11:40 LRN Sportscast

The 13th ranked LSU football team is getting ready for another big-time season opening matchup as they ‘ll face 23-ranked USC on Sunday night in Las Vegas. The Tigers have a history of playing tough opponents to kick off the season. It’s been reported USC tried to back out of this game. Coach Brian Kelly says playing challenging openers might not be the way to go in the future, especially if the SEC expands to a nine-game league schedule…

Cut 19 (20) “….like this”

LSU is scheduled to open the 2025 and 2026 seasons against Clemson.

 

Today is cut down for the Saints, they have released last year’s punter Lou Hedley, leaving Australian and former Vanderbilt punter Matthew Hayball as the only punter on the roster.

 

Ben Woolridge has beat out Chandler Fields to be the Ragin Cajuns starting quarterback for Saturday night’s game against Grambling State. Coach Michael Desormeaux explained the decision when he met with reporters on Monday….
cut 17 (09) “…day and out”
Woolridge also won the starting quarterback job out of camp last year, but suffered a season ending foot injury in week three.

Hunters interested in hunting black bears in December in northeast Louisiana can apply for a permit starting on Thursday….

Cut 30 (30) “…Andrew Greenstein”