ZAVION THOMAS NEWS

Leading receiver in loss Thomas gathered in all three targets for 30 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 17-13 loss against Oklahoma.

Impact Thomas was the team's leading receiver on a day where the offense had just 113 passing yards. With the regular season coming to a close, Thomas and the Tigers will look ahead to their impending bowl game. Thomas still has one year of eligibility remaining and will likely be back for one final season.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Mateer throws late TD pass, No. 8 Oklahoma beats LSU 17-13 to likely secure playoff spot

John Mateer threw a 58-yard touchdown pass to Isaiah Sategna with 4:16 left to overcome three interceptions, and No. 8 Oklahoma beat LSU 17-13 on Saturday night to likely wrap up a...

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Leading receiver in win over Arky Thomas recorded six receptions (on seven targets) for 80 yards during Saturday's 23-22 win against Arkansas.

Impact Thomas had another solid game as he went for 80 yards. Thomas led the Tigers in receiving for the third time in the last four games. Despite the uptick in output, the wideout has still struggled to find the endzone with just one touchdown over the recent four game stretch of solid play.

NOVEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

LSU gets first win under interim coach Frank Wilson against Arkansas, 23-22

Michael Van Buren Jr. threw a 12-yard touchdown pass to Bower Sharp to rally LSU to a 23-22 win over Arkansas on Saturday, snapping a three-game losing streak and giving interim co...

NOVEMBER 15 • Associated Press

Touchdown in loss to Vandy Thomas gathered in 4 of 6 targets for 75 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 31-24 loss to Vanderbilt.

Impact Thomas has had a bit of a streaky season so far as four catches matches his season high. Thomas has hit that four catch mark three times so far on the season while 75 yards receiving was a season high as well. Thomas has been a bit touchdown dependent as his yardage totals have not been anything outstanding. His touchdown grab on Saturday boosted his season total to three.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Touchdown in loss to Vandy Thomas gathered in 4 of 6 targets for 75 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 31-24 loss to Vanderbilt.

Impact Thomas has had a bit of a streaky season so far as four catches matches his season high. Thomas has hit that four catch mark three times so far on the season while 75 yards receiving was a season high as well. Thomas has been a bit touchdown dependent as his yardage totals have not been anything outstanding. His touchdown grab on Saturday boosted his season total to three.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

QB Diego Pavia Accounts for 3 TDs to Lead No. 17 Vanderbilt Over No. 10 LSU

Diego Pavia threw for 160 yards and a score and ran for 86 yards and two more scores, as No. 17 Vanderbilt beat No. 10 LSU.

OCTOBER 18 • FOX SPORTS

Pavia has No. 17 Vanderbilt off to best start in 75 years after beating No. 10 LSU 31-24

Diego Pavia threw for 160 yards and a score and ran for 86 yards and two more touchdowns as No. 17 Vanderbilt beat 10th-ranked LSU 31-24 to snap a 10-game skid against the Tigers

OCTOBER 18 • Associated Press

No. 4 LSU and star linebacker Perkins look to slow down No. 13 Ole Miss' dual-threat quarterbacks

Mississippi coach Lane Kiffin says he would have expected LSU linebacker Harold Perkins Jr. to be in the NFL by now rather than lining up across from the Rebels offense this weeken...

SEPTEMBER 25 • Associated Press

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

No. 3 LSU intercepts 5 of Florida QB DJ Lagway's passes in the Tigers' 20-10 victory

Garrett Nussmeier threw for 220 yards and a touchdown, Dashawn Spears returned one of his first two career interceptions 58 yards for a touchdown and No. 3 LSU beat Florida 20-10 o...

SEPTEMBER 14 • Associated Press

Down day in win over La Tech Thomas gathered in 4 of 6 targets for 35 yards during Saturday's 23-7 victory over Louisiana Tech.

Impact Behind Aaron Anderson Thomas will likely be one of a handful of wide receivers incorporated in a pass heavy offense. Thomas's upside will be hampered by a large number of second options for the Tigers, however his six rushed for yards is a surprising quirk that could give the speedster more long term value.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Down day in win over La Tech Thomas gathered in 4 of 6 targets for 35 yards during Saturday's 23-7 victory over Louisiana Tech.

Impact Behind Aaron Anderson Thomas will likely be one of a handful of wide receivers incorporated in a pass heavy offense. Thomas's upside will be hampered by a large number of second options for the Tigers, however his six rushed for yards is a surprising quirk that could give the speedster more long term value.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Fans Rip Officials Overturning Near Touchdown Pass for LSU vs. Clemson The referees controversially overturned LSU WR Zavion Thomas's catch versus Clemson.

AUGUST 31 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

LSU Football Starting Wide Receiver, Louisiana Native Praises Garrett Nussmeier LSU wide receiver Zavion Thomas continues navigating a standout Fall Camp in Baton Rouge as he gears up for his second season in Baton Rouge...

AUGUST 23 • SI.COM

Rolling with first-team offense Thomas ran with LSU's first-team offense in practice, per Zack Nagy of SI.com.

Impact Thomas repping with LSU's starting offense is a good sign that the wideout might be poised to top the 28 catches, 218 yards and two touchdowns he posted last fall. Still, it's worth noting that LSU's wide receiver room is deep and talented, and could go five or six deep. The 5-foot-10, 192 pound receiver also gets involved in the ground game from time to time, with 21 carries over the past two seasons.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

LSU's Brian Kelly "bullish" on the No. 9 Tigers as he enters a pivotal 4th season

LSU coach Brian Kelly isn’t worried about managing expectations as he enters his fourth season with the Tigers

AUGUST 19 • Associated Press

Takes leap in fall Thomas has taken his game to another level in fall camp, Glen West of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Thomas is in a stacked room of wide receivers, but it appears he's still making some noise in fall camp. Tigers' head coach Brian Kelly said the incoming senior's, "role could be expanded" this season. Thomas doesn't look to be a starter at this point, but he should get meaningful reps as a gadget guy with sneaky route-running abilities.

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

Veteran LSU football wide receiver ready to see expanded role in the offense LSU football wide receiver Zavion Thomas is expected to see a larger role in LSU's offense. Head coach Brian Kelly praised the veteran.

AUGUST 16 • USATODAY.COM

Does damage in return game Thomas finished with three catches (on five targets) for 30 yards in Wednesday's Texas Bowl win over Baylor.

Impact Thomas wasn't involved much in the passing game, though his 30 receiving yards were his most since he had 36 back in Week 7. Thomas put his stamp on the game with a 95-yard kickoff return for a touchdown shortly before halftime, his first of the season and second of his career. His receiving numbers took a step back after transferring in from Mississippi State, as he finished with 23 catches for 218 yards and two touchdowns.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Zavion Thomas has complete confidence in his quarterback He says ‘he’s going to continue to put us in position to win games’.

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Finds end zone in win Thomas reeled in all five targets for 50 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 44-21 victory over Nicholls State.

Impact The Mississippi State transfer had just two catches for 23 yards in the season opener, but found more room to operate in this contest. Kyren Lacy looks like the top target in this offense, but there still should be plenty of ball to go around in this high-octane offense at South Carolina next weekend.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Thomas is back at LSU's fall practices after missing time with hamstring injury, Glen West of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Thomas' injury wasn't considered extremely serious, but nonetheless its a welcome sight for the Tigers' offense to see the receiver back on the field. He figures to be an important cog in the passing game in Baton Rouge this fall after tallying 40 catches for 503 yards and a touchdown at Mississippi State in 2023.

AUGUST 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with hamstring injury Thomas is dealing with a hamstring injury, per Cory Diaz of the Daily Advertiser.

Impact Thomas figures to play a big role in the Tigers' passing game this fall after transferring in from Mississippi State on the heels of a 40-catch, 503-yard season. It's unclear what the severity of the receiver's hamstring injury is, but LSU is operating with extreme caution. "He's going to be an important player for us," head coach Brian Kelly said. "We're being careful with him."

AUGUST 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Over 100 scrimmage yards in loss Thomas posted six receptions (on seven targets) for 88 yards during Thursday's 17-7 loss versus Mississippi.

Impact Thomas also rushed three times for 14 yards for the game. He accumulated 182 scrimmage yards in the final two games of the season for the Bulldogs. Thomas finishes an otherwise dismal campaign for MSU with 40 catches for 503 yards and just one touchdown.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE