With only two games left in the regular season, LSU will look to keep their CFP Playoff hopes alive with a win over UAB in their final home game of the season this weekend. They look to bounce back after an underwhelming offensive performance in Fayetteville. Coach Brian Kelly says the team will need to make adjustments moving forward…

Cut 20 (19) “…one step ahead.”

Kickoff against UAB is set for 8:00 Saturday

The Saints fell to 3-7 and are tied for last in the NFC South, but Head Coach Dennis Allen and the team aren’t ready to give up on the season. Still only two games behind the division-leading Buccaneers, Allen previously said the team would move forward with backup quarterback Andy Dalton as long as production continues. Now, after another disappointing loss Allen says week one starter Jameis Winston is still not fully healthy but remains involved with the team…

Cut 17 (16) “…being there.”

The Pelicans sit at 8^th in the west after a 119-106 win over the Rockets last Saturday. They’ll kick off a home double-header tonight versus the 9-5 Grizzlies. Tonight would mark the first time former AAU teammates and top-two overall picks in the 2019 NBA Draft Zion Williamson and Ja Morant have faced off since February of 2021, but Williamson is listed as questionable for the matchup. Tip-off in the Smoothie King Center is tonight at 6:30

Northwestern State basketball celebrates their second win over a top-25 ranked team in program history last night. The Demons upset 15^th-ranked TCU 64-63 after a back-and-forth game with 16 lead changes. The Demons’ backcourt duo of Ja’Monta Black and DeMarcus Sharp combined for 28 of the team’s 35 second-half points to overcome a 12-point deficit The Demons return to action Thursday against Illinois St.

The Saints fell to 3-6 on the season yesterday after a 27-13 loss at home to the Ravens. The Saints defense allowed over 300 yards to Lamar Jackson and the Ravens offense almost 200 of which was on the ground. The defense struggled to contain Jackson who rushed for 82 yards of his own, and Head Coach Dennis Allen says his athleticism helped open opportunities for his entire team…

Cut 19 (19)“…their team.”

LSU’s win Saturday was the Tigers’ first home victory over Alabama since 2010 and kept the Tiger’s SEC Championship and playoff hopes alive. Now 5-1 in SEC play, the Tigers are in the driver’s seat to win the SEC West with just three games remaining, but LSU Head Coach Brian Kelly says that this win isn’t the biggest of his career…

Cut 16 (14) “…the biggest.”

Voting concludes today on the UNO campus as the university is asking students if they would want to raise student fees in order to start a football program, two new women’s sports, golf and soccer, a marching band, and additional extra activities. Fees would be raised to $300 a semester for part-time and $400 a semester for full-time students. If the student experience fee passes, a stadium would be built with private funds and hopes to play games in the Southland Conference in 2025. UNO’s enrollment has fallen from 17-thousand pre-Katrina to over seven thousand this year. Athletic Director Tim Duncan says football could bring more students to the school…

Cut 9 (07)  “…enrollment.”

The Pelicans fell to 5-5 last night after a 122-129 loss to the Pacers. All-Stars Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson scored 29 and 26 points apiece, but veteran guard CJ McCollum struggled shooting 3 for 11 from the field. The Pels return to action tomorrow night in Chicago.

Saints Head Coach Dennis Allen announced that star Wide Receiver Michael Thomas is expected to miss the rest of the season with a foot injury. Thomas suffered the injury week 3 against the Panthers and hasn’t seen the field since. Now with unexpected setbacks in his recovery, Thomas will miss the remainder of the year.

LSU will face sixth-ranked Alabama Saturday. The Tigers are coming off a bye week which allowed them to get healthier for this top-ten matchup. Head Coach Brian Kelly says running back John Emery and receiver Jack Bech should be able to play this Saturday after missing the last game because of injuries. He says sophomore left guard Garrett Dellinger is close to returning after injuring his knee in the Tennessee loss…

Cut 17 (20) “…long run” 

The Pelicans suffered their third loss of the season last night in an overtime heartbreaker to the Lakers. Again without Brandon Ingram and Herb Jones, the pels rallied back from a 16 point deficit before missing two free throws to close the game and falling to Los Angeles in overtime. The pels will be back in New Orleans tomorrow night against the Warriors.

Northwestern State who is 3-and-0 and in first place in the Southland will head to Texas on Saturday to face A&M Commerce. The Lions are having a successful start in their first season in the Southland as they are 3-and-1. Demons Coach Brad Laird says his team needs a good week of preparation…

Cut 18 (13) “…this week” 

La Tech will host Middle Tennessee this Saturday in Ruston. Both teams are 1-and-3 in league play, but the Blue Raiders have a signature non-conference win over Miami. True freshman Landry Lyddy started at quarterback last week, but Bulldogs Head Coach Sonny Cumbie says they are going back to senior Parker McNeil, who was hurt for last week’s loss to FIU…

Cut 20 (13) “…football games”

Saints Head Coach Dennis Allen announced that Andy Dalton will be the starting quarterback moving forward. Dalton took over the role after starter Jameis Winston exited earlier this year with back and ankle injuries suffered in week 2. In four starts. Dalton has thrown 946 yards, 7 touchdowns and 4 interceptions, 3 of which came in last week’s loss to Arizona. Allen said he’ll keep the starting job as long as production continues, but Saints analyst Mike Detillier warned if the turnovers persist, Dalton could find himself back on the bench…

Cut 17 (13) “…Jameis Winston” 

The Ragin’ Cajuns visit Southern Miss tonight after their 38-18 victory over Arkansas St. Cajuns coach Michael Desormeaux says that the team will need to be disciplined in a quick turnaround this week, but it’s a big opportunity for the defending Sun-Belt champs…

Cut 19 (13) “…right now.”

The LHSAA has suspended Carroll High School Football Coach Brandon Landers and eight of his assistant coaches for the rest of the season after an altercation with law enforcement and fans during last Friday’s football game at Franklin Parish. Announcer Matt Reynolds said prior to the altercation, Carrol coaches were told numerous times by fans and Sheriff deputies to stop using profanity. An intense shoving match took place after officers tried to escort the coaches out the stadium. Reynolds said the match lasted several minutes but is more disappointed that this event will overshadow a great game between two impressive programs

Cut 8 (09)  “..Carroll coaches”

The Pelicans announced all-star forward Brandon Ingram will not be making the upcoming three game road trip with the team as he recovers from a concussion suffered Sunday night against Utah. Starters Zion Williamson and Herb Jones went through parts of today’s practice and have been listed as questionable for tomorrow night’s matchup in Phoenix.

Saints Head Coach Dennis Allen announced Andy Dalton will be the starting quarterback moving forward even with Jameis Winston a full participant in practice. When asked about what went into the decision, Coach Allen said it was performance-based. The offense under Dalton has been one of the top-ranked in both yards and points, and Allen said Dalton will keep the starting job if that trend continues. Dalton and the Saints will host the 2-4 Raiders at noon this Sunday.

LSU fans celebrated the Tigers’ 45-20 comeback win over undefeated Ole Miss by storming the field last Saturday. The Tigers took control of the SEC West, but the school received a $250,000 fine for the celebration. Head Coach Brian Kelly says he was surprised by the fan’s reaction.

Cut 13 (14) “…win more.”

LSU enjoys a week of this week before hosting 6th-ranked Alabama

The Pelicans’ hot start continued last night after a 113-111 win over the Mavericks. With starters Brandon Ingram, Zion Williamson, and Herb Jones out, the Pels showed off their depth in the short-handed win with 8 players reaching double-digit scoring. Forward Trey Murphy led the team with 22 points on a perfect night shooting. The Pels move to 3-1 on the season with a road trip beginning in Pheonix Friday night.

Southern University is set to get a lot of attention for their upcoming matchup against SWAC rival Jackson state as ESPN college Gameday visits Jackson, Mississippi for the game. With fanfare throughout the week and a spotlight on Southern players, coaches, and traditions, Head Coach Eric Dooley says its more important than ever for his team to keep their focus on the game…

Cut 17 (14) “…ready to play”

Kickoff is at 1:00 PM Saturday

LSU will host their second top-ten opponent of the season Saturday as Ole Miss comes to Tiger Stadium. The Rebels now sit alone atop the SEC West after Alabama’s loss to Tennessee giving LSU the opportunity to tie for first, but coach Brian Kelly says that won’t be the focus heading into the week…

Cut 18 (20) “…what that means.”

Brothers and former LSU baseball players Austin and Aaron Nola will face off against each other in the National League Championship Series which gets underway tonight in San Diego. Austin is the starting catcher for the Padres, and Aaron has been an ace for the Phillies’ pitching staff this season. Their LSU coach Paul Mainieri remembers how consistent he was at LSU…

Cut 14 (11) “…end of the day.”

The Pelicans season tips off tomorrow night in Brooklyn featuring the returns of Pels former number-one pick Zion Williamson and Nets all-star Ben Simmons. Williamson has only played in 85 games of his three-year career with the Pelicans and missed all of last season with a foot injury. He averaged 27 points a game in his time with the team and joins a talented young roster featuring all-star Brandon Ingram and veteran leader CJ McCollum with big hopes for the season. The former all-star says he’s excited to get back to playing the game he loves and face a talented Nets roster tomorrow night…

Cut 16 (10) “…how we do.”

Tip-off is at 6:30

The LSU Women’s basketball team was predicted to finish third in the SEC this year behind South Carolina and Tennessee. The Tiger’s Alexis Morris and Angel Reese were named to the preseason All-SEC Second Team and the team was ranked 16 in the preseason AP Poll. Coach Kim Mulkey’s group will begin their campaign for a return to the NCAA tournament November 7 against Bellarmine

The Saints fell short in Joe Burrow and Ja’marr Chase’s homecoming yesterday in a 30-26 loss to the Bengals. Burrow, an Ohio native, embraced Louisiana culture during his time at LSU and Chase is a New Orleans native himself. Burrow honored his teammate and the city by wearing Chase’s game-worn National championship jersey to the Superdome yesterday…

Cut 9  (10) “…like it

Much like that national championship game, the duo lit up the Superdome connecting for 132 yards and a pair of touchdowns including the 60-yard fourth quarter touchdown to take the lead for the first and last time of the game. Despite their success against the home team, Burrow says he could still feel the energy from the fans…

Cut 19 (21) “….right way

The Saints are now 2-4 on the season with a road trip to Arizona this Thursday.

LSU wide receiver and first-round draft prospect Kayshon Boutte electrified the Swamp with six receptions for 115 yards Saturday after a lackluster performance against Tennessee. Coach Brian Kelly named Boutte a gameday captain because of how well he prepared for the game…

Cut 17 (18) “…difference maker”

LSU left guard Will Campbell was named SEC Offensive Lineman of the week after a dominant performance in which he wasn’t called for any penalties and didn’t allow a single sack or quarterback pressure in the 35-45 win. The Tigers will return to action Saturday hosting seventh-ranked Ole Miss in Death Valley.

The New Orleans Pelicans will tip off their season Wednesday night against the Nets. Star forward Zion Williamson was limited in practice yesterday but returned to full capacity today and assured reporters that he’ll be playing in Brooklyn on Wednesday.

The Ragin’ Cajuns men’s basketball team has been named the favorites to win the Sun Belt Conference in the Preseason Coaches’ Poll receiving 10 first place votes. Forward Jordan Brown was named preseason player of the year and will attempt to lead the team to their first tournament appearance since 2014.

The Saints enjoy a day off today and begin preparation tomorrow for their week 6 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. LSU standouts Joe Burrow and Ja’marr Chase will make their first return to the Superdome since the 2019 national championship. Saints Coach Dennis Allen says he knows the duo are Louisiana sports legends, but he’s still counting on the home crowd to be there for the Saints this Sunday…

Cut 16

The Bengals are 1.5 point away favorites for the noon kickoff.

The Pelicans are signing Baton Rouge native and former LSU Tiger Javonte Smart. The guard averaged 13 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 3.5 assists over 3 seasons with the Tigers, and was three-time Louisiana Gatorade Player of the Year at Scotlandville. Smart signed with Miami as an undrafted free agent in 2021 and appeared in 17 games with the Bucks and Heat last season. He will now have his chance to earn a spot on the Pelicans already deep 20-man roster.

LSU True Freshman Linebacker Harold Perkins didn’t see the field much as the Tiger’s defense struggled to slow down Tennessee’s up-tempo offense. LSU Coach Brian Kelly says they recently moved Perkins to strong side linebacker and that particular position didn’t fit well against the Volunteers spread offense attack…

Cut 19 “…this Saturday.”

LSU will face Florida in Gainesville this Saturday.

There’s a new number one in the Class 4A Louisiana Sportswriters Association prep football poll after Westgate’s loss to Teurlings Catholic Rebels. Lafayette Christian takes over the number one spot ahead of their matchup against the undefeated Rebels this weekend.