LSU will reportedly not have one of the team’s top defensive lineman for their season opener against Florida State on September 3rd. Sources say the NCAA is suspending defensive tackle Maason Smith for the season opener for receiving improper benefits, before college athletes could take advantage of name image and likeness. Jacobian Guillory, West Virginia transfer Jordan Jefferson, and second team AP all-American Mekhi Wingo will be LSU’s primary interior defensive lineman against Florida State.

Zy Alexander is projected to be a starter at cornerback by the Tiger Rag Audibles Podcast. The Southeastern Louisiana transfer was first team all-Southland in 2022, and says how the jump has been in FBS football, including guarding LSU receiving core in practice.

Cut 19 (13) “…our receivers.”

The Saints are practicing for the preseason finale against the Texans. The two teams were scheduled for joint practices today and tomorrow ahead of the game before a statement on Sunday announced their cancelation. The NFL’s cut down day is on Tuesday, and coach Dennis Allen says how players on the bubble can find their ways as a member of the final 53 players.

Cut 16 (13) “…into account.”

One of the members looking to make the team is defensive end Niko Lalos, who had 3 sacks and a pass deflection last week in the Saints 22-17 win against the Chargers.

LSU women’s basketball team released its non-conference schedule for the 2023 season. They will hang their national championship banner on November 9 against Queens, North Carolina. They will also go to Hammond to play Southeastern on November 17, and the Tigers will host Virginia Tech in a rematch of last year’s Final 4 game.