Breaking news coming out of Baton Rouge as LSU freshman running back JT Lindsey has turned himself in to university police Friday afternoon. Lindsey, the Alexandria native, is accused of allowing two teenagers wanted on second-degree murder charges to stay at his dorm on LSU’s campus earlier this year. Lindsey came to Baton Rouge as the nation’s number 9 running back.

LSU head coach Brian Kelly says that quarterback Garrett Nussmeier will be just fine. After speaking with the media, he shut down rumors of any possible serious injury and stated that Nussmeier is dealing with patellar tendinitis. Kelly jokingly says that the quarterback will not need any serious repairs.

CUT 12 (7): “his leg”

The New Orleans Saints look to rejuvenate its offense after finishing 21^st in total offense last season. The Saints are hoping that it can get big production out of a very loaded wide receiver room. Chris Olave enters his fourth season with New Orleans and is looking for a bounce back year after battling with injuries. Head coach Kellen Moore says Olave brings special talent to the field.

CUT 17 (15): “move forward.”

With the New Orleans Saints facing the Chargers in its first preseason game, NOLA.com’s Luke Johnson says the preseason can be an opportunity to find out its rotation.

CUT 18 (15): “starting 22”

LSU football fans were sent into a panic on Wednesday after a rumor on social media stated quarterback Garrett Nussmeier was seriously injured during practice. Tiger Rag Executive Editor Todd Horne shut down those rumors after confirming with sources that said Nussmeier avoided any serious injury.

CUT 13: “off the field”

In case there were another scare, LSU wants to make sure its backup quarterbacks are ready to go. Head coach Brian Kelly says the two quarterbacks have potential but both have to be much more consistent at practice.

CUT 18 “big mistakes”

Earlier this week, University of Louisiana Monroe football coach Bryant Vincent was named as the school’s new athletic director. Vincent’s 5 and 1 start with the Warhawks last season sparked a new era in Monroe.  The new position comes with a heavy responsibility as he is not only responsible for overseeing his own football team, but all of ULM’s sports. Vincent believes that he is the right man for the job.

CUT 9 (9): “time calls”

Fishers will be glad to hear that catch limits for red grouper in the Gulf of Mexico are now increased, effective immediately. Andy Strelcheck, the regional administrator for NOAA Fisheries Southeast Regional Office, says the Gulf Council requested that NOAA Fisheries take this action for the rest of the year.

CUT 6 (11) : “than previously estimated.”

LSU head coach Brian Kelly spoke about Florida State transfer defensive end Patrick Payton’s growth. Payton comes off the edge with speed and is a physical mismatch for opposing defenses. Payton totaled four sacks and eleven tackles-for-loss with the Seminoles last season. Kelly says as the defensive line competition heat up, he expects Payton to be a key contributor

Cut 18 (18) “…exceed that.”

The Southeastern Conference released its basketball schedule for the 2026 season,  which features the 18-game schedule for the LSU men’s basketball team. The Tigers’ SEC schedule starts in College Station on January 3^rd where it will face Texas A&M. The schedule includes key home matchups with Kentucky, Arkansas, Alabama, Texas A&M, Mississippi State, and more. The Tigers will face Arkansas, South Carolina, and Texas A&M two times each.

The UL Ragin’ Cajuns are still searching for their next starting quarterback. The competition is between Walker Howard, Daniel Beale, and Lunch Winfield. Former five-star and Lafayette native Walker Howard may be the fan favorite, but head coach Michael Desormeaux (DEZ-er-mo) says he’s giving all his passers equal opportunity under center.

Cut 19 (17) “…those reps.”

The New Orleans Saints have officially sold out season tickets for the 2025 season. The Saints make it 20 consecutive years of sellouts for season tickets, which dates back to the 2006 season.  With the addition of head coach Kellen Moore, fans are looking forward to watching the hometown team turn things around. The Saints travel to Los Angeles where it will take on the Chargers on Sunday in its first preseason game.