How to watch five-star LSU football target Lamar Brown announce his commitment
Lamar Brown, the No. 1 recruit in Louisiana, makes his announcement live at 12:15 PM CT on ESPN2 during SportsCenter. It will be televised from University High Laboratory's campus in Baton Rouge, Brown's high school.
Brown's top four includes LSU, Texas A&M, Texas, and Miami. He took official visits to all four between May and June, but the Tigers and Aggies are considered the heavy favorites.
The five-star prospect, considered a two-way player by some outlets, is ranked the class' top defensive lineman by 247Sports. While Brown possesses the talent to contribute on both sides, he expressed his desire to focus primarily on defense.
Brown is arguably LSU's most important target in the cycle. Gaining a top-10 overall recruit from its own backyard will continue setting the standard for head coach Brian Kelly's commitment to keeping the best homegrown talent in Louisiana.
Five of Louisiana's top 10 prospects, per Rivals' Industry Rankings, are already committed to the Tigers. Securing Brown's pledge would undoubtedly give LSU much-needed momentum heading into fall camp.
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Who has the best college football stadium? We ranked our top 25
Talent and coaching will take you places in college football, but only so far. The best programs in the Bowl Subdivision play for conference and national championships in part because of mesmerizing home-field advantages that have etched many Power Four and Group of Five venues into the very fabric of the sport. While home teams have won about 60% of games during the past 20 years, some programs are nearly unbeatable on their home field. As examples, think of the reception visitors receive at Death Valley (LSU or Clemson), or the intimidation factor at Big Ten icons such as Ohio Stadium and Beaver Stadium. But let's try and tackle this controversial debate: Which Bowl Subdivision stadium is the unfriendliest? With no shortage of options, USA TODAY Sports tracked records, traditions and environments to list the 25 most inhospitable stadiums in the FBS. The list begins with LSU's version of Death Valley and is stocked with the biggest names in the Big Ten, SEC and elsewhere: 1. Tiger Stadium, LSU Former Arkansas running back and two-time Heisman Trophy finalist Darren McFadden once said of Death Valley: "The fans are relentless.' That's especially true for night games, when "the sun has found its home in the western sky," as the public address announcer says inside Tiger Stadium. After LSU fans spend the day sucking down hooch, they're in no mood to take prisoners. 2. Beaver Stadium, Penn State Few sights are more intimidating to visitors than Penn State's annual "White Out" games, when fans dress up in white tops to provide visitors with an unsettling, eye-popping backdrop. Combined with the deafening roar provided by 100,000-plus fans, this makes Beaver Stadium one of the elite settings in the FBS. 3. Ohio Stadium, Ohio State The Buckeyes have long made the Horseshoe one of the most hostile venues in the FBS. (Unless you're Michigan, which has won two in a row in Columbus.) Since the stadium opened in 1922, OSU has been dominant at home, including a remarkable 55-3 record (94.9%) since 2016. 4. Autzen Stadium, Oregon While Autzen's official capacity of 54,000 makes it cozier than most Power Four stadiums, it became an utter house of horrors for opponents in the late 1990s before reaching a peak during the Chip Kelly era, when the Ducks rolled off a 21-game winning streak. Oregon has lost just once at home since hiring Dan Lanning in 2022 and gone unbeaten the past two years. 5. Memorial Stadium, Clemson To some, this is the "other" Death Valley. That's way underselling how Memorial Stadium can wobble the knees of any visiting opponent. Clemson recently had a 40-game home winning streak, the longest in ACC history, before it was snapped late in the 2022 season. The program also has a memorable tradition of running down The Hill toward the field and rubbing Howard's Rock to gain "the mystical powers it is supposed to give Clemson players," the school says. 6. Neyland Stadium, Tennessee In a conference with no shortage of nasty environments, Tennessee fans are seen as particularly ruthless. Neyland Stadium is "a different type of loud," described former Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield. And when 'Rocky Top' plays on a loop, it's pure psychological torture. 7. Sanford Stadium, Georgia The environment "Between the Hedges" has made the Bulldogs nearly unbeatable at home under coach Kirby Smart. While the literally barking from Georgia fans doesn't always rattle your eardrums, Sanford Stadium can rumble when challenged. 8. Bryant-Denny Stadium, Alabama Alabama fans don't always roar as fiercely as others listed above. But last season's game against Georgia showed how Tide fans can bring the noise when they feel they must. Alabama is nearly unbeatable at home the past 20 years. 9. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Florida As former coach Steve Spurrier aptly said, 'only Gators get out alive' from The Swamp. Florida has won 71.4% of its home games against SEC opponents the past 10 years, compared to 47.6% on the road in conference games. That's the definition of home-field advantage. 10. Kyle Field, Texas A&M Yeah, there are some odd chants, routines and hand signs from the school's Aggie Yell Leaders. But don't be mistaken: Kyle Field towers like no other and literally shakes when the noise swells (as it often does). The Aggies entering to 'POWER' is one of college football's best intros. 11. Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, Oklahoma A touch smaller than other SEC colossuses with a capacity of 80,126, the "Palace on the Prairie" still more than holds its own. (Seven national title banners hanging inside help deliver that message.) The Sooner Schooner cruising the field paints a scene fit for one of the nation's premier football conferences. 12. Michigan Stadium, Michigan The largest venue by capacity in college sports? Check. But that's selling Michigan Stadium short: This is the largest stadium by total seating in the Western Hemisphere and the third-largest in the world. Though their current digs were completed in 1927, the Wolverines are 662-154-21 at home since 1883. 13. Jordan-Hare Stadium, Auburn Some say Jordan-Hare uncorks a strange voodoo magic on opponents. (See the "Prayer in Jordan-Hare" and the 2012 Iron Bowl, held just two weeks apart, for one example.) It may also just be that Auburn fans create a tough environment that lends itself to late-game meltdowns or heroics. Find someone who loves you the way Auburn fans love to 'Swag Surf.' 14. Notre Dame Stadium, Notre Dame "The House that Rockne Built" is iconic enough to essentially be a pictorial stand-in for college football itself. 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New York Times
3 minutes ago
- New York Times
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USA Today
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- USA Today
Arizona Diamondbacks at Detroit Tigers odds, picks and predictions
The Arizona Diamondbacks (51-55) and Detroit Tigers (61-46) begin a 3-game series Monday. First pitch from Comerica Park in Detroit is set for 6:40 p.m. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Diamondbacks vs. Tigers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets. Season series: First meeting; Tigers won 2 of 3 last season The Diamondbacks opened their 9-game road trip with a rough series loss in Pittsburgh, managing just 1 run total across the 3-game set against the Pirates. They won the opener 1-0, but were shut out 2-0 Saturday and 6-0 Sunday. Arizona lost the finale as +134 underdogs as the Under (7.5) cashed. The Tigers ended their 6-game skid Sunday with a 10-4 win over the Toronto Blue Jays as -113 home favorites as the Over (8.5) cashed. Starter Jack Flaherty delivered 6 shutout innings with 7 strikeouts and 2B Gleyber Torres powered the offense, going 2-for-4 with a home run and 4 RBIs. Diamondbacks at Tigers projected starters LHP Eduardo Rodriguez vs. RHP Troy Melton Rodriguez (3-6, 5.50 ERA) is making his 18th start. He has a 1.65 WHIP, 3.3 BB/9 and 9.7 K/9 through 86 2/3 innings. Melton (0-1, 10.80 ERA) is making his second career start. The 24-year-old fourth-round draft pick (2022) was called up on July 21 Win your fantasy baseball league with For decades, BHQ has been helping players just like you win! BHQ offers full-season subscriptions. Sign up today and start winning! Diamondbacks at Tigers odds Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:04 a.m. ET. Diamondbacks at Tigers picks and predictions Diamondbacks 7, Tigers 5 Moneyline BET DIAMONDBACKS (+110). The Diamondbacks are in a favorable spot to take Monday's series opener in Detroit. Arizona sends Rodriguez to the mound, who's been solid on the road, allowing just 5 earned runs over his last 3 road starts (14 2/3 IP). He's coming off a strong outing, holding Houston scoreless through 6 1/3 innings. On the other side, Detroit rookie Melton makes his second career start—and first at Comerica Park—after giving up 6 earned runs in 5 innings in his debut. That home crowd pressure won't make things easier. The Tigers have dropped 7 of their last 10 games at home and enter the week struggling at the plate, hitting an MLB-worst .197 over the last 15 days. While Detroit looked better on Sunday, it's tough to trust this offense to stay hot. At plus odds, the value lies with Arizona to grab the series opener on the road. Run line/Against the spread PASS. I'm going to keep my wager to the run line. Over/Under BET OVER 9 (+100). The Over has hit in 7 of the last 8 games between the Tigers and Diamondbacks, and recent trends support more scoring Monday. The Over is 3-2-1 in Detroit's last 6 games and has cashed in 4 of Rodriguez's last 6 starts. Expect another high-scoring affair in this series opener. Play our free daily Pick'em Challenge and win! Play now! For more sports betting picks and tips, check out and BetFTW. Follow @DrewPhelps05 on Twitter/X. Follow SportsbookWire on Twitter/X and like us on Facebook.
