Some big injury news in Louisiana football: LSU star tight end Trey’Dez Green and sack leader Princewill Umanmielen were both left off the SEC availability report. Green has been listed as out since he injured his knee against Ole Miss but could return against Auburn if he stays off the report. Umanmielen exited LSU’s last game early with a head injury.
Saints linebacker Kaden Elliss also told the media in France today he expects to return on Sunday.
The LSU basketball roster expanded to 14 players just in time for the regular season to start next month. The final roster features three true freshmen, five traditional transfers, two fifth-year seniors, and four former international pros. Croatian center Michael Ruzic is one of those ex-pros who has impressed LSU Radio analyst Jordy Hultberg this preseason.
Cut 16 (16) “…shooting the three.”
The Pelicans lost their season opener to the Pacers 123-120 last night. After making his first two threes of the game, forward Zion Williamson missed a potential game-tying three at the end of the game.
Louisiana Tech is 2-and-0 in Sun Belt play and will host Old Dominion for homecoming on Saturday. The Monarchs have the worst offense in the conference, but their defense is third in the league in yards allowed per game. Bulldogs coach Sonny Cumbie says that unit is led by a secondary that stands out on film.
The Sun Belt announced an agreement to take part in the new TransPerfect San Juan Bowl against an ACC opponent on December 12. It is the most lucrative primary agreement in conference history and will take place in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
UL-Lafayette announced a new video board is coming to the M.L. Tigue Moore Field. It will debut next season and be dedicated to the 1978 Ragin Cajuns baseball team.