LSU lost yet another close one in Kentucky, falling 35-34 to the Wildcats on Saturday. The Tigers missed too many chances, including two trips to the red zone where they had to settle for field goals. Coach Lane Kiffin says it’s an area where they need to get better.

Cut 18 (12)  “…it’s a problem.”

The LSU basketball teams did not make it to Birmingham for SEC Media Days due to dense fog in Baton Rouge, but coach Will Wade and forward Mo Dioubate joined the SEC Network Broadcast. Wade says his team is ready to get going despite any noise about his unfinished roster.

Cut 22 (15) “…really think.”

LSU guard Mikaylah Williams is preparing for her senior season in Baton Rouge. The Bossier City native has been a star in all three seasons at LSU, and she says she stayed at LSU to make a difference off the court.

Cut 21 (12) Become great

Southern Safety Herman Brister was named SWAC Defensive Player of the Week after the Jaguars’ 28-14 win over Prairie View A&M. The redshirt junior made ten tackles and two picks, including the game-winning 47-yard pick-six. Coach Marshall Faulk says in big moments players don’t need to switch on another gear, just fall back on their practice.

Cut 16 (17) “…time for him.”

After a promising week one effort and a big upset win in week two, following a 23-13 loss to the Vikings yesterday, the Saints have now lost three straight home games. Head coach Kellen Moore says the team will lean on one another as they push through a rough start to the season.

Cut 20 (08) “…our focus.”

The Saints head to New York to face the Giants this weekend.

LSU’s college football playoff chances are slim after letting one slip away to Kentucky. For the second straight week, the Wildcats walked it off with a two-point conversion in overtime, and the Tigers suffered a gut-wrenching 35-34 defeat on the road. Coach Lane Kiffin watched his team fail to close out a three-point lead in the final minutes…

Cut 15 (09) “…going to happen.”

Louisiana Tech won its Sun Belt debut against UL Lafayette 32-31 behind a 12-point fourth-quarter comeback. Tech had 485 total yards, 338 through the air and converted seven of 13 third-downs. The Bulldogs turned it over three times and had eight penalties. Coach Sonny Cumbie says it was not perfect, but his team found a way…

Cut 19 (18) “…resiliency.”

Quarterback Blake Baker was named Sun Belt Offensive Player of the Week after totaling four touchdowns.

Current Sun Belt favorite James Madison announced it will be leaving the conference and joining the American Conference by 2028. The Dukes entered the Sun Belt in 2022 as it made the move up from the FCS and made the College Football Playoff last season. Sun Belt Commissioner Keith Gill re-emphasized the conference’s commitment to regional rivalries and said leadership would examine all opportunities.

LSU lost a heartbreaker in overtime, 35-34, at Kentucky this weekend. LSU coach Lane Kiffin has been second-guessing a decision to punt the ball on fourth -and-one with less than two minutes left in the game. He says the Wildcats had no timeouts, their kicker missed two field goals, and the worst that could happen would be that they force overtime.

Cut 17 (13) “…in regulation.”

The Saints had nine first downs, and just 142 total yards of offense as New Orleans could only muster one scoring drive in a 23-13 loss to the Vikings. Minnesota loves to pressure the opposing quarterback, and Coach Kellen Moore felt like they were prepared…

Cut 13 (12)  “…on me.”

New Orleans falls to 1-4 on the season

Louisiana Tech’s first Sun Belt football game is one to remember, as the Bulldogs rallied from 31-19 down in the fourth quarter to beat the Ragin Cajuns 32 to 31. Quarterback Blake Baker, who threw for 332 yards and three touchdowns, connected with tight end Eli Finley from seven yards out with 46 seconds left for the winning score. Coach Sonny Cumbie says his team reached down deep to pull out the victory…

Cut 18 (16)  “…great win”

The Cajuns fall to 4-and-2, and 1-1 in Sun Belt play. They will host Troy on Saturday.

Tech will head to Monroe for the first I-20 Rivalry showdown since 2000.

Tulane blew a seven-point fourth-quarter lead to lose to Army 20-17 on a last-second 25-yard field goal.

Southern beat defending SWAC champion Prairie View A&M 28-14. Grambling took down Jackson State 45-38, and Southeastern lost 13-3 at UTRGV.

Tenth-ranked LSU heads to Kentucky in search of its first win in Lexington since the Bluegrass Miracle in 2002. The Tigers are second in the nation in total defense even after losing key starters Whit Weeks and Dashawn Spears. Linebacker TJ Dottery has stepped up to lead the defense, and he says Davhon Keys and Tylen Singleton are playmakers in the middle as well.

Cut 20 (15) “…going it’s awesome.”

Kickoff is at 6 p.m.

The Saints host the undefeated Vikings on Sunday. New Orleans will be without starting linebacker Kaden Elliss and run-stuffer Anfernee Jennings again, and running back Alvin Kamara, safety Julian Blackmon, and wide receiver Barion Brown are questionable.

Vikings receivers Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison are both questionable, and starting left tackle Christian Darrisaw is out.

Louisiana Tech makes its long-awaited Sun Belt football debut against UL Lafayette this weekend. Bulldogs defensive lineman Emmanuel Ogens shared the statement the d-line wants to make in their first conference game.

Cut 21 (11) “…line of scrimmage.”

The teams have met 87 times going back to 1910 but have only played four times since 2000. The Cajuns are 4-and-1 and sit atop the Sun Belt West this season.

The rivalry will have even more at stake thanks to the announcement of the Governor’s Cup. Jeff Landry announced the competition between ULL, ULM and LA Tech.

Cut 4 (12) “…games begin.”

Southeastern will be the only Louisiana Southland team in action. The Lions visit UTRGV at 7:00.

In the SWAC. Southern heads to Prairie View A&M at 3:00, and Grambling hosts Jackson State at 4:00.

Tenth-ranked LSU will hit the road for the second time this season to face Kentucky tomorrow. The Tigers lost their first away game at Ole Miss because of a slow start and offensive mistakes. Center Braelin Moore says they’ve been practicing with music so loud you can’t hear the huddle.

Cut 18 (16)  “…games doing that”

The Saints’ blowout loss to the Falcons on a night celebrating the 20th anniversary of the reopening of the Superdome left a bad taste in the mouths of the team and fans. Defensive end Chase Young says that’s a good thing to have as they prepare to host the undefeated Vikings on Sunday.

Cut 16 (16) “…on our back.”

Former Saints head coach Mike Ditka passed away at the age of 86 today. The Hall of Fame tight end and coach led the legendary 1985 Bears to a Super Bowl title and went 15-33 during his three seasons in New Orleans.

Louisiana Tech will host its first Sun Belt Conference football game against UL Lafayette tomorrow. A rivalry that began in 1910 will be renewed for the first time since 2015. Tech Athletic Director Ryan Ivey says games like this are why they joined the conference.

Cut 7 (11) “…been really special.”

Ivey says over 20-thousand fans are expected to attend.

Governor Jeff Landry announced the new Governor’s Cup for the rivalry among Tech, ULL and ULM. Whoever finishes the season with the best head-to-head record will take home the trophy.

Cut 3 (07) “…in this state.”

With the November 3^rd elections right around the corner, it’s time voters do their homework on the 10 constitutional amendments on the ballot. Public Affairs Research Council President Steven Procopio says Amendment 8 is one that received very little attention in the last legislative session. He says it would prohibit private companies connected to countries deemed foreign adversaries from expropriating private property.

Cut 5 (06) “…it’s never happened.”

Louisiana surpassed its goal of 85-thousand post-secondary credentials by 2030 with four years to spare. Higher Education Commissioner Dr. Kim Hunter Reed says the state is also at a record 54-percent attainment, the percentage of in-state residents holding a credential higher than a high school diploma, but the job’s not done – achieving their goal of 60-percent by 2030 is of utmost importance.

Cut 15 (10) “…across our state.”

The State Fire Marshal unveiled a new fire safety mascot, Pelly-Can. Kory Leo, the office’s director of community risk reduction, says the mascot is a concept conceived by John Cailleteau (KYE-tow), who recently joined the community risk reduction department.

Cut 11 (09) “…that we’re doing.”

Over 20-thousand fans are expected in Ruston this weekend as Louisiana Tech and UL Lafayette renew a rivalry that began over 100 years ago, now as Sun Belt Conference foes.  It will be Tech’s first October Saturday home game since 2020 after years of weekday Conference USA matchups. Bulldogs Athletics Director Ryan Ivey says he’s thrilled to host a weekend game that means a lot to both schools.

Cut 9 (11)  “…enjoy it.”

Kickoff in La Tech’s Joe Aillet Stadium is set for 6:30.

LSU will take on Kentucky in Lexington on Saturday. Something LSU fans may know a thing or two about — the Wildcats have struggled to contain mobile quarterbacks this season. South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers ran for 147 yards against them last week, and coach Will Stein says his defense needs to improve with Sam Leavitt coming to town.

Cut 20 (19) “…on third down.”

Running back Alvin Kamara and wide receivers Chris Olave and Barion Brown were back at Saints practice today after missing yesterday. Linebackers Kaden Elliss and Anfernee Jennings were still sidelined, and quarterback Tyler Shough was a full participant after being limited with a hand injury yesterday.

The LSU men’s basketball team takes on McNeese tonight in an exhibition game. All the proceeds from the trip to Lake Charles will go to the Cowboys’ basketball program. LSU and former McNeese coach Will Wade says he owes everything he has to the people of Lake Charles for sticking their necks out and saving his career by hiring him after he was fired by LSU.

Cut 15 (11) “…for their program.”

Tip-off is set for 6:30.

Week six of high school football kicks off across the state today. In Class 5A, tenth-ranked John Curtis hosts top-ranked Edna Karr, undefeated Thibodaux hosts 4-and-1 Destrehan and ninth-ranked Jesuit visits Chalmette.

In Class 4A, Leesville hosts Rayne

In 3A, the top two teams in the LSWA poll face off as number-one St. James hosts number two St. Charles; fourth-ranked Sterlington hosts tenth-ranked Loyola Prep

In Class 2A, tenth-ranked Mansfield hosts Lakeside

And In 1A,  4-and-1 St. John visits undefeated North Iberville