LSU freshman Tight End Arik Gilbert is considering opting out the remainder of the 2020 season and possibly transferring.  The star TE has caught 35 passes for 368 yards and 2 touchdowns through the first eight games of the season.

The Tigers may make a change at quarterback as head coach Ed Orgeron says they are considering starting Max Johnson this week against the Florida Gators.  Johnson has replaced TJ Finley in games against Texas A&M and Alabama.  Against the Crimson Tide, Johnson was 11-17 with 110 yards passing.

LSU’s struggling defense faces another big challenge this Saturday when they take on Florida in Gainesville.  Orgeron says they need to contain Kyle Pitts, who has 11 receiving touchdowns on the season.

Cut 18 (18) “a lot of speed”

ULM has fired head football coach Matt Viator after and 0-10 record in 2020.  The Monroe News Star is reporting that Grambling coach Broderick Fobbs and former Ragin Cajuns head coach Mark Hudspeth could be candidates for the Warhawks head coaching vacancy.  Southeastern Louisiana head coach Frank Scelfo and LA Tech offensive coordinator Joe Sloan are reportedly candidates as well.

Southern Miss is once again adding a coach from the state of Louisiana to its staff as they are hiring Ragin Cajuns inside linebackers coach Austin Armstrong as the school’s next Defensive Coordinator.  He will work under new head coach Will Hall, who was previously Tulane’s offensive coordinator.

Nicholls State is suspending all men’s basketball activities through Dec. 26 because of Covid-19 and contact tracing.  This will result in the cancellation of five games, including a game against number two Baylor.

Former LSU athletic director and baseball coach Skip Bertman has been released from the hospital after a nearly weeklong stay due to rhinovirus.