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Six LSU Tigers earned first-team All-SEC honors, while four more were named to the second-team. The 10 honorees ties a school record set in 2007.

When LSU defeated Alabama in Tuscaloosa back on November 5th, they figured they wouldn't see the Tide again until the 2012 season. Most in America felt the same way at the time. But one month later, LSU is preparing for a rematch with Alabama...in the BCS National Championship.

LSU Tigers cornerback and punt returner Tyrann Mathieu has been named the Walter Camp national defensive player of the week. The "Honey Badger" finished with a team high eight tackles, two forced fumbles a fumble recovery, and an electrifying 92-yard punt return for a touchdown.

One of the most highly-anticipated games in recent memory will finally take place on Saturday evening, as the top-ranked LSU Tigers travel to Tuscaloosa, Alabama, to take on the second-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide.

The SEC is widely regarded as the best college football conference in the nation. So, who are the top defensive players in the SEC, and how would you rank them?

LSU cornerback and punt returner Tyrann Mathieu has landed on the latest Heisman trophy watch lists. With 35 tackles, 4½ for loss and 1½ sacks, four forced fumbles, two returned for TDs, one interception, four pass break-ups, and 11 punt returns for 85 yards, Mathieu continues to turn heads.

The top ranked LSU Tigers beat up the Kentucky Wildcats in Baton Rouge today by the score of 35-7. Cornerback Tyrann Mathieu set the LSU record for forced fumbles, and scooped up the record setting fumble for a touchdown on the play. Freshman wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. reeled in 3 passes for 75 yards and a score. Quarterback Jarrett Lee remained the starter, but Jordan Jefferson got snaps, running 4 times for 29 yards and a score. He did not attempt a pass.

#2 LSU improved to 4-0 Saturday night, defeating #16 West Virginia by the score of 47-21. The Tigers win over the Mountaineers is the third this year against a ranked opponent in a game not played in Tiger stadium. Morris Claiborne returned a kickoff 99 yards for a touchdown. Jarrett Lee threw for 3 scores as the Tigers rolled.

The #3 ranked LSU Tigers physically wore down #25 Mississippi State in Starkville Thursday night to earn a 19-6 victory. The Tigers only led by 3 entering the 4th quarter, put pulled away in the final period. The Tiger defense was dominant all night, holding an explosive Bulldog rushing attack to only 52 yards on the ground. The lone touchdown of the game came on a 19 yard TD pass (pictured left) from Jarrett Lee to Rueben Randle. Spencer Ware rushed for 107 yards in the winning effort.

The SEC is traditionally ranked as the top college football conference in the nation, with the top players in the land.

Who will be the nation's best college football defensive player in 2011?