LSU added cornerback Aidan Anding and defensive end Gabriel Reliford to its roster, filling the final two spots the team had left to possibly add Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris later this season after they won a preliminary injunction to return last week. The move comes after the SEC sued LSU to prevent them from adding the players and announced a vote to expel the school from the conference tomorrow. Tony Clayton represents the athletes and says LSU never broke any rules.

Cut 4 (09) “…is made of.”

A hearing in the SEC’s lawsuit is set for 1:00 this afternoon in Birmingham.

The Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame announced its 2027 induction class featuring former LSU football stars Leonard Fournette, Patrick Peterson and Henry Thomas, Tigers baseball players Ryan Theriot and Aaron Hill, horse racing legend Robbie Albarado and ULM women’s basketball all-time leading scorer Lisa Ingram. The class will be enshrined June 26 in Natchitoches.

LSU wide receiver Winnie Watkins racked up 110 yards and a touchdown in his first game at LSU after transferring from Ole Miss this offseason. He says LSU has been everything it was advertised to be.

Cut 20 (19) “…everything they say.”

That crowd welcomes Louisiana Tech Saturday. Bulldogs coach Sonny Cumbie says there is a lot of good from their 80-6 win over Northwestern State to take with them to Baton Rouge against a tougher opponent.

Cut 16 (15) “…protect the football.”

It appears LSU is ending its pursuit of adding two players who were on NFL training camp rosters. After receiving a preliminary injunction on Thursday, LSU left two spots on its 105-man roster for Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris to possibly be added later. But with LSU facing the threat of being expelled from the league, last night LSU added Aidan Anding and Gabriel Reliford instead, which finalizes the roster. Anding and Reliford are injured and not expected to play this season.

The SEC has sued LSU to stop them from adding Wright and Harris to their roster. A hearing on that case takes place this afternoon in a federal courtroom in Alabama.

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill blames the NCAA for this courtroom drama…

Cut 14 (14) “…couldn’t do it”

Ole Miss transfer wide receiver Winnie Watkins led the Tigers with seven catches for 110 yards and a touchdown in his LSU debut. The 51-10 win over Clemson was an electric performance for the sophomore and the entire LSU offense, but Watkins says the receivers are still building chemistry with quarterback Sam Leavitt.

Cut 18 (16) “…do every day.”

The Saints have named nine captains. They are quarterback Tyler Shough, center Erik McCoy, left guard David Edwards, defensive ends Cam Jordan and Chase Young, safety Justin Reid, linebackers Kaden Elliss, Chris Rumph and long snapper Zach Wood.

The 2027 LSU baseball schedule is out. The Tigers will host Texas, Vanderbilt, Ole Miss, Georgia and Mississippi State.

LSU moved up to number eight in the AP Poll and Coaches Poll after its 51-10 win over Clemson. The Tigers now sit directly ahead of Ole Miss, Texas A&M, Oklahoma and Alabama.

The SEC has updated its lawsuit against LSU regarding the program’s recruitment of players who spent time in NFL training camps to pave the way to expel LSU from the conference. The filed complaint claims the school has lost control of the football program and says conference CEOs will meet for a vote to terminate LSU’s membership on Thursday. Tiger Rag Editor Glenn Guilbeau says it is an overreaction.

Cut 9 (13)  “…and angry.”

LSU still has not broken the SEC’s rule against signing ex-pros because Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris were not listed on the team’s roster, but two spots were left open in case the team wanted to add them later in the season.

A hearing has been set for tomorrow at 1 p.m.

LSU set a record for first downs in a game with 38 as the Tigers churned out 644 total yards in its 51-10 win over Clemson. LSU’s offensive line struggled last season, and coach Lane Kiffin says this current group has room to improve.

Cut 19 (17) “…play really consistent.”

The Saints kick off the season in Detroit on Sunday. Lions receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown has caught over 100 passes in each of the last four seasons, and Saints head coach Kellen Moore says he is a premier player.

Cut 17 (16) “…a fun test.”

It’s game week for the Saints as the Black and Gold will kick off the season Sunday in Detroit. Quarterback Tyler Shough started nine games last year, but this season he’ll start the season opener. Head Coach Kellen Moore says Shough is ready to be the guy starting with the first game.

Cut 16 (13) “…what we need.”

LSU will host Louisiana Tech this Saturday. Tiger Stadium was rocking against Clemson, and it was loud as ever. Coach Lane Kiffin wants to see the fans bring that same kind of passion and intensity this Saturday.

Cut 20 (14) “…do it again.”+

Louisiana sports fans are saddened over the death of WWL on-air personality Mike Detillier. Detillier was a walking encyclopedia when it came to football and his annual draft guide was a must have before the draft started.

Detillier found out less than two weeks ago he had pancreatic cancer and he passed away early Sunday morning. Former Saints quarterback Bobby Hebert and Detillier co-hosted the Second Guess Show on WWL radio for two decades and was with him in his final hours as the two watched the LSU game together…

Cut 15 (14) “…1:30”

Detillier would have turned 66 years old today.

In the latest high school football polls…Westgate, St. Charles Catholic and Ouachita Christian have moved up to number one in their respective classes.

The LSU Tigers put together an impressive season opening win over the Clemson Tigers on Saturday night beating the once mighty ACC team 51 to 10. Quarterback Sam Leavitt threw for 230 yards and a touchdown and rushed for 113 yards and two scores. There was some thought, LSU could be distracted by the courtroom drama involving two players who were in NFL training camps, but attempting to return to college. Leavitt says it was not a big deal to the team…

Cut 29 (20) “…better at”

Ninth ranked Ole Miss beat 24^th ranked Louisville in a shootout last night 41 to 38 in Nashville. Trinidad Chambliss threw for 336 yards and three T-Ds.

Louisiana Tech scored 80 points on Saturday night. That’s the most they’ve scored as a Division one program as the Bulldogs dominated Northwestern State 80 to 6. Tech head coach Sonny Cumbie…

Cut 22 (15) “…next week”

Louisiana Tech is at LSU this Saturday night.

Louisiana Chrisitan followed up its historic win over Northwestern State with a 70 to 14 win over Langston to open up SAC play. L-C-U rushed for nearly 400 yards as Datlan Cunningham and Jaterrius Johnson each rushed for two touchdowns. The Wildcats are at Wayland Baptist this Saturday.

And many football fans are saddened over the news that WWL radio sports talk host Mike Detillier has passed away at the age of 65 after a brief bout with pancreatic cancer. It was less than two weeks ago that Detillier learned he had terminal cancer.

Saturday is a day LSU fans will not forget as the long-awaited debut of Lane Kiffin delivered a dominating 51-10 victory over the Clemson Tigers. Despite scoring an early field goal, Clemson never had a chance. The 102-thousand in attendance made sure LSU would win. Linebacker Whit Weeks felt the energy…

Cut 12 (14) “…special.”

There were thoughts LSU could be distracted by the ongoing drama surrounding the college eligibility of two players, who were on NFL rosters last month. But Kiffin said before the game it would not be a distraction and he was right…

Cut 14 (12) “…by it.”

Louisiana Tech hung 80 points on Northwestern State as the Bulldogs dominated the Demons 80 to 6. The 80 points are the most scored by Tech as a Division One program. Blake Baker threw for 232 yards and three T-Ds.

The Ragin Cajuns rushed for 243 yards in a 38 to 7 win over Lamar. Darrell Smith rushed for 84 yards and two scores. Lunch Winfield also rushed for 84 yards and a score.

ULM gave up 762 total yards in a 62 to 13 loss to Mississippi State. Warhawks coach Bryant Vincent not happy with his defense…

Cut 26 (15) “….

Kansas State beat Nicholls 71 to 3. McNeese over Texas Wesleylan 52 to 0.

Gameday has finally arrived as Lane Kiffin makes his highly anticipated debut as the head coach of the LSU Tigers tonight. Tonight also marks the debut of quarterback Sam Leavitt in an LSU uniform. Kiffin says Leavitt has been great…

Cut 21 (14) “…been great.”

The big story has been the drama over the eligibility of athletes in the Class of 2022 who believe they deserve a fifth season. A Baton Rouge judge has said they can play and that includes two football players that are now with LSU after spending time last month in NFL training camps.

But when LSU submitted its official roster last night, tight end Dae’Quan Wright and defensive tackle Zxavian Harris where not on it. Playing them would be against SEC rules according to Commissioner Greg Sankey.

It’s still possible they can be added to the roster later in the season.

Louisiana Tech opens the season at home against Northwestern State at 6:30 tonight. Demons head coach Blain McCorkle says he hopes his team can bounce back from a disappointing opener against Louisiana Christian in another regional rivalry game.

Cut 20 (13) “…game of it.”

UL Lafayette kicks off the season against Lamar at 7. Lamar opened its season with a 21-14 win over Abilene Christian last week. Cajuns head coach Michael Desormeaux says a strong offensive start is important against a veteran team that likes to run the ball.

Cut 19 (10) “…you want.”

ULM and Tulane both kick off the year with difficult road matchups. The Warhawks visit Mississippi State at 6:30, and the Green Wave faces Duke at 2:30.

At 6:00, Southeastern Louisiana visits South Alabama, Nicholls heads to Kansas State and McNeese hosts Texas Wesleyan.

It’s almost time for LSU to kick off its season against Clemson. It will be Lane Kiffin’s first game leading the Tigers roster loaded with transfer talent. Quarterback Sam Leavitt will also play his first game in Tiger Stadium, and Kiffin says the number-one-rated transfer has lived up to the billing.

Cut 21 (14) “…been great.”

Kickoff is at 6:30 tomorrow.

Southern coach Marshall Faulk will also be making his first appearance in front of the home crowd when the Jaguars host Kentucky State. The first-year head coach says he doesn’t feel any added pressure to win at home.

Cut 22 (10) “…to do it.”

Grambling plays its second home game against Central State. Both games kick off at 6:00 tomorrow night

College football around the state is fully underway tomorrow.

Louisiana Tech opens the season at home against Northwestern State at 6:30. Demons head coach Blain McCorkle says he hopes his team can bounce back from a disappointing opener against Louisiana Christian in another regional rivalry game.

Cut 20 (13) “…game of it.”

UL Lafayette kicks off the season against Lamar at 7. Lamar opened its season with a 21-14 win over Abilene Christian last week. Cajuns head coach Michael Desormeaux says a strong offensive start is important against a veteran team that likes to run the ball.

Cut 19 (10) “…you want.”

ULM and Tulane both kick off the year with difficult road matchups. The Warhawks visit Mississippi State at 6:30, and the Green Wave faces Duke at 2:30.

At 6:00, Southeastern Louisiana visits South Alabama, Nicholls heads to Kansas State and McNeese hosts Texas Wesleyan.

A group of high school class of 2022 athletes in the Louisiana lawsuit against the NCAA, SEC and Commissioner Greg Sankey was granted a preliminary injunction for a fifth season of eligibility. That includes players like Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris, who had brief stints in NFL training camps and now plan to play for LSU. Attorney Ryan Downton, who represented the athletes, says the NCAA’s new age-based eligibility rules grant athletes five seasons of eligibility.

Cut 10 (08) “…fifth year.”

The SEC plans to appeal the ruling and filed a separate lawsuit against LSU in a federal court in Alabama. The conference claims LSU’s recruitment of NFL players violates its First Amendment right to enforce its own rules. Tiger Rag Editor Glenn Guilbeau says he believes the SEC does not have the law on their side.

Cut 8 (10) “…could be repercussions.”

The start of the Lane Kiffin era at LSU is almost here. The Tigers host Clemson tomorrow in a game that will be the center of the football universe. “College GameDay” is on campus and nearly 100 recruits will be in attendance. Kiffin says the Tigers are ready to put on a show.

Cut 18 (14) “…into the stadium.”

UL Lafayette kicks off the season against Lamar tomorrow. The Ragin’ Cajuns are kicking off their 125th season and were picked to finish second in the Sun Belt West this year. Desormeaux expects a lot of excitement for the season opener.

Cut 20 (14) “…past nine months.”

Judge William Jorden has granted a preliminary injunction that will allow 42 college athletes seeking a fifth year of eligibility to play this athletic season, including two football players who were with NFL teams during training camp. One of the attorneys for the plaintiffs, Tony Clayton, says the judge’s ruling also prevents the SEC from punishing schools that roster players that practiced with NFL teams…

Cut 11 (13) “….in concert”

The NCAA and the SEC is expected to appeal the ruling and the SEC has filed its own federal lawsuit against LSU and president Wade Rousse, athletics director Verge Ausberry and head football coach Lane Kiffin, alleging LSU waged a deliberated and coordinated campaign to recruit pro players. Attorney General Liz Murrill calls the lawsuit garbage.

Lane Kiffin’s eagerly awaited LSU debut is just one day away. The Tigers host Clemson tomorrow at 6:30 in a game that has seen the most media and celebrity credentials issued in Tiger Stadium history. ESPN’s “College GameDay” will be on campus, and Kiffin says all of that attention is good for the program.

Cut 17 (17) “…person and financially.”

High school football last night Christian Maxie rushed for 449 yards and three touchdowns as Ouachita outscored Byrd 44 to 37, Sterlington defeated Franklin Parish 42 to 30 despite four touchdowns from LSU commit Trey Murphy, Calvary Baptist defeated Huntington 48 to 22 and Barbe beat Iowa 42 to 15.