LSU started two freshmen at left and right tackle last season and could start another freshman at one of the tackle positions again this season. Five-star prospect Lance Heard took snaps with the first team at right tackle during last Saturday’s scrimmage. Coach Brian Kelly says Heard dominated at Neville High School last season, but now he’s getting tested every day at practice…
Cut 18 (22) “…the mix”
Last year Will Campbell as a freshman started at left tackle and rookie Emery Jones started at right tackle. If Heard gets in the starting line-up, Jones would line up at right guard.

After missing Saturday’s scrimmage, Kelly says running backs Josh Williams, Logan Diggs and Armoni Goodwin all practiced yesterday.

Saints Coach Dennis Allen says tight end Jimmy Graham is expected to return to practice soon after suffering a medical episode that resulted in police in the Los Angeles area arresting him after he wandered into traffic on Friday night. The team’s training staff says Graham likely suffered a seizure.

After starting 29 games at Boise State in four seasons, Louisiana Tech quarterback Hank Bachmeier is expected to make his first start this Saturday for the Bulldogs when they kick off the regular season against F-I-U. Bachmeier says he wants to take what the defense gives him…
cut 17 (19) “…my mentality”
Last season, FIU beat Tech in double overtime.

In LSU baseball news…Shreveport’s Hayden Travinski will wear the coveted number eight jersey in 2024.