line and run game.

Glen West, a senior writer for Geaux247 Sports, joined Sports Talk. West shared his observations from LSU's fall camp practice sessions, highlighting the Tigers' defensive line and wide receivers. West also evaluated LSU's offensive line, linebackers, secondary, quarterback Garrett Nussmeier, and running back Caden Durham.

Blake Ruffino, the founder of the Are You Serious Sports Network, joined Sports Talk. Ruffino criticized LSU's offensive line depth at fall camp. He shared his thoughts on safety A. J. Haulcy, linebacker Harold Perkins, and the Tigers' defensive ends.

Wilson Alexander, a LSU reporter for The Advocate, joined Sports Talk. Alexander shared his observations from the Tigers' first day of fall football camp. Alexander discussed LSU's defensive backs, offensive line, and wide receivers.

Marlon Favorite, an analyst for the LSU Sports Network, joined Sports Talk. Favorite broke down the Tigers' season-opening matchup against Clemson. He praised LSU's additions in the transfer portal. Favorite also shared his thoughts on DJ Pickett and the Tigers' offensive line.

Glenn Guilbeau, a columnist for TigerRag.com, joined Sports Talk. Guilbeau shared his thoughts on LSU's running backs, offensive line, tight ends, and defense. He previewed the Tigers' season-opening matchup at Clemson.