The Southeastern Conference announces that starting in 2026, the league will have a nine-game conference schedule in football. The SEC has been playing eight conference games since 1992. LSU Executive Deputy Director of Athletics Verge Ausberry says a ninth conference game will help generate revenue for the SEC and LSU…

Cut 13 (14)  “…let’s be honest.”

Each team will have three natural rivals; we don’t know who those schools are yet. Every four years, each school will play every school at least twice, once at home and on the road. Additionally, the SEC requires every school to play at least one non-conference game against an opponent from another Power 5 league or Notre Dame.

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Saints Coach Kellen Moore says second-year quarterback Spencer Rattler will start the final preseason game for the Saints on Saturday against the Broncos. Moore says Rattler’s ability to extend plays with his legs has stood out.

Cut 17 (17)  “…that group’s going.”

A new college football season begins tomorrow. Nicholls hosts U-I-W at noon, and tomorrow night, Southern will play North Carolina Central in Atlanta in the MEAC-SWAC Challenge. Jags Coach Terrance Graves is looking forward to putting on a show.

Cut 18 (15) “…the opportunity.”

Southern went 8-and-5 last season, while the Eagles were 8-and-3 last season.