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Mississippi State is next up for LSU football; learn more about the Bulldogs offense, defense here

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A quick rundown of LSU’s opponent for its Southeastern Conference opener, the Mississippi State Bulldogs …
The basicsKICKOFF: 5 p.m. Saturday, Tiger Stadium
TV: ESPN
RADIO: WDGL-FM, 98.1 (Baton Rouge); WWL-AM/FM, 870/105.3 (New Orleans); KLWB-FM, 103.7 (Lafayette)
SERIES: LSU leads 76-36-3
LAST MEETING: LSU 28, Mississippi State 25 (Sept. 25, 2021)
On Mississippi State
RECORD: 2-0, 0-0 SEC

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RESULTS SO FAR: Defeated Memphis 49-23, defeated Arizona 39-17
OFFENSIVE LEADERS: Quarterback Will Rogers, running back Dillon Johnson, wide receiver Caleb Ducking
DEFENSIVE LEADERS: Cornerback Emmanuel Forbes, linebacker Tyrus Wheat, linebacker Nathaniel Watson
RUMBLINGS: Mike Leach’s team was tabbed for a sixth-place finish in the SEC West, right behind LSU, but is off to a good start in nonconference. The Bulldogs went out West on Saturday night and blasted an improving Arizona team after dispatching Memphis in its opener. The stakes get higher this week in the gauntlet that is the SEC.
ON THE BULLDOGS OFFENSE
Rogers expertly directs Leach’s beloved Air Raid offense, which averages 486.5 total yards and ranks fifth nationally with 385.0 passing yards. Rogers is fourth in the nation in completing 78.8% of his passes. Leach has shown a desire to run the ball more with Johnson and Jo’quavious Marks, who injured an ankle vs. Arizona.
ON THE BULLDOGS DEFENSE
State has allowed just 84.5 rushing yards and 220.5 passing yards per game and has come up with three interceptions and a fumble. While the Bulldogs have a strong and active front seven, Forbes was the only MSU defender to make the first or second teams on the coaches’ preseason All-SEC team.
Sheldon Mickles

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Title: Mississippi State is next up for LSU football; learn more about the Bulldogs offense, defense here
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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2025-08-22 07:20:00

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Gymnast who sparked FBI sex abuse inquiry into coach tells AP she’s proud to come forward

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www.wjtv.com – Ryan J. Foley – 2025-08-21 13:59:00

SUMMARY: Finley Weldon, 18, bravely spoke out about abuse by her former gymnastics coach Sean Gardner, recently arrested on child sexual exploitation charges. Gardner, who worked at the renowned Chow’s Gymnastics Academy, allegedly targeted young gymnasts since 2004. Weldon endured manipulative and abusive behavior starting at age 11 but persevered to join Iowa State’s gymnastics team. Though many teammates quit due to Gardner, Weldon emphasizes breaking the cycle by coming forward. Investigations by SafeSport, local police, and the FBI uncovered hidden-camera evidence. Despite a slow legal process, Weldon hopes her courage helps protect future young athletes from similar abuse.

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Zelenskyy, Trump express hope for talks with Putin to end war

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www.wjtv.com – The Associated Press – 2025-08-18 11:02:00

SUMMARY: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. President Donald Trump met with European leaders at the White House to discuss potential three-party peace talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine. Trump expressed support for NATO-like security guarantees for Ukraine but stopped short of committing U.S. troops. Zelenskyy showed openness to talks, emphasizing the need for lasting peace and a strong Ukrainian army. European leaders seek durable security assurances and pressure on Russia to cease fighting. Discussions followed Trump’s recent meeting with Putin, who reportedly demands control of the entire Donbas, a condition Zelenskyy rejects as unconstitutional.

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