LSU Practice Report: Key absences, QB update
LSU's fall football camp enters its third week as reports emerge regarding roster absences and the status of the quarterback competition.
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- LSU Practice Report Fall Camp: Day 11 And The Valley Shook · 1d ago
- Nagy’s Notes: What I’m watching for during Week 3 of LSU Football Fall Camp 247Sports · 1d ago
- Inside Scoop 1.0: 15 Things to Know from LSU Football's first Fall Camp Scrimmage On3 · 1d ago
- LSU football released highlights from its preseason scrimmage. Lane Kiffin didn’t love that. NOLA.com · 1d ago
- LSU Practice Report: Key absences, QB update Louisiana Sports · 1d ago
What happened
On August 17, 2026, marking the 11th day of fall camp, outlets including And The Valley Shook and Louisiana Sports provided updates on player participation and quarterback progress. These reports confirm the team is conducting scrimmages, with On3 detailing 15 specific observations from the first preseason scrimmage.
Coverage from NOLA.com notes that the release of scrimmage highlights drew a critical reaction from Lane Kiffin. While 247Sports identifies specific focal points for the third week of camp, the exact nature of the quarterback update and the identities of those absent from practice were not detailed in the available reports.
Discrepancies in the framing of the scrimmage content appear, as NOLA.com highlights external scrutiny from Kiffin while other outlets focus on internal positional progression. The current status of the roster remains defined by the ongoing evaluation period, though the specific impact of the key absences on the team's depth chart is not yet specified.
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Questions people are asking
What is the current stage of LSU football training?
The team is currently in the third week of fall camp, following the completion of its first preseason scrimmage.
Has Lane Kiffin commented on the team's activities?
Yes, coverage indicates that Lane Kiffin expressed disapproval regarding the release of highlights from the preseason scrimmage.
Who is currently starting at quarterback?
Specific details regarding the quarterback situation have not been clarified in the provided reports, which mention only that an update was provided.
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