The Saints once again came up a little short yesterday as they fell to the New England Patriots 25-19 to drop to 1-5 on the season. It’s the third time this season New Orleans has lost a game by fewer than seven points. Coach Kellen Moore says they failed to make enough plays…

Cut 17 (16) “…little margins.”

The LSU Tigers moved up one spot to number 10 in the latest AP Top 25 poll. The Tigers took down South Carolina 20-10 on Saturday night. Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier threw for 254 yards, the most passing yards he’s had this season against an FBS opponent. But Nussmeier was also intercepted twice. Coach Brian Kelly didn’t like the turnovers, but overall he was encouraged by his performance…

Cut 16 (07) “…for him.”

LSU is at Vanderbilt this Saturday. Kick off is at 11 AM.

ULM football coach Bryant Vincent is not happy with his team’s performance on Saturday as the Warhawks lost to Coastal Carolina 23-8. ULM was penalized seven times and the Warhawks went 1-for-13 on third down…

Cut 20 (16) “….that’s simple”

ULM returns to Malone Stadium this Saturday to host the Troy Trojans.

The Ragin Cajuns are also home this Saturday as they will host Southern Miss at 4 PM. U-L Lafayette fell to James Madison 24-14 this past weekend. The Cajuns are 2-4 on the season.

Southeastern Louisiana is ranked 22^nd in the Coaches poll. The Lions host Northwestern State this Saturday. The Demons are coming off a loss to Houston Christian.

The Saints could not overcome another slow start by their defense as New Orleans fell to 1-5 on the season by losing to the New England Patriots 25-19. The Patriots scored two touchdowns and Saints safety Justin Reid says they made too many mental mistakes…

Cut 18 (18) “….over with”

Former LSU star and Patriots receiver Kayshon Bouttee had five catches for 93 yards and two touchdowns.

The LSU Tigers defeated South Carolina 20-10 on Saturday night. Sophomore tight end Trey’Dez Green had a big night as he caught eight passes for 119 yards and a touchdown.

Cut 15 (05) “…every time”

LSU is at Vanderbilt this Saturday.

ULM dropped to 3-3 overall, 1-1 in the Sun Belt after losing to Coastal Carolina 23-8 in rainy conditions in Conway, South Carolina. ULM struggled to do much offensively as most of its drives lasted just five plays or fewer. Coach Bryant Vincent is not happy with his team’s execution…

Cut 19 (12) “…get there.”

ULM returns home this Saturday to take on Troy.

The Cajuns lost 24-14 at James Madison. Quarterback Lunch Winfield, in his first start, threw for 243 yards, two TDs and one interception.  But the Cajuns only rushed for 45 yards. U-L hosts Southern Miss this Saturday.

Northwestern State is now 1-and-5 as the Demons lost to Houston Christian 20-17.

Southern and Grambling also both lost.

LSU’s starting left guard Paul Mubuenga (moo-BING-uh) is doubtful to play Saturday night against South Carolina due to a high ankle sprain. This could result in true freshman Carius Curne getting his first start, as he worked at left guard during spring and fall practices. Coach Brian Kelly was asked this week on when he knows an o-lineman is ready to make his first start.

Cut 18 (22) “…is catastrophic mistakes.”

Kelly said Coen Echols has been getting reps with the first team at left guard at practice.

Two starters for the Saints practiced fully yesterday after being limited on Wednesday. Looks like right guard Cesar Ruiz and safety Justin Reid will play against the Patriots.

Tough night for La Tech last night as the Bulldogs scored the first touchdown, but Kennesaw State scored the next 35 points for a 35-7 win, Tech QB Evan Bullock was just 11 of 21 for 121 yards and an interception. Owls quarterback Dexter Williams was really good, threw for 290 yards and four touchdowns.  The Bulldogs fall to 4-2.

Tulane scored two TDs in the fourth quarter to beat East Carolina 26-19. The Green Wave are 5-1.

Tomorrow, ULM is back on the road as they will face Coastal Carolina. The Warhawks are 3-2 overall, while Coastal is 2-3 and 1-1 in the Sun Belt. Coach Bryant Vincent says as they start the second half of the season, they need to move closer to playing their best football.

Cut 17 (12) “…all three phases.”

Kick off 6 p-m.

Two Louisiana college football teams are in action tonight. Louisiana Tech looks for its first 5-and-1 start since 2019 as the Bulldogs make their first trip to Georgia in 100 years to face Kennesaw State at 6 p.m. central time. The game will air on ESPNU. Junior defensive back Jacob Fields credits the Bulldogs’ defense’s success to holding each other accountable.

Cut 19 (18) “…striving for greatness.”

And tonight at 6:30…Tulane hosts East Carolina. The Green Wave are 4-and-1, while the Pirates are 3-and-2 and coming off a 28-6 win over Army.

If you want to watch some high school football, The LHSAA Network Game of the Week is Airline at undefeated Parkway.

LSU’s starting left guard Paul Mubuenga is listed as doubtful on the SEC Availability Report. Mubuenga suffered a high ankle sprain in the Ole Miss game. Redshirt freshman Coen Echols has been Mubuenga’s primary backup, but redshirt sophomore DJ Chester is also an option as he can play all five positions on the o-line. Another option is freshman Carius Curne, who played well at right tackle against the Rebels.

Sunday’s game in the Superdome features two young quarterbacks, Spencer Rattler for the Saints and Drake Maye for the Patriots. Rattler says he’s known Maye for a couple of years…

Cut 30 (20) “…on our stuff”

Maye just led the Patriots to a victory over the Bills in Buffalo.

LSU will be tested by a South Carolina defense that has shown it can put pressure on opposing quarterbacks. The Gamecocks have 14 sacks on the season and in their win over Kentucky, Carolina had six sacks and ten tackles for a loss against a bad Wildcats team. LSU starting center Braelin Moore…

Cut 17 (14) “…go do it” (2x)

LSU could be without starting guard Paul Mubuenga as he’s listed as doubtful on the injury report with a  high ankle sprain. LSU’s leading receiver Aaron Anderson is questionable. He injured his elbow in the Ole Miss loss.

Louisiana Tech is looking to go 5-1 on the season when they visit Kennesaw State tonight. The Owls under first year head coach Jerry Mack, have won four in a row, after losing their first two games of the year. The Bulldogs defense leads the country with 11 interceptions and they are only allowing 14 points a game.

The Saints are preparing to host the New England Patriots this Sunday at the Superdome. New Orleans has scored just seven touchdowns on 17 trips in the Red Zone. Fourth worst in the NFL. Quarterback Spencer Rattler says they are working on it…

Cut 28 (12) “…for sure’

Kick off against New England is at noon.

Tonight at Yulman Stadium, Tulane hosts East Carolina. The Pirates are 8-3 since Blake Harrell took over as head coach of the Pirates during the middle of the 2024 season. Green Wave Coach Jon Sumrall is impressed with their defense…

Cut 20 (16) “….a great defense”

Kick off is at 6:30 PM.

LSU and South Carolina on Saturday night in Tiger Stadium and who will have success rushing the football. These two teams are ranked 15^th and 16^th in the SEC in rush offense respectively. Tigers starting center Braelin Moore says that the offensive line has to do a better job of establishing the run.

Cut 16 (11) “…to be better.”

Saints cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry has been named NFC Defensive Player of the Week. McKinstry intercepted two passes in Sunday’s win. Coach Kellen Moore says the former second round pick in 2024 keeps getting better…

Cut 18 (18) “…really well”

New Orleans hosts New England this Sunday.

Two Louisiana college football teams are in action tonight. La Tech is at Kennesaw State for a 6 PM kick-off. The Bulldogs are looking for their first 5-1 start since 2019 and believe it or not, this is Tech’s first game in the state of Georgia in 100 years. The Owls are 3-2 on the season.

Tulane hosts an up-and-down East Carolina team tonight in New Orleans at 6:30 p.m. Head coach Jon Sumrall says the Green Wave will have their hands full on offense as they go up against a talented Pirates defense.

Cut 20 (16) “…a great defense.”

That game will be on ESPN.

Tonight’s LHSAA Network Game of the Week is Airline at undefeated Parkway. Airline receiver and LSU commit Kenny Darby has 53 catches for 752 yards and six TDs.

11^th ranked LSU hosts South Carolina on Saturday night. Gamecocks Coach Shane Beamer is preparing his team for a loud environment inside Death Valley….

Cut 18 (18) “…these environments”

Kick off is at 6:45.

The Ragin Cajuns are on the road this Saturday. U-L Lafayette visits James Madison for an 11 AM kick off. Coach Michael Desormeaux’s team has already lost twice on the road this season and says his team has the opportunity o make up for its early struggles on the road…

Cut 19 (17) “….product on tape”

As the Saints were losing to the 49ers in the Superdome last month, Cam Jordan was losing a lot of his belongings to a quartet of burglars – his home was broken into during the game. Jefferson Parish Sheriff Joe Lopinto says investigators were able to quickly develop leads, and they tracked a vehicle of interest to Conyers, Georgia, just outside Atlanta.

Cut 14 (12) “…that next day.”

An emotional Kenny Lacy, the father of former LSU star Kyran Lacy, appeared on ESPN Baton Rouge’s radio show “After Further Review” yesterday to discuss the recent evidence that’s been released involving his son’s role in a fatal crash that took place last December. Lacy was charged with negligent homicide and took his own life in April. Kenny Lacy had this message for the public…

Cut 7 (12) “…fatal crash”

LSU and South Carolina meet on Saturday night in Tiger Stadium and both teams struggle to run the football. The Tigers are ranked 15^th in rush offense in the SEC, and the Gamecocks are ranked 16^th, averaging less than three yards a carry. Gamecocks coach Shane Beamer…

Cut 16 (16) “….we have’

Kick off in Tiger Stadium is at 6:45.

Two people from Georgia have been arrested for allegedly breaking into the Old Metairie home of Saints star Cam Jordan and stole high several high-dollar items. Jefferson Parish Sheriff Joe Lopinto says this is the latest in a string of incidents in which NFL stars’ homes have been burglarized…

Cut 15 (05) “…a home game.”

The incident happened when the Saints hosted the 49ers on September 14^th.

UL-Lafayette football has had two of its three losses come on the road this season. As the Cajuns get ready to play James Madison in Virginia on Saturday, head coach Michael Desormeaux (DEZ-er-moe) says his team has the opportunity to make up for its early struggles on the road.

Cut 19 (17) “…product on tape.”

Quarterback Lunch Winfield is still recovering from an ankle injury suffered during the come-from-behind win over Marshall. But Desormeaux believes Winfield is heading in the right direction.

Alexandria Senior High has made a big jump in the Louisiana Sports Writers Association Class 5A poll. The Trojans moved up from five to two after blanking Many 57 to 0. The Trojans are at seventh-ranked West Monroe this Friday.

Karr is still ranked number one in Five-A, followed by ASH, Ruston, John Curtis and St. Augustine.

State Police released its report today that shows why they charged former LSU receiver Kyran Lacy’s with negligent homicide, felony hit and run and reckless operation of a vehicle for his alleged role in a head on crash that killed a 78-year-old man in Lafourche Parish last December.

Lacy’s car did not make physical contact with the two vehicles that collided, but witness said a Green Dodge Charger, that turned out to be driven by Lacy, forced the head on crash…

Cut 4 (11) “…head on”

State Police says that their investigative findings were reviewed in consultation with the Lafourche Parish District Attorney’s Office to determine the appropriate charges, and the 17th Judicial District Court approved the arrest warrant for Lacy.

Cut 7 (12) “…fatal crash.”

Two days before Lacy’s case was set to go before a grand jury, he took his own life.

LSU’s defense will be challenged on Saturday night by South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers. Sellers is one of the best dual-threat quarterbacks in the nation, and Coach Brian Kelly says they can’t let Sellers beat them with his legs…

Cut 18 (20) “…are not scripted.”

The Saints are coming off a victory and head coach Kellen Moore says defensive end Chase Young is making progress from a calf injury he suffered right before the season opener…

Cut 20 (12) “…optimism there”

New Orleans hosts New England on Sunday.

We will find out on Saturday if, during the bye week, the LSU Tigers fixed what was ailing their offense.  LSU’s rush attack ranks 117th out of 134 teams, averaging about 105 yards on the ground a game. The Tigers rushed for only 57 yards against Ole Miss, who had one of the worst rush defenses in the nation going into the game. Coach Brian Kelly says the offense cannot be one-dimensional and has to be able to run the ball.

Cut 17 (18)  “…will be, eventually.”

Kelly says right tackle Weston Davis, running back Caden Durham, and quarterback Garrett Nussmeier will play Saturday. Receiver Aaron Anderson is probabl,e and offensive guard Paul Mubenga is questionable.

The attorney for now deceased former LSU receiver Kyren Lacy has released video that appears to show Lacy was not responsible for a fatal crash last December that killed an elderly man. Head of the Louisiana Democratic Party, Dadrius (Darius) Lanus says State Police investigators have some explaining to do…

Cut 8 (09) “…we did see”

State Police says it will release video evidence to the public of what occurred before, during, and after the deadly crash, as L-S-P maintains Lacy’s reckless driving caused the wreck.

The Saints are coming off a victory and head coach Kellen Moore says defensive end Chase Young is making progress from a calf injury he suffered right before the season opener…

Cut 20 (12) “…optimism there”

New Orleans hosts New England on Sunday.