The LSU Tigers remain in pursuit of the elite tight end, sporting purple and gold in the state championship.

The LSU Tigers were hoping to secure another Jim Thorpe Award, given to the nation's top defensive back, but they won't this year, as it was announced that Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Caleb Downs would be the recipient.

The Tigers extended their advantage to 87-61 in the second half. LSU would outscore LA Tech 48-31. The Tigers made 17-of-29 (58.6%) field goals and 11-of-16 (68.8%) from the free throw line. LA Tech recorded 8-of-29 shots for 28 percent.

The Tigers have an 8-1 record in non-conference games. LSU is fifth in the SEC scoring 88.4 points while shooting 50.3% from the field. The Mustangs are 9-1 in non-conference play. SMU is second in the ACC scoring 89.8 points per game and is shooting 48.6%.

LSU football interim head coach Frank Wilson talked his potential future on Lane Kiffin's staff as the Tigers prepare for the bowl game

Western Kentucky is in town to face the Tigers (6-4) in the last home game of their lost 2025 season. The Hilltoppers (8-2) are 24.5-point underdogs to LSU, but they’re one of Conference USA’s top teams, and they have an offense that’s producing more yards per game than all but about a couple dozen FBS teams.

Mikaylah Williams led No. 5 LSU with 19 points as the Tigers struggled for almost three quarters before pulling away for an 87-61 win against Louisiana Tech in the Compete 4 Cause Classic.

LSU football and Lane Kiffin kept Blake Baker in Baton Rouge. Here's what it means for the future of the Tigers' defense.