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

LSU will take on a familiar face when it heads to Kentucky this weekend. Kentucky’s offense is led by coordinator Joe Sloan, who was fired from LSU last season. Wildcats head coach Will Stein says he and LSU defensive coordinator Blake Baker have familiarity coaching against one another, but…

Cut 18 (15)  “…what it is”

Southern is still searching for its first SWAC win under head coach Marshall Faulk. The Jaguars will have another tough conference game with a trip to defending champs Prairie View A&M Saturday. Faulk says his offense will need to be ready for a tough Panther defense.

Cut 16 (12) “…how they play.”

Kickoff was moved to 3 p.m.

Will Wade’s LSU basketball team tips off in an exhibition game at McNeese tonight at 6:30. You’ll have to wait a little longer to see the full roster, though. Wade told the Baton Rouge Rotary Club yesterday that he is only bringing eight players to Lake Charles as returning fifth-year seniors and international commits work through the NCAA eligibility process. Wade was confident almost all of them would be ready for the start of the regular season and says some of his players have former overseas teammates who have already gained eligibility.

Cut 14 (11) “…going to take.”

The Saints were not just emotionally bruised in the loss to the Falcons. 13 players were listed on yesterday’s injury report. Alvin Kamara, Kaden Elliss, Barion Brown and Anfernee Jennings did not practice, nor did Chris Olave, as he had a rest day. Carl Granderson and Noah Fant were both limited after being sidelined against Atlanta; Tyler Shough was limited with a left-hand injury, and Jaylan Ford and Lorenzo Style made their returns from injured reserve.

The second Will Wade era of LSU basketball tips off tonight as the Tigers head to McNeese for an exhibition game. Wade, though, told the Baton Rouge Rotary Club yesterday that only about eight of his players will play as others wait for eligibility rulings from the NCAA.

Cut 13 (09)  “…to be eligible.”

LSU’s roster has returning fifth-year seniors and former international pros who are still going through the NCAA eligibility process

The 10^th ranked LSU football team is getting ready to play the four and one Kentucky Wildcats in Lexington. Coach Will Stein made headlines in the offseason when he said he would be the reason Kentucky would turn its program around. LSU coach Lane Kiffin says that attitude was familiar.

Cut 19 (09) “…a great job.”

Kick off is at 6 PM.

Saints quarterback Tyler Shough was limited in practice yesterday because of a left hand injury suffered in the loss to Atlanta. Shough told reporters it’s not a big deal. Linebacker Kaden Ellis is still not practicing because of a calf injury, but defensive end Carl Granderson was limited at practice after missing the Falcons game with an ankle injury.

Grambling got a big win over Alcorn State last weekend and will look to keep its momentum as it hosts undefeated Jackson State Saturday. Tigers quarterbacks Jacobe Robinson and Ashton Frye put up big numbers against the Braves, and head coach Mickey Joseph says he rotates Q-Bs like any other position.

Cut 17 (14) “…for this team.”

Kickoff in Grambling is set for 4 p.m.

LSU faces Kentucky on the road this weekend. The Tigers have not won in Lexington since the Bluegrass Miracle in 2002. It will be LSU’s second away game of the season, and quarterback Sam Leavitt says the team has learned from the mistakes it made at Ole Miss.

Cut 17 (17) “…great job communicating.”

The Saints will look to rebound from a disappointing Monday night loss to the Falcons against the undefeated Vikings this weekend. Quarterback Tyler Shough says part of being a leader is being able to move on from losses.

Cut 22 (11) “…focus on.”

The LSU men’s basketball team tips off the preseason with an exhibition at McNeese tomorrow. It will be coach Will Wade’s first game leading the Tigers since he was fired in 2022. He told the Baton Rouge Rotary Club two major things have changed since then.

Cut 20 (13) “…with N-I-L.”

Wade said only eight players on his 15-man roster will play the Cowboys as former international pros and fifth-year seniors await eligibility rulings, but he is confident most if not all of them will be eligible when the regular season starts.

The LSU men’s and women’s basketball TV schedules were announced. The women’s team will have 17 nationally televised games, including non-conference games against UNC and UConn and 11 SEC matchups. The Tigers’ home game against Vanderbilt and trip to South Carolina will be on ABC. Most of the men’s team’s SEC schedule will be on SEC Network, and so will its November 22 game against UL Lafayette.

The LSU offense ranks third in the nation in yards per game and has not missed a beat with star tight end Trey’Dez Green sidelined. The Tigers are still looking for answers at his position, but quarterback Sam Leavitt says wide receivers have stepped up to replace his production.

Cut 18 (13)  “…comes their way.”

The tenth-ranked Tigers will take an SEC road trip to Kentucky on Saturday. The Wildcats are 4-and-1 under new head coach Will Stein. He has high praise for LSU coach Lane Kiffin.

Cut 21 (08) “…quarterback play.”

Former LSU receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is signing to the Vikings practice squad after being cut by the Giants. He will have a trip home this weekend as New Orleans hosts Minnesota on Sunday. Former Tigers wideout Justin Jefferson could make his return for the Vikings after dealing with an ankle sprain.

UL Lafayette is 4-and-1 and first in the Sun Belt West after a last-second 23-20 win over Arkansas State. The Cajuns will have another big divisional game against rival Louisiana Tech this weekend. It’s the Bulldogs’ first Sun Belt game, but UL coach Michael Desormeaux says he’s been following their defense for years.

Cut 19 (14) “…they play physical.”

Tech coach Sonny Cumbie says that defense will be tested by Cajuns quarterback Lunch Winfield and his feel for the game.

Cut 20 (16) “…defensively.”

Winfield ranks first in the Sun Belt in rushing touchdowns and second in rushing yards.

Kickoff in Ruston is set for 6:30.

LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt says he will be fully healthy by the time tenth-ranked Tigers head to Kentucky on Saturday night. Leavitt has played through a hamstring injury the last two games and says it has given him a new perspective on staying in the pocket.

Cut 16 (16) “…even more lethal.”

Over his last two games, Leavitt has completed 76 percent of his passes for 489 yards, five touchdowns and two interceptions.

The Saints return to the practice field today for a walk through as they get ready for another home game, this time against the 4-and-0 Vikings. Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan is in a bad mood after Monday night’s embarrassing loss to Atlanta…

Cut 21 (09) “…every week”

Kick off is at noon.

The Ragin Cajuns are getting ready to head up north to take on Louisiana Tech in the Sun Belt opener for the Bulldogs. Star wide receiver Shelton Sampson still hasn’t caught a pass this season because of injuries. He did play in last week’s win against Arkansas State and Coach Michael Desormeaux says he’s expecting Sampson will eventually make some big grabs for them….

Cut 20 (14) “…played really well”

Edna Karr remains ranked number one in the Class 5A Louisiana Sports Writers poll. The Cougars will face 10^th ranked John Curtis and that game has been moved up to Thursday night because of the possibility of a hurricane hitting southeast Louisiana on Friday.

In Four-A Westgate is ranked number one, Lafayette Renaissance has cracked the Top ten as they are ranked ninth after beating eighth ranked Lake Charles Prep last week.

LSU’s big 63-14 win over McNeese let a lot of backups see extended reps. Third-string quarterback Husan Longstreet saw some action under center and at punt returner. LSU coach Lane Kiffin says he and his staff think outside the box as much as anyone.

Cut 18 (17)  “…things like that.”

With seven SEC games remaining, the Tigers will turn their focus to Kentucky this weekend, and quarterback Sam Leavitt says he’ll be fully recovered from the hamstring injury he suffered against Texas A&M.

Cut 21 (09) “…run around.”

Kickoff against the 4-and-1 Wildcats is set for 6:00.

The Falcons crashed New Orleans Domecoming 20th anniversary celebration with a 45-24 thrashing of the Saints. New Orleans turned in a disappointing performance, and quarterback Tyler Shough says there’s no way to sugarcoat it.

Cut 6 (13) “…eyes forward.”

The Saints host the 4-and-0 Vikings on Sunday

UL Lafayette visits Louisiana Tech this weekend in the Bulldogs’ first Sun Belt conference game. Cajuns coach Michael Desormeaux says the Dogs play defense the way it’s meant to be played.

Cut 22 (16) “…good coaching.”

Kickoff in Ruston is set for 6:30.

The Saints fell flat in a game that was supposed to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the reopening of the Superdome after Hurricane Katrina. By the fourth quarter, mostly Falcons fans were left in the stands as New Orleans fell 45-24 on Monday Night Football. Head Coach Kellen Moore…

Cut 10 (11) “…and move forward.”

LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt had his highest completion percentage of the season in the Tigers’ 63-14 win over McNeese, despite still dealing with a hamstring injury, which coach Lane Kiffin says actually helped him stand in the pocket and deliver. He threw for 176 yards, three touchdowns, and an interception, and Kiffin says the biggest help for his improved accuracy was better protection.

Cut 16 (16) “…play really consistent.”

Louisiana Tech quarterback Trey Kukuk threw for 185 yards and ran for 40 yards and a touchdown in the Bulldogs’ 31-29 win over Army but injured his ankle near the end of the fourth quarter. Cumbie says Blake Baker, who was the starter before fracturing his hand against LSU, is ready to start when Tech welcomes UL Lafayette this weekend.

Cut 20 (19) “…gets this week.”

The Cajuns are 4-and-1 and sit atop the Sun Belt West after a last-second 23-20 win over Arkansas State on Saturday.

Preseason basketball has arrived. The Pelicans tip off against the Thunder in OKC tonight at 7. It will be the first Pels action for new head coach Jamahl Mosley and free agent addition Bennedict Mathurin.

On Thursday, we will finally get a full look at Will Wade’s LSU basketball roster as the Tigers head to Lake Charles to face McNeese in an exhibition game.

Not the outcome “Who Dat” nation was looking for last night as Atlanta easily defeated the Saints 45 to 24 on a night where the city celebrated the 20^th anniversary of the team returning to the Superdome following Hurricane Katrina.

A lot of excitement before the game, with a stirring National Anthem performance by Irma Thomas, who also performed the national anthem at the Domecoming game 20 years earlier. That was followed by Steve Gleason leading the sellout crowd in the “Who Dat” chant.

It took the Falcons three plays to take the crowd right out of the game, with Bijan (Bih-ZHON) Robinson scoring on a 59-yard run. Coach Kellen Moore is disappointed his team laid an egg under those circumstances

Cut 11 (14) “…to catch up.”

The Saints are 1-and-3 and host undefeated Minnesota this Sunday.

The LSU Tigers are four and one and heading to Kentucky looking to go 2-and-1 in the SEC. Coach Lane Kiffin has been impressed with how quickly this team has come together…

Cut 17 (18) “….a year ago”

The Tigers are eight and half point favorites to beat the Wildcats.

Louisiana Tech is getting ready to play its first ever Sun Belt home game and it will come against the four and one Ragin Cajuns. Head Coach Sonny Cumbie…

Cut 19 (15) “…lost one game”

Cumbie says Blake Baker will start at quarterback as Trey Kukuk (Q-kuhk) injured his ankle in the win over Army.

The Saints-Falcons rivalry returns on Monday Night Football tonight, but more than just a key divisional game, the night will honor the Domecoming – when the team returned to the Superdome post-Hurricane Katrina. Saints’ radio voice, Mike Hoss, was a fan in the stands when Steve Gleason blocked the game’s first punt and remembers the eruption of emotion inside the Superdome…

Cut 7 (09) “…once.”

Former Saints head coach Sean Payton famously told his team in the night would only be special if they won. For New Orleans to win tonight, they will need to stop Falcons running back Bijan Robinson. Defensive end Cam Jordan says all you can do is hope to slow him down.

Cut 17 (19) “…than positives.”

LSU beat McNeese 63-14  in the Tigers’ final non-conference game of the season. Freshman d-tackle Deuce Geralds continued to shine, picking up his fifth sack of the season and rushing for a touchdown. He says it was a special moment.

Cut 20 (14) “…of my life.”

UL Lafayette won a back-and-forth game over Arkansas State 23-20 to open Sun Belt play. Kicker Tony Sterner hit a 37-yard field goal as time expired to help the Cajuns improve to 4-and-1. Head coach Michael Desormeaux says he was the difference.

Cut 21 (13) “…in the game.”

Louisiana Tech improved to 2-and-2 with a big 31-29 win over Army and will host the Cajuns on Saturday in its Sun Belt debut.