LSU and Ole Miss are preparing to face off in a Top Ten showdown to begin SEC play on Saturday night in Oxford. The rivalry between these two schools has never been more intense with Lane Kiffin leaving Ole Miss last season to be the head coach of the Tigers. Kiffin’s message for his team is not to listen to all the chatter between the two fan bases…

Cut 14 (11) “…on game day”

After Kiffin left Ole Miss, head coach Pete Golding was promoted from defensive coordinator. The Hammond native is looking forward to facing his old boss…

Cut 22 (16) “…of it”

Kick off on Saturday is at 6:30.

The Saints came up short in their 31-30 overtime loss to the Lions, but there were a lot of positives. Seven different players recorded 30-plus scrimmage yards, and four different players found the end zone. Head coach Kellen Moore says the offense is versatile.

Cut 16 (14) “…take this.”

The Saints are at Baltimore on Sunday.

Louisiana Tech will head to Texas this Saturday to face the Baylor Bears. Quarterback Blake Baker is reportedly questionable with a fractured hand. Bulldogs Coach Sonny Cumbie says whoever is at quarterback needs to make smart decisions on early downs against the Bears’ defense.

Cut 19 (15) “…overcome those.”

LSU and coach Lane Kiffin make their dramatic return to Ole Miss this weekend in a top-ten matchup. Kiffin says he told the Tigers not to worry about any outside noise.

Cut 21 (12) “…Heisman candidates.”

The Saints were one play away from a 21-point comeback win over the Lions yesterday. New Orleans forced overtime and matched Detroit’s touchdown in the extra period but lost 31-30 after failing to complete the game-winning two-point conversion attempt. Quarterback Tyler Shough says the team is aggressive and that won’t change with the game on the line.

Cut 14 (11) “…good job.”

LSU beat Louisiana Tech 45-14 on Saturday, but Tech head coach Sonny Cumbie is proud of his team’s effort.

Cut 18 (17) “…the game.”

Tech quarterback Blake Baker fractured his hand in the loss and his status for the Bulldogs’ trip to Baylor this weekend is up in the air.

Nicholls started off Southland play with a 31-28 win over UTRGV. Former Byrd High standout Jackson Dufrene tied a school record with three touchdown catches and was named Southland offensive Player of the Week. Coach Tommy Rybacki is excited to see his senior have a big game…

Cut 20 (12) “…for us.”

LSU moved up to No. 7 after beating LA Tech 45-14 and will face eighth-ranked Ole Miss this weekend. The Tigers turned it over four times in the first half against Tech but eventually pulled away from the Bulldogs. Quarterback Sam Leavitt threw for 344 yards and a touchdown, and he also rushed for three touchdowns. But he also threw three interceptions, which he knows can’t happen this Saturday at Ole Miss..…

Cut 16 (13) “…go to work.”

A documentary on legendary LSU Heisman winner Billy Cannon premieres tonight at 7:00 on Louisiana Public Broadcasting. Following his career, counterfeiting conviction and work as a dentist at Angola, Cannon’s daughter, Bunnie, says she hopes viewers get to see a new side of her father.

Cut 4 (11) “…knew about.”

The Saints lost their season opener 31-30 versus the Lions in overtime. After a scoreless first half and two turnovers to start the second half, New Orleans fought back from a 21-0 deficit with five straight scoring drives to force overtime. Quarterback Tyler Shough finished with 410 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions, but says he needs to be better for four quarters.

Cut 13 (11)  “…too inconsistent.”

Kicker Daniel Carlson missed a 62-yard field goal at the end of regulation. After Detroit scored on the first possession of O-T, the Saints scored a touchdown of their own but could not complete the two-point conversion attempt to secure the win.

New Orleans is on the road again at Baltimore this weekend.

All four teams in the NFC South lost yesterday. The Falcons fell 20-13 to the Steelers with Cooper Rush at starting quarterback, the Panthers lost a 59-37 shootout to the Bears and the Buccaneers fell 33-27 to the Bengals.

The Saints rallied from a 21-nothing deficit in the third quarter to force overtime but lost to Detroit 31 to 30. Tyler Shough had a rough first half, but caught fire and threw for 410 yards and three T-Ds. Chris Olave caught ten passes for a career-high 182 yards, but there’s one stat he did not achieve….

Cut 15 (13) “ moving forward”

Olave had a huge 42 yard reception that set up the game-tying touchdown pass to Juwan Johnson.

In O-T, Detroit scored a touchdown first, the Saints came back with a ten-play drive that finished with a Noah Fant touchdown catch. New Orleans decided to go for two, but Shough’s pass to the back corner of the end zone sailed out of bounds for a tough loss to start the 2026 season.

LSU had a rough first half against Louisiana Tech, but got going in the second half to defeat the Bulldogs 45 to 14. Coach Lane Kiffin says the first half is a good learning experience…

Cut 17 (18) “…we needed”

Seventh ranked LSU now gets ready for its much anticipated showdown with 8^th ranked  Ole Miss this Saturday.

Tough loss for McNeese on Saturday as they fell just short of beating one of the best teams in FCS, falling to fourth ranked Tarleton State 27 to 24. Coach Matt Viator says his team played well enough to win…

Cut 19 (11) “…this level”

Eighth-ranked LSU hosts Louisiana Tech tomorrow, as both schools come off massive week one blowout wins. Tigers quarterback Sam Leavitt passed for 230 yards and a touchdown and ran for 113 yards and two scores in the 51-10 win over Clemson. Left tackle Jordan Seaton was impressed.

Cut 20 (08) “…father we go.”

The Bulldogs beat Northwestern State 80-6 last week. Quarterback Blake Baker was 10-for-14 for 232 yards and three touchdowns at halftime. LSU coach Lane Kiffin says the Tigers need to be ready for their best.

Cut 12 (13) “…next year.”

Kickoff is set for 6:30. LSU reports that Tiger Stadium has been sold out for the second week in a row.

The 60th season of Saints football kicks off Sunday against the Lions. Detroit running back Jahmyr Gibbs was named to his third straight Pro Bowl last season after totaling over 18-hundred scrimmage yards and 18 touchdowns. Saints defensive coordinator Brandon Staley says he’s a weapon no matter what he’s doing.

Cut 18 (18) “…very complete player.”

Saints running back Alvin Kamara is questionable with an MCL sprain after being limited in practice all week.

Louisiana college football kicks off tomorrow at 2:30 when ULM visits UAB.

At 6:00, Southern goes to number-22 Houston, Southeastern Louisiana hosts North Alabama, McNeese faces Tarleton State, Nicholls welcomes UTRGV and Northwestern State visits East Texas A-and-M.

Grambling heads to TCU at 7:00, and UL Lafayette plays at 14^th-ranked USC at 10:00.

Eighth-ranked LSU hosts Louisiana Tech tomorrow. LA Tech beat Northwestern State 80-6 in its opener. Wide receiver Dedrick Latulas had two catches for ten yards and a touchdown and a 58-yard punt return touchdown. He says he’s excited to play in a sold-out Tiger Stadium, but the Bulldogs are not intimidated by LSU.

Cut 15 (11) “…with a W.”

LSU did not receive any punishments from the SEC after a meeting of presidents and chancellors yesterday. The conference released a statement that said officials will continue to “discuss recent matters involving conference expectations and responsibilities” as member institutions work towards a resolution.

The Saints kick off the season against the Lions this weekend. They will be without defensive end Cameron Jordan as he recovers from a hamstring injury and first-round rookie wide receiver Jordyn Tyson, who is not eligible to return from IR until week five.

ULM is back in action tomorrow versus UAB. The Warhawks are coming off a 62-13 loss to Mississippi State. Head coach Bryant Vincent says the Bulldogs are easily the most talented team they’ll face all season, but he expects a similar style of play from the Blazers.

Cut 20 (19) “…the red zone.”

Country Day quarterback Jack Grace set a new Louisiana High School state record with nine touchdown passes last night against Willow. The Cajuns beat the Lions 70-35.

Cecilia beat Teurlings Catholic 44-21 in Lafayette. Four-star LSU commit Braylon Calais had three touchdowns for the Bulldogs.

U High fell 38-21 to Madison Prep. The Cubs are now 0-and-2 after starting the season as the top-ranked team in class three-A.

The SEC presidents and chancellors met virtually on Thursday but did not hand down any punishment against LSU for pursuing players that were on NFL rosters during training camp. The league released a statement that said its leaders met to discuss matters involving conference expectations and responsibilities and discussions will continue as the conference and its member universities work toward an appropriate resolution.

Meanwhile, the LSU football team is getting ready to host Louisiana Tech on Saturday night. The eighth ranked Tigers are a 31-and-a-half-point favorites over the Bulldogs. Next week of course is the highly anticipated Ole Miss game, but receiver Winnie Watkins says they  are completely focused on Tech.

Cut 16 (12) “…and working hard.”

Kickoff is at 6:30.

ULM faces UAB on the road at 2:30 tomorrow. The Blazers lost their opener to Illinois in a 42-23 game that was closer than the final score shows. Warhawks coach Bryant Vincent says they beat them in every stat but the scoreboard.

Cut 19 (12) “…makes them go.”

The Warhawks are coming off a 62-13 loss to Mississippi State.

The Saints kick off year two with head coach Kellen Moore and quarterback Tyler Shough on Sunday. They have a tough test going on the road against Detroit, who have had four straight winning seasons. Saints defensive coordinator Brandon Staley says quarterback Jared Goff is a big part of that success.

Cut 17 (18) “…ever thrown it.”

Kick off Sunday is at noon.

LSU will look to continue its hot start against Louisiana Tech this weekend. The Tigers’ offensive line looked much improved in the 51-10 win over Clemson. LSU allowed zero sacks and racked up 309 rushing yards, almost double last year’s season-high 166 yards versus South Carolina. Colorado transfer left tackle Jordan Seaton says running back Dilin Jones played a big hand in that too.

Cut 17 (12) “…level untouched (2x).”

The Tigers and Bulldogs kick off at 6:30. Death Valley will have a sold-out crowd for the second straight week.

Former LSU center Kate Koval is entering the transfer portal after leaving LSU before the start of classes. The NCAA granted Koval a waiver to play at a new school this season after she withdrew from LSU following the signing of Russian forward Anna Minaeva. Koval’s father serves in the Ukrainian military, and she chose not to play with the Russian 17-year-old to stay true to herself, her family and her country.

The Saints open the season on Sunday against the Lions. Quarterback Tyler Shough will look to take the next step leading the offense in his first full offseason as the starter. The Saints’ first team did not play in the preseason, but he says he got plenty of work in during training camp.

Cut 20 (17) “…any negative plays.”

Shough went 5-and-4 as the starter last season and averaged 250 passing yards a game. Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard said Shough was the team’s highest-rated quarterback in last year’s draft, over top-overall pick Cam Ward.

Running back Alvin Kamara was limited for a second practice after returning from an MCL sprain. Defensive tackle Davon Godchaux was added to the Saints’ injury report as he missed practice for a regularly scheduled rest day.

New Orleans kicks off the season in Detroit at noon Sunday.

SEC presidents are no longer slated to vote on expelling LSU from the conference at their meeting today. The legal fight between LSU and the SEC is nearing an end after the Tigers chose not to roster former NFL signees, Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris, but Tiger Rag Editor Glenn Guilbeau says the fact that SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey threatened to kick LSU out of the conference still doesn’t look good.

Cut 13 (11)  “…Greg Sankey is.”

The Saints kick off the season at Detroit on Sunday. Running backs Alvin Kamara and Kendre Miller returned to practice yesterday. Kamara was limited with an MCL sprain he suffered three weeks ago, but quarterback Tyler Shough says he’s as explosive as ever.

Cut 18 (12) “…feeding those guys.”

The Saints and Lions kick off at noon Sunday.

UL Lafayette is traveling to 14^th-ranked USC this weekend. The Cajuns kicked off the season with a 38-7 win over Lamar. Junior quarterback Lunch Winfield was 16-for-22 for 189 yards and two interceptions but added 84 yards and two scores on the ground. Head coach Michael Desormeaux does not blame Winfield for the interceptions and says he was pleased with his 73-percent completion rate and smart decision-making.

Cut 17 (18) “…as the starter.”

Former LSU national champion pitcher Kade Anderson earned his first Major League win yesterday. He allowed one earned run and six hits and struck out five batters in the six innings during the Mariners’ 3-2 win over the Rangers. He is now 1-and-1 through four starts with a 4.29 ERA and 16 total strikeouts.`

LSU will not be kicked out of the SEC and there’s a good chance a federal lawsuit the conference filed against LSU will not move forward. It appears cooler heads have prevailed after LSU made the decision not to add two players that were on NFL training camp rosters last month to their roster. Tiger Rag Editor Glenn Guilbeau says there’s no evidence that LSU or head coach Lane Kiffin broke any rules in this situation and it’s ridiculous that threats were made to kick LSU out of the league…

Cut 15 (05) “…really Greg Sankey”

SEC presidents and chancellors are meeting today, but the agenda does not contain an item about expelling LSU.

The Saints are four days away from the season opener against the Detroit Lions and staring quarterback Tyler Shough can’t wait…

Cut 19 (08) “…fun part”

Shough went five and four as the Saints starting quarterback and averaged 250 passing yards per game and 10 touchdowns.

UL Lafayette goes on the road to face 14th-ranked USC this weekend. The Trojans are 2-and-0 to start the season with blowout wins over San Jose State and Fresno State. Cajuns head coach Michael Desormeaux says USC has one of the toughest defensive lines he’s ever faced, but these are the kind of tests great teams pass.

Cut 16 (17) “…they do, period.”

The Cajuns are 30.5 point underdogs.

Week two of the high school football season kicks off tonight. The LHSAA Network Game of the Week is Cecilia versus Teurlings Catholic. The Rebels are looking to rebound from a shutout loss to St. Thomas More, while the Bulldogs are coming off an easy victory over Northside.

Also tonight, Airline is at Byrd, Terrebonne travels to Ellender, and Westgate visits Southside.