The LSU coaching staff is doing a lot of re-assessing after Sunday’s embarrassing 45-24 loss to Florida State. The Tigers were overmatched by the Seminoles as F-S-U scored 31 unanswered points in the second half. One of LSU’s best players, linebacker Harold Perkins, had a quiet game, just five tackles. Coach Brian Kelly says Perkins is learning a new position as he moved from outside to inside linebacker…
cut 19 (23) “….sort it out”
Kelly says they are looking at how Perkins can be most effective at LSU. He and the rest of the Tigers will host Grambling on Saturday.

First year West Monroe Football Coach Todd has been placed on administrative leave. A player at Monday’s practice had to go to the hospital with a heat related illness. KNOE TV Sports Director Aaron Dietrich says four players have been sent to the hospital suffering from heat exhaustion since Garvin took over in May…
Cut 14 (11) “…after practice”
The Ouachita Citizen reports the player that went the hospital on Monday was doing extra work because he missed practice the week before because of COVID.

Up and coming Pelicans guard Trey Murphy reportedly suffered a meniscus injury to his left knee during a workout and will undergo further testing to see if he’ll need surgery. Murphy averaged 15 points and four rebounds a game last year and made 41-percent of his three-point shots. Murphy’s injury could mean more playing time for first round pick Jordan Hawkins.

One game into the season and the LSU Tigers are already facing adversity after getting clobbered in the second half and losing to Florida State 45-24. Quarterback Jayden Daniels expects the team will bounce back…
cut 20 (14) “….to that”
The Tigers will host Grambling this Saturday.

The other in-state matchup this Saturday is Northwestern State at La Tech. The Demons lost at U-L Lafayette on Saturday, while the Bulldogs fell to S-M-U.

The Ragin Cajuns will open up Sun Belt play this Saturday when take on Old Dominion. The Monarchs lost to Virginia Tech on Saturday 36-17.

Nicholls is at TCU, McNeese is at Florida and Southeastern Louisiana is at South Alabama.

The Saints kick off the season on Sunday as they’ll face the Tennessee Titans. The Titans went 7-and-10 last season. They started 7-3, but finished the season on a seven-game losing streak. Mike Vrabel is entering his seventh season as the head coach in Tennessee and Allen says you know what kind of game you’ll get when Vrabel is on the other sideline…
Cut 17 (17) “…plays in our league”
Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore was limited in practice on Monday. He has been sidelined since August 18th when he injured his knee.

All of the top ranked high school football teams won in week one, so John Curtis, St. Thomas More, University High, Calvary Baptist and Ouachita Christian remain ranked number one.

The LSU football team gets back to work today trying to correct the problems that resulted in Sunday’s embarrassing 45-24 loss to Florida State. Coach Brian Kelly says one poor performance will not define their season…:
Cut 18 (18) “second half”
LSU hosts Grambling in Tiger Stadium this Saturday night at 6:30.

An arrest has been made in the fatal shooting that took place at the Brusly-Port Allen high school football game on Friday night. The West Baton Rouge Parish Sherriff’s Office says 18-year-old Jarrettin Jackson the Second is charged with second degree murder and attempted second degree murder. Shot and killed in the incident was 16-year-old Ja’Kobe Queen only a few feet away from a concession stand.

Game week has arrived for the Saints as they will host the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. New Orleans only has two home games in the first six weeks of the season, so getting a win on Sunday is important. Coach Dennis Allen…:
Cut 16 (14) “… always good”
The Titans went 7-and-10 last season. They started 7-3 but finished the season on a seven-game losing streak. The game on Sunday kicks off at noon.

Cornerback Marshon Lattimore and offensive lineman Landon Young were back on the practice field Monday. Lattimore tweaked his knee during joint practices with the Chargers, leaving the August 18th practice early. Coach Dennis Allen called it “precautionary” at the time.

5th-ranked LSU was completely outclassed in the second half last night and lost to eighth-ranked Florida State 45 to 24 as the Tigers lost their season opener for a fourth consecutive season. Coach Brian Kelly’s team led 17-14 at halftime but F-S-U scored 31 unanswered points…
Cut 12 (09) “…second half”
LSU failed to score twice in the red zone in the first half, they muffed another punt and the defense had no answers for Florida State’s offense as quarterback Jordan Travis threw four touchdown passes, three of them to Opelousas native Keon Coleman. Coleman transferred in from Michigan State and Travis is glad he’s with the Seminoles….
cut 19 (15) “…”…did that’

ULM rallied from a 10-point deficit in the fourth quarter to beat Army 17-13 on Saturday. Down 13-3 in the fourth quarter, Coach Terry Bowden turned to sophomore quarterback Hunter Herring who threw the winning touchdown pass. Bowden says Herring was what the Warhawks needed…
Cut 15 (15) “…because of that”
Herring was 4-of-9 for 22 yards and a touchdown. He also rushed for 13 yards. Senior Jiya Wright started and was 10-of-21 for 70 yards and two interceptions.

Ben Wooldridge threw three touchdowns passes and ran for another as the Ragin Cajuns defeated Northwestern State 38-13.

24th ranked Tulane trounced South Alabama 37-17 as Michael Pratt threw four touchdown passes.

Louisiana Tech had a rough first half in Dallas and lost to SMU 38-14.

The 5th ranked LSU football team was on the wrong end of a beat down in Orlando last night as Florida State scored 31 unanswered points in the second half en route to a 45-24 victory over the Tigers.

LSU failed to score twice in the red zone in the first half, they muffed another punt and the defense had no answers for Florida State’s offense as quarterback Jordan Travis threw four touchdown passes, three of them to Opelousas native Keon Coleman. Coach Brian Kelly did not expect such a bad performance….
cut 13 (11) “…have to own”
LSU came into this contest as a national title contender, but will likely have to win the rest of its regular season games to be in contention for a spot in the college football playoff. The Tigers are home this Saturday to host Grambling. The Tigers lost Hampton on Saturday 35-31.

ULM is looking for its first winning season since 2012 and the Warhawks season is off to a good start after beating Army 17-13 on Saturday. The Warhawks trailed by ten points in the fourth quarter, but former Ouachita Christian star Hunter Herring came off the bench to help spark the fourth quarter rally. Herring also threw the game winning touchdown pass and Coach Terry Bowden says Herring will start this Saturday’s game against Lamar over Jiya Wright, who threw two interceptions against the Black Knights…
cut 16 (16) “…same thing”

Also in week one, the Ragin Cajuns defeated Northwestern State 38-13. Ben Wooldridge threw three touchdowns and rushed for another, while the defense held the Demons to 187 yards.

24th ranked Tulane trounced South Alabama 37-17 as Michael Pratt threw four touchdown passes.

Louisiana Tech had a rough first half in Dallas and lost to SMU 38-14. McNeese did not look good on Saturday night in Lake Charles and were outclassed by Tarleton State in the second half and lost 52-34.

The first full Saturday of the college football season is here, but LSU fans will have to wait one more day to see the Tigers play. 8th ranked Florida State and 5th ranked LSU will kick off tomorrow night at 6:30. Tigers Coach Brian Kelly says both teams are very similar…
cut 12 (13) “….lot of ways”
The best player on the field might be LSU linebacker Harold Perkins. Seminoles Coach Mike Norvel says they have to know where Perkins is lined up before every snap….
cut 18 (20) “…..account for”
Kick off Sunday night is at 6:30.

24th ranked Tulane is coming off a Cotton Bowl victory over USC. Today they will host South Alabama. The Ragin Cajuns lost last year in the Independence Bowl and tonight they host Northwestern State. ULM has gone 4-and-8 in Terry Bowden’s first two seasons. Tonight the Warhawks begin the season by hosting Army.

Southeastern Louisiana is the preseason favorite in the Southland and the Lions start the season in Starkville by taking on Mississippi State. McNeese begins its 80th season of football by hosting Tarleton. Grambling is in New Jersey playing Hampton in the inaugural Prudential Brick City Kickoff Classic.

High school f0otball last night, Lafayette Christian over Acadiana 61-38, Marksville beat Avoyelles 33-28, Bogalusa beat Franklinton 36-31, Parkway outscored Minden 43-41. Pineville beat Winnfield 20-14, Warren Easton over Ruston 20-19, Ouachita edged Rummel 21-20. The Brusly Port Allen game ended at halftime because of a fatal shooting near the concession stand.

LSU fans are hoping the 5th ranked Fighting Tigers pull out a victory on Sunday night against 8th ranked Florida State. Coach Brian Kelly is expecting a close game…
cut 28 (09) “…we played”
Florida State beat LSU by one point to open the season last year.

24th ranked Tulane looks to duplicate its magical season from a year ago that ended with a win over USC in the Cotton Bowl. They begin the 2023 campaign by hosting South Alabama. Two good quarterbacks in this game. Michael Pratt for the Wave and Carter Bradley for the Jags.

The Ragin Cajuns open the 2023 campaign by hosting Northwestern State. Ben Woolridge will start at quarterback U-L. It’s his first game since tearing his ACL last November.

La Tech is at SMU. It was announced today SMU, Cal and Stanford are joining the ACC.

The high school football season got underway last night with a barn burner in Monroe as Neville defeated Evangel 30-29 in overtime. The Eagles went for two in overtime to try the win the game, but the Tigers defense stopped Texas A-and-M recruit Gabe Reliford.

Tomorrow night in Monroe ULM opens the season by hosting Army on the NFL Network. For years the Black Knights have run the flexbone triple-option, but in the offseason they hired Drew Thatcher as co-offensive coordinator, who has brought in more shot-gun schemes. Warhawks Coach Terry Bowden…
cut 20 (17) “…three and outs”

Last night in Thibodaux….tenth ranked Sacramento State pulled away in the second half and defeated Nicholls 38-24. Pat McQuaide was 15 fo 29 for 196 yards, one interception and one touchown in his first start for the Colonels

There are a lot of great matchups to watch for in Sunday night’s Top ten matchup between LSU and Florida State. How about the battle in the trenches. Tigers left tackle Will Campbell says his unit will take on an expeirenced group…
cut 17 (14) “….people problems”
Defensive end Jared Verse is a future first round pick, defensive tackle Fabian Lovett is also a difference maker, defensive end Patrick Payton was the 2022 ACC Rookie of the Year last season and Western Michigan transfer Braden Fiske was someone LSU was interested in signing.

The Saints have added a couple of running backs to their practice squad, Tony Jones and Jordan Mims. Coach Dennis Allen says rookie running back Kendre Miller has a hamstring injury and remember Alvin Kamara is suspended for the first three games of the season.

The high school football season got underway last night with a barn burner in Monroe as Neville defeated Evangel 30-29 in overtime. The Eagles went for two in overtime to try the win the game, but the Tigers defense stopped Texas A-and-M recruit Gabe Reliford.

Tomorrow night in Monroe ULM opens the season by hosting Army on the NFL Network. For years the Black Knights have run the flexbone triple-option, but in the offseason they hired Drew Thatcher as co-offensive coordinator, who has brought in more shot-gun schemes. Warhawks Coach Terry Bowden…
cut 20 (17) “…three and outs”

Last night in Thibodaux….tenth ranked Sacramento State pulled away in the second half and defeated Nicholls 38-24. Pat McQuaide was 15 fo 29 for 196 yards, one interception and one touchown in his first start for the Colonels.

LSU is looking forward to getting another chance at Florida State. The Tigers played poorly for three quarters last season in the loss to the Seminoles, before LSU Quarterback Jaydn Daniels led LSU on a furious fourth quarter comeback. Daniels says he’s watched that game a lot and realizes they left out of plays on the field. He’s ready for what F-S-U will bring this year…
cut 17 (23) “…after you”

The Saints signed 16 players to their practice squad and that includes linebacker Jaylon Smith and wide receivers Jontre Kirklin and Shaq Davis.

Louisiana Tech got the win against Florida International in week zero, but now Coach Sonny Cumbie and the Bulldogs have turned their attention to a trip to Dallas to play SMU on Saturday.
Cut 19 (20) “…the football.”
SMU’s Quarterback is Preston Stone. He was a four-star recruit out of Dallas. Only played in three games in 2021, and made one start last season against Tulsa and was 11 of 17 for 219 yards and one touchdown.

There is a college football game tonight in Thibodaux as Nicholls hosts Sacramento State. The Hornets are ranked in the top ten in the FCS after going 12-and-1 last season. Nicholls is looking to bounce back from a 3-and-8 campaign last year. Kick-off is at 6 PM.

The Saints made a whole bunch of moves yesterday as they had to get their roster down to 53 players by 3 PM. New Orleans traded kicker Wil Lutz to the Broncos, waived punter Blake Gillikin and released cornerback Bradley Roby and linebacker Jaylon Smith. Coach Dennis Allen says even though they are at 53 players right now, the roster is far from set…
cut 15 (15) “…throughout the league”
Linebacker Jaylon Smith could be one guy that does return to the team.

New Orleans will go with Blake Grupe as its field goal kicker. Lutz will re-join Sean Payton in Denver after missing a career-high eight field goals last season. Also, Lou Hedley will handle punting duties. Both Grupe and Hedley are undrafted rookie free agents.

Special teams was a problem for LSU last season as they struggled handling punts and kicks. The Tigers had two blocked kicks last year against Florida State. But Coach Brian Kelly says they should be better this season with Aaron Anderson returning punts and Anderson and Kaleb Jackson returning kicks…
Cut 18 (24) “…influence games”

The Southland Conference has announced Lake Charles will continue to host the men’s and women’s basketball tournaments through 2029. The games will be played at McNeese’s Legacy Center. Southeastern Louisiana will host the Southland baseball and softball tournaments in 2024.