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Zavion Thomas. First NFL snap. 97-yard TD. Finished 5-for-5 for 140 in the Bears' preseason finale vs the Titans. John Ehret to Death Valley to Chicago. Speed still illegal. (NFL, TD)
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Kiffin left nothing to chance. Full mock gameday in Death Valley: band, cheer, fireworks, scout team in Clemson unis, pregame walk. One week out. Sat Sep 5, 6:30 CT, ABC. (Locked On, ATVS)
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SEC says it will comply with the Louisiana TRO — for now — and fight Thursday. Schools can roster ex-pros without the half-season coach hit or 50% budget fine. Wright, Harris, Pyburn-if-clears. Two days before Clemson. (ESPN, CBS)
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9 story(ies) this morning.
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Former LSU outfielder Dylan Crews delivered a clutch walk-off hit for the Washington Nationals. The former Tiger star continues producing in the majors after his standout college career.
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**Chicago Bears rookie WR Zavion Thomas, the former LSU Tiger drafted 89th overall in 2026, torched a Titans defender for a 97-yard touchdown on his first NFL offensive snap — finishing 5-for-5 for 140 yards in the preseason finale.**
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A new "Embrace The Hate" quote is now displayed at the LSU Football Operations Building — a pointed motivational message reinforcing the program's us-against-the-world stance.
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7 days to Clemson: Sat Sep 5, 6:30 CT, Tiger Stadium, ABC. College GameDay's 500th road show is in Baton Rouge. Death Valley kicks off. (YouTube, ESPN)
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Two judges, two days: Dallas Thursday, Baton Rouge Friday. Both named the SEC. The Power 4 banned ex-pros. The courts just blocked it. Hearing Thursday in BR. (The Athletic)
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Kiffin to Covers overnight: Leavitt is the starter, Dabo is next, NIL pressure is real. Seven-year, $91 million debut week. (Covers)
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ESPN FPI: LSU 75.3% vs Clemson, 8.4 wins, 39.7% to make the Playoff. Only dog on the board is Texas at home (36%). Seven days. (247Sports, SDS)
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New Dr Pepper Fansville: Sheriff Boz pulls Kiffin over for an "illegal Lane change." Native 15-second clip. Week 0 is here. (The Big Lead, YouTube)