LSU football coach Lane Kiffin praised transfer quarterback Sam Leavitt after the first week of fall camp today.

Cut 19 (09) “…how he looks.”

Southern football coach Marshall Faulk confirmed junior running back Barry Remo will likely miss the 2026 season with a knee injury suffered during spring practice. The Catholic High School product had a successful medical procedure, but Faulk says they decided it would be best to sit out the season. Remo was named MVP of the Bayou Classic last season after taking seven carries for 100 yards and a touchdown.

Former Saints quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is retiring from the NFL. The 33-year-old stepped away from the league to coach high school football after the 2023 season but returned last year. He said this time it’s official as he continues to feel the effects of a devastating 2016 knee injury. Bridgewater became a fan favorite in two seasons in New Orleans and led the Saints to a 5-and-0 record as a starter in 2019.

LSU safety Ty Benefield is ready to be one of LSU’s top playmakers since transferring from Boise State. He says we can’t wait to open the season at home versus Clemson.

Cut 20 (18)  “… lot of big talk.”

The Saints’ week one opponent, the Detroit Lions, have had some bad injury luck. Center Cade Mays is expected to miss around eight to 10 weeks after suffering a wrist injury. Running back Isaiah Pacheco is sidelined with an MCL sprain, but head coach Dan Campbell said he is expected to be back by the season opener.

LA Tech All-American safety Jakari Foster is back with the Bulldogs as an assistant coach. Foster went undrafted and bounced around a few NFL rookie minicamps after leading the nation with seven interceptions last year and is now back in Ruston helping with the special teams and safeties.

Saints quarterback Drew Brees was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, this weekend. His former head coach in New Orleans, Sean Payton, was his presenter, and Brees spoke about how Payton pushed him to his full potential…

Cut 10 (14) “…be great.”

Saints head coach Kellen Moore said defensive end Cameron Jordan is receiving further evaluation for a hamstring injury suffered Thursday. The 37-year-old returned for “one final season” in New Orleans this year and posted on X today: “Let’s get to work.”

Saints offensive lineman Dillon Radunz suffered a season-ending torn ACL over the weekend. The 28-year-old started 10 games in his first season with the Saints last year and was the expected first man up behind the starting front.

New Orleans was off today and will host a joint practice with the Jaguars Thursday before the teams face off in their preseason opener Saturday at 3 p.m.

The Saints are hosting former Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold for a visit. The former first-round pick was let go by Detroit in June after he was arrested in Florida on eight felony counts of armed robbery and kidnapping. An arraignment in the case is scheduled for later this week. Arnold has also met with the Seahawks and Texans.

ULM’s Malone Stadium is being renamed to FMOL Health St. Francis Stadium. Warhawks Athletics Director SJ Tuohy says it was important to partner with a local organization committed to building the Northeast Louisiana community.

Cut 17 (19) “…need to improve.”

ULM will honor coach James Malone, who the football stadium was previously named after, with a new installation at the home entrance.

Drew Brees’ Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony speech did not disappoint. The legendary Saints quarterback poured out his emotions.

His arrival in New Orleans came at a pivotal moment following the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. His success on the football field became intertwined with New Orleans’ recovery, and his leadership helped create some of the most memorable moments in Saints history.

One of the best moments from his speech is when Brees once again thanked New Orleans…

Cut 11 (11) “…that calling”

Discouraging news regarding Saints edge rusher Cam Jordan. The 37-year-old suffered a hamstring injury and Coach Kellen Moore says they are waiting on a second opinion before determining how much time he might miss.

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ULM is renaming Malone Stadium to FMOL Health St. Francis Stadium as part of an expanded partnership with the healthcare ministry. Warhawks Athletics Director SJ Tuohy says that the partnership will help balance the athletics budget and provide opportunities for student-athletes moving forward.

Cut 16 (16) “…future with them.”

ULM also agreed to a deal to rename its basketball arena to B1Bank Fant Coliseum.

The LSU football team returns to the practice field today. One of the big storylines so far is that former Destrehan star Jhase Thomas is pushing for a starting spot at safety. Tamarcus Cooley was the starter at that spot last season, but he did not grade out well according to Pro Football Focus.

Saints legend Drew Brees is set to be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame alongside running back Roger Craig, linebacker Luke Kuechly, wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald and kicker Adam Vinatieri. Brees says he is looking forward to enjoying the weekend with friends and family

Cut 16 (14) “…see and appreciate.”

Brees was the MVP of Super Bowl XLIV and threw for over 80-thousand yards and 571 touchdowns in his 20-year career. The induction ceremony in Canton, Ohio begins at 11 a.m. Saturday.

The Saints are signing former LSU linebacker Deion Jones to a one-year deal. The 31-year-old vet is entering his 11th NFL season. Jones went to Jesuit High School before LSU and returns home after stints with every other team in the NFC South.

Ex-LSU wide receiver Barion Brown might just be the MVP of Saints training camp so far. The sixth-round draft pick has wowed as an explosive pass-catcher in Saints head coach Kellen Moore’s offense. Moore praised Brown as a sparkplug for the team and says the 22-year-old has provided a positive attitude and has worked to be really well-prepared.

Cut 19 (19) “…been really detailed.”

ULM is renaming its football stadium as part of an expanded partnership with FMOL Health St. Francis. The St. Francis logo will also be featured on jersey patches for all ULM women’s sports. An installation commemorating coach James Malone, the stadium’s previous namesake, will be placed at the stadium’s home entrance.

Saints great Drew Brees will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame tomorrow. Brees thought his NFL dreams might be over after an injury to his throwing shoulder ended his career with the Chargers in 2005. Instead, he led New Orleans to its only Super Bowl title and retired as the NFL’s all-time passing leader. He says he is most looking forward to thanking the people who impacted him along his 20-year career.

Cut 15 (08) “…so much gratitude.”

The enshrinement ceremony begins at 11 a.m. tomorrow. The Panthers won the Hall of Fame game 33-30 over the Cardinals last night on a five-yard touchdown scramble by Georgia Tech rookie quarterback Haynes King on the game’s final snap.

Rivals reports four-star quarterback Colton Nussmeier is transferring to Archbishop Rummel. The brother of former LSU signal-caller Garrett Nussmeier was declared ineligible to play his senior season after officials determined he transferred to Ryan High School in Texas. The Georgia commit faces off against U High and quarterback Knox Kiffin in week one.

Saints rookie tight end Brock Rechsteiner was suspended six games by the NFL. The undrafted free agent is the son of WWE Hall of Famer Scott Steiner. He will be allowed to participate in preseason action but will be suspended if he makes the 53-man roster.

Former LSU wide receiver Barion Brown has made a splash at Saints training camp. Brown was picked in the sixth round of this year’s draft as the last of three receivers selected by the Saints. Despite his strong start, he says he can’t listen to his own hype.

Cut 17 (18) “…to get better.”

UL-Lafayette’s leading receiver last year, Shelton Sampson Jr., missed the first few days of practice with a hyperextended knee, per KATC in Lafayette. Coach Michael Desormeaux previously said he would be relying on a group of young pass catchers to step up behind Sampson.

Saints legend Drew Brees will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame tomorrow. The Super Bowl MVP helped to revive the team and the city of New Orleans when he arrived as a free agent after Hurricane Katrina. He says it was a rebirth for both him and the community.

Cut 14 (12) “…the other side.”

Brees threw for more than 80-thousand yards and tossed 571 touchdowns passes during his career.

The Saints could have a very good receiving corp led by All-pro Chris Olave. There’s also Devaughn Vele (deh-VAWN VEH-lay) and rookies Jordyn Tyson, Bryce Lance and Barrion Brown. Brown says Olave is a good leader…

Cut 18 (10) “…coaching tips”

The LSU football team practiced last night. Reporters had access for a little over ten minutes and two freshmen defensive tackles were on the first-team during a team drill. Deuce Geralds from Georgia and Richard Anderson from Edna Karr High School in New Orleans could be your starters against Clemson in the season opener. Auburn transfer Malik Blocton and Clemson transfer Stephiylan (STEPH-eye-linn) Green were on the second team and former Acadiana five-star Dominick McKinley is on the third team.

La Tech football coach Sonny Cumbie is expecting the front seven will lead the Bulldogs defense in 2026…

Cut 29 (25) “.,,,is back”

The LSU women’s basketball team will face UCONN in the 2026 espnW Invitational. The two winningest active women’s college basketball coaches, Kim Mulkey and Geno Auriemma, will face off at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on December 20th.

Will Wade and the men now know their opponents for the Acrisure Series in Palm Springs, California. The Tigers face Arizona State and SMU on November 25.

Saints 2025 first-round left tackle Kelvin Banks is looking to build on a strong rookie year. He says Saints defensive end Chase Young is one of the best in the league, and going against him every practice can only help.

Cut 22 (16) “…in practice.”

The Sun Belt announced the conference men’s basketball schedule. UL Lafayette tips off conference play against ULM December 16. The Warhawks have an early opener versus Georgia State on December 5th and close the season hosting the Cajuns February 26th. Louisiana Tech will make its Sun Belt debut December 16 at Troy and end the year at Arkansas State. The Dunkin’ Dogs play ULM January 23rd and February 13th and face ULL February 3rd and 24th.

In football, Warhawks starting quarterback Aidan Armenta returns after throwing for over 16-hundred yards and 12 touchdowns last year. The senior completed just 59-percent of his passes and threw eight interceptions last year, but head coach Bryant Vincent says he progressed in the spring.

Cut 19 (17) “…what you want.”

LSU returned to the practice field for the first time yesterday. Coach Lane Kiffin says the team was able to gel and learn the system over the summer during OTAs. He says this group has had very few discipline issues this offseason, and that reflects the state of modern college athletics.

Cut 17 (15) “…make these mistakes.”

Former Tiger receiver Barion Brown continues to be a star at Saints training camp. The sixth-round pick says he is ready to contribute to the team any way he can.

Cut 21 (11) “…to get better.”

The wait for football is almost over. The Panthers and Cardinals kick off NFL preseason in the Hall of Fame game tonight at 7 p.m.

Louisiana Tech head coach Sonny Cumbie expects the Bulldogs to compete in the Sun Belt right away, largely because of how much production is back from last year. He says that is most apparent in the linebacker room that features returners Kolbe Fields, Jadon Mayfield and Alonzo Jackson.

Cut 20 (18) “…elevate the group.”

Louisiana hunters who want a chance to participate in the state’s third black bear hunting season since 1987 can apply to the LDWF lottery now. LDWF Large Carnivore Program Manager John Hanks says 42 tags will be issued through the lottery.

Cut 13 (11)  “…go to apply.”

The first preseason practice is in the books for Lane Kiffin and the LSU Tigers. Kiffin told reporters that starting quarterback Sam Leavitt moved around well on his surgically repaired foot. Wednesday marked the first time that five star defensive lineman Lamar Brown from University High participated in an official practice at LSU. Here’s Kiffin’s scouting report on Brown…

Cut 16 (13) “…what it takes”

There are a couple of good position battles at Saints camp. At Linebacker, Danny Stutsman is getting some first-team reps ahead of Pete Werner. At defensive tackle, John Ridgeway is also seeing first-team snaps over veteran Nathan Shepherd. Meanwhile, second round draft pick and defensive tackle Christen Miller missed yesterday’s practice with a toe injury. The severity of the injury is unknown.

ULM kicked off camp yesterday. It’s year three for head coach Bryant Vincent. The Warhawks have just eight wins in the Vincent era due to six- and eight-game losing streaks to close out each of his first two seasons. Vincent says this team is learning from those mistakes.

Cut 18 (19) “…of this team.”

Sportsmen with a Black Bear hunting license can now enter a lottery to receive one of the 42 tags that will be handed out for the black bear hunting season in December.  LDWF Large Carnivore Program Manager John Hanks …

Cut 15 (10) “…more that that’

Visit Louisiana-outdoors-dot-com-slash-lottery-applications.

College football practice is kicking off around the country. At LSU, sophomore cornerback DJ Pickett switched his number from three to five. He is the first player to wear the number since Jayden Daniels. LSU coach Lane Kiffin says the number was promised to him by the previous staff during his recruitment.

Cut 19 (07) “…he was told.”

Kiffin says they have the pieces to be a really good team. Quarterback Sam Leavitt was a full go for the first day of camp, and Kiffin says the simple language of his offense helps transfers get up to speed fast.

Former LSU receiver Barion Brown has stood out at Saints training camp after New Orleans drafted him in the sixth round. Head coach Kellen Moore says they knew he could be a productive receiver from his time in the SEC.

Cut 16 (11) “…and play.”

UL-Lafayette started practice today. The Cajuns’ receiver room is led by redshirt junior Shelton Sampson Jr., who made 32 catches for 537 yards and six touchdowns last year. Behind him, coach Michael Desormeaux says he’s relying on a group of inexperienced pass catchers to take the next step.

Cut 18 (11) “…of them to.”

Louisiana Tech kicked off its first practice as a Sun Belt Conference school. Coach Sonny Cumbie says the Bulldogs have a lot of returning production and are ready to surprise a new conference. He says the strength of his defense is the front seven, but the secondary is experienced as well.

Cut 21 (09) “…created takeaways.”

Tech lost almost all of its starting secondary from last year before the bowl game. The Bulldogs beat Coastal Carolina 23-14 in the Independence Bowl.