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LSU football’s offensive line saw its biggest shakeup yet at practice number sixteen. Freshman Carius Curne took first-team reps at right tackle while sophomore Weston Davis took second-team reps at right tackle. Sophomore Paul Mubenga was with the first team at left guard.

Senior wideout Zavion Thomas is one of many LSU receivers who can hurt defenses with his speed. Head coach Brian Kelly says that the senior has had an impressive fall camp.

Cut 18 (13) “…be expanded.”

Jay Johnson told the Advocate LSU Baseball’s 2026 opponents for the first four weeks of the season. LSU will start its season versus Milwaukee in Baton Rouge. The Tigers will participate in the 2026 Jax College Baseball Classic in Jacksonville Florida where it will face Indiana, Notre Dame, and UCF. The Tigers will return home in week three to face Northeastern University and in week four, LSU will host Sacramento State.

Louisiana Tech’s 2025 squad has several players on its current roster who are from Ruston. Sophomore linebacker and Ruston native Jadon Mayfield says that it has been a blessing to play for the hometown team.

Cut 20 (15) “…a powerhouse.”

The New Orleans Saints are acquiring veteran center Luke Fortner from the Jacksonville Jaguars in exchange for defensive tackle Khalen Saunders. Fortner is entering his fourth season in the NFL and looks to add some depth to an injured and depleted offensive line.

Former LSU football head coach Ed Orgeron told Barstool Sports in an interview that he has the itch to coach again. Orgeron has not coached since the 2021 season, where he was fired after going 6 and 6. Now that Orgeron’s sons all have established roles in coaching, he says he would be open to a coaching return.