A fight broke out today at LSU football practice involving a number of players, punches being thrown, and players being taken to the ground. Three scuffles, appearing to be initiated by one between linebacker Harold Perkins and wide receiver Kyren Lacy, interrupted an 11-on-11 period. Wide Out Malik Nabers and defensive backs Denver Harris and Major Burns were also involved. Nabers and Lacy were sent to the locker room while Perkins didn’t play another snap following the fight.

LSU was ranked fifth in the preseason coaches’ poll. Tight end Mason Taylor… 

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SEC rivals Georgia and Alabama were ranked numbers 1 and 3 while week one opponent Florida St. came in at 8th. Tulane, who finished last year ranked ninth, was ranked 23rd.

Southeastern was selected No. 15 in the Stats Perform FCS Preseason top 25. The Lions are one of three teams to finish the last four years ranked in the top 25 and were picked to repeat as Southland champs this year. McNeese also received votes but did not make the top 25.

Shreveport’s Lee Hedges Stadium is likely to be closed for the rest of 2023 due to renovations. The stadium plays host to both Captain Shreve and Byrd high schools, and Tony Taglavore from the Shreveport-Bossier City Journal says this will affect more than just football…

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The two schools will play their home games at Independence Stadium instead.

Saints Coach Dennis Allen announced today the starters will get the go-ahead for the first preseason game. Getting reps with new quarterback Derek Carr will be important but Allen says he’s got a new group that he’s looking forward to seeing play together. Quarterback Jameis Winston will of course make an appearance and Allen says you can expect to see a lot of fourth round pick Jake Haener…

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The Saints will kickoff preseason this Sunday against the Chiefs.