Saints head coach Kellen Moore confirmed that rookie quarterback Tyler Shough will be the starter for the rest of the season. Shough will make his first NFL start against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday. Shough says that it’s good to be the starter, but he wants to go out and prove himself with a win on Sunday.

Cut 17 (11) “…there and win.”

Kickoff in Los Angeles is at 3:05 p.m.

The New Orleans Pelicans are still winless through four games after being defeated by the Denver Nuggets by a score of 122-88. Rookie point guard Jeremiah Fears led the team in scoring with 21 points. Zion Williamson returned from a left foot injury and scored 11 points. New Orleans travels to Los Angeles as they will take on the Clippers on Friday at 9:30 p.m.

With offensive coordinator Joe Sloan out at LSU, former Florida State offensive coordinator Alex Atkins will serve as the play caller for the Tigers, and Tim Rattay will serve as the quarterbacks coach. As the Tigers begin to prepare for their meeting with No. 4 Alabama next weekend, interim head coach Frank Wilson welcomes collaboration.

Cut 20 (19) “…players, not plays.”

Tulane looks to keep their college football playoff hopes alive tonight as they travel to San Antonio to face UTSA. The Green Wave are 6-and-1 and are riding a three game win streak. ESPN currently gives Tulane a 16% chance to make the playoffs. Kickoff at the Alamodome is at 6:30 p.m.

In high school football, Peyton Pop Houston and 7-and-1 Evangel Christian travel to Lafayette tonight to take on 7-and-1 Lafayette Christian Academy.

LSU started two freshmen on the offensive side of the ball in the 49-25 loss to Texas A&M. Interim head coach Frank Wilson says there will be more opportunities for the younger players during the rest of the season, especially for offensive lineman Carius Curne and running back Harlem Berry.

Cut 19 (19) “…running back perspective.”

Wilson also confirmed that quarterback Garrett Nussmeier will remain as the starting quarterback, but he did not rule out more reps for backup Michael Van Buren.

The New Orleans Pelicans dropped to 0-and-4 after losing to the Denver Nuggets by a score of 122-88. Rookie point guard Jeremiah Fears led scoring for New Orleans with 21 points. The Pelicans travel to Los Angeles to face the Clippers on Friday at 9:30 p.m.

Saints head coach Kellen Moore confirmed that rookie quarterback Tyler Shough (“shuck”) will be the starter for the rest of the season, barring an injury. Moore says Spencer Rattler will serve as the backup moving forward.

Cut 16 (17) “…handle it awesome.”

The Saints and Rams kickoff on Sunday at 3:05 p.m.

Governor Jeff Landry tells reporters at the State Capitol that LSU athletics director Scott Woodward will not be the one who selects the Tigers’ new football coaches. Landry says Woodward is responsible for hiring coaches who led to the biggest contract buyouts in college football history.

Cut 7 (09) “…doing that again.”

Former LSU head coach Ed Orgeron appeared on ESPN’s Unsportsmanlike on Wednesday to discuss the program’s head coach opening. Orgeron says that LSU’s new coach will have to be someone who is willing to embrace the state of Louisiana and believes Brian Kelly didn’t do that.

Cut 13 (14)  “…of Louisiana.”

LSU interim head coach Frank Wilson confirmed that quarterback Garrett Nussmeier will still be the starter, but also didn’t rule out more reps from backup Michael Van Buren.

CUT 21 (15): “the game.”

Rookie quarterback Tyler Shough (“shuck”) has been named the starter for the Saints moving forward after the recent struggles of Spencer Rattler. Ross Jackson, the host of the Locked On Saints podcast, says head coach Kellen Moore’s decision to bench Rattler in-game was surprising.

Cut 18 (15)  “…with the change.”

The New Orleans Pelicans are in Denver tonight to face the Nuggets at 8 p.m. Zion Williamson is questionable with a left foot bone contusion and could miss his second straight game.

Southern interim head coach Fred McNair announced that junior quarterback Ashton Strother will be the starter for the rest of the season. Strother has thrown for 626 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions. The Jaguars travel to Arkansas on Saturday at 2 p.m. to face Arkansas-Pine Bluff.

Oh Shucks! The Saints announced that the team will be starting rookie quarterback Tyler Shough for Sunday’s game in Los Angeles against the Rams. The second-round pick took Spencer Rattler’s place in the third quarter of the 23-3 loss to Tampa Bay, where he passed for 128 yards and an interception. Shough says he has to do a better job moving forward.

Cut 20 (10) “…the job done.”

Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that New Orleans is expected to trade at least one of their wide receivers at the deadline, which is on November 4^th.

LSU senior cornerback Mansoor Delane has been named as a Semifinalist for the Jim Thorpe Award, which is awarded to the best defensive back in the country. Delane has 33 tackles, 7 pass breakups and an interception thus far.

ULM is now 3-and-5 after a 49-21 loss to Southern Mississippi on Saturday. Head coach Bryant Vincent still has full faith in the job that he and his players are working towards with building the program.

Cut 17 (19) “…at this point.”

The Warhawks return to Monroe to host Old Dominion this Saturday afternoon at 2:30.

The Pelicans are still winless through the first three games of the season after being blown out by the Celtics by a score of 122-90. Jordan Poole led scoring for New Orleans with 22 points. Zion Williamson missed the game with a left foot bone contusion. The Pelicans schedule doesn’t get any easier down the road as their next three games are against the Nuggets, Clippers and Thunder.

Brian Kelly is out as head coach of the LSU Tigers. Tiger Rag Executive Editor Todd Horne says the situation quickly unraveled on Sunday, following the Tigers’ embarrassing loss to Texas A&M. Horne says on Sunday, athletics director Scott Woodward demanded that coach Kelly make changes to his coaching staff…

Cut 9 (09)  “…from there.”

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart, who was the defensive backs coach at LSU in 2004, gave his reaction on the firing of Kelly.

CUT 17 (20): “there long.”

In the New Orleans Saints’ 23-3 loss to the Buccaneers, quarterback Spencer Rattler was benched after turning the ball over two times. Rookie Tyler Shough came into the game and threw for 128 yards with an interception. Head coach Kellen Moore says the team has yet to name a starter for this week’s game against the Rams.

CUT 18 (14): “moving forward.”

The Pelicans return to action tonight as New Orleans looks to get their first win of the season as they host the winless Boston Celtics at 7 p.m. Zion Williamson is questionable with a left foot bone contusion.

Grambling State quarterback C’Zavian Teasett is responsive and in good spirits after sustaining a scary injury during the fourth quarter of Saturday’s Las Vegas HBCU Classic 26-24 win against Jackson State. He continues to be evaluated by medical personnel.

20^th-ranked LSU is a slight underdog Saturday night as they host third-ranked Texas A&M. The Aggies are undefeated, and they are looking for their first win in Tiger Stadium since 1994. Kick off is at 6:49 p.m., and there’s a decent chance for rain during the game. Head coach Brian Kelly says they’ve prepared for the possibility of wet weather.

Cut 14 (15) “…have to execute.”

LSU junior linebacker Whit Weeks has officially been ruled out with an ankle injury, and it will be the second straight game he misses.

UL-Lafayette is on the road this week as they face Troy on Saturday at 6 p.m. The Cajuns are looking to get back into the win column for the first time since week five.

ULM looks to bounce back this week after a blowout loss to Troy at home last weekend as the Warhawks travel to Hattiesburg on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. to take on Southern Mississippi.

With Saints running back Kendre Miller out for the season, New Orleans is relying on their rookie sixth-round draft pick, Devin Neal, to give the team more production moving forward. Head coach Kellen Moore says Neal is going to get more touches this week.

Cut 16 (10) “…great job.”

Kickoff in New Orleans is at 3:05 p.m.

After a much-needed win last week, McNeese is looking to stay hot as the Cowboys travel to Thibodaux to face a struggling 1-and-6 Nicholls team. Kickoff at John L. Guidry Stadium is at 3 p.m.

Southeastern Louisiana is looking to keep its 3-game-winning streak going on Saturday when they travel to Houston to take on Houston Christian at 2 p.m.

Southern’s Fred McNair will make his debut as interim head coach on Saturday as the Jaguars host Florida A&M University at 4 p.m.

After getting a close win over Arkansas Pine Bluff, Grambling State takes on Jackson State in the Las Vegas HBCU Classic on Saturday at 5 p.m. central time.

Northwestern State is in Beaumont to take on Lamar on Saturday at 2 p.m.

With two losses on the season already, LSU’s margin for error is now zero. Moving forward, Breaux says the Tigers have the ability to change the trajectory of the season around with a win against No. 3 Texas A&M on Saturday.

Cut 17 (11) “…our part.”

The Pelicans started their season off on the wrong foot after being defeated by the Grizzlies on Wednesday by a score of 128-122. New Orleans led by 11 at the half, but Memphis outscored the Pelicans 41-22 in a disastrous third quarter to lead them to an opening night win. Zion Williamson led scoring for the Pelicans with 27 points, and he added 9 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals. New Orleans will return home to face the San Antonio Spurs on Friday.

A game played in New Orleans is part of the FBI’s evidence that resulted in the arrest of an NBA player for illegal sports betting. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 2 (35) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

Willie Green said center Yves (EEV) Missi is day-to-day and will be listed as questionable after injuring his ankle on Wednesday.

UL-Lafayette sophomore wide receiver Shelton Sampson Jr. will make his return against Troy for the Cajuns this weekend after missing extended time from a hamstring injury.

The Pelicans begin their season tonight as New Orleans travels to Memphis to face the Grizzlies. The Pelicans have ten new players on this year’s roster. Veteran guard Jordan Poole says the preseason games helped the team get more into a rhythm.

Cut 18 (21) “…put everything together.”

Tipoff in Memphis is at 7 p.m.

Louisiana Tech is now 4-3 overall and 2-2 in Conference USA after last night’s 28-27 overtime loss to Western Kentucky. Tech has lost two in a row, but defensive back Cedric Woods from Monroe says the adversity they are facing will only make them stronger…

Cut 13 (12)  “…help us grow.”

Southern named former Alcorn State head coach and current co-offensive coordinator Fred McNair as the interim head coach. McNair, who’s the older brother of the late NFL quarterback Steve McNair, says he’s looking forward to helping turn things around for the rest of the season.

Cut 19 (15) “…at the end.”

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase, New England Patriots linebacker K’Lavon Chaisson and Cleveland Browns safety Grant Delpit were named the AFC Offensive, Defensive and Special teams Players of the Week after their week 7 performances. It’s the first time in NFL history that all three conference players of the week were college teammates. Chase, Chaisson and Delpit were all key contributors to LSU’s 2019 national championship team.

LSU’s offensive line has struggled to be dominant in the trenches and win the line of scrimmage. After the 31-24 loss to Vanderbilt, Head Coach Brian Kelly says that the entire unit needs to play with more physicality moving forward, especially with number-three Texas A&M coming to Baton Rouge this weekend.

Cut 16 (18) “…got out there.”

Louisiana Tech hosts Western Kentucky in a pivotal matchup tonight at 6:30 p.m. Head coach Sonny Cumbie is looking forward to playing in front of the home crowd.

CUT 17 (15): “the conference.”

Southern has fired head coach Terrance Graves after leading the team to a 1-6 record to start the season. Graves finishes with a 9-11 record in his two years with the program. The Jaguars have named former Alcorn State head coach and current co-offensive coordinator Fred McNair as the interim head coach. In McNair’s eight years with the Braves, he had a 48-33 record. McNair’s debut as the interim head coach will be on Saturday in Baton Rouge at 4 p.m. against Florida A&M University.

Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler turned it over four times in Sunday’s 26-14 loss to the Bears. Head coach Kellen Moore says despite that poor performance, Rattler will remain as the starting quarterback while backup Tyler Shough continues to develop.

CUT 21 (17): “get better”

The Saints return to New Orleans to host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday at 3:05 p.m.

New Orleans will be without center Eric McCoy and running back Kendre Miller for the rest of the year after both suffered season-ending injuries on Sunday. McCoy tore has a torn biceps and Miller tore his ACL. Head coach Kellen Moore says the team will have to find a way to be productive without them.

CUT 21 (12): “through that.”

The LSU Tigers are 5-2 following a loss to Vanderbilt on Saturday.  The fan base has been very critical of head coach Brian Kelly following the season. Going into the season, the Tigers were considered a national championship contender, but another loss and the Tigers will likely miss out on the college football playoff. Kelly says he understands everyone’s frustration.

Cut 6 (05) “…team better.”

Kelly announced that starting left tackle will not play against Texas A&M this week after suffering an ankle injury in Saturday’s game at Vanderbilt.

UL-Lafayette’s basketball team was picked to finish ninth out of fourteen teams in the Sun Belt Conference. Quannas (KWAH-nus) White takes over for the Cajuns after spending eight years at Houston as an assistant under Kelvin Sampson. Last year, the Cajuns finished eleventh in conference play after going 8-10.

McNeese sophomore quarterback Jake Strong has been named this week’s Southland Conference Offensive Player of the Week after his productive outing in the 27-0 win over Houston Christian. Strong tied a McNeese single-game record for most rushing touchdowns scored by a quarterback with three. Strong rushed for a career-high 108 yards on 16 carries. Strong also completed 14-of-22 passes for 133 yards and an interception.

The Southeastern football team moved up three spots to No. 19 in the AFCA FCS Coaches Poll after defeating Northwestern State 49-0 on Saturday afternoon. The Lions are still right outside of the Stats Perform FCS Top 25, but are receiving votes.