LSU started two freshmen on the offensive side of the ball in the 49-25 loss to Texas A&M. Interim head coach Frank Wilson says there will be more opportunities for the younger players during the rest of the season, especially for offensive lineman Carius Curne and running back Harlem Berry.
Cut 19 (19) “…running back perspective.”
Wilson also confirmed that quarterback Garrett Nussmeier will remain as the starting quarterback, but he did not rule out more reps for backup Michael Van Buren.
The New Orleans Pelicans dropped to 0-and-4 after losing to the Denver Nuggets by a score of 122-88. Rookie point guard Jeremiah Fears led scoring for New Orleans with 21 points. The Pelicans travel to Los Angeles to face the Clippers on Friday at 9:30 p.m.
Saints head coach Kellen Moore confirmed that rookie quarterback Tyler Shough (“shuck”) will be the starter for the rest of the season, barring an injury. Moore says Spencer Rattler will serve as the backup moving forward.
Cut 16 (17) “…handle it awesome.”
The Saints and Rams kickoff on Sunday at 3:05 p.m.
Governor Jeff Landry tells reporters at the State Capitol that LSU athletics director Scott Woodward will not be the one who selects the Tigers’ new football coaches. Landry says Woodward is responsible for hiring coaches who led to the biggest contract buyouts in college football history.