When Lane Kiffin took the LSU job, he asked Jimmy Sexton where he could make a final stand and win championships, plural. The answer was a “fully aligned” LSU. Today that brand grew again: Dylan Jones has been added to LSU’s record-setting Nike Blue Ribbon NIL deal. We explain why no one deserves it more, from his numbers (about 24.5 touches and 120 yards per game) to his work ethic, film study and leadership. We also cover why elite running back play still wins championships, and give an update on LSU’s NIL and portal plans with Wade Rousse.
Then we deep dive LSU vs Alabama. Bama’s receivers are explosive, but about 40% of Keelan Russell’s targets go to the tight ends and running backs, which gives Alabama a West Coast passing game. We break down why LSU should play man free high, why tight end Josh Pritchett is the player to track, Alabama’s running backs, and how LSU’s tackles match up with Bama’s edge rushers. We also cover why RPOs, quick throws and back-shoulder fades can use Alabama’s aggressiveness against it, Rocky III style, and why Winnie Watkins in the slot could be the unlikely X factor.
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(00:00) – Lane Kiffin’s “final stand” and a fully aligned LSU
(03:25) – Dilin Jones joins LSU’s Nike Blue Ribbon NIL deal
(07:32) – Why running the football still wins titles
(19:45) – LSU’s NIL and portal plans
(22:07) – Alabama deep dive: Bama’s wide receivers
(26:30) – Bama’s West Coast passing game
(29:30) – How LSU stops it: man free high
(39:25) – Know where Alabama’s tight end is at all times
(42:55) – LSU’s offensive line vs Alabama’s edge rushers
(46:00) – Use Bama’s aggressiveness against them, Rocky III style
(52:35) – Is Winnie Watkins LSU’s unlikely X factor?
(1:01:00) – LSU men’s basketball opener
