LSU hosted numerous top football recruits in the class of 2027 over the weekend. In addition to the number one overall prospect and top receiver in the class, five-star athlete Xavier Sabb, four-star edge rusher Abraham Sesay, and three-stars Adryan Cole and Markez Davis all made visits. While Lane Kiffin’s staff certainly has the money to compete for the nation’s top recruits, Andre Champagne with 247Sports says it’s the culture at LSU and the connection with the staff recruits have raved about.

Cut 18 (15) “…him this weekend.”

Coach O also pitched in with Jay Johnson’s staff this week. He helped host Northwestern State left-handed pitcher Brody Tosclair on a visit this week. The Thibodaux native entered the portal after winning Southland Freshman of the Year with the Demons. He pitched 38 innings with a 1.89 ERA and 55 strikeouts before injuring his elbow.

Gameday on LSU campus might look and smell a little different after a law signed by Governor Landry increases penalties for marijuana use near schools. State Representative Gabe Firment says the bill hopes to restore a family-friendly tailgating atmosphere.

Cut 3 (09) “…good time.”

LSU men’s basketball is already loading up on marquee non-conference matchups next season. The Tigers are scheduled to take on Gonzaga in Spokane, Washington November 14. It will be the first-ever matchup between the Tigers and Bulldogs. LSU will also compete in the Palm Springs Classic alongside SMU, Arizona State and USC.

A pair of former Louisiana college baseball stars faced off in the majors last night. Former Cajun Spencer Arrighetti’s Astros took the 11-9 win over Paul Skenes and the Pirates. Neither starter made it out the fifth inning, but it was Skenes who left the game with the lead, allowing three runs on seven hits with seven strikeouts. Arrighetti allowed four runs on six hits with three strikeouts, but the Astros snatched a win with a six-spot in the bottom of the eighth.

LSU lost a commitment from five-star edge rusher Jaiden Bryant last night. The fourth-ranked edge prospect in the country flipped to Miami and shut down his recruitment. LSU’s 2027 class now has just four commits and is ranked 26^th in Rivals Industry Ranking.

The Tigers did make headway with other top recruits over the weekend. Brother Martin five-star Easton Royal is the number one receiver prospect in the country. He’s committed to Texas, but Andre Champagne of 247Sports told Tiger Rag Radio LSU is all in on flipping him, and it won’t just come down to money.

Cut 16 (18) “…in his heart.”

LSU also hosted five-star edge rusher Jalen Brewster, five-star athlete Xavier Sabb, four-star edge Abraham Sesay, and three-stars Adryan Cole and Markez Davis.

Saints All-Pro running back Alvin Kamara did something yesterday that he hasn’t since 2019— show up to OTA’s. The 30-year-old typically preps for the season with his trainer in Miami, but he chose to return to New Orleans early. The Saints signed running back Travis Etienne in free agency, and Head coach Kellen Moore and GM Mickey Loomis have repeatedly said they are still evaluating the roster. Kamara says he’s not a part of those decisions.

Cut 14 (12) “…to be here.”

Kamara said there is no bad blood between him and the organization or his new backfield partner.

The Knicks took game one of the NBA finals last night in San Antonio. The 105-95 win is the first loss in the first game of the finals for the Spurs in franchise history. New York trailed by as much as 14 in the second half. An 11-0 run behind a 30-point performance from star point guard Jalen Brunson was enough to shut the door on the Spurs.

Veteran Saints running back Alvin Kamara made a surprise appearance at OTAs. It remains to be seen if Kamara will be a part of the Black and Gold in 2026 after New Orlans signed running back Travis Etienne (AY-chan) to a big free agent deal. Kamara says he’s fine with sharing carries, he did once before when Mark Ingram and Latavius Murray were on the team…

Cut 15 (11) “…I know”

The college football bowl schedule has been released. The 50^th Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl in Shreveport will be on Tuesday night at 7:30 on December 22^nd.

The New Orleans Bowl will be the next day in the Superdome. It will kick off at 1 PM.

The Sugar Bowl is not until January 15^th, because it’s a C-F-P Semi-final game this year, along with the Orange Bowl which will be the night before.

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A five star edge rusher who committed to LSU in January, de-committed last night and announced he will sign at Miami and is shutting down his recruitment. Six-foot-four, 245-pounder, Jaiden Bryant from Columbia South Carolina, is ranked as one of the best edge rushers in the Class of 2027. What’s strange about this one is that earlier in the afternoon, Bryant tweeted Geaux Tigers.

LSU is also pursing five-star defensive lineman Jalen Brewster, who is committed to Texas Tech. But Brewster was on campus this past weekend and Andre Champagne from 2-4-7 says he hit off with new LSU assistant coach Ed Orgeron….

Cut 17 (17) “…blew him away”

There’s viral video of Orgeron doing defensive lineman drills with Brewster during his visit.

Saints running back Alvin Kamara unexpectedly reported for OTAs today. Fans have questioned whether Kamara would be in New Orleans this season after the Saints signed free agent Travis Etienne and restructured his contract. Kamara says he was lying in bed in Miami last night when he decided to catch a 10 p.m. flight to New Orleans

Cut 19 (16) “…little smile.”

Head coach Kellen Moore and GM Mickey Loomis have avoided questions cementing Kamara’s spot on the roster alongside Etienne. Kamara says he hasn’t been involved in any offseason conversations, and they won’t affect his preparation.

Cut 20 (14) “…they’ll be made.”

The LHSAA is bringing the Boys’ Basketball State Championships back to the CAJUNDOME. Association Assistant Executive Director Karen Hoyt says basketball coaches have been asking to bring the tournament back to Lafayette for years.

Cut 7 (12) “…to fruition.”

NCAA Super Regionals begin Friday. Third-overall seed Georgia is the top team left in the country after number-one UCLA and number-two Georgia Tech were both upset in the regionals. The Bulldogs have appearances in six of the last eight tournaments but haven’t reached Omaha since 2008. Former Tiger and ESPN analyst Todd Walker says this year’s team has something those didn’t — pitching.

Cut 18 (11) “…things done.”

The Senate is holding a hearing on the Protect College Sports Act today. The bill attempts to “fix” college sports, return power to the NCAA and regulate NIL. USA Today’s Blake Toppmeyer says the SEC and Big Ten have reversed course on legislation.

Cut 20 (19) “…like this.”

Their primary issue is the proposed pooling of media rights in college sports. Toppmeyer says the two richest leagues don’t want to share that revenue.

Brother Martin five-star, Easton Royal, canceled visits to Ole Miss and Tennessee after a visit to Baton Rouge this weekend. Royal is committed to Texas, but LSU and Florida are leading the effort to flip the number one receiver in the 2027 class.

Franklin Parish High School four-star running back Trey Martin announced his three finalists are LSU, Florida and Ole Miss.

It was a historic regional round of the NCAA tournament. Little Rock and St. John’s became the first two four-seeds to advance in one tournament, and three-seeds Troy and Cal Poly also won their regionals. Former LSU star and ESPN analyst Todd Walker says the upsets defy logic.

Cut 16 (17) “…of the game.”

The Boys’ Basketball State Championships are returning to Lafayette after 12 years in Lake Charles, the LHSAA announced yesterday. Lafayette Convention and Visitors Commission President Ben Berthelot says the community set the standard for the event when it hosted from 1997 to 2011.

Cut 19 (06) “…support it.”

The State Wrestling Championship is also moving to New Orleans, and the Powerlifting Championships are headed to West Monroe.

Brother Martin five-star receiver Easton Royal has cancelled his scheduled visits to Ole Miss and Tennessee. Royal is a Texas commit, but multiple reports say he enjoyed his visit to LSU this past weekend.

Franklin Parish High School four-star running back Trey Martin has announced his three finalists, as a commitment date is coming. The three schools are LSU, Florida and Ole Miss.

Seven SEC teams advanced to the Super Regional round in baseball. There’s an intriguing series on the Plains as Auburn hosts Ole Miss.  Former LSU star and ESPN college baseball analyst Todd Walker says he likes the Tigers.

Cut 17 (18)  “…of free passes.”

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The high school boys basketball championships are returning to Lafayette after spending the last 12 years in Lake Charles. The games will be played at the Cajundome, the home of UL Lafayette men’s and women’s basketball. President of the Lafayette Convention and Visitors Commission, Ben Berthelot, says bringing the championships to the city could not have happened without the support of the university…

Cut 12 (12) “…great recruiting tool.”

The state wrestling championships are moving from Bossier City to the New Orleans Morial Convention Center and the state’s powerlifting championships are moving from Kenner to the West Monroe Sports and Events Complex.

Former LSU star Gage Jump won his first major league game last night as Jump struck out five over seven innings and allowed one run on three hits as the As the defeated the Chicago Cubs two to one.

The National Football Foundation released the 2027 ballot for the College Football Hall of Fame. LSU All-Americans Alan Faneca and Patrick Peterson represent the Tigers. Former Saints offensive lineman and current coach Jahri Evans joins head coach and former Boise State quarterback Kellen Moore on the ballot. Louisiana Tech coaching legend Maxie Lambright, quarterback Matt Dunigan and Biletnikoff Award-winning receiver Troy Edwards were also included.

The College Football Playoff announced its broadcast schedule for the upcoming season. The Allstate Sugar Bowl in New Orleans will serve as a semifinal matchup this year at 6:30 on January 15, the latest the bowl has ever been played. It will be broadcast on ABC and ESPN.

The LHSAA Boys’ Basketball State Championship is headed to Lafayette. After 12 years in Lake Charles, the CAJUNDOME will host “Marsh Madness” for the first time since 2011. The Powerlifting State Championships will move to the West Monroe Sports and Events Complex, and the State Wrestling Championships will depart Bossier City and return to New Orleans.

Saints Veteran wide receiver Chris Olave has been an active participant at voluntary OTAs despite ongoing contract negotiations over a possible extension. The All-Pro missed last year’s season finale with a blood clot found in his lung, but quarterback Tyler Shough says he hasn’t missed a beat.

Cut 18 (19) “…the whole year.”

Reports have swirled about changes coming to the Pelicans roster. Vice President Joe Dumars has said the team is open to trades, and Locked On Pelicans Podcast host Jake Madison reported the only two untouchables on the roster are All-Rookie team selections Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen. Bill Simmons said on his podcast he expects to see forward Trey Murphy traded in the next three weeks. Murphy has been linked to the Celtics and Thunder.

The NCAA Regionals concluded last night with five winner-take-all finals and a delayed St. John’s win over Florida State. The Red Storm will join Little Rock as the first time two four-seeds advance to Super Regionals in tournament history. Troy will host the Trojans after waxing Florida in a 10-2 upset yesterday. St. John’s gets Alabama in Tuscaloosa.

There are two all-SEC Supers as Auburn hosts Ole Miss after surviving a scare from Milwaukee, and Georgia hosts Mississippi State.

It’s the second straight year both of the top two national seeds failed to advance after UCLA was shocked by St. Mary’s twice and Oklahoma eliminated Georgia Tech with a tenth-inning walk-off homer yesterday. The Sooners will take on Kansas in the Lawrence Super Regional, and Cal Poly advanced from the LA Regional to face West Virginia, who knocked out Kentucky in a tenth-inning walk-off.

USC upset Texas A&M last night in a 7-1 win to move on to the Chapel Hill Super Regional against UNC.

Texas will host Oregon after both schools cruised through their own regionals undefeated.

The Saints will be back on the practice field for Organized Team Activities tomorrow. New Orleans is missing veterans Cam Jordan, Demario Davis and Tyrann Mathieu, who were all around this time last year. Quarterback Tyler Shough says he’s focused on improving as the leader of the offense on and off the field in their absence, especially for a group of rookies in the same position as he was a season ago.

Cut 17 (19)  “…to prepare yourself.”

Running back Alvin Kamara has not been present at voluntary OTAs as he prepares for the season with his trainer in Miami. Despite the addition of Travis Etienne and question marks surrounding retirement and contract restructuring, Kamara’s agent, Brad Cicala (Sih-Kaluh), told NFL insider Mike Garafolo, “We plan on playing for the Saints in 2026.”

The college baseball and softball transfer portal window opened yesterday and five LSU Tigers have jumped in. The five that are looking to play elsewhere didn’t have a lot of success in 2026. They are Mavrick Rizy, DJ Primeaux, Daniel Harden, Trent Caraway, and Jaden Noot.

LSU softball is losing one of its top pitchers to the transfer portal. Jayden Heavener had the lowest ERA among the starters and won 13 games for the Tigers.

The NCAA Baseball Tournament continues to be unpredictable with Troy beating Florida ten to two. The Trojans will play Little Rock in the Super Regionals. St. John beat Florida State in the Tallahassee Regional Final to advance to play Alabama.

Oklahoma hit a walk-off home run to beat Georgia Tech eight to seven and the Sooners will advance to play Kansas.

Auburn will host Ole Miss in a Super Regional Series after beating Milwaukee eight to three last night, while U-S-C eliminated Texas A-and-M by beating the Aggies seven to one.

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The Saints completed their third day of organized team activities yesterday and will return to the field tomorrow and Thursday. Second year quarterback Tyler Shough says it’s been great a great offseason without any rookie responsibilities or an open QB battle.

`Cut 16 (17) “…specifically be better.”

Receiver Chris Olave has been a full participant in OTAs, while his agent tries to iron out a long-term deal with the Black and Gold. Olave is set to make 15-million dollars in his fifth and final year of a rookie deal.

Former LSU star Odell Beckham junior is back with the New York Giants. The 33-year-old was the 12^th overall pick by New York in 2014 and became a superstar player, but injuries and controversies led to him being traded to Cleveland in 2018. Beckham did not play in the NFL last season.

UL-Lafayette ended its season with a 19-5 loss to Mississippi State in the Starkville regional final last night. The Cajuns talented group of freshmen couldn’t keep their postseason magic alive, but head coach Matt Deggs says the future is bright.

Cut 7 (14) “…of season, man.”

While the first round of the NCAA baseball tournament is wrapping up. The college baseball transfer window officially opened today. Five Tigers have already entered the portal: third baseman Trent Carraway, right-handed pitcher Mavrick Rizy, left-hander D.J. Primeaux, righty Jaden Noot and outfielder Daniel Harden.

Northwestern State freshman left-hander Brody Trosclair also announced he’d be entering the portal. The Thibodaux native was named Southland Conference freshman of the year after going 5-and-1 with a 1.89 ERA and 55 strikeouts this season.

LSU softball ace Jayden Heavener announced she’d be transferring after leading the Tigers with 22 starts in 32 games this season. The sophomore posted a 2.81 ERA with 128 strikeouts and 22 walks. The former D1Softball Freshman All-American Second-Team selection also pitched 16 games and earned 2 saves.

Former LSU star and Super Bowl champion Odell Beckham Jr. signed with the Giants after working out with the team this morning. The 33-year-old was drafted by New York in 2014. Beckham did not play last season and has just 9 catches and 55 yards in 9 games with the Dolphins in 2024.

Cedar Creek junior left-handed pitcher and first baseman Kade Luker was named the Louisiana Gatorade Player of the Year and Class 1A MVP. He struck out 135 batters in 74 innings with a 1.04 ERA and hit .531 at the plate with five home runs, 36 RBI, 12 doubles, 7 triples and 28 stolen bags.