Same story, different year — For the fifth consecutive season, LSU loses its season opener as the 13th ranked Tigers fell to USC 27-20. The Tigers led by four in the fourth quarter, but they couldn’t hold on. Coach Brian Kelly is not happy.

cut 17 (16) “…put ’em away.”

The Tigers will look to get into the win column Saturday against Nicholls in Baton Rouge.

The Ragin Cajuns scored on their first four drives on Saturday night as they went on to beat Grambling 40-10. Ben Woolridge threw for 308 yards and three touchdowns. Coach Michael Desormeaux says it was a good start to the season…

Cut 20 (15) “…to improve on”

U-L Lafayette is at Kennesaw State this Saturday. Grambling has its home opener against Tuskegee.

Louisiana Tech won its season opener, but it wasn’t pretty as the Bulldogs defeated Nicholls 25-17 on a rainy night in Ruston. Tech turned it over five times, but the Bulldogs held the Colonels to 200 yards of offense. Bulldogs coach Sonny Cumbie says it was a great defensive effort.

Cut 19 (17) “…Conference USA play.”

Louisiana Tech does not play this Saturday.

McNeese won their first game on the field since November of 2022 as the Pokes beat Southern, 21-7. Southern led 7-0 in the fourth quarter, but a blocked field goal attempt early in the frame turned the tide. Southern Coach Terrence Graves says it’s a tough way to lose.

Cut 15 (15) “…to improve on.”

The Pokes face Texas A-and-M in College Station Saturday, while Southern hosts Savannah State.