LSU Coach Brian Kelly has named a starting quarterback, but he’s not releasing the information publicly. Kelly wants to keep Florida State guessing, will they see Jayden Daniels or Garrett Nussmeier? The first-year coach says there’s not much difference between the two, so he looks at it as 1A and 1B and not first string and second string…
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In other quarterback battles, Georgia Southern transfer Cam Ransom is listed as McNeese’s starting quarterback as the Cowboys prepare to visit Montana State. KPLC TV reports Virgina Tech transfer Knox Kadum is also expected to see snaps. Grambling Head Coach Hue Jackson is not ready to name a starter as the Tigers kick-off the season Saturday at Arkansas State. Jackson says he’s been impressed with true freshman Julian Calvez.

It’s possible Saints rookie offensive tackle Trevor Penning will start the season on injured reserve. Coach Dennis Allen was asked about Penning’s injury….
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It’s reported Penning suffered a torn ligament in Friday’s last preseason game. If Penning starts the season on I-R, he’ll have to miss the first four games.

Another high school football season starts Thursday. According to the Louisiana Sports Writers Association, Zachary is the number one team in Five-A, Westgate is number one in Four-A, Sterlington is the top ranked team in Three-A, Many has the top spot in Class Two-A, and Homer is ranked number one in One-A.

Seth Hall will replace Scott McDonald as ULM’s interim athletic director. The 34-year-old is a former member of the ULM cross country and track and field teams. He’s been the university’s chief strategy officer. The school hopes to find a permanent A-D by January.