According to online Sportsbook, Bet Online, Nick Saban is the favorite to be the next head coach at LSU. His odds are two to one. Josh Barton with Bet Online says when they first started taking bets on who will be the next head coach at LSU, Saban was a long shot with odds of 75 to 1….

Cut 3 (12) “…jumped at it.”

Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin at 15 to 4 odds is the second favorite, followed by Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady, who was the co-offensive coordinator at LSU during the 2019 national championship season.

Interim head coach Frank Wilson announced that junior linebacker Whit Weeks will practice today. Weeks has been dealing with a bone bruise since the South Carolina game in October.

The LSU women’s basketball team returns to Baton Rouge tonight as the Tigers host the Charlotte 49ers. Tipoff is at 7 p.m.

The LSU offense did not see much success against Alabama in the 20-9 loss; but when it did, the Tigers moved the pocket so that quarterbacks Garrett Nussmeier and Michael Van Buren had more time to throw. Frank Wilson says Nussmeier was more comfortable with the rollout plays.

Cut 16 (23) “…out the womb.”

ULM football has lost five in a row heading into Saturday’s game against South Alabama. The Warhawks have to win the rest of their games in order to make it to a bowl game. Head coach Bryant Vincent says his team hasn’t lost faith in one another.

Cut 18 (14)  “…and this mission.”

Brian Kelly’s legal team has filed a lawsuit against LSU in an effort to get the school to pay the former Tigers football coach the full buyout of 54-million dollars. Wilson Alexander is covering the story for The Advocate Newspaper and says the suit claims that LSU is telling Kelly he has not been formally terminated, and they will seek to fire him for cause…

Cut 9 (11)  “…formally terminated.”

If LSU can prove they fired Kelly for cause, then they would not owe Kelly the full 54-million-dollar buyout.

LSU interim head coach Frank Wilson says he is hopeful for junior linebacker Whit Weeks’ return to the field after he has missed the last two games due to a bone bruise.

Cut 18 (15)  “…to be elite.”

The suspensions of seven U-L Lafayette football players for their roles in Saturday’s postgame brawl with Texas State players are not sitting well with Dave Schultz, the host of the Locked On Sun Belt podcast. Schultz notes that it was the Texas State players who started the fight, but the Cajuns got the brunt of the suspensions – including senior safety Tyree Skipper, who was suspended for the rest of the season. Schultz says Sun Belt Commissioner Keith Gill gave no explanation in how he decided which players to suspend and for how long, including Skipper’s suspension, and he says Gill owes the players, the coaches, the schools and the fans more details.

Cut 14 (09) “…we’re doing it.”

LSU senior cornerback Mansoor Delane has been named as a semifinalist for the 2025 Bednarik Award, which is awarded to the best defensive college football player of the year. Delane has 37 tackles, eight pass breakups and one interception this season.

LSU interim head football coach Frank Wilson says quarterbacks Garrett Nussmeier and Michael Van Buren will both play this Saturday against Arkansas. Even though he said both will play, Wilson never named a starter. Wilson says Nussmeier and Van Buren bring something to the table to help the team win…

Cut 13 (13)  “…in this game”

Former LSU head coach Brian Kelly rejected two settlement offers of 25 and 30 million dollars. Kelly is seeking the full buyout and his attorney has given LSU a deadline of 6 p.m. tonight to confirm in writing that they’ll pay him the full 54 million dollars he’s owed under the terms of his contract.

The LSU men’s basketball team returns to action tonight as the Tigers host the University of New Orleans at 7 p.m. UNO upset TCU in its first game of the season.

Despite losing one of his best receivers to the trade deadline, Saints rookie quarterback Tyler Shough completed 19 out of 27 passes for 282 yards and two touchdowns in earning his first NFL win as a starting quarterback in just his second career start. After the game, Shough said it felt great to get his first career win.

Cut 17 (14)  “…a great feeling.”

The Sun Belt Conference has issued suspensions for six Texas State players and seven Louisiana players, including senior and starting safety Tyree Skipper, who will be suspended for the remainder of the 2025.  Courtline Flowers, Kody Jackson, Kailep Edwards, Collin Jacob, Evan Stroman and De’Antonio Leseur will serve one-game suspensions. The suspensions result from a postgame incident which followed the conclusion of the 42-39 UL win. UL-Lafayette has released a statement saying they understand the leagues decision to hold those involved accountable for their actions.

After losing a close game to the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday, the Pelicans return to play as they face the Phoenix Suns at 8 p.m.  Zion Williamson is out with a left hamstring strain, and Jordan Poole is out with a left quad strain. The Pelicans are 2 and 7 on the year.

One day after LSU president Wade Rousse said Verge Ausberry was the acting Athletics Director, an LSU spokesperson tells the Louisiana Radio Network that Ausberry is THE PERMANENT director of athletics at LSU. Interim head coach Frank Wilson says Ausberry is the right man for the job.

CUT 21 (20): “right now.”

Last night, the LSU men’s basketball team defeated Tarleton State in its season opener by a score of 96-60. The Tigers shot a program-best 71.7% from the field after hitting 33 of their 46 shots. Senior guard Max Mackinnon led scoring for LSU with 19 points.

Once Frank Wilson was named LSU’s interim head coach, he set out to keep the entire team together. LSU’s coaching staff brought a bass drum into the team room, beating it to mirror a heartbeat. Senior linebacker West Weeks says the drum helps set the tone for the day.

Cut 18 (16)  “…for the day.”

The Tigers kick off at Bryant Denny Stadium on Saturday at 6:30 p.m.

Southeastern football faces its first-ranked opponent on Saturday as the No. 14 Lions take on No. 18 Lamar in Beaumont. Head coach Frank Scelfo attributes the team’s success to its leadership.

CUT 22 (17): “leave here.”

This morning, LSU announced that the university is moving forward with Verge Ausberry as the permanent Athletic Director, despite new LSU system president Wade Rousse’s comments on Ausberry being the acting A-D in two different media interviews yesterday. Ausberry will lead the search for a new football coach.

LSU football’s running game showed some promise in the first half against Texas A&M in the 49-25 loss. Junior center Braelin Moore says the Tigers are putting more emphasis on staying committed to the run as well as running the ball better against Alabama on Saturday.

Cut 16 (12) “…ball against Bama.”

The Tigers are currently nine and a half point underdogs.

LSU men’s basketball defeated Tarleton State 96-60 in its season opener. Senior guard Max Mackinnon led scoring with 19 points.

Louisiana Tech will get the chance to have its first six-win season since 2019 with a win over Delaware on Saturday. Head coach Sonny Cumbie says the team is aware of what’s at stake.

Cut 19 (13) “…do our best.”

The Bulldogs kick off at 2 p.m. Central.

The New Orleans Pelicans won their second straight game last night after defeating the Dallas Mavericks by a score of 101-99. Veteran guard Saddiq Bey led New Orleans in scoring with 22 points. Rookie forward Derik Queen scored 11 points while grabbing 7 boards and dishing out two assists. The Pelicans improve to 2-and-6 with the win.  New Orleans will stay in Texas as they will face the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday at 7 p.m.

The LSU women’s basketball team returns to action tonight after defeating Houston Christian on Tuesday as the Tigers host Southeastern Louisiana at 7 p.m.

New Iberia native Verge Ausberry is expected to be formally named the permanent athletics director at LSU. Last week, the former Tigers linebacker and longtime athletics administrator was named the interim A-D, but LSU’s new leadership wants Ausberry to have the job going forward.

Ausberry says he has not established a timeline for hiring a new coach. He said on Tiger Rag Radio that they will let the process work itself out, meaning it is not necessary to have a coach in place before the December early signing period for high school recruits or the January transfer portal window. He says until a new coach is in place, interim Frank Wilson has full control over the program.

Cut 7 (09) “…chips lay.”

Wilson told the media that junior linebacker Whit Weeks is doubtful ahead of LSU’s matchup with Alabama on Saturday as he continues to deal with a bone bruise. Wilson also said that freshman offensive lineman Carius Curne is practicing and has a chance to play on Saturday.

New LSU president Wade Rousse has been added to the head football coach search committee, which features five other members. Rousse was just named the university’s new leader, but says he will be involved very quickly and aggressively in the search for a new football coach.

Cut 17 (13) “…in that process.”

The Saints sent speedy wide receiver Rashid Shaheed to the Seattle Seahawks in exchange for a 2026 fourth and fifth-round pick. Mike Detillier, the host of “SportsTalk” on WWL Radio, says the move comes as a step for New Orleans to acquire draft capital so it can start rebuilding.

CUT 21 (11): “make it work.”

LSU men’s basketball opens their season tonight as the Tigers host Tarleton State at 7 p.m.

The New Orleans Saints are sending wide receiver Rashid Shaheed to the Seattle Seahawks in return for a 2026 fourth and fifth round draft pick. Shaheed will be reunited with former Saints offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak in Seattle. New Orleans is now down to Chris Olave, Brandin Cooks, Devaughn Vele and Mason Tipton at the wide receiver position.

The LSU Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to name McNeese State president Wade Rousse as the university’s next president. Rousse will play a major role in the hiring of the next LSU Athletic Director.

Pelicans coach Willie Green is on the hot seat after New Orleans’ 0-and-6 start to the season. Green’s discussions with the Pelicans front office, including executive vice president Joe Dumars, remain focused on finding a quick solution to improve the season.

Cut 14 (10) “…to be better.”

The Pelicans look to get in the win column tonight as they host the Charlotte Hornets at 7 p.m.

LSU’s rushing offense ranks 15th in the SEC, averaging just 106 yards on the ground a game. In Alabama’s lone loss of the season, Florida State rushed for 230 yards. Interim head coach Frank Wilson says running the ball effectively will be a key to beating the Crimson Tide this Saturday.

Cut 18 (19)  “…can do it.”

LSU women’s basketball’s season begins tonight as the Tigers host Houston Christian at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center at 7 p.m. Head coach Kim Mulkey enters her fifth season coaching at LSU. The Tigers bring in three new transfers including junior MiLaysia Fulwiley, senior Amiya Joyner and sophomore Kate Koval. LSU also brings in the top freshman class which included Bella Hines, Grace Knox, Divine Bourrage, ZaKiyah Johnson and Meghan Yarnevich.

For the second time this season, the Saints traveled to the West Coast and played an uncompetitive game, losing 34-10 to the Los Angeles Rams. This is the Saints’ worst start to a season since 1980, when the Aints went 0-14. Coach Kellen Moore is trying to keep the team together…

Cut 20 (21) “…be successful.”

The Saints are at Carolina this Sunday.

LSU interim head coach Frank Wilson gave an injury update on junior linebacker Whit Weeks and freshman offensive lineman Carius Curne. Wilson said that Curne will be questionable this week after exiting the Texas A&M game with a lower leg injury and Weeks will be questionable as he continues to deal with a bone bruise. Weeks will be at practice on Tuesday, and says Weeks’ status will be determined by how his pain tolerance is at the end of the week.

Nicholls beat Houston Christian 31-7 for a homecoming victory in Thibodaux. The Colonels’ defense had four interceptions in the first half and Ean Rodrigue threw two touchdown passes. Coach Tommy Rybacki’s team has won two in a row after losing six straight…

Cut 18 (10)  “…   really good”

The Colonels travel to Texas to face Texas Rio Grande Valley this weekend.

Southeastern Louisiana football moved up two spots to No. 14 in the AFCA FCS Coaches Poll while climbing up to No. 19 in the Stats Perform FCS Top 25 after their 59-14 win over East Texas A&M on Saturday. The Lions will be tasked with their first-ranked opponent this season as they face No. 20 Lamar in Beaumont on Saturday.

Former LSU and current Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels dislocated his left elbow late in the third quarter against the Seattle Seahawks after landing awkwardly on it. Daniels is set to undergo an MRI, and his playing status for the rest of the season is in jeopardy.

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.”