LSU football is coming off a 20-10 win over South Carolina, but the Tigers had a few players go down with injuries. Head coach Brian Kelly gave an update on several players’ availability heading into this week’s game at Vanderbilt.

CUT 21 (23): “be fine.”

Kelly also said defensive end Jimari Butler suffered a minor ankle sprain and is probable. Defensive tackle Bernard Gooden has a bruised collarbone and is expected to be ready for Saturday.

LSU women’s basketball guards Flau’Jae Johnson and Mikaylah Williams earned preseason All-SEC honors as Johnson was named to the All-SEC First Team and Williams to the All-SEC Second Team. LSU women’s basketball was also picked to finish 3^rd in the SEC behind South Carolina and Texas.

The Saints offense had multiple chances to win the game against New England on Sunday, but they came up short after a Juwan Johnson fumble and a turnover on downs on the last drive. Rattler says that New Orleans is better than its record shows and that the offense needs to do a better job of capitalizing on its opportunities.

Cut 13 (09)  “those games.”

UL-Lafayette head coach Michael Desormeaux announces that junior quarterback Walker Howard will return to full practice this week for the Cajuns after missing the last six weeks with an oblique injury.

Southeastern football made its 2025 debut in the AFCA FCS Coaches Poll at No. 22 this week. The Lions are 4 and 2 with recent wins over McNeese and Texas Rio Grande Valley.

The LSU men’s basketball team was predicted by media members to finish 15^th in the SEC out of 16 teams. Last year, the Tigers finished 15^th after only winning 3 conference games.

LSU’s defense is focused on South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers. Last year, Sellers rushed for two touchdowns against LSU, including a 75-yarder. Defensive end Jimari Butler says they want to bottle up Sellers and make sure the Tigers can finish tackles.

Cut 12 (12) “…get home.”

Saints fans will be glad to know that defensive end Chase Young will make his season debut against the Patriots on Sunday after missing the first five games of the season with a calf injury. Head coach Kellen Moore says Young earned his opportunity to play this week through an impressive recovery.

Cut 13 (13)  “…juice too.”

On Thursday night, Louisiana Tech suffered its second loss of the season after being blown out by Kennesaw State by a score of 35-7.

The Savannah Bananas have released their 2026 schedule, and they will play two games at the Caesar’s Superdome on March 14^th and 15^th.  Jay Cicero, the president and CEO of the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation is pumped that Banana Ball is coming to the Big Easy.

Cut 6 (08) “…really incredible.”

UL-Lafayette travels to Virginia on Saturday as the Cajuns face James Madison at 11 am on ESPN2.

ULM will face Coastal Carolina on the road Saturday at 6 p.m. where the Warhawks look to stay undefeated in Sun Belt play.

The Southern Jaguars square off with Bethune-Cookman on Saturday at 2 p.m. in a neutral-site game that will take place in Daytona Beach.

Grambling State looks to bounce back this week after a loss to Prairie View as the Tigers host Texas Southern Saturday at 6 p.m.

Northwestern State will face Houston Christian in Houston on Saturday at 6 p.m.

LSU is trying to get more production out of its offense ahead of their matchup with South Carolina tomorrow night. Head coach Brian Kelly says a simplified approach might be the key.

Cut 19 (13) “…and lets roll.”

The Tigers kick off at 6:45 p.m. in Tiger Stadium.

Last night, Louisiana Tech suffered their second loss of the season after being blown out by Kennesaw State by a score of 35-7. It was the second time this season that the Bulldogs’ defense allowed over 400 yards of offense, but the offense was stagnant all night.

Tulane improved to 5-1 on the season after defeating East Carolina by a score of 26-19. Quarterback Jake Retzlaff completed 26-of-his-36 passes for 347 yards and 2 touchdowns while rushing for 20 yards. The Green Wave are now 2-0 in conference play.

After losing to Northwestern last week, it’s all Sun Belt games the rest of the way for the ULM Warhawks. Tomorrow, ULM is at Coastal Carolina as Coach Bryant Vincent is looking to go 2-and-0 in conference play.

Cut 16 (18) “…importance of it.”

Last night, Parkway defeated Airline in a shootout by a score of 48-43. Benton defeated Haughton by a score of 48-40. Huntington defeated Byrd 34-28 in a back-and-forth game and Loyola Prep defeated Bossier 56-26.

Tonight, the undefeated No. 11 Ouachita Parish Lions will take on the Ruston Bearcats, who are ranked as the No. 3 team in 5A.

The Marksville Tigers, who are ranked 12^th in 3A and undefeated, will take on the 4-1 Jena Giants, who are ranked No. 9 in 3A.

LSU junior linebacker Harold Perkins had three tackles and a fumble recovery in last season’s game against South Carolina. Beamer says that Perkins poses several challenges for the Gamecocks’ offense.

Cut 17 (19)  “…in the backfield.”

The attorney for former LSU receiver Kyren Lacy says the video released by State Police that shows him passing multiple vehicles in a no-passing zone moments before two cars collided head-on in Lafourche Parish last December does not change his position that Lacy did NOT cause that fatal crash. Matthew Ory was a guest on “After Further Review,” on ESPN Baton Rouge radio…

Cut 3 (05) “…criminal case.”

Ory says the video shows Lacy was back in his proper lane before the crash.

UL-Lafayette sophomore quarterback Lunch Winfield led his team to an impressive 54-51 overtime two weeks ago after coming off the bench and accounting for five touchdowns. Winfield is still dealing with an injury he suffered against Marshall, and Desormeaux says that the young QB is trending up, but he says the Cajuns must have a plan for both quarterbacks.

Cut 20 (16) “…plans for both.”

Saints second-year cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry has been named NFC Defensive Player of the Week after his two-interception performance in the 26-14 win over the New York Giants. McKinstry is the New Orleans player to earn NFC defensive player of the week since Cameron Jordan in week 17 of the 2023 season.

State Police released video this morning that provides evidence on why former LSU receiver Kyren Lacy was charged with negligent homicide, felony hit and run and reckless operation of a vehicle. The video clearly shows Lacy driving at a high rate of speed and passing multiple vehicles in a no-passing zone on LA Highway 20 in Lafourche Parish moments before the driver of a Kia Cadenza, heading northbound, swerved to the left to avoid Lacy’s green Dodge Charger. When the Kia Cadenza swerved to the left, it collided with a southbound Kia Sorrento. When a State Trooper arrived at the crash scene, witnesses immediately identified Lacy’s Green Dodge Charger as the one that caused the wreck…

Cut 3 (10) “…there sir.”

During the video, a State Trooper interviews the female driver of the Kia Cadenza who, according to investigators, took evasive action to avoid impact with Lacy’s vehicle…

Cut 5 (10) “…around.”

LSU’s offense ranks 80th in the country when it comes to scoring, averaging just 27 points a game. Head coach Brian Kelly says the offense showed improvements over the bye week, as the Tigers look to keep improving.

Cut 16 (16) “…week after week.”

Despite facing one of the best defensive fronts in all of the NFL, the Saints’ offensive line did not allow quarterback Spencer Rattler to be sacked once in the 26-14 win over the Giants. Head coach Kellen Moore says he’s impressed with the entire group.

Cut 19 (16) “…an awesome group.”

New Orleans’ defense forced three fumbles and intercepted two passes against the New York Giants in their 26-14 win on Sunday. Saints cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry intercepted quarterback Jaxson Dart twice and says the unit takes a lot of pride in taking the ball from opposing offenses.

Cut 16 (14) “…the game.”

Saints fans at Sunday’s game at the Superdome were excited to see their team pull off their first win since December of 2024 and their first of the 2025 season. – a 26-14 come-from-behind win over the New York Giants.

Cut 3 (14) “…a good win.”

New Orleans looks to ride its momentum as they host the New England Patriots on Sunday at noon.

LSU head coach Brian Kelly says quarterback Garrett Nussmeier is a go for Saturday’s game against South Carolina. Kelly says Nussmeier used the bye week to get more mental reps without having to put any pressure on his ab.

Cut 11 (14) “…the throwing.”

LSU right tackle Weston Davis will make his return against South Carolina after breaking his nose and receiving a concussion in pregame warmups at Ole Miss.

Running back Caden Durham is also going to be back this week after missing the Ole Miss game due to a high ankle sprain.

Kelly listed wide receiver Aaron Anderson as probable after he has been dealing with a toe, hip and knee injury that forced him to exit the Ole Miss game.

Redshirt sophomore left guard Paul Mubenga is questionable for the South Carolina game as he is still dealing with an ankle injury that he suffered against Ole Miss.

Quarterback Jaxson Dart was drafted 25^th overall by the New York Giants in this year’s NFL Draft. Dart says that he’s going into Sunday’s game against the Saints with an extra chip on his shoulder.

Cut 19 (14) “…like that happens.”

Saints rookie cornerback Quincy Riley is expected to make his first start against the Giants on Sunday. Riley was drafted in the fourth round at pick 131. Kickoff in New Orleans is at noon.

It’s homecoming on the Northwestern State campus this weekend as the Demons host East Texas A&M in the Southland opener for both teams. The Lions are winless on the season, and Northwestern Coach Blaine McCorkle says his defense has prepared to play two different quarterbacks.

Cut 12 (13) “…of the stadium.”

The Demons kickoff in Turpin Stadium at 6 p.m.

Southeastern is 3-2 after coming off of a 45-31 win over Texas Rio Grande Valley. The Lions play two quarterbacks on offense, junior Carson Camp and sophomore Kyle Lowe. Head coach Frank Scelfo commends the two quarterbacks for being able to make such a difficult system work.

Cut 18 (19) “…win or lose.”

The Lions continue with Southland play as they face McNeese State in Lake Charles on Saturday. Kickoff at Navarre Stadium is at 6 p.m.

ULM is back on the road this weekend as they take on Northwestern in their final non-conference game this season. The Warhawks are coming off of a huge win against Arkansas State and are looking to keep momentum against the Wildcats. Kickoff in Evanston is at 2:30 p.m.

After a 27-7 loss to Eastern Kentucky, Nicholls looks to bounce back against Lamar on Saturday at 3 p.m.

LSU football coach Brian Kelly said backup quarterback Michael Van Buren is getting all of the snaps this week with the first team offense as the Tigers used the bye week to give starter Garrett Nussmeier a chance to rest an ab strain. Kelly says Van Buren is progressing well.

CUT 30 (15): “his ability.”

The New Orleans offense will be challenged with facing one of the best defensive lines in the NFL facing the New York Giants which features Dexter Lawrence, Kayvon Thibodeaux and Brian Burns. With a banged-up offensive line, quarterback Spencer Rattler says the Saints will have to get the ball out quickly.

Cut 18 (15) “…the chains.”

Northwestern State will play a home game for the first time in 37 days on Saturday when it hosts East Texas A&M. The Demons are coming off of a bye week, and head coach Blaine McCorkle says that his team has a chance to learn from their heartbreaking 27 to 24 loss to Prairie View A&M.

Cut 19 (16) “…a win.”

The Saints announce they have finalized a long-term lease of the Caesars Superdome, ending a contentious negotiation with state officials with a deal aimed at keeping the team in the city.

The deal between the Saints organization and the Louisiana Stadium and Exposition District, known as the Superdome Commission, was made official during a news conference on Thursday. The stadium lease deal is going to run for 10 years and then give the Saints options to renew every five years through 2055.

LSU football coach Brian Kelly says any speculation quarterback Garrett Nussmeier needs surgery to repair an injury he suffered in fall camp is just not true.

Cut 6 (08) “…silly actually.”

Kelly says Nussmeier will do plenty of mental work without having to throw the ball during the bye week which will allow him to rest with the ab injury.

Even though Kelly says that Nussmeier is healthy, former LSU quarterback Rohan Davey thinks that something is wrong with the starting quarterback after seeing multiple uncharacteristic underthrows this season.

Cut 18 (09) “…release that football.”

It’s official: the 2027 College Football Playoff National Championship game will be played at the Cesar’s Superdome on January 24, 2028. Bringing the game to New Orleans costed the city $6 million according to Sugar Bowl CEO Jeff Hundley.

Jeff Duncan of Nola.com reports that the New Orleans Saints are planning to announce they have finalized a long-term lease of the Caesars Superdome, ending a contentious negotiation with state officials with a deal aimed at keeping the team in the city.

The deal between the Saints organization and the Louisiana Stadium and Exposition District, known as the Superdome Commission, is expected to be unveiled during a news conference on Thursday.

Nicholls football dropped to 1 and 4 on the season after a disappointing 27-7 loss to Eastern Kentucky. The Colonels scored on the third play of the game but were not able to score for the rest of the game. Head coach Tommy Rybacki says his team has to do a better job of executing.

Cut 19 (14) “…are doing that.”

Nicholls travels to Beaumont to face Lamar on Saturday at 3 p.m. The Colonels are looking to stay undefeated in Southland play.

The Saints are banged up with plenty of injuries, but the black and gold get tight end Taysom Hill back on the practice field this week. Head coach Kellen Moore said that it will take some time for Hill to get fully healthy, but the team is excited to bring back the veteran.

Cut 16 (15) “…fired up.”

The 2027 College Football Playoff National Championship Game will be played in New Orleans on January 24, 2028. The title game will be played at the Caesar’s Superdome and it will be the first time a college football national championship has been in New Orleans since 2020, when LSU defeated Clemson by a score of 42-25. The Allstate Sugar Bowl is hosting a press conference on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. with appearances from Governor Jeff Landry, Sugar Bowl representatives, College Football Playoff representatives and more.

ULM is coming off of a 28-16 rivalry win over Arkansas State to start Sun Belt Play 1-0. The Warhawks will be on the road for the third time this season as they take on Northwestern on Saturday. Head coach Bryant Vincent says he favors playing games like this early on rather than later in the season.

Cut 20 (17) “…your team.”

Louisiana Tech head football coach Sonny Cumbie announced on the Tim Fletcher Show senior linebacker Kolbe Fields will miss the remainder of the 2025 season after suffering a knee injury which will require surgery in the Bulldogs 30-11 win over UTEP. Fields was one of the best defensive players in the Conference USA, totaling 39 total tackles, 3 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, and 2 interceptions through five games.