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Former LSU Coach Jerry Stovall, Mr. Everything, Dies at 85
The former LSU star and head coach earned All-American honors, won SEC player of the year and later led the Tigers for four seasons.
- On Monday, August 31, 2026, LSU announced the death of legendary football figure Jerry Stovall at age 85 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
- Nicknamed "Mr. Everything," the West Monroe native was a consensus All-American who finished his collegiate career with 1,081 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns.
- Stovall served as an assistant under Charles McClendon before becoming head coach in 1980, compiling a 22-21-2 record and earning National Coach of the Year honors in 1982.
- Following his tenure with the Tigers, he served as athletic director for Louisiana Tech from 1990-93, expanding his leadership beyond the football field.
- Inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2010, Stovall's legacy endures through his retired LSU jersey and lasting impact on Louisiana football.
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Jerry Stovall, former LSU football coach and All-America player, dies at 85
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Jerry Stovall, a former LSU football coach and an All-America player nicknamed “Mr. Everything,” died Monday, the school said. He was 85.
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