Blake Baker News, Rumors, Updates - Louisiana Tech Bulldogs

Suffers collarbone injury Baker suffered a broken collarbone and is expected to be out 4-5 weeks, Sidelines reports.

Impact Baker had been in the quarterback competition with Jack Turner and Evan Bullock and seemed to be gaining the edge for the starting job. With the injury, the redshirt freshman quarterback is expected to miss some time and will hope for a speedy recovery with the expectation to be back for the road game against New Mexico State on Oct. 29.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Throws INT, runs for TD Baker went 6-for-10 for 107 yards and an interception against Tulsa on Saturday. He ran for a touchdown, but finished with negative rushing yards.

Impact Three quarterbacks played for the Bulldogs. Jack Turner seems unlikely to remain the top guy, but both Baker and Evan Bullock provided touchdowns in the fourth quarter to stage a comeback that fell short in overtime. When Turner got hurt in the opener, Baker got the call, so he may have the inside track.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles when called into action Baker ended up playing most of Saturday's game against Nicholls after Jake Turner left with an undisclosed injury. He went 12-for-24 for 207 yards, one touchdown, and two intercept...

Impact Baker, a redshirt freshman, was making his collegiate debut, and he did it without much prep. Even so, these numbers are not great given the competition. If Turner is healthy next week, he'll be back under center. If not, Baker may play against NC State, and it likely won't go well.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Blake Baker on what led him to leave Missouri and return to LSU LSU DC Blake Baker details his decision to leave Missouri for LSU.

AUGUST 14 • USATODAY.COM

Blake Baker has a new motto for the LSU defense entering 2024 LSU’s new defensive coordinator wants a unit full of dogs, but not poodles.

AUGUST 12 • USATODAY.COM

LSU DC Blake Baker says Harold Perkins is 'on fire' in fall camp According to LSU’s defensive coordinator, Harold Perkins Jr. is off to a great start in 2024.

AUGUST 11 • USATODAY.COM

Blake Baker among most respected coordinators in college football Should Baker maximize LSU's defense in 2024, it will likely come with looks to take a next step up the coaching ladder.

MAY 28 • 247SPORTS.COM

2026 LB JaMichael Garrett raves about his visit to LSU Garrett speaks on his visit to LSU, plus his conversations with Blake Baker

APRIL 9 • 247SPORTS.COM

Blake Baker's thoughts on 2024 spring for LSU's defense Baker talks interior defensive line, ideal way he wants this defense to operate and much more.

APRIL 5 • 247SPORTS.COM

Blake Baker details plan, development of LSU's Harold Perkins Baker outlines what he thinks of Perkins as a player, how quickly he's picking up the defense in return to inside linebacker.

APRIL 4 • 247SPORTS.COM

2026 LB Shadarius Toodle leaves LSU impressed with Blake Baker Toodle recaps his visit to Baton Rouge and why Blake Baker is set to change things for LSU's defense

MARCH 26 • 247SPORTS.COM

The Blake Baker effect already showing as LSU prepares for spring ball With reported move of Harold Perkins back to inside linebacker, how Baker gets the most out of star player can make this defense whole.

FEBRUARY 27 • 247SPORTS.COM

2025 LB Luke Metz sets a visit after offer from LSU, Blake Baker Metz recaps his relationship with new LSU defensive coordinator Blake Baker

FEBRUARY 21 • 247SPORTS.COM

LSU's Blake Baker hire ranked No. 3 coordinator additions for 2024 Why Baker's addition to LSU is one of the most important in the SEC for upcoming season.

FEBRUARY 15 • 247SPORTS.COM

Some Sunday afternoon thoughts on the coaching searches With the AFCA Convention kicking off in Nashville today and running through Tuesday, we should start hearing more rumblings around Blake Bak...

JANUARY 7 • 247SPORTS.COM

Recruits react to LSU hiring Blake Baker as next defensive coordinator What several of the Tigers' committed, signed and targeted players have said about the hiring of Baker.

JANUARY 7 • 247SPORTS.COM

LSU reportedly makes new DC Blake Baker highest-paid assistant LSU named Blake Baker, defensive coordinator at Missouri, to the same position.While LSU announced his hiring on Friday, no financial terms...

JANUARY 6 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Brian Kelly, Eli Drinkwitz address LSU hiring Blake Baker as defensive coordinator LSU finalized its hiring of Missouri defensive coordinator Blake Baker on Friday night.

JANUARY 6 • USATODAY.COM

LSU hires Blake Baker as defensive coordinator LSU has hired former Missouri DC Blake Baker. The Tigers bring Baker back to the program after a successful two-year stint at Mizzou.

JANUARY 6 • 247SPORTS.COM

LSU hires Missouri D-coordinator Baker on 3-year deal worth $2.5 million annually, AP source says

LSU has hired Missouri defensive coordinator Blake Baker and given him a three-year contract that will pay $2.5 million annually, a person with direct knowledge of the deal told Th...

JANUARY 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sources: LSU expected to hire Missouri's Blake Baker as defensive coordinator Brian Kelly has a new leader for his defense at LSU.

JANUARY 6 • 247SPORTS.COM

BREAKING: LSU hires Blake Baker as next defensive coordinator Blake Baker elevated Missouri’s defense from one of the nation’s worst to one of the best in his two years in Columbia.

JANUARY 6 • USATODAY.COM

LSU expected to hire Blake Baker as defensive coordinator Tigers bring Baker back to the program after successful two year stint at Missouri.

JANUARY 6 • 247SPORTS.COM

Ben Frederickson: Mizzou or LSU? Why defensive coordinator Blake Baker should stay put There was a time, not too long ago even, when this waiting game would make Missouri football fans feel a sense of dread.

JANUARY 4 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Why Blake Baker is an ideal fit for LSU defensive coordinator position Baker returning to Baton Rouge as DC makes sense on many levels. Let's dive into why this hire would be a match made in heaven for LSU, Bria...

JANUARY 4 • 247SPORTS.COM

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LSU hires Missouri D-coordinator Baker on 3-year deal worth $2.5 million annually, AP source says