11:40 LRN Sportscast

Game week has finally arrived and there are a lot of unknowns about the LSU Tigers. The offensive line and what kind of play will the Tigers get at quarterback are some of the biggest question marks. But LSU’s biggest strength is its defensive line and linebacker Greg Penn the Third says it’s an impressive group, especially at defensive tackle…
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Former LSU Tiger and Pontchatoula star T-J Finley has been named Auburn’s starting quarterback. Finley won the job over Texas A-and-M transfer Zach Calzada.

And in College Station, former LSU Tiger Max Johnson will start the season as a back-up quarterback. Haynes King has been named the starting quarterback for the Aggies. King started the season last year for A-and-M but broke his tibia in week two and didn’t play again that season.

The Saints concluded the preseason with a 27-10 win over the Chargers on Friday. Jameis Winston returned to the field for the first time since tearing his ACL last October. Coach Dennis Allen says Winston looked sharp as he led the team down the field on a touchdown drive…
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The Saints open the regular season on September 11th against the Atlanta Falcons.

ULM’s Seth Hall has been named the school’s interim athletic director, taking over for Scott McDonald who leaves at the end of the month. The 34-year-old is a West Monroe native and is a former member of the ULM cross country and track and field teams. He’s been the chief strategy officer for the university.