Robert Salinas
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Rob is quite the nomad - born in Corpus Christi, raised in San Antonio, and has lived in Orlando, New Orleans, and Cleveland. While his personal favorite teams reside in his home state, he has a passion for cities that rally behind their teams, and found a home-away-from-home in New Orleans (he’ll be back, no doubt). He is motivated by season openers, game 7s, and most of all: food - there’s not a spicy chicken sandwich or cold brew that he’s not indulging in.
Growing up, my family had cookouts any time the sun was out and there was a reason to celebrate, which ranged from birthdays to holidays to just any weekend day where we were all awake and willing to congregate. These frequent get-togethers were a test of Darwin’s theory in the aspect of hunger. As soon as the fajitas were cooked, it was first-come first-served. Rice and beans are done – better get a plate and load up. Brisket done – you better believe some of the uncles and brothers were grabbing it hot from the grill, so even when it makes it inside it’s not untouched. Sometimes, when the timing was perfect, you could create a plated meal with an entrée, side, appetizer, all at the same time with a satisfying leaning-because-it’s-heavy paper plate. Timing is rarely perfect, so most times it was eat-when-done, or don’t eat at all. The outsiders- friends/spouses/neighbors - who were used to traditional, sit-down meals would learn very quickly that if you wait too long, you’re left with some bread, a tortilla, and maybe one flat cup of iced soda. I’ve seen more traction lately on the “Zero-RB” fantasy strategy as we get closer to the peak of fantasy draft season. From a non-expert who maybe plays 3-4 leagues a year at most, I was intrigued to research some of the success and community feedback around this strategy. Zero-RB does not mean you literally draft zero running backs to your team (please don’t), yet it assumes the theory that you can attain better value in your top picks by focusing on the standout players in other positions, needing to statistically find those boom-RBs in middle-to-late round picks. Let’s consider this year’s ADP, where most lists are roughly identical, which I’d bet that less than half of the top-20 players are running backs. Looking at last year, 3 of the top-5 projected backs actually matched that potential (CMC, Henry, Ekeler) with a few busts to consider like Jonathan Taylor and Najee Harris (both still inside the Top-20, but initially ranked within the Top-10). Looking at the lists of ADP vs output has some standout differences that do prove you can potentially find some great value in picks outside the traditional top-20 backs, however consistency is key in fantasy. FantasyPros accumulated the Boom-Bust Percentage in 2022 by player, where within the best five backs at the end of the season, the highest bust percentage was 7% (the top two backs saw ZERO busts). Your five best receivers in 2022 saw ranges of almost 20% bust ratios, with Justin Jefferson (the top receiver) having that exact ratio. Jefferson is sitting as the number one or two right now in most rankings, as he should, but if you asked me to plainly pick a player who might see 20% of their games underperforming or 0%, I choose the latter. Yet, I can’t deny that I wouldn’t leap at Jefferson as my top pick because, well, it’s Justin freakin’ Jefferson, and I in terms of WRs he’s the best bet. That’s why sometimes statistics and over-strategizing can get in the way of what you need to do as a fantasy manager, especially in your initial first picks that will yield you some of the best pieces of your team (hopefully). Does that mean you draft to fill positions first, then? Some players will tactfully fill their starters first before leaning on bench spots (i.e. getting their two RBs, their two WRs, their TE, etc. before drafting more backup spots). That strategy is almost less valuable, wasting precious roster space for best-available to fill unimportant voids that can probably be flexed or streamed if needed. Would you rather want a full plate of the hottest, most-tender brisket slices and have to decide if you want less of potato salad or beans later – or settle for a decent brisket slice now to portion out the sides and potentially go back for a colder, harder piece of meat? There’s stats and websites and rankings and everything in between to support one strategy or the other, but truly there’s no formula that can predict the outcome of the best strategy. That’s why Zero-RB shouldn’t be an option for you unless you want to mess around in your mock drafts (and what’s that saying currently trending right now - the more you [mess] around, the more you find out?). The most difficult piece for Zero-RB is that you need to NAIL those mid-round boom running backs, where in most cases even full-time analysts consistently miss the mark with projections year after year. Some individuals play in many different leagues (my close friend in particular plays at least 10 leagues every year), so in that case where maybe you have some leverage, get risky and have some fun if you want (in other words, go ahead and eff around to find out). When it comes to drafting though, I’d like to think you’re at the Salinas family cookout. You have to take the best dish available as soon as it hits the table. That fresh plate of Nick Chubb is going to go to Joe Schmoe if you decide to get cute, and you might miss out on an amazing anchor for your team. First-come, first-served. Make sure to follow Rob on Twitter.
We are hours away from the 2023 NBA Draft and bombs have already started dropping for this offseason. All eyes are on this stellar draft class and what teams are willing to move (or not) to acquire some of the better prospects we’ve seen in one classroom since 2003, at least based on hype alone. The only surefire turnout we know is the #1 spot. While one of the biggest names was taken off the board when Bradley Beal was shipped off to Hooters with Booker & Co., Zion Williamson once again has built traction to be a factor for a potential major offseason move. He has faced this unlikely rumor in years past with little belief that New Orleans would be silly enough to drop this franchise player, yet this year’s waiter has now brought out some dishes that were sizzling from the kitchen, and many heads are turning in curiosity to maybe, just maybe, change their usual order and try a taste. Did that make sense? I’m always hungry, but here are the 6 burning, immediate, critical questions that come to mind when considering what happens with Zion: 1. Should New Orleans even consider trading Zion? There’s always a price, so taking out the outrageous offers and considering viable, more- likely possibilities, is giving Zion away even a considerable position to think about? He was one of the most hyped #1 prospects since Lebron and promised to be a franchise-defining player. Health aside, it’s hard to ignore the efficiency and talent that Williamson has brought to the Pels (notably, when he was healthy this last season they were the top team in the West). The problem is, of course, that we can’t put health aside. In fact, that is the reason to juggle the thought of banking on another potential franchise-defining player. Zion sits with an attractive contract at a young age, so it might be too early to risk letting him go when he’s still an undeniable force on the court. If I had the chance to snag the #2 or #3 pick this year however, the price might be just right… 2. What happens to the banner? Look, I am from a town that relied on South Side murals to represent our team loyalty, spray painted on the sides of taquerias with chrome-like details that would translate wonderfully into airbrush tees sold at corner-street tents. Being in a city with a nationally top-prospect, immediately signed to a major brand somehow translates to a secret city club of skyscraper banners, shortly worded and larger than life. I never had that before, and it’s just cool as hell. When I moved to New Orleans, the Zion banner was a feat in and of itself for an outsider. Does it stay? Is another player the replacement (in which I say no, you just can’t have any player on a banner…right)? I like the idea of OG Pierre and King Cake Baby standing back-to-back on a mural that size just to incite terror. Don’t let me plan the banner. 3. What city will Zion Jr. be raised in? There’s something to growing up in a town with history, culture, the biggest and best celebration of the year, and some of the worst streets to drive on. Most families don’t flock to New Orleans as an ideal place to raise little ones, but when you have money I’m positive that you can eliminate some of the struggles others might face (school systems, childcare, etc.). I am in no place to assume, so from a point of ignorance, is it better to bring this new child into the world of New York, Portland, Charlotte? Maybe, but c’mon, it’s New Orleans. 4. Who else goes down with the ship? That might be dramatic phrasing, but there’s a chance that Zion alone might not be enticing enough to make a final deal. At that point, who else becomes available? Trey Murphy III and Herb Jones have proven to be amazing steals and viable assets, but is that price too high? Depending on the payoff, I am curious on who else might be on the table. The only players I feel confident about are Ingram, CJ, and Jose. That’s it. But even my confidence doesn’t guarantee the outlandish possibility that New Orleans can’t shake things up. 5. Is the Jordan Zion 3 still coming? I’m one to not care for non-Michael, Jordan-endorsed player shoe releases (i.e. any Jordans other than 1-14 including combos of any in that list: Spizikes, 6-Rings, etc.). But the Zion 2s released anime colorways. That’s cool. AND, they’re on sale right now. If Zion propels into a bigger market, is the Zion 3 inevitable? Do the Zion 2s go more on-sale? Will I buy them – no – but shoes maketh the man. 6. If it comes down to it – Scoot or Zion? The real reason why Zion is trending is the possibility of Portland or Charlotte opting to trade their top pick, which will very-well be Scoot Henderson. It’s a strong consensus that in pretty much any other non-Wemby year, Scoot is an undeniable #1. Brandon Miller also proves to be a potential franchise-player, and New Orleans could find itself with an offer for either one if they look to give up the injury-prone star power of Williamson. If I had to pick right now, and if it was down to one-for-one, Scoot somehow is too good to pass up. Seeing him develop next to BI and the growing core that the Pelicans have, along with some solid future draft capital, could prove to be beneficial in the long term. It’s rare you get to snag another number-one guy, and if the risks aligned with Zion could be swapped for that, I think I would bite…this year especially. That’s Scoot though, since there’s no real Miller-or- Zion conversion. Once Follow @RobSalin on Twitter
The best damn breakfast tacos in the world can be found in San Antonio, TX (this is a scientifically proven fact). I spent 23 years of my life in that beautiful city, and since moving away I have never been able to find anything in the spectrum of equivalent to those bean and cheese, chorizo and egg, greasy soaked-bag morning treats. I tried every “breakfast taco” and “breakfast burrito” joint in every city with every pocket of Mexican and tex-mex staples. I even tried making them at home to see if my culture would just miraculously flow through my veins instinctively with the ingredients, finding an unlocked talent from deep within my heritage and seeing the secret recipes in my head - just like the moment Alan realized he could count cards at the blackjack table in The Hangover . Through all these trials it took decades to eventually unlock this crucial life lesson: you can’t bring home with you. Don’t go looking for quality jambalaya in Cleveland, or fresh gulf-shrimp in D.C. Take the best of where you are. This unnecessary lengthy bridge into how this applies to the early-but-not-too-early world of fantasy football might simply be because I’m starving right now, or it just might be too much of a silly metaphor to stomach – regardless, here’s the Saints “homers” you need to think about when planning the New Orleans loyalty into your fantasy draft strategies: DEREK CARR – QB It might be tempting to buy in to arguably the biggest off-season signing for New Orleans. Carr is entering the dome with the catching 1-2-punch of the anticipated return of Michael Thomas and 2022 standout receiver Chris Olave (more to come on these guys), along with joining a coach he has a seemingly positive and trusting relationship with. With that, ESPN predicts the Saints also hold the 2nd-easiest schedule, proving to give Carr some groundwork as he eases into his new situation. It’s a juicy pick with a potential high ceiling, and most managers probably won’t consider him as a top piece to follow as their QB1 based on the output he’s delivered in his career. Last year, Carr yielded his 2nd-lowest QB rating since 2014 with a 60.8% completion rating even while partnered with all-star Devonte Adams. He has been sub-par fantasy-wise through most of his career, and definitely fell out of the top 20 rankings last year, making Carr solidified as a strong streamer or backup QB in most leagues. He is surrounded by an objectively better situation this year, yet I wouldn’t jump to trust a much higher ranking entering 2023 just yet. Personal QB PPR Rank: 20 ALVIN KAMARA – RB Off-season troubles have unfortunately shadowed the outlook of this once-perennial star back. With a not-so-great 2022 year within a position that typically trends down at his age, you combine a looming suspension that really creates some doubt in what we should expect from Kamara. As a player, Kamara can, and probably will, still deliver if he gets the chance to do so. Even though his tag of one the most reliable and best RB fantasy assets has dwindled, let’s not forget his 14-pt average he banked last year given probably one of the less-talented offensive groups the Saints have had with him at the helm. He did show more struggles with his solely-running capabilities given that much help did not come from the OL, and also with time this is expected. As a reliable pass-catching back, Kamara can easily thrive as a solid RB2 option. Williams in the mix makes for an intriguing combo for the backfield, but it’s hard to ignore the possibility of a major suspension impacting Kamara’s worth. I still would slightly rank him above his newfound partner only based on sheer talent and tenure, but stay close to this one as I wouldn’t be surprised if legal troubles push schedule (or even team) changes. Personal RB PPR Rank: 28 CHRIS OLAVE - WR The WR25 had a sensational rookie year being thrust into the No. 1 role for the Saints. EPSN Analytics ranked him 7th in open rate behind Stefon Diggs, 15th in target share and 10th in target per route run rate in the NFL. He is now at the mercy of a stronger QB presence and will hopefully be able to lean on veteran Thomas for a longer period of time (which I think will only help the young WR if it happens). There might be doubts in Carr’s effectiveness as a consistent passer, or even that MT is on the horizon and might compromise the target rate for Olave, or even more-so that he will be left pretty-much alone again as the No.1 option (more likely), yet I see all of these situations as major positives for Olave’s value. He has the juice to shine in big moments and will seemingly have a few upgrades in the arsenal around him, especially outside his receiving buddies. There’s really little doubt to have with this 2nd year stud. If there are any homers to bank on, this is easily the guy. Personal WR PPR Rank: 11 Michael Thomas – WR The once-warrior Achilles of New Orleans, 2019 was a long time ago, yet it still lingers as a sliver of hope for maybe what we can still get a taste of. Thomas has played eight games since that historic season (yes, in total). The trust is gone, and even with a 1-year, $10 million contract and a new (better?) QB at the helm, I simply can’t place this beloved receiver inside the top 50. Now…imagine a world where all the stars align, all bones are healed and MT is able to keep a stash of “Michael’s Secret Stuff” in the locker room for before each game. There is a sleeper here – everyone has the same doubt I do, so everyone will pass on Thomas. Given Olave’s attention and a stronger offensive front, those stars aligning could provide a fruitful reward. The question is – is the risk worth it? Person WR PPR Rank: 57 JAMAAL WILLIAMS – RB Williams remains my favorite New Orleans fantasy prospect to ponder. He boomed in his 6th year as a back, capitalizing as a bruiser for Detroit at goal-line opportunities that allowed him to excel as the RB2 behind D’Andre Swift. He also has showcased some strong pass-catching capabilities in Green Bay, those of which Derek Carr has seemingly been able to capitalize on throughout his career (ESPN stats show that Carr’s RB’s in the past nine seasons have finished within the Top-10 of target share). That combination can be a tasteful one, especially if we see Kamara miss any time at all. The ceiling is pretty high with Williams, but there is much unknown until we get closer to the season’s start which also makes his floor a little lower than I’d like. I do have confidence in his usage and impact being immediate. I also expect the impact to be less than what he was able to deliver last year, yet there is still room to know that we have a more positive-than-negative mindset in the reality of he can deliver. Talent alone drops my confidence in Williams being a powerhouse more than a low RB2/strong RB3 at the end of the day. I do hope for more than my expectations, and I wouldn’t be shocked if Williams finds himself inside the Top 20 depending on several of those unknown factors. Fingers crossed. Personal RB PPR Rank: 30 NEW ORLEANS DST – DEF I feel like I need to say something here, however there is not much to add. The defense will not be the worst of the pack, boasting an easier-than-last year schedule and a solid core that has the potential to boom depending on the opponent (think major defensive pieces like Jordan, Granderson, and the hopeful potential of Payton Turner). They also are unfortunately not a 49ers or Bills squad that you pretty much will play weekly, regardless of who it is against. I wouldn’t re-tool your strategy to ensure you solidify the Saints Defense in your roster, yet they will probably be a reliable play in more weeks than most. I like to think that if you are not lucky enough to get the top 2-3 DEF squads during your draft, lean on streaming where you can, and plot and plan a few weeks ahead to have some high-reward opportunities. New Orleans will presumably be a solid option in many weeks, so pay attention to schedule here, but also assume that many players might hold on to this squad once drafted for consistency’s sake. If you do land them, let’s see if the season plays well and don’t immediately jump to drop/stream given the upside here. Personal DEF PPR Rank: 12 There are some honorable mentions I didn’t get to: Juwan Johnson or Taysom Hill at the TE spot? Speaking of Hill, will we see the swiss-army usage we got to experience last year? I wanted to start with the obvious and I am sure we will have some 2022 Hill-like outcomes that make me throw these initial rankings in the garbage. Even so, there’s some important building and re-building that is happening with this squad that will make for a fun year. Follow your pride and love your team, but be smart with your fantasy assets when you look to draft. A common mistake is being the “homer” who loves their team too much and relies on the undeniable over-confidence we like to place on our beloved team’s players and potentials. That considered, the Saints do have some great and intriguing fantasy options that have the potential to shine if all goes well. It might be a little early to create fantasy draft strategies (except for Dynasty Leagues), but it’s never too early to start prepping. Just remember to be flexible. Now get some tacos. Follow me on Twitter @RobSalin
When: Saturday, October 18th, 2025, 11:00 AM Where: FirstBank Stadium, Nashville, TN Channel: ABC Spread: Vanderbilt -2.5 O/U: 47.5 The Tigers will be playing Saturday morning in Music City. This matchup will tell us a lot! Vanderbilt, 5-1 (1-1), is entering into this contest coming off of a bye week. Vandy does appear to be a little beat up. Keep an eye out for this. The Commodores have the 4th best rushing offense in the SEC as well as the 5th best total offense in the SEC. Diego Pavia is the leader of this team. Pavia has over 1400 passing yards, over 300 rushing yards, and 16 total TDs. Sedrick Alexander and Makihilyn Young are the leaders in the running back room. The leading pass catchers are Eli Stowers, Junior Sherrill, and Tre Richardson. The defense is led by safety CJ Heard, edge rusher Miles Capers, and Bryan Longwell. This isn't your grandpa's, your dad's, nor your Vanderbilt. This is a high strung team. The Tigers are in for a fight. LSU, 5-1 (2-1), enters the contest coming off of a big win against South Carolina. Garrett Nussmeier appears to be healthy. The ball really jumped off of his hand last week. The Tiger signal caller will look to cut back on the interceptions. Caden Durham and Ju'Juan Johnson will take care of the backfield duties for the Tigers. Both Durham and Johnson had solid games last week. The offensive line will look to build off of the momentum from last week. Trey'Dez Green had a great game last week. It will be interesting to see how the Tigers use Green. Kyle Parker has stepped up big time in recent weeks. I would like to see Parker continue to be involved. Aaron Anderson appears to be good to go for this one. This is huge for the Tigers. The Tiger defense is a solid unit with talent at all 3 levels. Jacobian Guillory is the leader on the line. Whit Weeks, who is a bit dinged up, is the leader in the linebacker room. Tamarcus Cooley and AJ Haulcy are the leaders in the defensive backfield, but this defensive backfield is LOADED with talent! KEYS TO THE GAME - The Tigers shut down Diego Pavia last year. This defense had practice last week facing LaNorris Sellers. Let's see if the Tigers can make Pavia one dimensional. - Can the Tiger defense get off the field on 3rd down? - Can the Tigers keep the running game going? This will be a perfect way to start the day, Tiger fans. This looks to be a great game. Fun Fact: The 1st time these teams met was in 1902. LSU finished the season 6-1 with the only loss being to Vanderbilt. The Tigers went on to capture a co-conference championship. Follow me on X (the artist formerly known as Twitter) @eazytro
The Tigers move to 5-1 on the season, 2-1 in SEC play. LSU goes 3 and out on the opening drive of the game. LaNorris Sellers fumbles on the 1st play of South Carolina's opening drive. Tigers recover the fumble. LSU goes on a 4 play 7 yard drive that is capped off by a Damian Ramos 28 yard field goal. LSU 3-0. South Carolina puts together a 9 play 46 yard drive, but William Joyce misses a 47 yard field goal. LSU puts together a strong 13 play 71 yard drive, but Ju'Juan Johnson fumbles. South Carolina recovers the fumble. South Carolina takes advantage by going on a 3 play 80 yard drive that was capped off by a Matt Fuller 72 yard rushing TD. SC 7-3. LSU punches back with a 6 play 72 yard drive that was capped off by a Trey'Dez Green 6 yard receiving TD. LSU 10-7. The teams trade punts. Then the quarterbacks trade interceptions. The teams trade punts again. South Carolina runs out the 1st half. South Carolina opens the 2nd half with an 11 play 46 yard drive that was capped off by a William Joyce 47 yard field goal. Tied 10-10. LSU responds with a 4 play 75 yard drive that was capped off by a Kyle Parker 43 yard receiving TD. LSU 17-10. South Carolina goes 3 and out. Garrett Nussmeier throws an interception. The teams trade punts. South Carolina turns the ball over on downs. LSU takes advantage by going on a 10 play 64 yard drive that was capped off by a Damian Ramos 22 yard field goal. LSU 20-10. South Carolina turns the ball over on downs. LSU kneels out the clock. Tigers win! LSU 20, South Carolina 10. Takeaways - The turnovers, especially in the end zone, have to be talked about. - This defense will keep LSU in games. This offense has to pull their weight. - TREY'DEZ GREEN!! Awards - Offensive MVP - Trey'Dez Green - This guy stepped up big time tonight. Hopefully this is a preview of things to come! - Defensive MVP - AJ Haulcy - This guy is climbing draft boards every week. Take it in, Tiger fans! The Tigers travel to Music City to take on Vanderbilt Saturday morning. Thank you for checking out my article. Follow me on X (the artist formerly known as Twitter) @eazytro
When: Saturday, October 11th, 2025, 6:45 PM Where: The Real Death Valley, Baton Rouge, LA TV: SECN Spread: LSU -8.5 O/U: 44.5 LSU and South Carolina will meet for the 24th time on Saturday. LSU leads the series 18-2-1. LSU had 2 wins vacated. South Carolina South Carolina comes into this game with a 3-2 record (1-2 SEC). LaNorris Sellers is the leader of this offense. He is a dual threat quarterback, who LSU fans are very familiar with. Rahsul Faison is the leader in the running back room. The leading pass catchers are Vandrevius Jacobs and Nyck Harbor. This offense ranks last in total yards in the SEC and rushing offense. Sellers has been sacked the 3rd most in the SEC (14). The Gamecock defense is led by Fred Johnson; the linebacker has 25 total tackles on the season. Dylan Stewart is a very good edge rusher. Stewart has 3.5 sacks this season. The leader in the defensive backfield is Gerald Kilgore. Kilgore is tied for 1st in the SEC with 2 interceptions. The Gamecock defense is tied for 3rd in the SEC with 6 interceptions. This defense ranks 116th in 3rd down defense. Hopefully the Tigers can expose this. LSU LSU enters this matchup with a 4-1 record (1-1 SEC). LSU is led by Garrett Nussmeier. Hopefully Nussmeier was able to get healthy during the bye week. Caden Durham will likely be back for this contest. Durham leads the Tigers with 52 carries for 213 yards and 2 TDs. Aaron Anderson will likely be back for this one as well. Anderson has 23 catches for 305 yards. Barion Brown has 25 catches for 239 yards and 1 TD. The Tiger defense ranks 2nd in the SEC with 7 interceptions. Linebacker West Weeks leads the Tigers with 31 total tackles. Jacobian Guillory II leads the defensive line with 6 total tackles and 1.5 sacks. DaShawn Spears leads the defensive backfield with 2 interceptions, which is tied for 1st in the SEC. KEYS TO THE GAME Can the Tigers expose the Gamecock 3rd down defense? Can the Tigers expose the weak Gamecock rush defense? Can the Tigers contain LaNorris Sellers? This will be a solid matchup on Saturday night! Fun Fact: The 1st time these teams played was 95 years ago to the day. Thank you for checking out my article. Follow me on X (the artist formerly known as Twitter) @eazytro
LSU drops one against Ole Miss. It is time to talk about this LSU offense. The teams trade punts to open the game. Ole Miss goes 3 and out. LSU goes on a 5 play 67 yard drive that was capped off by a Nic Anderson 7 yard receiving TD. LSU 7-0. Ole Miss answers with an 18 play 83 yard drive that was capped off by a Lucas Carneiro 25 yard field goal. LSU 7-3. Garrett Nussmeier throws an interception on LSU's next drive. The teams trade punts. Ole Miss fumbles the ball away on the following drive. LSU goes 3 and out. Ole Miss goes on a 5 play 70 yard drive that was capped off by a Kewan Lacy 15 yard rushing TD. Ole Miss 10-7. LSU punts on the next drive. Ole Miss goes on a strong 9 play 69 yard drive that was capped off by a Cayden Lee 2 yard receiving TD. Ole Miss 17-7. LSU kneels out the half. The teams trade punts to open the 2nd half. LSU goes on an 8 play 33 yard drive that was capped off by a Damian Ramos 39 yard field goal. Ole Miss 17-10. Trinidad Chambliss throws an intercept on Ole Miss' next drive. LSU takes advantage by going on a 6 play 16 yard drive that was capped off by a Damian Ramos 48 yard field goal. Ole Miss 17-13. Ole Miss responds by going on an 11 play 75 yard drive that was capped off by a Logan Diggs 6 yard rushing TD. Ole Miss 24-13. LSU punches back by going on a 15 play 80 yard drive that was capped off by a Harlem Berry 6 yard rushing TD. Ole Miss 24-19. Ole Miss runs out the clock on the Tigers. Ole Miss wins. Takeaways - On opening drives, LSU has run 19 plays for 62 yards and has thrown 1 interception. Something needs to change here. - No, Brian Kelly, LSU fans are not spoiled. This offense is yet again near the bottom of the SEC in rushing offense. - Brian Kelly's comments about practicing are getting old quick. You make too much money to not take accountability. Awards - Offensive MVP - Harlem Berry - Harlem was able to score a TD for the Tigers in a big game. His future is bright! - Defensive MVP - A.J. Haulcy - What more can you say about this guy?! A true leader on the field who FLIES to the football. The Tigers will look to heal up during the bye week. Thank you for checking out my article. Follow me on X (the artist formerly known as Twitter) @eazytro
When: Saturday, September 27th, 2025, 2:30 PM Where: Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, Oxford, MS Channel: ABC Spread: Ole Miss -1.5 O/U: 55.5 This will be a battle in Oxford. This game features 2 teams with postseason dreams! Ole Miss Rebels Ole Miss comes into this game with a 4-0 record. The Rebels are looking to go 3-0 in SEC play. Trinidad Chambliss will get the start at quarterback. The former Ferris State star is a dual threat quarterback. Kewan Lacy and Logan Diggs are the leaders in the running back room. Lacy has 7 TDs on the season. Harrison Wallace III, Deuce Alexander, and Dae'Quan Wright are the leading pass catchers on this team. Zxavian Harris and Will Echoles are the leaders on the defensive line. Jaden Yates and TJ Dottery are the leaders in the linebacker room. Wydett Williams, Jr. and Antonio Kite are the leaders in the defensive back room. LSU Tigers LSU enters this contest with a 4-0 record. The Tigers are trying to move to 2-0 in conference play. Garrett Nussmeier will look to keep the momentum rolling in this game. Running back Caden Durham is a bit banged up. Ju'Juan Johnson and Harlem Berry will look to lead the running back room if Durham cannot play. Aaron Anderson is the leading pass catcher on this team. Bauer Sharp, Zavion Thomas, and Barion Brown are the other leading pass catchers on this team. West Weeks and Dahvon Keys are the leading tacklers on this Tiger defense. Tamarcus Cooley and AJ Haulcy are the leaders in the defensive back room. Jack Pyburn and Jacobian Guillory II are the leaders on the defensive line. KEYS TO THE GAME - Can the Tiger defense contain Trinidad Chambliss? - Can the Tiger offensive line hold up against this Ole Miss defensive line? - Can the offense stay balanced in this one? This will be a great game in this storied rivlary! Fun fact; The last time these 2 teams met while being undefeated was on Halloween night in 1959. Billy Cannon took care of it for the Tigers! Follow me on X (the artist formerly known as Twitter) @eazytro
The LSU Tigers are now 4-0 on the season! Each team goes 3 and out on their 1st possessions of the game. LSU goes on a 13 play 45 yard drive that was capped off by a Garrett Nussmeier 1 yard rushing TD. LSU 7-0. Southeastern Louisiana turns the ball over on downs. LSU goes on a 7 play 44 yard drive that was capped off by a Ju'Juan Johnson 2 yard rushing TD. LSU 14-0. Southeastern Louisiana punts. LSU goes on a 7 play 74 yard drive that was capped off by a Ju'Juan Johnson 10 yard rushing TD. LSU 21-0. Southeastern Louisiana goes 3 and out. LSU goes goes on an 8 play 57 yard drive that was capped of by a Barion Brown 17 yard receiving TD. LSU 28-0. Southeastern Louisiana goes 3 and out. LSU goes on an 8 play 56 yard drive that was capped of by a Zavion Thomas 9 yard receiving TD. LSU 35-0. Southeastern Louisiana kneels out the half. Southeastern Louisiana punts on the opening drive of the 2nd half. LSU goes on a 7 play 87 yard drive that was capped off by a Bauer Sharp 23 yard receiving TD. LSU 42-0. Southeastern Louisiana answers back with an 8 play 75 yard drive that was capped off by a Deantre Jackson 14 yard receiving TD. LSU 42-7. LSU answers back with a dominant 16 play 81 yard drive that was capped off by a Michael Van Buren Jr. 1 yard rushing TD. LSU 49-7. Southeastern Louisiana goes 3 and out. LSU goes on a 6 play 58 yard drive that was capped off by a Kyle Parker 27 yard receiving TD. LSU 56-7. Southeastern Louisiana answers back with an 11 play 55 yard drive that was capped off by a Guillermo Garcia Rodriguez 37 yard field goal. LSU 56-10. LSU goes 3 and out. Southeastern Louisiana runs out the clock. Tigers win 56-10! Takeaways - Hopefully the Caden Durham injury is not too serious. - Ju'Juan Johnson is a playmaker. - 13 Tigers caught passes in this game. That is impressive! Awards Offensive MVP - Garrett Nussmeier - It was great to see Nuss let it fly in this matchup! Defensive MVP - Dashawn Spears - Spears led the Tigers in tackles. The Tigers travel to Ole Miss on Saturday. Follow me on X (the artist formerly known as Twitter) @eazytro