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LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier looked his old self on Saturday as he threw for 273 yards and three touchdowns in a 56-10 win over Southeastern Louisiana. Nussmeier appeared over his torso injury but was evasive when asked about it after the game…

Cut 14 (10) “…for all year”

The fourth-ranked Tigers are at 13th 13th-ranked Ole Miss.

The Saints had an embarrassing loss yesterday, falling to Seattle 44-13. All three phases were bad, and Coach Kellen Moore says they never gave themselves a chance…

Cut 17 (16) “…we respond”
New Orleans is 0-,3 and they are at Buffalo this Sunday.

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Louisiana Tech is 3-and-1 for the first time since 2019 after beating rival Southern Miss 30-20 on Saturday. Bulldogs tight end Eli Finley had a career high 155 yards receiving, and Kolbe Fields returned an interception for a touchdown. Coach Sonny Cumbie discussed both players, beginning with Finley…

Cut 18 (20) “…part of it.”

Tech will visit UTEP on Saturday night.

ULM improved to 2-and-1 with a 31-25 win over U-TEP. Eastern Michigan kicked a field goal with three seconds left for a 34-31 win over the Ragin Cajuns. Grambling scored a touchdown with less than two minutes to go to give the Tigers a 31-28 win over East Texas A-and-M.

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LSU has been struggling to mesh on the offensive line through the first three games of the season, specifically with creating holes in the run game. The Tigers have sufficed in pass protection, but only average nearly 110 yards a game on the ground. Coach Brian Kelly says the group is still working to become more technically sound as a unit.

Cut 18 (15) “…tails off.”

Kelly is also optimistic Garrett Nussmeier will have a good game, because he said yesterday that Nussmeier had a great week of practice and that torso injury is getting better.  Kick off on Saturday is at 6:45 PM.

Tonight, in high school football there is a big battle involving teams that could play in Superdome in December as Destrehan hosts Alexandria Senior High. Also tonight, West Monroe hosts North DeSoto, Tioga travels to Pineville and Carencro hosts Zachary.

 

Louisiana Tech played both quarterbacks Trey Kukuk (Q-Kuhk) and Blake Baker in the dominant 49-14 win over New Mexico State last Saturday . The sophomore Baker threw for 182 yards and a T-D  while rushing for 103 yards and a score. Coach Sonny Cumbie says the Bulldogs will continue to play both, but he was impressed with Baker’s ability to extend plays with his legs.

Cut 16 (20) “…scramble drill.”

Tech hosts Southern Miss at 6 :30 on Saturday night.

Other action…Tulane looks to upset 13th ranked Ole Miss in Oxford, Northwestern State is at Prairie View, The Cajuns visit East Michigan, Nicholls is at Texas State, Grambling hosts East Texas A-and-M and McNeese visits Utah State.

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LSU football coach Brian Kelly reiterated on Thursday that quarterback Garrett Nussmeier will play tomorrow night against Southeastern Louisiana and he said Nuss had a great week of practice. Nussmeier has been dealing with a torso injury since preseason camp.

The Tigers look like they have one of the best defenses in the country. Linebacker Davhon Keys credited the defense’s early success to being in defensive coordinator Blake Baker’s scheme for a second straight season…

Cut 19 (17) “…having fun”

LSU will host the Lions tomorrow night at 6:45. S-L-U will play two quarterbacks, as Carson Camp and Kyle Lowe each have thrown three T-Ds. Linebacker K-K Reno from New Iberia leads the defense.

 

Louisiana Tech played both quarterbacks Trey Kukuk (Q-Kuhk) and Blake Baker in the dominant 49-14 win over New Mexico State last Saturday . The sophomore Baker threw for 182 yards and a T-D  while rushing for 103 yards and a score. Coach Sonny Cumbie says the Bulldogs will continue to play both, but he was impressed with Baker’s ability to extend plays with his legs.

Cut 16 (20) “…scramble drill.”

Tech hosts Southern Miss at 6 :30 on Saturday night.

High School football last night, Ouachita Parish defeated Sterlington 33-22. Parkway outscored Haughton 66 to 21. Buckeye beat South Beauregard 27 to 26 and Catholic New Iberia over Patterson 56 to 21.

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The Saints would like to host the Super Bowl in 2031, but the team needs a new lease with the Superdome. The current one expires in 2030 and the NFL will not award a Super Bowl to a franchise that does that have a lease to play in that stadium for that season. Saints spokesperson Greg Bensel says it would be in everyone’s best interest to get a deal done, since the partnership has been, in every way, a public-private one.

Cut 4 (09) “…for the state.”

Bensel says they are close to reaching a new agreement with the state on a new lease and hopes an announcement can be made in the next few days.

The NCAA is eliminating the spring transfer portal window for college football. That means there will only be one transfer portal window, most likely in January.

 

LSU sophomore JuJuan Johnson believes he’s found a home at running back. The former Lafayette Christian star worked at quarterback in the spring, But when preseason camp rolled around, Johnson was back at running back where he played his freshman season…

Cut 17 (14) “….and stuff”

Johnson is getting more chances this year, but has yet to produce any “wow” moments like he did every Friday night for the LCA Knights.

U-L Lafayette is coming off an embarrassing 52-10 loss to Missouri, where the Cajuns offense only managed to pass for four total yards. U-L Lafayette ranks dead last in the country in passing offense. Coach Michael Desormeaux (DEZ-er-moe) says that the Cajuns have to find a way to open up the pass offense.

Cut 19 (18) “…in rhythm.”

The Cajuns are at Eastern Michigan on Saturday.

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There’s been a debate among the LSU fanbase over whether quarterback Garrett Nussmeier should play this Saturday against Southeastern Louisiana. Nussmeier has been dealing with a torso injury that’s limited his ability to throw the ball down the field.

But Coach Brian Kelly said on Wednesday that Nussmeier will play against the Lions and needs the play as the Tigers try to get their offense on track.

LSU has several talented skill position players, including running back JuJuan Johnson, who worked out at quarterback in the spring, but has been at running back since the start of preseason camp….

Cut 16 (17) “…was way easier’

Johnson has eight carries, but just nine yards to show for it. He’s also caught six passes for 35 yards.

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The Ragin Cajuns are at Eastern Michigan this Saturday. It’s the final nonconference game before Sun Belt play. Coach Michael Desormeaux…

Cut 20 (17) “….go play well”

The Cajuns are 1-and-2 after losing 52-10 to Missouri last week.

The Saints are preparing for their first road game as they will visit the Seahawks. Seattle has one of the loudest stadiums in the NFL and quarterback Spencer Rattler is looking forward to the challenge…

Cut 22 (12) “>..the huddle”

Kick off is at 3:05. There’s a chance offensive guard Trevor Penning will play as he’s back practicing after injuring his toe on August 10.

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LSU football coach Brian Kelly says Garrett Nussmeier will play Saturday night against Southeastern Louisiana. Kelly said on the SEC coaches web conference that Nussmeier is on the other side of his torso injury and this week is an opportunity for him. Kelly also said Nussmeier has been able to do things in practice this week that he hasn’t done in the last month.

 

Lions coach Frank Scelfo told reporters this week that Nussmeier will challenge his defense and had lots of praise for the veteran quarterback.

Cut 18 (21) “…stabilize it.”

The Lions are coming off a 56-3 win over Mississippi Valley State. S-L-U played two quarterbacks and threw for 312 yards and five touchdowns.

After a slow start, Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler played well last Sunday in the 26-21 loss to San Francisco. Rattler completed 25-of-his-34 passes for 207 yards and three touchdowns. On the Saints coaches show on the Saints Radio Network, Kellen Moore says he is excited about Rattler and the other quarterbacks development.

CUT 28 (22): “for him.”

The Saints play their first road game of the season on Sunday as they visit Seattle. The Seahawks lead the NFL in both overall pressures and pressure rate at 49-percent according to Next Gen Stats. Kick-off is at 3:05.

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Southeastern Louisiana will make the short trip down I-12 to Baton Rouge on Saturday to face number-three LSU. Head coach Frank Scelfo will face one of his former players, tight end Bauer Sharp…

Cut 17 (19)  “…as a player.”

Sharp spent three seasons at Southeastern Louisiana from 2021 to 2023, appearing in 25 games and catching 40 passes, before transferring to Oklahoma and leading the Sooners in receiving last year.

 

Florida associate head coach Jabbar Juluke (Juh-Luke) has been suspended three games for his role in the pregame scuffle with LSU before the game last Saturday. Juluke was also an assistant coach at LSU for one season.

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Tulane has jumped out to a 3-0 start after beating some quality out-of-conference opponents, including Northwestern and Duke. The Green Wave will have their work cut out as they travel to Oxford to take on the 13th ranked Rebels of Ole Miss. Head coach Jon Sumrall says his team will have the chance to do something special on Saturday.

Cut 19 (22) “…going against.”

The Rebels are also 3-0 and Austin Simmons is expected to start at quarterback. Simmons was in for just four plays in last Saturday’s win over Arkansas. Simmons has been dealing with a lower-body injury.

Oak Grove and Ferriday have moved into the Top 10 in the Class 2A Louisiana Sports Writers Association Poll. The Tigers are ranked ninth and the Trojans tenth. Lafayette Christian is still number one.

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Third ranked LSU hopes it can get its offense on track this Saturday against Southeastern Louisiana. Coach Brian Kelly revealed yesterday that starting quarterback Garrett Nussmeier is dealing with a torso injury. Also the Tigers new offensive line has yet to gel, but Kelly still believes in the group…

Cut 18 (21) “…to do”

Some more bad injury news for the Saints, third round pick Vernon Broughton could possibly miss the rest of his rookie season because of a hip injury. Broughton is reportedly getting multiple opinions, before deciding on season ending surgery. He played in 24 snaps against the 49ers and had three tackles.

ULM is gearing up for a road game against UTEP this Saturday. The Warhawks were off this last Saturday after getting thumped by Alabama the week before. Sophomore quarterback Aidan Armenta had a tough game against the Crimson Tide, throwing for 28 yards and an interception in the blowout loss. But Coach Bryant Vincent says Armenta’s confidence has not been shaken…

Cut 20 (16) “…doing their job (2x).”

McNeese Q-B Jake Strong has been named Southland Offensive Player of the Week. Strong threw for 278 yards and two touchdowns as the Cowboys nearly rallied back from a three-touchdown deficit to beat Weber State.

Oak Grove and Ferriday have moved into the Top 10 in the Class 2A Louisiana Sports Writers Association Poll. The Tigers are ranked ninth and the Trojans tenth. Lafayette Christian is still number one followed by Dunham, Ouachita Christian, Catholic New Iberia and Notre Dame.

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LSU football coach Brian Kelly says starting quarterback Garrett Nussmeier has a torso injury that he’s been dealing with since preseason camp. Kelly says Nussmeier can play through it, but they have to limit his throws during practice. He hopes it will have a chance to heal in two weeks, when the Tigers have a bye week.

Nussmeier’s injury might be a reason why the Tigers have scored just 60 points through three games, the fewest in the SEC.

Kelly also admitted they were a little more conservative on offense because the defense has been playing so well. The Tigers punted three times last Saturday, despite the analytics indicating that the coaching staff should go for it.

Cut 17 (18) :,,,,football team”

LSU hosts Southeastern Louisiana on Saturday.

ULM is back at work, getting ready for an opponent. The Warhawks will head to El Paso to face UTEP on Saturday. ULM is coming off a 73-0 loss to Alabama. Head coach Bryant Vincent says that he will find out a lot about his team with how they respond against the Miners.

Cut 19 (19) “…they began.”

It’s been a tough start for the Saints as they fell to 0-2 with a loss to San Franciso on Sunday. New Orleans is preparing for their first road trip, as they will face Seattle this Sunday. The Seahawks are coming off a 31-17 win at Pittsburgh.

Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow needs surgery on his toe and is expected to miss three months. Jayden Daniels has a knee sprain and might not start this week against Las Vegas.

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LSU football is ranked third in the A-P poll and is 3-and-0 after intercepting five passes in Saturday’s 20 to 10 win over Florida in the SEC opener. After the game, Coach Brian Kelly snapped at a reporter for asking him about the team’s struggles on offense…

Cut 15 (16) “…tired of it”

Kelly said on the SEC Network this morning that he has to do a better job of handling himself in postgame press conference situations.

Kelly has to be pleased that the nation’s number one pocket passer according to ESPN in the Class of 2027, Evangel’s Pop Houston, has committed to LSU.

And he’s done it again; Lafayette pole vaulter Mondo Duplantis set a 14th world record as he cleared 20 feet 8 inches at the World Championships in Tokyo.

 

It looks like it will be a long season for the Saints as they fell to 0-and-2 with a 26-21 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. Quarterback Spencer Rattler threw three touchdown passes but it wasn’t enough…

Cut 20 (19) “…changes the game”

New Orleans is at Seattle this Sunday.

Louisiana Tech started Conference USA Play with an emphatic 49-14 win over New Mexico State. Redshirt sophomore Blake Baker made his first start at quarterback and threw for 182 yards and a touchdown and rushed for 103 yards and a score. Bulldogs coach Sonny Cumbie …

Cut 17 (22)  “…played well.”