Another LSU starter is out for the season as a result of an injury. Coach Ed Orgeron announced today that sophomore cornerback Eli Ricks needs surgery on a nagging injury, which will end his 2021 campaign. Ricks joins Andre Anthony and Kayhson Bouttee as starters who have seen their seasons cut short due to injuries. Center Liam Shanahan was asked about losing Boutte for the rest of the season….
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The Tigers will also be without defensive end Ali Gaye, safety Major Burns and cornerback Derek Stingley for Saturday’s game against Florida.

The Ragin Cajuns forced four turnovers last night as they easily defeated Appalachian State 41-13 for their fifth win in a row. Quarterback Levi Lewis led the offense as he threw for one touchdown and ran for another. Lewis led U-L on touchdown drives on its first three drives of the game…
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The Cajuns are now 5-and-1 overall, 3-and-0 in the Sun Belt and will play again next Thursday at Arkansas State.

Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore has been named the NFC Defensive Player of the Week. Lattimore broke up a career-high six passes in New Orleans win over the Washington Football Team.

A week from tonight is the regular-season opener for the Pelicans, but will Zion Williamson be on the floor? Coach Willie Green said this week that the All-Star has yet to start running after breaking his foot during the summer. The Pels executive vice president David Griffin is expected to provide an update later this week.