LSU Infielder Tanner Reaves, center fielder Chris Stanfield and pitcher Zac Cowan announced they’d all be returning to Baton Rouge after going undrafted. Kendall Rogers of D1Baseball says Cowan will give the Tigers a strong foundation on the pitching staff.

Cut 20 (15) “…back-to-back championships (2x).”

The Tigers also landed sophomore Kansas right-hander Cooper Moore. Moore recorded a 3.93 ERA with 85 strikeouts in 14 starts for the Jayhawks.

Saints legend Drew Brees will be returning to the broadcast booth for a one-time appearance this season. The former New Orleans quarterback will be working as a Netflix game analyst for one of the service’s Christmas Day games- either the Cowboys versus Commanders at noon or the Lions-Vikings afternoon matchup.

Grambling was picked to finish 5th in the SWAC West, and 4 Tigers were named preseason all-conference. Defensive back Blake Davis and offensive lineman Tahj Martin were named to the second team, and punter Johnny Schifano and defensive lineman Bryce Cage earned first-team nods. Head coach Mickey Joseph says he’s happy with his trench play led by Cage.

Cut 16 (10) “…the opportunity.”

ESPN paid tribute to College GameDay legend Lee Corso at the ESPYs last night. After nearly 40 years, Corso will make his final GameDay appearance at Ohio State in week one this season.

Cut 17 (11) “…done that (applause).”

Corso picked the Tigers in a matchup versus Florida in 2007

Cut 18 (14) “…(laughter).”