On a new episode of the LSU Sports Insider, beat writers Wilson Alexander and Koki Riley discuss all things defense, including exactly what has stood out on the field this preseason, players who have stood out at preseason practices and forecast whether these adjustments will result in an improved unit in 2024.

They also talk about new defensive coordinator Blake Baker's comments with the media, linebacker Harold Perkins' impressive preseason and various schematic changes the defense is expected to implement in 2024.

The LSU Tigers began preseason football practice Thursday, and our LSU sports insiders Wilson Alexander and Reed Darcey watched every minute. They shared their initial takeaways in this episode, including observations on the defensive backs, freshmen who stood out and the latest on two players returning from injury.

The LSU Tigers open their preseason football camp Thursday, and our LSU Sports Insiders of Wilson Alexander, Reed Darcey and host Zach Ewing will be there every step of the way. In this episode of the LSU Sports Insider podcast, we preview camp, from top storylines to position battles and youngsters to watch. Then we end with the burning question we want to see LSU answer over the next month before the Tigers open the 2024 season against USC in Las Vegas. #lsu #lsusports #lsufootball #sec #secfootball #collegefootball #ncaafootball

What questions must the LSU football team answer when it opens camp next week? Our LSU Sports Insiders of Koki Riley, Reed Darcey and host Zach Ewing give their takes, plus: • LSU football wins a huge recruiting battle • Baseball roster reset after MLB draft • Final takeaways from SEC media days

With SEC Media Days wrapping up in Dallas, there's plenty to talk about in the world of LSU football. Advocate staffers Scott Rabalais, Koki Riley and Reed Darcey take a break from reporting to share their insights on what's been said and their projections for the 2024 season. Also, Koki talks about Paul Skenes' night in starting the MLB All-Star Game, while the staff predicts here LSU might land in the initial SEC media preseason poll.

The college football season in the new-look SEC begins unofficially Monday with SEC Media Days in Dallas. Our LSU Sports Insiders of Scott Rabalais, Koki Riley, Reed Darcey and host Zach Ewing break down what we'll be watching when the coaches and players take the stage next week and offer our early predictions for the season to come, including: • SEC championship game prediction • What to expect from LSU • Most interesting teams at media days • Teams that will be better than you think • Teams that will be worse than you think • Players to watch • Non-LSU game we'd pay to see

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