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Keeping it in the family! Matthew Bonnette, Senior Assoc. AD & SID at McNeese and brother of LSU SID Michael Bonnette, joins the latest episode of Sports Information ahead of Saturday's contest with the Cowboys in Tiger Stadium.

Programming note: this episode was taped on September 10, 2026. Listen to Winnie Watkins Jr., the talented wideout for LSU Football, as he talks about NIL opportunities, his passion from content creation and social media, as well as LSU Football on the latest episode of The Real Deal.

LSU Football head coach Lane Kiffin addresses the media each week leading up to Game Day during The Lane Kiffin Press Conference presented by Farm Bureau. Today, he previewed McNeese and recapped some standout performances from Saturday's win over No. 23 Texas A&M.

On the latest episode of Sports Information, Kent Lowe, Michael Bonnette and Bill Franques honor the life and legacy of Bob Pettit, one of the most iconic athletes in the history of LSU Athletics. The guys also preview LSU and Texas A&M on Saturday and talk a little men's and women's basketball, who both opened practice last week.

Joe Tessitore, ESPN play-by-play commentator and host, will be on the call tomorrow night with Jesse Palmer and Kris Budden. He joins Harrison Valentine on the latest episode of Hey Fightin' Pocdcast, previewing LSU-Texas A&M and talking all things media, WWE and much more.

On the latest episode of Hearing Voices, Chris Blair travels to College Station to visit with Andrew Monaco, Voice of the Texas A&M Aggies, to get the opposing perspective ahead of Saturday's important matchup in Death Valley.

It's an early, but consequential showdown Saturday in Death Valley. Billy Liucci, Co-Owner and Executive Editor of TexAgs.com joins the latest edition of Hey Fightin' Podcast to break it all down.

On the second episode of Small Talk, The Lab: LaKeitha Poole and Tyrus Thomas welcome Walt Holliday, Executive Director of the Cox Academic Center for Student Athletes, into studio to talk about his role, his career and much more.A member of the LSU staff since July of 2009, Holliday is responsible for the internal operations of the Academic Center and ensuring that the various needs of our students, staff, and faculty are met for the purposes of enhancing the quality of services and adhering to the university's flagship agenda. 

Coach Kim Mulkey meets with the media before LSU Women's Basketball opens its first official practice to the public.

The 115th rendition of the Magnolia Bowl will be a big one. Kent Lowe, Michael Bonnette and Bill Franques preview it all and provide an oral history of this storied rivalry. Plus, some reaction to the recently released Billy Cannon documentary called "Circles: The Life of Billy Cannon."

Get to know two LSU gymnasts, Jordyn Lyden and Kylie Coen, on the latest episode of The Real Deal, previewing the upcoming season at the PMAC, talking NIL and branding, and much more. Cohen enters her senior season with the Tigers while Lyden steps onto the mat as a junior transfer looking to make an immediate impact.

No one better to talk college football with than Josh Pate ahead of LSU's marquee showdown with Ole Miss on Saturday night in Oxford. Pate breaks down matchups, previews the anticipated atmosphere and gives his keys to victory for both teams.

The LSU Football Head Coach addresses the media each week leading up to GameDay during The Lane Kiffin Press Conference presented by Farm Bureau.

On the latest edition of Sports Information, Kent Lowe, Michael Bonnette and Bill Franques recap LSU Football's dominant season opener and remember the lives lost on September 11, 2021, which marks 25 years ago today. Plus, some talk about the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and much more.

On this week's episode of Hearing Voices, Chris Blair visits with Kyle Schassburger, Voice of the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, to preview Saturday's showdown between LSU and Louisiana Tech inside legendary Tiger Stadium.

Welcome to the first episode of Small Talk: The Lab with LaKeitha Poole, Assistant AD/Sport Psychology & Counseling, and Tyrus Thomas, a Baton Rouge native and former LSU Basketball star from 2004-06, who led the Tigers to the Final Four.Poole and Thomas bring listeners a new perspective beyond the box score, analyzing how mental health impacts performance on the field, on the court, or in the game of life.

Kent Lowe, Michael Bonnette and Bill Franques give their final thoughts before LSU Football's season begins tomorrow night in front of a sold out Tiger Stadium.The guys also recap last night's jam-packed radio show at Court to Table and share a few laughs, too.

Last week we had on Leonard Fournette to talk about the legacy of No. 7. Today we have on Jacob Hester, one of the LSU Football legends to don the coveted No. 18, given to a team leader. Hester also talks the Clemson opener, the 2026 season and breaks down the roster heading into Year 1 of Lane Kiffin.

Hearing Voices is back! Chris Blair, Voice of the (LSU) Tigers, joins Don Munson, Voice of the (Clemson) Tigers to preview Saturday's blockbuster showdown inside Death Valley. Munson gives you the Clemson perspective, and every nugget of information you need to hear, ahead of the big game.

The LSU Football Head Coach addresses the media each week leading up to GameDay during The Lane Kiffin Press Conference presented by Farm Bureau.

Did you miss us? Season II of Sports Information is here as Kent Lowe, Michael Bonnette and Bill Franques catch you up on all the topics since you saw them last – from Skip's legacy, to updates from LSU Football fall camp, to Kent's Bowling Night in America. Sit back and relax, the now award-winning podcast is back on the airwaves for your viewing pleasure.

Brett McMurphy, On3's College Football Insider, joins Hey Fightin' Podcast to talk LSU, the SEC landscape, national storylines and much more as we inch closer and closer to real games being played across America. McMurphy gives his thoughts on Sam Leavitt, Lane Kiffin, LSU's loaded schedule, among other topics. Watch on LSU+.

One of the greatest players to ever wear No. 7 joins the latest episode of Hey Fightin' Podcast. Leonard Fournette, former LSU running back and Super Bowl champion reflects on his legendary career in Baton Rouge and some of his favorite moments as a Tiger. Plus, some talk about the No. 7 jersey, which was awarded today to Trey'Dez Green and Whit Weeks.

As a sophomore in 2026, Alix Franklin earned Second Team All-SEC honors, starting 56 games and appearing in 57. The St. Amant, Louisiana native batted .287 with 48 hits, 34 runs scored, 37 RBI, eight doubles, six triples and six home runs. She joins the latest episode of The Real Deal.

All eyes on 3. Kevin Faulk, LSU's all-time leading rusher and 3x Super Bowl champion, joins the latest episode of Hey Fightin Podcast. He reflects on his historic career with the Tigers, shares some memories, and provides his insight on the 2026 season, set to kick off in just over two weeks.

Doug Thompson, a former national championship-winning pitcher at LSU from 1997-98 joins Tigers Win to discuss the details surrounding Skip Bertman's Celebration of Life at the PMAC. Listen for all pertinent information ahead of this historic event. Watch on LSU+.

Former LSU All American Patrick Coogan, a 2x National Championship-winning pitcher, joins the latest edition of Tigers Win to reflect on the extraordinarily life, legacy & impact of the greatest coach in college baseball history and one of the most influential giants in Louisiana sports history, Skip Bertman.

Meet Annalisa and Malea Milton, the twin-sister gymnasts duo from Lee's Summit, Missouri, who signed with the LSU Gymnastics' Class of 2026. They talk becoming a Tiger, life growing up, the dynamic between them as twins and much more. Watch on LSU+.

T-Bob Hebert, a familiar voice in South Louisiana, joins the latest edition of Hey Fightin' Podcast, live from the Wake Up Barstool studio in Chicago. Hebert was hired by Barstool in May of 2025 after a significant stint hosting morning radio in Baton Rouge. A former player from 2007-2011, "T-Bob" gives his thoughts on the 2026 Tigers, Lane Kiffin and the loaded home schedule, as well as some insight into his big transition from Louisiana to Chicago.

LSU Football fall practice is underway out on the Ponderosa. Harrison Valentine and Gordy Rush sit down to talk storylines, player spotlights, observations & much more. The Tigers are just 29 days away from the opener vs. Clemson – a primetime showdown inside Death Valley – to kick off the Lane Kiffin era in Baton Rouge. Watch the episode on LSU+.

Live from the Team Room at Football Ops, LSU Football Head Coach Lane Kiffin meets with members of the media to recap the summer and preview the Tigers' preparation for the 2026 season.

Fall sports are almost here. LSU Volleyball is at camp and LSU Soccer is hosting their first exhibition tonight vs. Alabama. Head Coaches Sian Hudson and Tonya Johnson stopped by the podcast lounge to preview it all as August arrives in Baton Rouge. Watch the episode on LSU+.

Kaliya Lincoln & Madison Ulrich of LSU Gymnastics join the latest edition of The Real Deal to talk about both of their journeys to Baton Rouge, competing in the PMAC, NIL, branding & more.

Get to know transfer safety Ty Benefield on the latest episode of The Real Deal, previewing the 2026 season, the move to Baton Rouge, Coach Kiffin's program & much more. Benefield has turned heads since his arrival to campus and is set to be the next great in the Tigers' secondary. Watch the video on LSU Plus.

Lamar Brown steps on campus as the No. 1 prospect in the country from the 2025 class. The freshman lineman joins the latest edition of The Real Deal to talk his first impressions of Coach Kiffin's program, staying in Baton Rouge, playing for his hometown Tigers, and much more.

It's the Season 1 finale of Sports Information with Kent Lowe, Michael Bonnette and Bill Franques. And good news podcast listeners: contracts have been negotiated and they will be renewed for Season 2. So here it is! Enjoy one last hour of the guys talking all pertinent topics until mid-August, when they will return recharged for another year in LSU Athletics.

Redshirt freshman goalkeeper Rylie Kuyper opens up about her recent cancer diagnosis of Hodgkin's lymphoma with LSU soccer SID Alyssa Leal. Kuyper is remaining in great spirits despite the life-changing news and shares more about her positive outlook for the future. Her story has been picked up from PEOPLE.com, the TODAY Show and other national publications.

ZaKiyah Johnson is coming off an impressive freshman campaign for Kim Mulkey and LSU Women's Basketball. She joins the latest episode of The Real Deal, talking Nike, the 2027 season ahead & much more.Programming note: there were some audio issues on this edition, so if you notice any differences, that is why. Thanks for your understanding.

LSU Football star Trey'Dez Green joins the latest episode of The Real Deal. The junior tight end talks being a Nike athlete, his background in Jackson (La.), the 2026 season under head coach Lane Kiffin, and much more.

Keonte Herrera, Assistant Communications Director, joins the Sports Information crew to preview softball regionals and talk about his role with LSU Softball, LSU Volleyball and more. Herrera is also very involved with CSC (College Sports Communicators) and discusses his work with the organization formally known as CoSIDA.

Michael and Kent hold it down while Bill is on assignment with LSU Baseball. The guys talk golf, tennis, track and more on the latest edition of Sports Information.

Get to know the nation's No. 1 defensive line prospect for the Class of 2026, Richard Anderson, on the latest episode of The Real Deal. Anderson, a New Orleans native and Edna Karr graduate, talks coming to LSU, playing for Coach Kiffin, the upcoming season and more.

After a week off, the boys are feeling refreshed and ready for another episode of Sports Information in our luxurious Tiger Stadium studio. Michael, Kent and Bill talk tennis regionals, the end of spring football, golf trip recaps & much more. Plus, a dispatch from Peyton's wedding in Austin last weekend.

Shawnti Jackson, a redshirt sophomore sprinter for LSU Track & Field, joins the latest edition of The Real Deal podcast to talk about breaking records – and she's done plenty of that – as well as her background, transferring to LSU, NIL, branding and much more. The Wake Forest, N.C. native comes to Baton Rouge from the University of Arkansas.

A really special weekend is coming up at the LSU Tennis Complex as the men's and women's programs are set to host regionals in Baton Rouge. The men – who earned the No. 7 overall seed – will begin on Friday at 5 p.m. while the women – who earned the No. 10 overall seed – will kick things off Saturday at 2 p.m. Hear from both head coaches as they preview the matches and recap the seasons they've had so far.

She's a very familiar face around the PMAC for LSU women's basketball – both as a player and now as a staff member under Coach Kim Mulkey.Emily Ward joins the latest edition of Tigers Win to talk about her role, her playing career and winning a national title, growing up in Louisiana & much more.Watch on LSU Plus.

On the latest edition of the Cutting Edge with Jack Marucci, the guys break down some of LSU's NFL Draft prospects with a spotlight on Mansoor Delane, who is projected to be a top-10 pick Thursday night in Pittsburgh. Plus, some talk about spring practice, the new staff, who has stood out & much more. Watch on LSU Plus.

LSU Head Softball Coach Beth Torina joins the latest edition of Tigers Win to recap a series sweep of Ole Miss last weekend at Tiger Park and talk some incredible individual performances this season. Plus, a look ahead to the final two series of the regular season at Mississippi State and at home vs. Auburn.

On the latest episode of Sports Information, we go to the prestigious Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, Florida to check in with Kent, who is on assignment with the LSU women's golf team at SEC Championships. Watch the episode on LSU Plus.

Live from the Team Room at Football Ops, LSU Football Head Coach Lane Kiffin meets with members of the media following the Tigers' spring practice on Tuesday morning.

Get to know LSU junior setter Lauren Brooker ahead of the Purple and White scrimmage inside the PMAC. Brooker, the Calabasas, Calif. native, played in 102 sets and started in 17 of the 27 matches she appeared in during the 2025 season, leading the offense with 6.27 assists per set (640 total) and contributed 29 kills, 31 blocks, 11 aces and 142 digs.