Paul Skenes is the first former LSU pitcher to win a Cy Young Award. Skenes was a unanimous winner of the 2025 National League Cy Young Award. The Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander had a 1.97 ERA and had 216 strikeouts in his second season in the big leagues.

For the fourth time this season, the LSU women’s basketball team broke the century mark as they defeated Charlotte 117 to 59. MiLaysia Fulwiley had 22 points, knocking down five three-pointers. Several of them were from long-range. Mikayla Williams added 18 points.

The LSU men’s basketball team will try to go 3-0 tonight as the Tigers host F-I-U.

The Pelicans fell to 2-9 last night, losing to Portland 125-117. Rookie center Derek Queen had 26 in a losing effort.

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In Brian Kelly’s lawsuit against LSU, it claims that Monday wvas the first time the former Tigers coach was told the school was seeking to fire him for cause. Tiger Rag Executive Editor Todd Horne says sources close to the situation tell him that’s not the case, as Kelly was informed of the possibility that he could be fired for cause the day after LSU’s loss to Texas A&M.

Cut 10 (14) “…is what happened.” 

Horne says his sources tell him Kelly was offered a 30-million dollar buyout and when he refused, LSU said they would fire him for cause.

LSU hosts Arkansas at 11:45 this Saturday. Sixth year defensive tackle Jacobian Guillory says he’ll be ready….

Cut 18 (19) “…for this week”

LSU will look to end a three-game losing streak on Saturday when it hosts Arkansas at 11:45 AM. The early kickoff and the team’s recent losing ways are two reasons many LSU fans may skip this game. Interim head coach Frank Wilson wants to see a full Tiger Stadium on Saturday…

Cut 17 (18) “…so do we”

According to online Sportsbook Bet Online, former LSU and Alabama head coach Nick Saban is the favorite to be the next head coach at LSU at two to one. Josh Barton says Bet Online had to increase the odds that Saban would be the next head coach again at LSU, because there was so much action the future hall of fame coach…

Cut 5 (09) “…adjust accordingly.”

McNeese football has its first two-game winning streak of the season. Head coach Matt Viator attributes his team’s positive attitudes to the recent success.

Cut 19 (14) “…off for them.”

The Cowboys look to make it three straight as they host Texas Rio Grande Valley Saturday at 6 p.m in Navarre Stadium.

The 5^th ranked LSU women’s basketball looks to go 4-0 on the season as they host Charlotte tonight at 7 PM. It’s been an impressive start to her college career as freshman ZaKiyah Johnson is averaging nearly 15 points and six rebounds a game.

Last night. Tulane went on a 12-0 run in the second half and defeated the Ragin Cajuns 66-62.

Northwestern State lost in overtime to North Alabama 87 to 83 despite 29 points from senior guard Micah Thomas.

Former LSU football Coach Brian Kelly has filed a lawsuit against LSU in an effort to get his entire $54 million buyout. LSU has reportedly tried to negotiate a lower buyout number. Could this legal battle potentially hurt the head coaching search? ESPN Baton Rouge Radio’s Matt Moscona appeared on the Moon Griffon show and says LSU has notified potential coaches and their representatives that Kelly’s legal team was going to file a lawsuit.

Cut 10 (09) “…coming and why.” 

Moscona believes the LSU football coaching search is in a better place than it was a week ago after naming Wade Rousse as the new president and Verge Ausberry as athletic director.

The fifth-ranked LSU women’s basketball team hosts Charlotte tonight. The Lady Tigers are 3-and-0, and in every game, they’ve at least scored 100 points. The 49ers are 2-and-1, including a five-point win over U-C-F.

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Tulane men’s basketball defeated the Ragin Cajuns 66 to 62 in Lafayette last night. The Green Wave improves 3-0 on the season, while U-L Lafayette falls to 1-and-2. The Cajuns shot just 36 percent from the field.

Northwestern State lost in overtime to North Alabama 87 to 83, despite 29 points from Micah Thomas.

The Pelicans begin a five-game homestand tonight by taking on the Portland Trail Blazers.

ULM football has lost five in a row heading into Saturday’s game against South Alabama. The Warhawks have to win the rest of their games to make it to a bowl game. Head coach Bryant Vincent says negativity has not been a part of his team’s thought process…

Cut 18 (14)  “…and this mission.”

Kick off for the Warhawks final home game of the season is at 2:30 on Saturday.

The LSU-Brian Kelly saga has worked its way to the courtroom. The Tigers’ former head football coach has filed a lawsuit against his former employer, demanding his full 54-million-dollar buyout after the school fired him October 26th. Kelly claims in his lawsuit filed in East Baton Rouge Parish that LSU is trying to claim that it fired him for cause and is trying to get out of paying him anything.

LSU is not the only Louisiana school dealing with college football drama. Seven U-L Lafayette players are suspended following a postgame altercation with Texas State. Head Coach Mike Desormeaux says the fight put a damper on the mood in the locker room after the win.

Cut 11 (08) “…you’d like to.”

Also, 18 Grambling players are suspended for their role in a fight against Bethune-Cookman.

LSU interim head football coach Frank Wilson says the Tigers will play both quarterbacks, Garrett Nussmeier and Michael Van Buren this Saturday against Arkansas. Wilson and the coaching staff also have a decision to make at starting right tackle. The regular starter, Weston Davis, was replaced by Ory Williams during the loss to Alabama…

Cut 17 (14) “….yet on that”

The Louisiana High School football playoffs start Friday. In Division One non-select, Ruston and Neville are the top two seeds. Spencer Verrett with the LHSAA Network says these two district rivals played each other in October, and it was one of the best games of the year.

Cut 13 (08)  “…was a classic.”

Ruston beat Neville on October 17th, 41-37.

LSU interim head football coach Frank Wilson didn’t name a starting quarterback for Saturday’s matchup against Arkansas, but all signs point towards senior Garrett Nussmeier remaining as Q-B one. Wilson says that Nussmeier will take the first team reps this week in practice.

Cut 16 (11) “…that goes in.”

In high school football, North Desoto just completed its first undefeated regular season and they are the one-seed in the Division Two non-select bracket. LHSAA Network’s Spencer Verrett says this bracket features a bunch of good teams…

Cut 14 (10) “…in this one”

Cecilia is the defending champ and they are a 13-seed.

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The Sun Belt has suspended seven players from the Ragin Cajuns football team for their role in the postgame brawl that took place after U-L Lafayette’s win over Texas State. Cajuns Coach Michael Desormeaux says the Bobcats started the brawl…

Cut 10 (13) “…have to”

The Sun Belt suspended six players from the Bobcats.

The SWAC has suspended 18 players from Grambling State and nine players from Bethune Cookman. A huge fight broke out between the two teams right before the start of the second half. Grambling has also been fined 40-thosuand dollars.

The LSU men’s basketball team got off to a quick start last night and ended up beating UNO 93-58. Michael Nwoko had 22 points in 20 minutes. Marquel Sutton had 15 points and 15 rebounds.

The Saints got win number two on the season yesterday as New Orleans upset Carolina 17-7. Tyler Shough became the first Saints rookie quarterback to win a start since 1981 as the 26-year-old threw for 282 yards and two touchdowns.

The Black and Gold also played complimentary football. The Saints’ defense forced two turnovers, including an interception by Alontae Taylor that led to the Saints’ second touchdown of the day that for all intents and purposes sealed the win. Taylor credits the coaching staff for putting him in a position to make the impact play.

Cut 18 (15)  “…technique was good.”

The Saints improve to 2-and-8 on the season as they head into their bye week. Their next game is in two weeks against Atlanta in the Superdome.

LSU’s defense played well against one of the top pass offenses in the country but lost to fourth-ranked Alabama 20-9 Saturday. Bama connected on two pass plays of 25 yards or more, but other than that, a blitz-heavy Tigers defense held their own. The offensive performance was again a disappointment, but Interim head coach Frank Wilson appreciated the effort…

Cut 14 (12) “…off this.”

Grambling won its fourth straight on Saturday, beating Bethune-Cookman 31-23, but a huge brawl erupted minutes before start of the second half. Ten players were ejected, five from each team. Grambling coach Mickey Joseph says his team was returning from the locker room to warm up for the second half when a group of Wildcats walked through the Grambling team…

Cut 19 (18) “…the field.”

The Saints enter their bye week on a high note after earning their second win of the season by beating the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, 17-7.  Coach Kellen Moore says this team has persevered amid adversity.

Cut 16 (18) “…as a team.”

Tyler Shough completed 19 out of 27 passes for 282 yards and two TDS. Shough is the first Saints rookie QB since Dave Wilson in 1981 to win a game.

The high school football playoff pairings were released yesterday. Ruston, North DeSoto, Jena, and Haynesville are the top seeds on the non-select side. Karr, St. Charles Catholic, Lafayette Christia,n and Westminster Christian are the number one seeds on the select side.

The LSU Tigers dropped their third straight on Saturday, falling to Alabama 20 to 9. Fifth year senior quarterback Garrett Nussmeier was benched in the third quarter, and Interim head coach Frank Wilson gave Michael Van Buren a chance…

Cut 15 (20) “….did a good job”

LSU hosts Arkansas at 11:45 this Saturday. Wilson speaks again today and we’ll see if Nussmeier will remain the starter or if Van Buren gets another chance.

In other college football action on Saturday…the Ragin Cajuns, Grambling and McNeese won their games.

While Louisiana Tech, Southeastern Louisiana, Nicholls, Northwestern State and Southern lost their games.

LSU women’s basketball beat Georgia Southern 118 to 70 yesterday.

LSU looks to upset fourth ranked Alabama on Saturday night. Cornerback Mansoor Delane (MAHN-soor duh-LANE) is eager to face one of the best passing offenses in the country…

Cut 7 (07) “…first punch”

LSU is a 10.5 point underdog to Alabama on Saturday night.

The Saints are a 5.5 point underdog as they travel to Carolina to take on the Panthers, who are 5-and-4 on the season. Carolina is getting good production from former Cowboy Rico Dowdle. Dowdle had 130 yards rushing and two touchdowns last week against Green Bay. New Orleans linebacker Demario Davis on Carolina’s offense…

Cut 16 (18) “…running the football”

UL-Lafayette snapped a three-game losing streak by beating South Alabama, 31-22, in Mobile last week. Even though it hasn’t been the ideal season, head coach Michael Desormeaux (DEZ-er-moe) was happy for his group and wants his team to continue to play with the same determination this week.

Cut 19 (15) “…do it again.”

The Cajuns are 3-and-6 on the season and they need to win their final three games to be bowl eligible.

Louisiana Tech looks for its first six-win season since 2019 when the Bulldogs visit Delaware.

Southeastern Louisiana looks to continue their push for an FCS playoff berth as the Lions visit Lamar. Also this Saturday, McNeese is at East Texas A-and-M, Nicholls visits UT Rio Grande Valley, Northwestern State hosts UIW and Grambling hosts Bethune Cookman.

LSU’s defense will be tested on Saturday night when the Tigers visit fourth ranked Alabama. Crimson Tide quarterback Ty Simpson is a Heisman candidate as he’s thrown 20 touchdowns and only one interception this year. LSU Interim head football coach Frank Wilson says Simpson possesses an elite skillset.

Cut 17 (19) “…to gain yardage.

It looks like LSU will not have star linebacker Whit Weeks for a third consecutive game as he’s listed as doubtful with a bone bruise on his ankle.

In high school football…Ruston could look up a top seed in Division One non-select with a win tonight over West Monroe. Westgate likely secured a first round home playoff game by beating Comeaux 42-7. And Westminister Catholic will be your top seed in Division Four select after beating St. Edmund 37-22.

The Cajuns will host Texas State tomorrow, which will be the last Sun Belt matchup between the two teams as the Bobcats are moving to the Pac-12 after this season. U-L Lafayette Coach Michael Desormeaux says his team is focused on winning out to become bowl eligible.

Cut 20 (08) “…at all costs.”

The 1-and-8 New Orleans Saints are back on the road this Sunday to face an improving Carolina Panthers team that beat the Packers in Green Bay last Sunday. Rookie Tyler Shough will start again at quarterback for the Saints and defensive end Cameron Jordan says the Black and Gold’s defense has to set the tone…

Cut 6 (11) “…three turnovers”

The Panthers defense is improved, running back Rico Dowdle is third in the NFL in rushing and Q-B Bryce Young has won his last four starts

LSU football visits fourth-ranked Alabama tomorrow night. The Tigers’ offense and defense have been going against each other in inside run drills, which require more physicality from the linemen. Interim Head Coach Frank Wilson says he’s pleased with his team’s tenacity in practice this week.

Cut 16 (14) “…rewarding for us.”

Linebacker Whit Weeks is doubtful with a bone bruise, but offensive lineman Carrius Curne is expected to play after he was described as questionable earlier this week.

Former LSU football coach Brian Kelly has issued his first public statement since his firing. In a social media post, Kelly said the journey began with great expectations, but sometimes the journey does not end the way you hope. He says he’ll be cheering on the Tigers against the Crimson Tide.

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The Saints’ offense will be without a big weapon moving forward after New Orleans sent receiver Rashid Shaheed to the Seattle Seahawks for two draft picks. Quarterback Tyler Shough says Shaheed’s departure will create more opportunities for other receivers.

Cut 18 (18)  “…to have success.”

The Saints are at Carolina this Sunday.

In high school football last night, Oak Grove defeated Ouachita Christian 34-21, and Bunkie beat Marksville 49 to 24. Airline over Huntington 34 to 27, and the game of the night was in Livingston Parish as Live Oak outscored Dutchtown 56 to 53.

Tonight…ASH is at Neville, West Monroe visits Rusto,n and E-D White hosts Vandebilt Catholic.