Beat reporter Wilson Alexander checks in with sports editor Perryn Keys to discuss the big news of the day — wholesale changes to LSU's defensive staff — on an emergency episode.

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Wilson goes through the dismissal of defensive coordinator Matt House, safeties coach Kerry Cooper, cornerbacks coach Robert Steeples and defensive line coach Jimmy Lindsey.

The guys discuss why Kelly made the move, going into detail how LSU never truly improved on defense or developed players in-season.

Also, they discuss past defensive coordinators hired by Kelly at Cincinnati and Notre Dame, as well as what effect, if any, the coaching moves have on recruiting.

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0:00-Intro 2:48-Matt House's tenure is over; how it went down 5:25-LSU has a big buyout bill to pay 7:25-Brian Kelly's history of strong coordinators 10:44-Did ReliaQuest Bowl seal House's fate? 12:27-Was it personnel, scheme or development? 17:53-What effect (if any) does this have on recruiting? 21:00-Offseason changes are just beginning

Advocate columnist Scott Rabalais and beat reporter Wilson Alexander check in from Tampa, Florida, to take stock of the Tigers' 35-31 victory over Wisconsin in the ReliaQuest Bowl on Monday.

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Wilson and Scott discuss Garrett Nussmeier and the Tigers' 98-yard go-ahead drive in the fourth quarter, the defensive stops LSU made to clinch the win and potential change — to the staff and to the roster.

Will LSU make changes on defense? Wilson and Scott discuss that, as well as whether interim co-offensive coordinators Joe Sloan and Cortez Hakton should earn full-time promotions.

The guys also discuss futures of several returning players, including Kaleb Jackson, Kyren Lacy, Chris Hilton, Harold Perkins, Whit Weeks and others.

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0:00-Intro

3:45-Changes ahead for the defensive staff?

8:08-Garrett Nussmeier's coming-out performance

11:12-Kyren Lacy and Chris Hilton's future roles

14:35-Rabalais on whether Nuss is clearly QB1

17:12-Defense comes through in the clutch

20:40-DT Dominick McKinley flips to LSU

27:00-Mason Taylor's best game this season

30:26-Kaleb Jackson's role moving forward

32:25-Should Sloan or Hankton get promoted?

36:18-Harold Perkins: assessing his season

41:55-Over/unders on Whit Weeks, Jay Bramblett

46:18-Wrapping up a long season

Advocate columnist Scott Rabalais and beat reporter Wilson Alexander join sports editor Perryn Keys to take a final look at the ReliaQuest Bowl game between LSU and Wisconsin on Monday.

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Wilson and Scott discuss offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock's departure to Notre Dame, what it means for LSU and how the Tigers' co-coordinators, Joe Sloan and Cortez Hankton, will approach the bowl game.

The guys also discuss LSU's relatively full roster for this game, as barely any starter — aside from Jayden Daniels — has opted out.

Finally, Wilson and Scott discuss bowl practice, Garrett Nussmeier's first game as starting quarterback and how well LSU matches up against the Badgers.

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3:00-Mike Denbrock's departure: what it means for LSU 6:15-How will it work with Joe Sloan and Cortez Hankton? 12:48-LSU brings a (mostly) full roster to Tampa 15:00-Where is Lance Heard? 22:35-What to expect from Garrett Nussmeier 33:49-Taking stock of the Badgers 39:00-Wisconsin's strong defense 42:27-How much does this game matter? 51:40-Game predictions

Advocate columnist Scott Rabalais and beat reporter Wilson Alexander join sports editor Perryn Keys to wrap up the first day of the early signing period.

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Wilson and Scott take stock of the signing class so far, which is heavy on Louisiana players and includes recruits at every position. Also: Sage Ryan's return from the transfer portal, and what it means for the LSU secondary — specifically the cornerback position, which is suddenly much deeper than it had been in its first two years under Brian Kelly.

The guys also discuss LSU's shrinking reliance on the transfer portal, whether LSU will try to make any late additions and whether the Tigers have a shot at Dominick McKinley and Terry Bussey.

Finally, Wilson and Scott discuss bowl practice and Garrett Nussmeier's first game as LSU's starting quarterback.

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0:00-Taking stock of early signing class ... it's got Louisiana roots 11:00-Sage Ryan stays put; what does that mean for CB position? 15:00-Long-term strategy for transfer portal and recruiting 19:30-Potential early impact players 23:40-Has LSU done enough? Recruiting rankings say maybe not 35:00-How does Nussmeier look for upcoming ReliaQuest Bowl? 38:00-Quarterback group is looking up

Beat reporter Wilson Alexander and columnist Scott Rabalais join sports editor Perryn Keys to discuss several hot topics — including Kim Mulkey's ejection, Jayden Daniels' sweet goodbye and plenty of comings and goings with LSU football.

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Wilson and Scott discuss Daniels' decision to skip the ReliaQuest Bowl and prepare for the NFL draft, as well as what that means for Garrett Nussmeier and the Tigers' ability to get a sneak peek at 2024.

The guys also discuss the transfer portal, through which LSU added a wide receiver and a safety last week but lost Sage Ryan and missed on quarterback AJ Swann. Rabalais also sizes up LSU's recruiting class, which stands at No. 12, and Wilson gives insight on undecided February stars and potential breakout freshmen.

Finally, Scott chimes in on Mulkey's second-half ejection from the Tigers' runaway win over Northwestern State on Sunday.

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0:00-Jayden Daniels opts out of ReliaQuest bowl 10:00-Garrett Nussmeier's chance to take over 12:30-Two pickups in the transfer portal — more to come? 20:00-A look at the cornerback position 24:00-What to expect on early signing day 25:30-LSU stands at No. 12 31:00-Potential early contributors 36:00-Kim Mulkey's first ejection as LSU coach

Beat reporter Wilson Alexander and columnist Scott Rabalais join sports editor Perryn Keys to discuss LSU's 2024 football schedule, as well as potential moves in the transfer portal and the final days before the early signing period.

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Wilson and Scott discuss the '24 schedule, which begins with USC in Las Vegas and doesn't get much easier from there, with another game against UCLA and four-game midseason stretch that includes Ole Miss at Arkansas, at Texas A&M and Alabama.

Wilson and Scott also discuss the transfer portal, which has been relatively quiet for LSU, and recruiting, in which LSU's team ranking stands at No. 12.

The guys also go through a few what-ifs for LSU's ReliaQuest Bowl game against Wisconsin. Scott finishes with some insight on the LSU women's basketball team and losing Kateri Poole, a key role player in the Tigers' run to the national championship last spring.

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0:00-Intro 3:20-LSU football 2024 schedule announcement 20:40-LSU transfer portal targets 27:18-Is Brian Kelly doing enough in recruiting? 36:50-Who will opt out of the LSU-Wisconsin ReliaQuest Bowl? 39:24-LSU player predictions for ReliaQuest Bowl 47:55-Kateri Poole off the LSU women's basketball team

Beat reporter Wilson Alexander and columnist Scott Rabalais join sports editor Perryn Keys to discuss Jayden Daniels' Heisman Trophy win Saturday night in New York.

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Wilson and Scott discuss the vote itself, which was much closer than Joe Burrow's win in 2019, and a bit of intrigue as Saturday night approached, given that the Maxwell Award went to Washington's Michael Penix the night before.

Wilson and Scott also discuss the most memorable moment from the weekend in New York, as well as Daniels' whirlwind week, from winning AP Player of the Year to the Unitas, Walter Camp and Davey O'Brien awards.

The guys also go through the process by which LSU players can have their jersey numbers retired, whether statues for Burrow and Daniels are on the way, and where they all rank among LSU's greatest football players.

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0:00-Jayden's Heisman episode 5:00-Recapping the weekend 8:30-Heisman voting stats 11:15-Jayden's whirlwind week 19:00-Most memorable moment of the weekend 25:00-How will LSU honor Jayden? 35:15-Where does Jayden rank on the top shelf of LSU players?

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Beat reporter Wilson Alexander and columnist Scott Rabalais join sports editor Perryn Keys to discuss (potential) changes to the LSU coaching staff, (potential) targets in the tansfer portal and how the Heisman Trophy presentation will unfold Saturday night in New York.

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Wilson and Scott discuss offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock's new three-year extension, as well as the fate of the defensive staff (no, there's no news yet on Matt House, but we discuss the pros and cons).

Wilson also discusses LSU's potential targets in the transfer portal — specifically Louisiana-born players who began their college careers elsewhere.

The guys also take a look at how the peception of the QB position has transformed forever in the wake of Joe Burrow and Jayden Daniels' rise to superstardom. Brandon Worley of Champion Wealth chimes in with hard data and predictive insight on why Daniels should win the top individual award in American sports.

Finally, the guys discuss the Heisman Trophy itself — the ceremony, the acceptance speeches and the prestige, not only of winning, but having a hand in selecting the winner.

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0:00-Intro 3:12-Potential changes with the LSU coaching staff 13:00-A contract extension for Mike Denbrock 16:30-Fixing the defense with freshmen or transfers? 19:30-Bringing back Louisiana players from the portal 27:05-Should LSU try to add a veteran quarterback? 36:48-Changing perceptions of LSU quarterbacks 40:07-Hard evidence is in Jayden Daniels' favor 45:00-What to expect in the Heisman presentation 50:50-Remembering Joe Burrow's acceptance speech 52:34-Dapper Heisman winners 54:11-Bottom line: Does Jayden win the Heisman?

Beat reporter Wilson Alexander, columnist Scott Rabalais and special guest Jill Stokeld discuss the wild Friday night Pac-12 game that put Jayden Daniels at the front of the Heisman Trophy race, as well as transfer portal needs, LSU's bowl game against Wisconsin and the CFP playoff controversy.

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Wilson and Scott discuss what they were thinking as the Oregon-Washington game unfolded, vaulting Daniels ahead of Bo Nix and Michael Penix. The guys also break down Daniels' most memorable moments from a memorable season.

Wilson also discusses LSU's potential targets in the transfer portal, including wide receivers, defensive tackles and ... quarterbacks?

The guys also take an early look at the Wisconsin Badgers, as well as the Florida State-Alabama debate. Both teams beat LSU — but which team is better.

Finally, Jill Stokeld, a graduate of Baton Rouge HIgh and Florida State, stops by with some choice words for the College Football Playoff committee. Things were said. Complaints were made. A (bad) time was had.

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Beat reporters Wilson Alexander and Reed Darcey join sports editor Perryn Keys to discuss Angel Reese's return to the LSU women's basketball team; the Tigers' game agianst Virginia Tech; and potential targets for the LSU football team in the transfer portal.

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Reed breaks down the LSU women's team with and without Reese, as well as the Tigers' frontcourt without Sa'Myah Smith and the latest on reserve guard Kateri Poole, who is "not with the team," as Kim Mulkey put it.

The guys also discuss LSU's needs in the transfer portal — how much is too much, and how much is not enough?

Finally, we break down Bo Nix's chances at boosting his case for the Heisman Trophy in Friday night's Pac-12 championship game.

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0:00-Intro 4:47-Angel Reese is back for LSU-Virginia Tech 11:03-Kateri Poole's semi-mysterious absence 17:00-Does Kim Mulkey owe fans an explanation? 24:25-LSU football offseason recruiting needs 39:34-LSU running backs status for 2024 44:18-How Bo Nix can help (or hurt) his Heisman case