LSU coach Les Miles has settled on a starting quarterback for the season opener against McNeese State. Miles says both Anthony Jennings and Brandon Harris showed great progress during training camp and he wouldn’t hesitate to play both quarterbacks but ultimately, Harris will be starting on Saturday.
CUT 8 (08) “an observation”
Kick off on Saturday is at 6:30. Senior right tackle Vadal Alexander says he’s been telling the young guys what to expect when they play their first game in Tiger stadium….
cut 19 (17) “….always done”

In the Sun Belt, the league has officially added Coastal Carolina to the league. Coastal Carolina will begin playing football in the Sun Belt in 2017.

By three o’ clock, the Saints had to reduce their roster to 75. Among the players released…wide receiver Nick Toon, cornerback Terrence Frederick, and outside linebacker Ronald Powell, who was a fifth round pick last season. The Black and Gold also traded wide receiver Jalen Saunders to New England for a conditional draft pick. Saunders is not needed, because of the emergence of Marcus Murphy as a kick returner.

Former Florida quarterback Jeff Driskel will make his first start for the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs this Saturday as they host Southern. Driskel is looking forward to the opportunity…
cut 17 (18) “….here to play”
Kick-off on Saturday is at 6 PM.