We start off this edition of the morning rush with some positive news. The LSU Tigers are getting help in two players who are now eligible. Wide receiver Jontre Kirklin and defensive end Soni Fonua.
Fonua comes back at a good time after losing Andre Anthony to a knee injury. Fonua appeared in four games last season with seven tackles and 0.5 TFL. Coach Ed Orgeron was ecstatic about the additions to his 2021 team.
“We’re very happy,” Orgeron said. “I’m very complimentary of both of those young men. They practiced hard the last four weeks, and they’re eligible. They’re ready to play. I’m excited about that.”
Kirklin joins a wide receiver group that has been very productive. In his Tigers career, the senior wideout has caught 16 passes for 264 yards and three touchdowns. Both players have been practicing over the last four weeks in preparation for the 2021 season debuts. Both will be welcome additions on Saturday night when LSU hosts Auburn.
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The conference announces SEC-Big 12 Challenge TV Schedule
NEWS | 2022 #Big12SEC Challenge TV schedule set#SECMBBhttps://t.co/NWZvX4xkHL
— Southeastern Conference (@SEC) September 29, 2021
For this year’s challenge, the LSU Tigers men’s basketball team will head to Fort Worth, Texas, to take on TCU. Tipoff is set for 11 a.m. CDT and will be aired on ESPN2. The challenge is set for Jan. 29, 2022.
Last year Will Wade’s team finished 19-10 overall and 11-2 at home. This will be his fifth season in Baton Rouge after coming to the Tigers from VCU where he served as head coach from 2015-17.
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