LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier is at the Senior Bowl this week to showcase his talents to NFL scouts, coaches, and general managers. Nussmeier’s father, Doug Nussmeier, is currently the offensive coordinator of the Saints and has coached in the NFL for over eight years. Nussmeier says his father has helped him prepare for the NFL interviewing process.
LSU head coach Lane Kiffin and running backs coach Kevin Smith were in the 337 today to do some high school recruiting. Their first stop was in St. Martin Parish at Cecilia High School, likely checking in with four-star athlete Braylon Calais. Calais is rated as the No. 47 player in the country in the Class of 2027. Kiffin and Smith also stopped at Acadiana High School before ending their trip at Billy’s Boudin and Cracklins in Scott.
Saints’ linebacker Demario Davis hinted at testing the NFL free agency market yesterday. Davis appeared on Kay Adams’ “Up & Adams’ show yesterday, saying he would be returning to the NFL for a 15th season in 2026, but didn’t specify that he’d be back in New Orleans. Davis has played for the Saints since 2018.
The LSU men’s basketball team looks to avoid their third straight loss tonight as the Tigers host Mississippi State at 6 p.m.
Louisiana Tech men’s basketball is at UTEP tonight at 8 p.m. as the Bulldogs look to win their second straight.
Last night, McNeese men’s basketball defeated Southeastern 76-66 to improve to 17-4. Freshman guard Larry Johnson led the team in scoring with 20 points. The Cowboys are still second in the Southland, one game behind Stephen F. Austin.
Last night, UNO dominated Nicholls 80-62 in Thibodaux to improve to 8-13 on the year. Junior center Churchill Abass scored 20 points in the Privateers’ win.
The No. 6 LSU women’s basketball team goes for its sixth straight win tomorrow night as the Tigers host Arkansas at 7 p.m.