Countdown to LSU Tigers football season highlights No. 89 players
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 12:44 AM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
With 89 days until kickoff against the Clemson Tigers, LSU reflects on the legacy of jersey No. 89. Notable past players include Lavar Edwards and Billy Truax, who contributed significantly during their tenures. Edwards was a key part of the defensive line from 2008 to 2012, while Truax's blocking skills were vital to his team in the early 1960s. Additionally, standout plays by Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Leonard Fournette, who both had memorable performances on the field, were highlighted in the countdown.
- •LSU kickoff against Clemson is in 89 days.
- •Lavar Edwards played from 2008-2012, participating in 52 games.
- •Billy Truax, a Hall of Famer, was a vital team captain.
- •Clyde Edwards-Helaire had a standout game against Arkansas.
- •Leonard Fournette excelled against Notre Dame in 2014.
- 12:44 AMYahoo Sports — Countdown to Kickoff: Former LSU Tigers Stars, Plays With No. 89
"With 89 days until kickoff for the LSU Tigers, it's time to highlight the next player to don that jersey number in Baton Rouge.
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