Frank Wilson chuckled as he answered the question. It was raised early in his first news conference as LSU’s interim coach, and he used the opportunity to share a glimpse into what may change about his struggling offense. The Tigers, Wilson said, have used the open date to improve their rushing attack.

The fallout from the firing of LSU head coach Brian Kelly continued on Monday morning, as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Joe Sloan has now been relieved of his duties.

Former FSU football coach Alex Atkins has been given a major role for the LSU Tigers after Brian Kelly was fired.

Alabama will be the first team to face LSU after the Tigers fired Brian Kelly on Sunday, and the head coaching position is not the only thing that will be different in two weeks. LSU fired offensive coordinator Joe Sloan Monday morning.

Due to the firings of Brian Kelly and Joe Sloan, the LSU Tigers have asked analysts to move into bigger roles to help fill the gaps.

Auburn kicker Alex McPherson and linebacker Xavier Atkins earned SEC weekly honors for their performances in the Tigers' win over Arkansas in Week 9. McPherson was tabbed SEC Special Team's Player of the Week while Atkins was named co-Defensive Player of the Week.