Spartans reportedly pursuing a transfer safety from SEC country

Michigan State football is reportedly one of a few schools to be heavily pursuing LSU transfer safety Jordan Allen

Michigan State football is reportedly one of a few schools to be heavily pursuing LSU transfer safety Jordan Allen.

Tom Loy of 247Sports reported on Tuesday that Michigan State is one of the schools that Allen has “heard from” since entering the portal. Other schools noted by Loy’s report were Missouri, Houston, Washington and Oregon.

Allen spent the last three years with the Tigers. He recorded a total of 20 tackles and one pass defended in his limited role with LSU.

As a prospect, Allen was a three-star recruit in the 2022 class. He ranked as the No. 38 safety in the country that year.

Click here to see the complete report from Loy.

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LSU-Texas A&M Thursday Injury Report: Brian Kelly updates status on pair of LSU receivers

The Tigers are dealing with a few injuries heading into Saturday’s high-stakes matchup against Texas A&M.

LSU updated its injury report on Thursday heading into a critical Week 9 showdown against Texas A&M, and the Tigers continue to deal with some questions at the receiver position.

Once again, [autotag]Chris Hilton Jr.[/autotag] has been listed as questionable as he’s yet to make his season debut after suffering a bone bruise in fall camp. Coach [autotag]Brian Kelly[/autotag] did provide some reason for optimism on Thursday, however, telling the media that he was a full participant in practice.

The question with Hilton is now a matter of conditioning, Kelly said.

“I think we’re probably going to list him questionable,” Kelly said. “But he’s made progress. This has been a slow process for us and him. I think more than anything else, you don’t bring a wide receiver back after this long out unless he’s properly conditioned because then you go pull a hamstring, right?

“It’s not the leg anymore, and we’re not concerned, and he’s not concerned about the leg. This is much more about a conditioning element relative to soft tissue more than anything else. So, we’re in a pretty good position here now. This is just getting him game-ready.”

His return would be welcome, especially considering questions about the health of fellow wideout [autotag]CJ Daniels[/autotag], who was downgraded to questionable on Thursday. Daniels missed the win over Ole Miss but returned against Arkansas last week, catching seven passes for 86 yards.

In addition to potentially both starting receivers, LSU will be without a couple of impactful players. Safety [autotag]Jordan Allen[/autotag] is set to miss another week as he battles turf toe, Kelly confirmed Thursday.

“We’re talking about something that just is time, especially at the safety position, the inability to play at the level he needs to play at,” Kelly said.

Further, backup offensive lineman [autotag]Tyree Adams[/autotag], who is capable of playing all over the line, will be out. Kelly said [autotag]Bo Bordelon[/autotag] and [autotag]Paul Mubenga[/autotag] are players who could potentially step up to fill a gap if needed.

“Bo Bordelon would be the next guy depending on if it’s a tackle or guard. If it’s a guard, Paul Mubenga would come in,” Kelly said.

The Tigers are clearly not at 100%, but there’s some optimism it could be at full strength in the passing game for the first time this season as the run game is finally starting to emerge with running back [autotag]Caden Durham[/autotag] listed as probable coming into this game.

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LSU player ratings updated in EA Sports’ College Football 25

Here’s how Tigers players saw their ratings change in the latest roster update.

We’ve all been busy for the last few months building our dynasties and winning championships at underperforming programs in EA Sports’ College Football 25. But now, for the first time since the game’s release, we’ve seen an update to player ratings based on their real-life performances.

LSU was no exception, with quite a few players seeing bumps in their ratings — though some, such as safety [autotag]Jordan Allen[/autotag], saw their ratings decrease. The biggest risers come among young players who are seeing action as freshmen, such as cornerback [autotag]PJ Woodland[/autotag] (+5) and defensive lineman [autotag]Ahmad Breaux[/autotag] (+4).

Players like [autotag]Mason Taylor[/autotag], [autotag]Garrett Nussmeier[/autotag] and [autotag]Kyren Lacy[/autotag] all saw ratings boosts, as well. Here are all the players who saw their ratings change in the latest update to CFB 25.

Ratings Updates

  • TE Mason Taylor – 92 (+2)
  • WR Kyren Lacy – 88 (+1)
  • QB Garrett Nussmeier – 87 (+2)
  • WR Chris Hilton Jr. – 81 (+2)
  • CB Ashton Stamps – 80 (+2)
  • WR Aaron Anderson – 80 (+1)
  • FS Kylin Jackson – 79 (+3)
  • FS Austin Ausberry – 78 (+4)
  • QB Rickie Collins – 78 (+1)
  • CB JK Johnson – 78 (+1)
  • FS Jordan Allen – 78 (-1)
  • RG Paul Mubenga – 75 (+4)
  • RG Kimo Makane’ole – 75 (-1)
  • CB PJ Woodland – 74 (+5)
  • DT Ahmad Breaux – 74 (+4)
  • LG Bo Bordelon – 74 (+1)
  • HB Ju’Juan Johnson – 74 (+1)
  • C Coen Echols – 72 (-2)

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Multiple LSU starters out for Saturday’s game at South Carolina in Week 3

The Tigers are a bit banged up heading into their SEC opener on Saturday.

LSU will begin SEC play on Saturday in Columbia against South Carolina, and it will be a bit shorthanded.

According to the Tigers’ pregame availability report, starting receiver [autotag]Chris Hilton Jr.[/autotag] and starting safety [autotag]Jordan Allen[/autotag] are out for Saturday’s game. For Hilton, it will mark his third straight missed game to begin the season.

[autotag]Kyle Parker[/autotag] wasn’t listed on the availability report and will likely make the start in Hilton’s place after missing last week’s game. Without Allen, the Tigers will likely turn to [autotag]Sage Ryan[/autotag], who moved back to safety this week, to fill in.

Edge rusher [autotag]Da’Shawn Womack[/autotag] is also out, while [autotag]Zy Alexander[/autotag] was listed as probable and [autotag]West Weeks[/autotag] remains questionable.

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LSU begins SEC play against the Gamecocks on Saturday at 11 a.m. CT.

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LSU vs. South Carolina: Week 3 injury report ahead of Tigers’ SEC opener

The Tigers have a pretty lengthy injury list as they hit the road to face South Carolina.

LSU is heading to Columbia, South Carolina, to begin SEC play with an 11 a.m. kickoff against the Gamecocks with College GameDay in town.

It will be the Tigers’ first trip to play South Carolina since 2008, and they could potentially be a bit shorthanded. Thursday’s injury report included quite a few players, including starters [autotag]Chris Hilton Jr.[/autotag] — who missed the first two games with a bone bruise — and [autotag]Jordan Allen[/autotag].

Two defensive players, [autotag]Dashawn Womack[/autotag] and [autotag]West Weeks[/autotag], were also listed on Thursday’s injury report for the first time. [autotag]Brian Kelly[/autotag] said Womack was moving around in practice on Thursday and will be a game-time decision.

Here’s the full injury report for LSU entering Week 3 against the Gamecocks.

Injury Report

  • John Emery Jr., RB — Out
  • Princeton Malbrue, DE — Out
  • Kobe Roberts, OL — Out
  • Jake Ibieta, LB — Out
  • CJ Jackson, DE — Out
  • Jacobian Guillory, DT — Out
  • Chris Hilton Jr., WR — Questionable
  • Jordan Allen, S — Questionable
  • Kyle Parker, WR — Questionable
  • Da’Shawn Womack, DE — Questionable
  • West Weeks, LB — Questionable
  • Garrett Dellinger, OL — Probable

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LSU makes key change to depth chart ahead of Nicholls game

LSU makes a key update to its defensive depth chart prior to its Week 2 match vs Nicholls.

LSU football is making some adjustments after its week one loss to USC. Among those changes is an update to the depth chart at safety.

In a depth chart released prior to kickoff vs Nicholls State, [autotag]Dashawn Spears[/autotag] and [autotag]Kylin Jackson[/autotag] as starters. [autotag]Jordan Allen[/autotag] and [autotag]Jardin Gilbert[/autotag], LSU’s starting safeties in week one, are now listed with the second team.

Spears is a true freshman, but he turned heads throughout LSU’s fall camp. Head coach [autotag]Brian Kelly[/autotag] said last month that Spears would get a chance to play in 2024, so this comes as no surprise.

According to On3, Spears was a four-star recruit and a top 100 overall player in the 2024 class.

As for Jackson, he was a four-star and top 200 recruit in the class of 2023. He played just 14 defensive snaps as a freshman in 2023 but saw eight snaps against USC.

LSU’s secondary had some struggles last week with USC taking advantage of LSU’s safeties for some big plays.

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Don’t expect Gilbert and Allen to disappear from the rotation. Allen flashed some talent last week, making four tackles and breaking up a pass.

LSU’s conference schedule gets underway next week so the staff could be using a game against an FCS team to get some run for the young guys.

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Is LSU safety Jordan Allen on the verge of a breakout in 2024?

Can LSU safety Jordan Allen emerge in 2024?

LSU showcased a new look defense on its first day of fall camp. [autotag]Sage Ryan[/autotag] was back with the cornerbacks, opening up a spot at safety.

With a spot open at safety, [autotag]Jordan Allen[/autotag] slid in to take the first-team reps. Allen was a three-star in the class of 2022, Brian Kelly’s first signing class at LSU. The On3 Industry Rankings rated him as the No. 51 safety in the class and the No. 23 prospect in the state of Louisiana.

Allen didn’t play much as a freshman in 2022 and saw just 47 defensive snaps. That was enough to keep his redshirt. As a redshirt freshman last year, Allen saw a good bit action the back half of the season.

His 37 snaps against Florida in Week 11 were a career high. Allen struggled, posting a 50.4 PFF grade, but he continued to see time in November. Against Georgia State and Texas A&M, the results were better.

Allen rotated in against Wisconsin too, playing nine stops and notching a defensive stop.

LSU is thin in the secondary, especially at corner. That trickle down will affect will affect the safeties with Ryan needing to play corner.

Veteran safety [autotag]Major Burns[/autotag] is moving to the star position, meaning LSU’s backend will have a different look this year. The Tigers landed former Texas A&M safety [autotag]Jardin Gilbert[/autotag] in the transfer portal, who brings starting SEC experience, but other than that, there are questions.

Allen could prove to be the answer. Even if he doesn’t assume a full time starting role, Allen looks to be factoring into Blake Baker’s defensive plans. LSU safety coach [autotag]Jake Olsen[/autotag] did good work with the safeties at Missouri and could be what this group needs to take a step forward.

Baker likes to play an aggressive style of defense. That will put pressure on the young secondary at times. If another safety emerges, that can help LSU limit the big plays allowed this fall.

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Buford WR Jordan Allen visiting Georgia football

Buford speedster Jordan Allen visiting Georgia football this weekend

Class of 2025 wide receiver recruit Jordan Allen. Allen plays high school football for Buford High School in Buford, Georgia. Buford is one of the top high school programs in Georgia, so Allen competes against top notch competition.

In addition to football, Jordan Allen also runs track at a high level. The 5-foot-8, 170-pound wide receiver has run a 10.9 second time in the 100-meter event.

The speedster ranks as a three-star recruit. Allen is considered the No. 689 recruit in the country, the No. 116 wide receiver and the No. 70 player in Georgia.

Kirby Smart and Georgia have five total commitments in the class of 2025. One of Georgia’s 2025 commitments, five-star linebacker Jadon Perlotte, is a high school teammates with Jordan Allen. Georgia offered Allen back in June 2023.

The elite 2025 receiver is a good student. Allen has recently visited NC State. He also has visits scheduled with Indiana and Tennessee.

The Buford star announced his plans to visit Georgia football via social media:

Georgia currently has the nation’s No. 15 recruiting class.

 

2023 LSU Tigers Snapshot Profile: No. 28 Major Burns

Major Burns has been a part-time starter the last two seasons, but he could lock down a safety job this fall.

Going into the 2023 football season, LSU Wire will be looking at each player listed on the Tigers’ roster.

Over the preseason, each profile will cover where the player is from, how recruiting websites rated them coming out of high school, and what role they will play for Brian Kelly this season.

LSU has a lot of new faces in the secondary, but we’re taking a look at one of its returning players in [autotag]Major Burns[/autotag]. The former Georgia transfer will comprise one-half of a veteran safety duo that should be a strength for LSU this fall.

Major Burns Preseason Player Profile

Hometown: Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Ht: 6-2

Wt: 193

247Sports Composite Ranking

Four Stars | No. 7 in Louisiana | No. 13 Safety

Class in 2022: Sophomore

Career Stats

Year G Total Solo TFL Sacks FF PD INT
2020 (Georgia) 6 5 3 0 0 0 0 0
2021 5 25 16 0 0 0 2 1
2022 9 38 22 3.5 0 0 3 0

Depth Chart Overview

Burns is a former top-200 recruit who returned to The Boot after his true freshman season at Georgia didn’t exactly go as planned. He appeared in six games but made just five tackles during a shortened 2020 season, and he decided to transfer to LSU following its conclusion.

Though he only saw playing time in five games in 2021 with the Tigers, he had a much bigger role. He received starting reps at safety and finished the year with 25 tackles, two pass breakups and an interception.

In 2022, he made five starts in nine appearances. He started the first three games before he was sidelined with an injury and ultimately split starting reps down the stretch with Joe Foucha. Entering 2023, Burns should have a starting job locked down but could be pushed by players like [autotag]Jordan Allen[/autotag] and [autotag]Matthew Langlois[/autotag] or a true freshman.

Major Burns’ Photo Gallery

2023 LSU Tigers Snapshot Profile: No. 19 Jordan Allen

Jordan Allen redshirted after making four appearances as a true freshman last fall.

Going into the 2023 football season, LSU Wire will be looking at each player listed on the Tigers’ roster.

Over the preseason, each profile will cover where the player is from, how recruiting websites rated them coming out of high school, and what role they will play for Brian Kelly this season.

We continue our look at LSU’s secondary by breaking down a player who didn’t see a ton of action last fall en route to a redshirt year. [autotag]Jordan Allen[/autotag] is a former three-star recruit looking to make an impact in a crowded secondary as he competes with a number of transfers.

Jordan Allen Preseason Player Profile

Hometown: Lafayette, Louisiana

Ht: 5-11

Wt: 195

247Sports Composite Ranking

Three Stars | No. 19 in Louisiana | No. 38 Safety

Class in 2022: Freshman

Career Stats

Year G Total Solo TFL Sack FF PD INT
2022 4 2 2 1 0 0 0 0


Depth Chart Overview

The Lafayette native played his high school ball for former LSU linebacker [autotag]Trev Faulk[/autotag], and the three-star recruit was rated as the No. 434 overall prospect in the 2022 recruiting class. A one-time Penn State commit, he ultimately chose to stay close to home and sign with the Tigers.

He appeared in four games as a true freshman both on special teams and in the secondary, with most of those appearances coming earlier in the year. He also played in the Citrus Bowl win over Purdue, registering a season-high 23 snaps. He had one tackle in that game and one in the win over Southern.

While he will have to compete with several incoming defensive back signees, he could earn a backup safety role while seeing an expanded position in the special teams unit.

Jordan Allen’s Photo Gallery