It was not a Super Bowl to remember for former LSU and Neville football star Will Campbell. The rookie offensive tackle for the Patriots allowed two sacks and 14 pressures according to Next Gen Stats as Seattle defeated New England 29-13. Campbell has received a lot of criticism for his play in the Super Bowl and he says it comes with the job…

Cut 11 (10) “…for me ”

Louisiana Tech football head coach Sonny Cumbie announced the promotion of Nathan Young as the team’s new offensive coordinator today. Young served as the Bulldogs’ offensive line coach for the last four seasons. Young has valuable play-calling experience as he was the co-offensive coordinator for Tech in 2024, serving as the primary play-caller for the last eight games of the season.

Last night, the LSU men’s basketball team suffered a 91-62 loss to No. 21 Arkansas in front of a sparse crowd at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

NFL free agency begins in just a month, and the Saints will be looking to build around quarterback Tyler Shough. Ross Jackson, the host of the Locked On Saints Podcast, says he could see New Orleans focusing on a few offensive positions during free agency.

Cut 16 (22) “…quite a bit.” 

The No. 6 LSU women’s basketball team is set to host four elite Class of 2027 recruits this weekend for its matchup against No. 3 South Carolina. The Tigers are hosting five-star point guard Kaleena Smith on an official visit, while five-star center Caroline Bradley, five-star forward Zaniya Johnson, and four-star forward KJ Acree will take unofficial visits.

The Pelicans look to win their third straight game tonight as they take on the Miami Heat at 7 p.m.

It’s officially game week for the LSU baseball team. The Tigers will open their season against Milwaukee on Friday at 2 p.m. One of LSU’s key returners is senior pitcher Zac Cowan (COW-in), who struck out 60 hitters in 52 innings of work last season. Cowan only threw a fastball and changeup last season, but says he’s added to his arsenal.

Cut 18 (11)  “…working on too.”

The LSU men’s basketball team is back at it tonight as the Tigers host the No. 21 Arkansas Razorbacks at 8 p.m.

Former LSU linebacker Greg Penn III is joining LSU’s defensive staff as an analyst, according to multiple reports. Penn was a three-year starter with the Tigers from 2022-2025. In his four years in Baton Rouge, Penn recorded 264 tackles with 17 and a half tackles-for-loss. He also wore the coveted No. 18 jersey during his senior season.

Ford Pemberton enters his first season as the ULM head baseball coach. The Warhawks finished last in the Sun Belt last season and are predicted to finish last this season, but Pemberton says he believes the future is bright in Monroe.

Cut 19 (11) “…trust our clubhouse.”

ULM opens its season on Friday at home against Central Arkansas at 1 p.m.

The Grambling State baseball team has been picked to finish fourth in the 2026 SWAC preseason baseball standings. The Tigers received a total of 143 points. The Southern Baseball team has been picked to finish seventh in the SWAC, but the Jaguars received two total first place votes.

The Southeastern softball team made its debut at No. 25 in this week’s NFCA/GoRout Division I Coaches Poll. The Lions went 4-2 during opening weekend in Clearwater, which included a big 4-2 win over No. 5 Oregon on Sunday.

The Seattle Seahawks won their second Super Bowl yesterday after defeating the New England Patriots 29-13. Former LSU offensive lineman Anthony Bradford was the only former Tiger to win a Super Bowl while K’Lavon Chaisson, Will Campbell and Kayshon Boutte were on the losing side. Boutte caught one pass for 21 yards and he says the loss stings.

Cut 4 (09) “…it do hurt.”

After coaching LSU’s defensive line for just one year, Kyle Williams is returning to coach the Ruston High Bearcats under Jerrod Baugh, the Lincoln Parish Journal confirmed. Williams will serve as both Assistant Athletics Director and Assistant Head Coach.

The LSU women’s basketball team moved down one spot to Number 6 in the AP Poll after dropping to Texas and beating Auburn last week. Saturday’s game between LSU and South Carolina will officially be a top 10 matchup.

On a day Louisiana Tech men’s basketball retired the jersey number of Bulldogs legend Paul Millsap, La Tech ended Sam Houston’s seven-game winning streak by beating the Bearkats 87 to 78. The win gives Tech a 6-6 record in Conference USA. The Bulldogs are on the road this week as they visit Missouri State on Thursday night and F-I-U on Saturday. Sir Issac Herron had a career-high 18 points in the win over Sam Houston and says the Bulldogs need to bring the same toughness they played with against the Bearcats on the road.

Cut 20 (15) “…of itself.”

Louisiana Tech offensive coordinator Tony Franklin announced his retirement from football this weekend. Under Franklin, the Bulldogs had the 4th best scoring offense and second-best rushing offense in Conference USA, averaging 27.3 points and 195 rushing yards per game.

Saints legend Drew Brees is the first player in franchise history to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. The formal announcement was made on Thursday night. No one could have predicted that Brees would become one of the most prolific quarterbacks in the NFL history when he was selected in the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft…

Cut 12 (12) “…different way.”

Brees became the first quarterback to surpass 80-thousand career passing yards and his 571 touchdown passes are the second most in NFL history. His career completion percentage is the highest in league history.

The fifth-ranked LSU women’s basketball dropped a crucial SEC matchup 77-64 at fourth-ranked Texas last night. In the loss, the Tigers turned the ball over 19 times. With the loss, LSU only has a 9% chance to win at least a share of the regular-season SEC title. The Tigers will wrap up their weeklong road trip on Sunday when they face Auburn at 1 p.m.

There will be four former LSU Tigers playing in Sunday’s Super Bowl. Anthony Bradford is a starting guard for Seattle, and the Patriots have K’Lavon Chaisson, Will Campbell and Kayshon Boutte. Campbell never played for a championship at Neville High School or at LSU. But as a rookie in the NFL, he gets his opportunity after the Patriots used the fourth overall pick to select him.

Cut 17 (17)  “…it’s been awesome.”

The LSU men’s basketball team will host Georgia at 5 p.m. tomorrow.

Louisiana Tech men’s basketball team will host Sam Houston tomorrow at 2 p.m.

UL-Lafayette goes for its fourth straight win tomorrow as the Cajuns host Central Michigan at 3 p.m.

McNeese men’s basketball looks to bounce back from a loss to Stephen F. Austin earlier this week as the Cowboys host Incarnate Word tomorrow at 4 p.m.

The fifth-ranked LSU women’s basketball team is in Austin tonight for a top-five matchup against fourth-ranked Texas. It’s a rematch of the game played in the PMAC on January 11th, won by LSU 70 to 65.  Cory Diaz covers LSU women’s hoops for the USA Today Network, and he expects Texas coach Vic Schaefer to instruct his team to get the ball to six-foot-six center Kyla Oldacre.

Cut 17 (14)  “…in this game.”

Tip-off is at 8 PM.

The New Orleans Pelicans are trading point guard Jose Alvarado to the New York Knicks in exchange for guard Dalen Terry and two second-round picks.

Saints rookie quarterback Tyler Shough has been selected as the Pepsi Zero Sugar NFL Rookie of the Year, which is voted on by the fans. Shough looks to bring home another trophy tonight as he awaits the announcement of the AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year.

When it comes to recruiting, LSU football coach Lane Kiffin doesn’t like to take no for an answer. When top transfers Sam Leavitt and Jordan Seaton left Baton Rouge without committing, Kiffin hopped on a plane in an effort to secure a pledge from both. Kiffin says he’s willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done.

Cut 13 (13) “…how I work.”

Louisiana Tech announced a reconstructed three-year contract for head football coach Sonny Cumbie today. Cumbie’s original five-year contract signed in January of 2022 was worth 1 million dollars per year. Cumbie’s reconstructed deal will be worth $760,000 per year, which also includes performance-based incentives. The remaining salary of $150,000 per year will be reallocated towards revenue-sharing and assistant coaches’ salary pools.

The Brooklyn Nets are waiving former LSU guard Cam Thomas, allowing him to find a new home.

LSU head coach Lane Kiffin was able to sign the two best players in the state of Louisiana in defensive linemen Lamar Brown and Richard Anderson. Kiffin says even though he gets credit for keeping Brown and Anderson in the boot, it was the program that recruited itself.

CUT 21 (20): “knew it was LSU.”

Today is National Signing Day and LSU officially signed three-star junior college transfer offensive lineman Adrian Lamb of Georgia Military College and three-star safety Jackson Williams of Archbishop Shaw High School.

The LSU baseball team came in as the No. 1 team in the 2026 USA Today Baseball Coaches Preseason Poll. It’s the Tigers’ fourth Top-2 ranking and second No. 1 ranking since last month. LSU was rated No. 1 by Perfect Game and No. 2 by D1Baseball and Baseball America in their respective preseason polls. LSU, UCLA, Texas, Georgia Tech and Arkansas rounded out the top five.

The UL-Lafayette men’s basketball team has won three of its last four games, and the Cajuns look to keep it hot as they’re at James Madison tonight. With the team’s recent success, Cajuns head coach Quannas White says he wants his team to remain humble.

Cut 16 (17) “…and be consistent.”

The Louisiana Tech men’s basketball team hosts New Mexico State tonight at 6:30 p.m.

The Sun Belt Conference released its Preseason Coaches Poll today, and UL-Lafayette baseball was picked to finish fifth in the conference, receiving 126 votes.

Head baseball coach Matt Deggs announced the Cajuns’ starting pitching rotation today during UL Baseball Media Day. Junior left-hander Ty Roman will serve as the Friday night starter. Roman is a transfer from San Jacinto junior college. Junior right-hander JR Tollett will be the Saturday starter and graduate student left-hander Andrew Herrmann will be the Sunday starter.

Depth is one of the major strengths of this year’s LSU baseball team. Fifth-year senior infielder Tanner Reaves says the Tigers’ depth will benefit them in multiple ways this season.

Cut 16 (16) “…play really good.”

LSU sophomore centerfielder Derek Curiel was named as a 2026 First-Team Preseason All-American by Baseball America magazine. As a freshman last season, Curiel batted a team-high .345 with 20 doubles, two triples, seven home runs, 55 RBI’s, and 67 runs.

In D1Baseball.com’s list of top-50 college second basemen in the country, LSU senior infielder Brayden Simpson landed at No. 5. In three seasons at High Point, Simpson batted .323 with 46 doubles, two triples, 37 home runs, 136 RBI’s, 143 runs and 29 stolen bases.

Saints quarterbacks coach Scott Tolzien will remain in New Orleans, despite interviewing for the Steelers’ offensive coordinator position earlier this week, according to Jordan Schultz. Tolzien will continue to play a pivotal role in developing quarterback Tyler Shough.

Saints tight ends coach Chase Haslett interviewed for the passing game coordinator position with the Steelers, but will also remain in New Orleans.

Last night, the McNeese State men’s basketball team fell to Stephen F. Austin 67-60 as the Lumberjacks extended their lead in the Southland to two games.

Nicholls defeated Northwestern State 61-58 in Natchitoches last night to improve to 10- 13 overall and 9-5 in conference play. After losing five consecutive games in January, the Colonels have now won two straight.

UNO extended its win streak to three games last night after defeating East Texas A&M 94-85. With the win, the Privateers are now 10-13 on the season and 8-5 in Southland play.

UL-Lafayette men’s basketball is back in action tomorrow as the Cajuns are at James Madison at 6 p.m.

LSU’s new starting third baseman Trent Caraway is a West Coast kid. He’s from Southern California and was named the Gatorade State Player of the Year in 2023 after nearly hitting 500 at the plate. Caraway signed out of high school at Oregon State and played two seasons for the Beavers. He entered the transfer portal and quickly hit it off with LSU coach Jay Johnson who also recruited him out of high school…

Cut 18 (09)  “…national championship.” `

D1Baseball.com released its top-50 college first basemen in the country for the 2026 season and LSU senior Zach Yorke landed at the No. 19 spot. In Yorke’s three seasons at Grand Canyon, he batted .328 with 32 doubles, two triples, 32 home runs and 157 runs-batted in.

The McNeese State men’s basketball team is in Texas to face Stephen F. Austin tonight at 6:30 p.m. in a battle for first place in the Southland.

The Saints announce they will play in the first-ever NFL regular-season game in France. Saints Owner Gayle Benson says the game in Paris will be significant as there is a strong cultural connection between Louisiana and France that dates back to the 17^th century. WWL Radio Saints analyst Mike Detilllier…

Cut 12 (07) “…and France.”

Nothing official from the Saints, but a French outlet reports the game will be played on October 26^th against the Browns. With the game in France, that means the Saints will play eight regular-season games in the Dome next season, instead of nine. The Saints announce this will mean a 10-percent reduction in ticket prices for season ticket holders.

The UL-Lafayette Athletics Department’s deficit has increased by more than $600,000 since last year, a review by the state Legislative Auditor shows. The review of procedures, which is done annually to comply with NCAA rules, shows an operating deficit of $13. 2 million compared to $12.6 million in last year’s report.

Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis is in Mobile this week, along with other coaches and personnel, to evaluate players at the Senior Bowl. Loomis says this year’s draft class has an abundance of quality players.

Cut 19 (16) “…really good thing.”

The Buffalo Bills are hiring former Saints offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael as their next offensive coordinator. Carmichael was with the Saints from 2006-2023, spending most of his time in New Orleans as the offensive coordinator. Carmichael served as an offensive assistant for the Denver Broncos under Sean Payton for the last two seasons.

Last night, the sixth-ranked LSU women’s basketball team extended its win streak to six games after defeating Arkansas 92-70. LSU is back at it on Sunday as they host No. 24 Alabama at 11 a.m.

In 2025, LSU baseball had one of the best pitching staffs in the entire country. Not only did the Tigers have great starters in Kade Anderson and Anthony Eyanson, but they also had several reliable relievers. LSU pitching coach Nate Yeskie says one of the best pitchers in the fall has been left-handed sophomore Ethan Plog, a junior college transfer from Iowa Western Community College.

Cut 17 (15)  “…comes into play.”

The Louisiana Tech women’s basketball team won their seventh consecutive game last night, defeating Kennesaw State 72-44.

McNeese women’s basketball has now won 10 straight games after the Cowgirls took down Stephen F. Austin 60-54 in overtime last night.

The LSU men’s basketball team travels to Columbia tomorrow to take on South Carolina. The game was originally scheduled for 5 p.m. but has been moved up to noon due to forecasted snow.

The LSU men’s basketball team dropped to 1-7 in conference play after losing 80-66 to Mississippi State last night. Head coach Matt McMahon now has a 15-57 record in the SEC. McMahon says he thought his team was ready to play after nearly beating No. 20 Arkansas last week.

Cut 28 (12): “that winning requires.”

LSU football coach Lane Kiffin is in Shreveport today continuing his recruiting efforts, visiting Evangel Christian Academy and Captain Shreve High School.

Last night, the Louisiana Tech men’s basketball team completed a sweep over UTEP, defeating the Miners 69-59. Junior guard DJ Dudley led the team in scoring with 20 points.

The Louisiana Tech women’s basketball team looks to win its seventh straight game tonight as the Lady Techsters host Kennesaw State tonight at 6:30 p.m.

The sixth-ranked LSU women’s basketball team is currently riding a five-game winning streak, and the Lady Tigers look to make it six straight tonight against Arkansas at 7 p.m. Through seven SEC games, sophomore point guard Jada Richard is averaging 13 points per game. Head coach Kim Mulkey says playing the point guard in her system comes with several responsibilities.

Cut 18 (18)  “…you shoot it.”

McNeese women’s basketball looks to extend their nine-game winning streak to double digits tonight as the Cowgirls are at Stephen F. Austin at 6:30 p.m.

The ULM men’s basketball team announced a schedule change for their game against Georgia Southern. The Warhawks will now host the Eagles at 2 p.m. on Friday at Grambling State’s Willis Reed Court at the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center due to the ice storm that left Northeast Louisiana without power.