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SEPTEMBER 25 • Associated Press

Touchdown in win Brown tallied five receptions (on six targets) for 54 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 56-10 victory against Southeastern Louisiana.

Impact Brown's workload has been a bit up and down so far this season as he had just two catches last week. However, he has been a reliable target underneath for quarterback Garrett Nussmeier. Brown saw a decent bit of volume in this one though the Tigers first team offense didn't play the full game. Brown also managed to haul in his first career receiving touchdown as an LSU Tiger.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Touchdown in win Brown tallied five receptions (on six targets) for 54 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 56-10 victory against Southeastern Louisiana.

Impact Brown's workload has been a bit up and down so far this season as he had just two catches last week. However, he has been a reliable target underneath for quarterback Garrett Nussmeier. Brown saw a decent bit of volume in this one though the Tigers first team offense didn't play the full game. Brown also managed to haul in his first career receiving touchdown as an LSU Tiger.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Nussmeier's four touchdowns lead No. 3 LSU to a dominant 56-10 win over Southeastern Louisiana

Garrett Nussmeier threw three touchdown passes and ran for a fourth and No. 3 LSU easily beat Southeastern Louisiana 56-10

SEPTEMBER 21 • Associated Press

Leading receiver in win Brown posted eight receptions (on 10 targets) for 94 yards during Saturday's 23-7 win versus Louisiana Tech.

Impact The speedy transfer wideout broke out in his second game with the Tigers. Brown tied for the team lead in receptions with Aaron Anderson but outpaced Anderson 94 to 73 in yardage.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Leading receiver in win Brown posted eight receptions (on 10 targets) for 94 yards during Saturday's 23-7 win versus Louisiana Tech.

Impact The speedy transfer wideout broke out in his second game with the Tigers. Brown tied for the team lead in receptions with Aaron Anderson but outpaced Anderson 94 to 73 in yardage.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 19 • Associated Press

Registering looks in fall camp Brown is running more with the first team and getting a lot of looks in the passing game so far in fall camp, Glen West of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Brown is on the fringe of landing a starting spot with the Tigers in his first season with the team, but this news makes it seem like he's teetering in the right direction. The Kentucky transfer has been starting to build a solid connection with quarterback Garrett Nussmeier, which has led to expanded opportunities in times when a big-play option is needed. This makes Brown an asset for LSU's offense no matter is he starts, though that prospect is likely at this point.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 30 • USATODAY.COM

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APRIL 30 • Associated Press

Carving out role Brown is carving out a larger role on offense for the 2025 season, Cory Diaz of Lafayette Daily Advertiser reports.

Impact Brown had a big spring game for the Tigers and garnered targets from both quarterbacks. Zavion Thomas, Aaron Anderson and Chris Hilton continue to be first in the pecking order but things could shake up as the spring progresses.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 24 • USATODAY.COM

LSU signs dynamic former Kentucky wide receiver Barion Brown LSU continues to build its transfer class, signing dynamic Kentucky wide receiver Barion Brown

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Headed to Baton Rouge Brown will transfer to LSU, Matt Zenitz of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Brown spent three seasons at Kentucky, but saw his production dip every year after his breakout true freshman season. All in all, he totaled 122 catches for 1,528 yards as a Wildcat. He'll have one season of eligibility remaining with the Tigers.

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Entering portal Brown announced his decision to enter the NCAA transfer portal, per Chris Hummer of 247Sports.com.

Impact Brown will enter the transfer portal following three seasons with Kentucky. The junior receiver caught 29 passes for 361 yards and three touchdowns in 11 games for the Wildcats in 2024, though he was also a return specialist, totaling 449 kick return yards and a single touchdown. He will retain a single year of eligibility at his next destination.

DECEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Off injury report Brown (ribs) is not listed in the team's injury report ahead of Saturday's game against Texas.

Impact Brown will return after one-game absence as he dealt with a rib injury. The junior wide receiver has totaled 26 receptions for 307 yards and three touchdowns.

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Brown (ribs) is out Saturday against Murray State, Jon Hale of the Lexington Herald-Leader reports.

Impact Brown will miss Saturday's contest after suffering the injury in Week 10 against Tennessee, ahead of the Wildcats bye. The junior will look to get healthy ahead of a tough road matchup next week with Texas. Brown has 307 yards and three touchdowns on 26 receptions this year.

NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out for remainder of game Brown (ribs) is out for the remainder of Kentucky's game Saturday at Tennessee, Anthony Wireman of Nation of Blue reports.

Impact During the Kentucky-Tennessee game, Brown logged three receptions for 29 yards. He was Kentucky's best wideout then, being the Wildcats' only option to have logged more than two catches. They have struggled against Tennessee's defense but will have to find a way without one of their primary receivers.

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return Brown (ribs) is questionable to return after exiting Saturday's game against Tennessee, Anthony Wireman of Nation of Blue reports.

Impact Brown left early in the first quarter of Saturday's showdown with the Volunteers with an apparent rib injury. The 6-foot-1 junior, who has tallied 23 receptions for 278 yards and three touchdowns across eight games this season, is questionable to return to the contest.

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Finds end zone in loss Brown had two receptions (on three targets) for 56 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 48-20 loss versus Florida.

Impact Brown scored for the third time through the air in 2024, but the first time since the season opener. Dane Key had emerged as the top wideout in this offense, but it was Brown who led all Kentucky receivers in yards. The Wildcats face Auburn next weekend in a battle of two middling offenses.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rushing touchdown in rout Brown totaled five receptions (on seven targets) for 28 yards Saturday against Ohio, while also scoring a 23-yard rushing touchdown in the 41-6 win.

Impact Brown set a season high in receptions, remaining a safety valve and possession receiver for the Kentucky offense. He has three total touchdowns on the season. Kentucky visits Ole Miss next weekend.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Catches two touchdowns in win Brown reeled in four passes for 28 yards and two touchdowns Saturday against Southern Miss, while also rushing three times for 14 yards in the 31-0 win.

Impact Brown has been consistent during his time with the Wildcats, catching at least 40 balls for 500 yards and four touchdowns in each of his first two seasons. If the Kentucky passing attack is for real under the direction of Georgia transfer Brock Vandagriff, Brown could be poised to set career-high numbers across the board. A date with SEC foe South Carolina is up next on the schedule and figures to provide a tad more resistance.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Catches two touchdowns in win Brown reeled in four passes for 28 yards and two touchdowns Saturday against Southern Miss, while also rushing three times for 14 yards in the 31-0 win.

Impact Brown has been consistent during his time with the Wildcats, catching at least 40 balls for 500 yards and four touchdowns in each of his first two seasons. If the Kentucky passing attack is for real under the direction of Georgia transfer Brock Vandagriff, Brown could be poised to set career-high numbers across the board. A date with SEC foe South Carolina is up next on the schedule and figures to provide a tad more resistance.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

College football's fastest players in 2024, ranked: Barion Brown, Isaiah Bond lead speedsters These players have speed to burn at the college level.

FEBRUARY 5, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Barion Brown named to AP All-Bowl Team The Kentucky sophomore had a receiving, rushing, and kickoff return TD in the Gator Bowl.

JANUARY 20, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM