Ross Abboud

Ross Abboud

Joined: May 1, 2026

Ross Abboud is a junior at LSU studying mass communication. Before joining LSU Tigers on SI, Abboud was the Deputy Sports Editor at The Reveille, in addition to covering recruiting and gymnastics at TigerBait.com. Outside of sports and writing, Abboud is a member of LSU’s Tiger Band, works at local high school teaching drumlines.

Louisiana State University cornerback Mansoor Delane (4) and Louisiana State University safety Jardin Gilbert (2) break up a pass for Clemson’s TJ Moore Jr. (1) during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, August 30, 2025.

Dec 1, 2025; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU new head coach Lane Kiffin speaks at South Stadium Club at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images

Louisiana State University cornerback PJ Woodland (11) breaks up a play for Clemson wide receiver Bryant Wesco Jr. (12) during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, August 30, 2025.

Clemson wide receiver Bryant Wesco Jr. (12) runs after a catch for a first down against Louisiana State University during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, Aug 30, 2025.

Mar 10, 2022; Tampa, FL, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Will Wade against the Missouri Tigers during the second half at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-Imagn Images

Basketball

LSU men's basketball coach WIll Wade made his first public appearance since his March 30 introductory press conference.

Dec 27, 2025; Houston, TX, USA; Louisiana State Tigers defensive tackle Dominick McKinley (96) reacts after tackling Houston Cougars quarterback Conner Weigman (1) during the first half at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

Football

LSU football opens the season at home against Clemson. Here's what the LSU Tigers need to watch for.

Louisiana State University quarterback Garrett Nussmeier (18) reacts after the last snap and play after LSU beat Clemson 17-10 at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, August 30, 2025.

Football

LSU and Clemson have a season-opener rematch in 2026, but can Clemson actually be a threat to LSU at home?

LSU teammates wait at home to celebrate with LSU's Derek Curiel (6) after Curiel hit a grand slam during a college baseball game between Tennessee and LSU at Lindsey Nelson Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee., on April 3, 2026.

Baseball

LSU baseball ends its streak of getting swept with a sweep of its own against the Gamecocks.

Apr 28, 2026; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; Louisiana State Tigers outfielder Derek Curiel (6) celebrates a double against Southeastern Louisiana at Alex Box Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images

Baseball

LSU baseball has been searching for a conference win for three weekends now, but after rain swept into Baton Rouge Friday, LSU would have to wait until Saturday for its chance to claim that win against South Carolina. LSU did, winning both games.

Deuce Geralds visits OSU the day of the Ohio State Buckeyes' 38-15 win over the Indiana Hoosiers in an NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.

Football

In the Lane Kiffin era of LSU football, all eyes have been on the offense. But over the offseason, this defense player has been busy steadily improving and becoming LSU’s clear offseason winner.

Dec 31, 2024; Glendale, AZ, USA; Boise State Broncos safety Ty Benefield (0) against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Football

Last summer, LSU football was looking for safeties in the transfer portal after losing two starters. Now LSU is back in the same position as last summer: looking for someone to fill a starting safety role.