LSU received its first major commitment from a player in the transfer portal as safety Jardin Gilbert announced he’s committed to playing for the Tigers next season. Gilbert appeared in 23 games for Texas A-and-M and had 79 tackles and two interceptions. He’s from Baton Rouge and played his high school football at University High. But Sage Ryan, who started nine games in 2023 for the Tigers, has entered the transfer portal. The former Lafayette Christian star had 35 tackles at cornerback.

The Ragin Cajuns will face Jacksonville State in tomorrow’s R-and-L Carriers New Orleans Bowl. Kick-off is set for 1:15. U-L Lafayette Coach Michael Desormeaux says his team has been preparing to play a good team, one that has won 17 games over the last two seasons…
Cut 19 (14) “…moving forward.”

The Saints will host the surging New York Giants on Sunday. The G-Men may have found something in 25-year-old rookie quarterback Tommy Devito. He’s led New York to three straight victories. New Orleans linebacker Demario Davis on Devito…
cut 16 (11) “…his legs”
Kick-off Sunday is at noon.

Wide receiver Malik Nabers is 22 yards away from breaking Josh Reed’s record for all-time receiving yards at LSU. Nabers may play in the bowl game, just to break the record. Draft analyst and WWL’s Mike Detillier expects Nabers will be the second wideout selected in the NFL draft, after Marvin Harrison Junior. Detillier says Nabers has the goods…
cut 17 (11) “…top ten pick”