Kim Mulkey has already found a nickname for 6-foot-5 Russian newcomer Ana Minaeva: “Baby Jokic.” At just 17 years old, Minaeva arrives at LSU with professional experience, impressive footwork and a versatile skill set that has already caught her coach’s attention.

LSU has little time to dwell on its loss at Ole Miss with No. 23 Texas A&M coming to Tiger Stadium. From containing Marcel Reed to protecting Sam Leavitt and replacing key injured players, three issues loom large for the Tigers entering Saturday night.

LSU erased a 17-point halftime deficit, but recurring problems in pass coverage and along the offensive line proved costly in a 32-24 loss to Ole Miss.

Sam Leavitt’s status has added another layer to an already loaded top-10 showdown in Oxford. Regardless of who takes the snaps, LSU has clear opportunities to exploit Ole Miss — and several issues it must fix to come home with a win.

2028 offensive lineman Ty McCurry made his first trip to Baton Rouge and came away impressed by LSU’s momentum, the Tiger Stadium atmosphere and Eric Wolford’s persistent recruiting push.

Four-star cornerback Tyler Boyd got his first look at LSU and Corey Raymond during the Tigers’ 51-10 rout of Clemson. The top-40 prospect left Death Valley impressed by LSU’s dominant defense, electric atmosphere and history of producing NFL defensive backs.

Trinidad Chambliss makes Ole Miss dangerous, but the Rebels have shown some glaring vulnerabilities through two games. Here’s where LSU could have the advantage in Saturday’s top-10 showdown.

LSU AD Verge Ausberry embraces the enormous spotlight surrounding Lane Kiffin’s return to Oxford, saying the attention is exactly where the Tigers’ brand belongs ahead of Saturday’s top-10 showdown with Ole Miss.

Lane Kiffin returns to Oxford for the first time, leading No. 7 LSU into a blockbuster top-10 showdown with No. 8 Ole Miss in the Tigers’ SEC opener.

St. Augustine 2028 offensive lineman Jayden Taylor is building a strong relationship with LSU's new staff and sees an ideal fit for his athleticism in Lane Kiffin's offense.