Mr. Football in 2023 is getting a chance to be a running back for the LSU Tigers. Former Lafayette Christian star Ju’Juan Johnson is the state’s all-time passing leader in Louisiana high school history and he’s also electric with the ball in his hands. With LSU losing John Emery to a season-ending ACL injury, the Tigers are down to three scholarship running backs. Coach Brian Kelly is giving Johnson a look at running back and he might see some carries on Saturday night against Nicholls.
Based on Sunday’s performance against the Trojans, it appears LSU’s defense is better this season. Tigers Defensive end Sai’vion Jones says new defensive coordinator Blake Baker has made a big difference …
Cut 18 (17) “…a lot of trust in him.”
After beating Grambling State 40-10 last Saturday, the Ragin Cajuns hit the road this Saturday to take on Kennesaw State. Coach Michael Desormeaux says he wants to see his team tackle better to start the game…
Cut 20 (12) :,,,,one on one tackles”
Kick off is at 6 PM.
ULM hosts UAB. Warhawks Coach Bryant Vincent is a former offensive coordinator and interim head coach for the Blazers.
Northwestern State hosts Prairie View. The Demons are looking for their first win since November of 2022. Southeastern is at Southern Miss, Grambling hosts Tuskegee, Southern hosts Savannah State, McNeese visits Texas A-and-M and Tulane hosts 17th ranked Kansas State for an 11 AM Kick off.
Tonight is the first Friday night of high school football regular season…a big one tonight in Ruston as the defending Division One non-select champs host Acadiana.