Author Archives: Hunt Palmer

Nussmeier to play Saturday, is ramping up practice
By Hunt Palmer There will be no rest for Garrett Nussmeier this weekend. At least not until scoreboard dictates that possibility. Brian Kelly said Monday that the senior quarterback was nursing a tors...
Hunt Palmer Sep 17, 2025 Nate Bell

Johnson's winding journey has been team-first
By Hunt Palmer From the outside, this era of college football carries a feel of selfishness. Players have been empowered more than ever before. Freedom to transfer without penalty has created seismic ...
Hunt Palmer Sep 17, 2025 Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Otter Locks September 16: MLB five-pack
Jimmy Ott, longtime sports betting analyst and co-host of Live at Lunch on 104.5 ESPN Baton Rouge, will give his best bets of the day here. We call them, "Otter Locks," presented by Supreme Rice. MLB ...
Hunt Palmer Sep 16, 2025

Defensive depth is becoming one of LSU's strengths
By Hunt Palmer LSU's defense has smothered all three opponents on the schedule thus far. The Tigers have forced six turnovers and allowed three touchdowns. One of those came late in a 23-0 ballgame. T...
Hunt Palmer Sep 16, 2025 Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images

PALMER: Garrett Nussmeier needs to sit against Southeastern
By Hunt Palmer Pardon me while I connect some dots. I don't have all the information here, but I also don't believe my presumption to be wildly off base. Brian Kelly said Monday that Garrett Nussmeier...
Hunt Palmer Sep 16, 2025 Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Drake Hawpe, son of Brad, commits to LSU
By Hunt Palmer Twenty-five years after his father starred for a national title team, Drake Hawpe has committed to LSU. Brad Hawpe manned first base for the 2000 national champs, famously homering off ...
Hunt Palmer Sep 15, 2025 Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

Otter Locks September 15: NFL and MLB plays
Jimmy Ott, longtime sports betting analyst and co-host of Live at Lunch on 104.5 ESPN Baton Rouge, will give his best bets of the day here. We call them, "Otter Locks," presented by Supreme Rice. NFL ...
Hunt Palmer Sep 15, 2025

Kelly: Nussmeier nursing 'torso' injury
By Hunt Palmer Garrett Nussmeier is not fully healthy. Head coach Brian Kelly addressed reporters Monday and suggested the senior quarterback is being bothered by an injury. "I'll be honest, and I was...
Hunt Palmer Sep 15, 2025 Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

LSU-Ole Miss kickoff set for 2:30 on ABC
By Hunt Palmer LSU and Ole Miss will play a matinee next week in Oxford. The Southeastern Conference announced Monday that Ole Miss will host LSU at 2:30 central on ABC September 27. Saturday afternoo...
Hunt Palmer Sep 15, 2025

Spears named SEC Defensive Player of the Week
By Hunt Palmer Dashawn Spears only needed nine snaps to outshine the rest of the league. The sophomore safety was named SEC Defensive Player of the Week on Monday for his two-interception performance ...
Hunt Palmer Sep 15, 2025 Stephen Lew-Imagn Images




