LSU football signed the top ranked transfer portal class, but one defensive end transfer could turn out to be the most important of the bunch.

Why Patrick Payton should enter the transfer portal FSU's defense is under new management under Tony White. The scheme has switched from 4-2-5 to 3-3-5.

Payton attributes the work that goes unseen to the on-field success this season as the Seminoles remain perfect with a 12-0 record. "Just taking the preparation as best as you can.

TALLAHASSEE – Florida State defensive end Patrick Payton does things as a pass rusher that, frankly, are hard to explain. Payton’s rare combination of length within a 6-foot-5 frame, bend ...

Florida State transfer defensive end Patrick Payton has committed to LSU, sources told ESPN on Saturday, adding to a star-studded transfer portal recruiting class for the Tigers. Payton is the No ...

TALLAHASSEE — Patrick Payton arrived at Florida State as a 205-pound linebacker, knowing he would need to add weight. He has evolved into a nearly 240-pound defensive end, one who is now known ...

Patrick Payton doesn’t necessarily need this reminder. He got his hand on a whopping 10 passes at the line of scrimmage last season and forced two fumbles.

Payton will likely be called upon again this week when FSU (4-1, 2-1 ACC) travels to No. 14 NC State (4-1, 0-1) at 8 p.m. Saturday in Raleigh, N.C. ACC Network will broadcast the game.