Several of LSU’s top players are changing numbers. Running back Josh Williams and linebacker Greg Penn will wear number 18, which goes to the LSU Tiger who represents the football program well on and off the field. Offensive tackle Will Campbell will continue to wear a number seven patch, while linebacker Harold Perkins will wear jersey number seven and the seven jersey represents LSU’s top playmakers.

McNeese gets to play a football game on Saturday as they will face Tarleton State at 2:30. The first two years in Lake Charles have been a struggle for Coach Garry Goff and he’s ready to starting winning football games, but he’s not putting extra pressure on the players…
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Kick-off is at 2:30.

The Saints will host Tennessee in the preseason finale on Sunday. WWL Radio Saints analyst Mike Detillier on the biggest question mark facing the Black and Gold….
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Trevor Penning is facing competition from Oli Udoh for the starting right tackle position. Veteran Lucas Patrick is trying to secure a starting spot as left guard, but he’s facing competition from rookie Kyle Hergel.

Just in time for the start of a new football season, 535-million dollars in renovations are finally done at the Ceasars Superdome. Dome spokesperson Mike Hoss says the four-year project removed hundreds of thousands square feet of concrete ramps and replaced them with escalators, which resulted in more space and it allowed for natural light inside the building…
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