LSU Tigers Team Page

LSU faces a long trek to get to its season opener—better than 2,000 miles to Seattle to play Washington. For the Tigers, the length of the trip might be the only thing that adds a bit of mystery to a game against a Washington club that was winless in 2008. Well, there’s also the fact that coach Les Miles has held off putting out a depth chart, leaving some questions as the Tigers head into the final week of preparations. Sophomore Jordan Jefferson is going to start at quarterback after winning the job at the end of last season and keeping it through spring and fall camps. But the Tigers also would like to get a look at much-heralded freshman Russell Shepard, and sophomore Jarrett Lee can’t be ignored.

Senior Charles Scott will start at tailback, but Miles also will be looking for a way to get senior Keiland Williams and junior Richard Murphy more carries. Senior Brandon LaFell is one of the premier receivers in the SEC, but what about redshirt freshman Chris Tolliver and true freshman Reuben Randle? Are they ready to step up? On defense, the Tigers are looking at senior Harry Coleman at a new spot. He moved from strong safety to linebacker and could be forced into a bigger role right off the bat with senior Jacob Cutrera, who was looking to inherit the spot vacated by Darry Beckwith, hobbled by injuries in the fall camp. And the secondary, which came under much criticism last season, still has some issues to settle. Senior cornerback Chris Hawkins, a returning starter, was behind junior Jai Eugene in one recent scrimmage.

Tigers Active Roster

LSU Schedule