LSU faces Wake Forest in a winner’s bracket match-up in the College World Series tonigh at 6 PM. The Tigers are expected to send Ty Floyd to the mound tonight. The Demon Deacons are known as Rake Forest and they have hit 130 home runs, fifth most in the country. Wake Forecast is also ranked fourth nationally in on base percentage. Junior third baseman Brock Wilken has hit 31 home runs, while sophomore Nick Kurtz has 24 home runs.

LSU’s bullpen has been really good lately, allowing just one earned run over the last three games. Senior lefty Riley Cooper who earned the save on Saturday has been a big part of that. Coach Jay Johnson says Cooper has been pitching well since the SEC Tournament…
cut 18 (18) “…right now”
LSU right-hander Paul Skenes struck out 12 more hitters on Saturday and now has 200 on the season. He’s two behind LSU legend Ben McDonald for the SEC record in strikeouts for a season. Skenes was asked about being on the verge of breaking that record which has stood since 1989…
Cut 19 (19) “…I think.”
The earliest Skenes will be able to pitch again is Thursday. The Tigers would probably like to hold him until Saturday, the start of the championship series.

LSU is leading the College World Series Jell-O shot challenge in Omaha with 12,836 shots slurped down. And it’s not just the $5 Jell-O shots that fans are visiting Rocco’s Pizza for, Manager Pat McEvoy says having your photo taken with the board is also a rite of passage.
Cut 7 (06) “…the board.”
You can follow along on Twitter and CWS Jell-O Shot Challenge. And on the diamond, LSU plays Wake Forest tonight at 6 PM.

LSU baseball faces off against Wake Forest tonight in a winner’s bracket game in the College World Series. The Tigers topped Tennessee six to three on Saturday night and Coach Jay Johnson liked his team’s focus…
cut 17 (17) “….batter’s box”
LSU right hander Paul Skenes was the winning pitcher as he struck out 12. Left-hander Riley Cooper entered the game in the eighth inning and earned his first save of the season. Johnson says Cooper has been pitching well since the SEC Tournament…
cut 18 (18) “….right now”
First pitch between LSU and Wake Forest is at 6 PM.

Obviously the focus for the LSU baseball program is what happens this week, but there’s also an eye to the future. The Tigers have received a commitment from left-hander Justin Loer, who put up good numbers at Xavier University this season. In 57 innings pitched, Loer had an ERA of 1.89.

In college baseball coaching news…former Southeastern Louisiana Coach Matt Riser has landed a new job as he’s the new head coach at Memphis. And former LSU coach Paul Mainieri will reportedly interview for the head coaching vacancy at Miami. Mainieri retired as LSU’s baseball coach following the 2021 season. Health was a big factor as he was dealing with neck pain. Mainieri played high school baseball in Miami and also attended Miami-Dade Community College.

Junior college tight end Connor Gilbreath has committed to LSU. He’s six-foot-five, 265 pounds and Gilbreath told ON3 sports that he expects offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock will use him as a blocking tight end.

LSU’s win over Tennessee on Saturday night sets up a sensational matchup tonight at 6 PM in the College World Series as the Bayou Bengals face the top-seeded Wake Forest Demon Deacons. Wake Forest has the nation’s best team ERA at 2.82, while LSU leads the country in runs scored at 594. Coach Jay Johnson credits his veteran hitters, who will need to be good tonight…
Cut 16 (22) “…give in.”
Wake Forest is expected to start Josh Hartle against the Tigers tonight. He’s a six-foot-five left-hander who is 11 and 2 with a 2,80 ERA. In his last start against Alabama in the Super Regionals, he allowed four runs in six innings, including three home runs.

LSU baseball has landed a left-handed pitcher out of the transfer portal. His name is Justin Loer and the Minnesota native had an ERA of 1.89 at Xavier this season. He helped the Muskateers reach the NCAA Nashsville Regional.

Former Southeastern Louisiana coach Matt Riser has found a new job. Riser is the new head coach at Memphis. Riser had a great ten-year run in Hammond, guiding the Lions to four NCAA Tournament berths and three Southland Conference titles. He was let go in May after S-L-U failed to make the Southland Tournament.

Junior college tight end Connor Gilbreath has committed to LSU. He’s six-foot-five, 265 pounds and Gilbreath told ON3 sports that he expects offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock will use him as a blocking tight end.

Big trade in the NBA…Bradley Beal is headed from Washington to Phoenix to team up with Kevin Durant and Devin Booker. Chris Paul goes to the Wizards.

LSU has made it to the College World Series and now the goal is to win the school’s seventh national championship. The Tigers have the best pitcher in college baseball in Paul Skenes. Skenes is also a good hitter but Coach Jay Johnson says having him focus on pitching has brought out the best in Skenes
Cut 3 (11) “…mastered that”
Skenes is expected to get the start in Saturday night’s game against Tennessee.

Wake Forest and LSU are the betting odd favorites to win the College World Series. D-1 Baseball’s Kendall Rogers says LSU looks like a more complete team after some struggles in May…
cut 18 (18) “….in Omaha”

The Saints completed mini-camp Thursday and now will take some time off until the start of training camp in late July. Coach Dennis Allen says looking ahead to camp there will be some position battles to watch
Cut 19 (18) “…me excited.”
The Saints added more depth to the wide receiver room by signing veterans Lynn Bowden and Keke Coutee.

Omaha is ready to welcome thousands of LSU fans to their city for the College World Series. Jack Barrett, manager of Barrett’s Barleycorn Pub and Grill says there’s just something special about Tiger fans…
cut 12 (08) “….but the city”
LSU will take on Tennessee on Saturday night at 6 PM.

We are one day away from LSU facing Tennessee in the opening round of the College Baseball World Series. Since going 1-and-2 in the SEC Tournament, LSU has won five straight and Tigers centerfielder Dylan Crews says they are clicking…
cut 5 (11) “….that’s it”
First pitch Saturday night against the Volunteers is at 6 PM. After Saturday’s game, LSU could face Wake Forest, who is the top seed in the tournament. D-1 baseball’s Kendall Rogers says the Demon Deacons looked really good in the regional and super regionals….
cut 17 (16) “…hard to believe”
Wake Forest is 52 and 10 and they have not lost consecutive games all season.

LSU will face Tennessee tomorrow night in the opening round of the College World Series. The Tigers took two of three from the Volunteers at the end of March. D-1 baseball-dot-com’s Kendall Rogers says the Vols pitching has improved since then
Cut 16 (17) “…clutch hits.”
Griffin Merrett is hitting .315 with 18 home runs and 48 RBIs. As a team, Tennessee is hitting .284 with 125 home runs. LSU is hitting .314 with 133 home runs. First pitch tomorrow night is at 6 PM.

LSU football has received a commitment from a four star cornerback out of Tennessee. His name is Ondre Evans and he’s rated as the 20th best cornerback in the country according to 24-7 sports. Evans also considered Georgia and Alabama.

The Saints concluded their mandatory three-day minicamp yesterday and the players will not be back until training camp starts in about five weeks. New starting quarterback Derek Carr has looked good in the offseason workouts. Coach Dennis Allen is glad Carr will be leading the Black and Gold’s offense…
cut 20 (20) “….going into the season”
The Saints have added a couple of veteran wideouts. Lynn Bowden and Keke Coutee who participated in the minicamp on a tryout basis. Bowden and Coutte also have the ability to return punts.

Former Louisiana Tech star Teresa Weatherspoon is out as an assistant coach for the Pelicans. She’s been with the franchise since 2019 and had a close relationship with Zion Williamson.

LSU had a short practice on Charles Schwab Field this afternoon the site of the College World Series. 2017 was the last time the Tigers played in the C-W-S. For Lake Charles native and freshman pitcher Gavin Guidry that’s hard to believe
cut 18 (18) “…national championship”
LSU will face Tennessee on Saturday night in the opening round of the College World Series. The Tigers took two of three from the Volunteers at the end of March. D-1 baseball-dot-com’s Kendall Rogers says the Vols pitching has improved since then…
cut 16 (17) “…clutch hits”
First pitch on Saturday is at 6 PM.

The SEC has released who teams will play in football in 2024 as Texas and Oklahoma join the league. LSU will host the Sooners, along with Alabama, Ole Miss and Vanderbilt. They will go on the road to play Texas A-and-M, South Carolina, Florida and Vanderbilt. Mississippi State and Auburn are not on the schedule for the first time in decades.

The versatile Taysom Hill is entering his seventh season in the NFL. He’s coming off a year in which he ran the ball a career-high 96 times and averaged six yards a carry. While Hill plays multiple positions, he’s listed as a tight end on the roster and hopes to catch more passes this season…
cut 29 (23) “…explored yet”
Today was the last day of the Saints minicamp.

The LSU baseball team has arrived in Omaha and will practice today at Charles Schwab Field. The Tigers first game in the College World Series is Saturday night against Tennessee. Shortstop Jordan Thompson says they want to win a championship, but they also want to keep playing as long as they can…
cut 17 (14) “….to continue playing”
Freshman relief pitcher Gavin Guidry has settled in as LSU’s closer. He’s picked up two saves in the postseason and likes pitching when the game is on the line…
cut 22 (16) “…this week”

The SEC announced its 2024 football schedule last night. We don’t’ have dates, but we know who LSU will play during the eight game conference schedule. The Tigers will host Oklahoma for the first time in program history. They will also host Alabama, Ole Miss and Vanderbilt and they’ll travel to Arkansas, Florida, South Carolina and Texas A-and-M. The Tigers will not play Mississippi State for the first time since 1943 and they will not play Auburn for the first time since 1992. LSU also announced they will host Nicholls on September seventh in 2024.

ULM will travel to Texas twice over the next few years. The Warhawks will face the Longhorns on September 21st, 2024. ULM will also return to Austin in 2029 for the season opener.

Terrebonne wide receiver Kylan Billiot announces his commitment to the LSU Tigers. He’s a 2024 recruit and is ranked as a three-star prospect by 24-7 sports. He’s six-foot-three, 195 pounds and is also an excellent basketball player.

The LSU baseball team arrived in Omaha today as they continue to prepare for Saturday night’s match-up against Tennessee in the opening round of the College World Series. It’s obviously a big deal for the players to make it this far, but it’s a little more special for the Louisiana players on the team, like freshman pitcher Gavin Guidry….
cut 17 (39) “….pretty cool”

At Saints minicamp, running back Alvin Kamara and cornerback Marshon Lattimore are with their teammates for the first time this offseason. New starting quarterback Derek Carr is impressed with both of them. Carr says he’s blown away by Kamara’s ability to run routes and being on the same field with Lattimore, he can understand why he’s one of the best in the league…
cut 20 (17) “….way he does”
The final day of Saints minicamp is tomorrow.

Tonight the Southeastern Conference will announce who will play who in league football games in 2024. The conference schedule will have a different look with Texas and Oklahoma joining the league.

And Terrebonne receiver Kylan Billiot has committed to play football at LSU. The three-star recruit is rated as the 15th best prospect in the state according to 247 sports.

The LSU baseball team leaves for Omaha this morning, their first trip to the College World Series since 2017. Expect big right-hander Paul Skenes to get the start on Saturday night when the Tigers take on SEC foe Tennessee. Ty Floyd will likely start LSU’s second game in Omaha. Floyd allowed three runs, all of them on home runs in 3.1 innings in his start on Sunday. But Coach Jay Johnson still likes what he got from Floyd…
cut 16 (19) “…he didn”t’
LSU pitching coach Wes Johnson was introduced yesterday as the new head coach at Georgia. Johnson believes he’s a perfect fit for the Bulldogs. Johnson will continue to coach the Tigers in the College World Series.

The Saints had their first day of a three-day minicamp yesterday. It is mandatory for players to attend, so new starting quarterback Derek Carr got his first chance to work with running back Alvin Kamara, who was not with the team during O-T-As.…
Cut 19 (20) “…on the field.”
But there’s a chance Kamara could face a suspension from the NFL this season as a result of a felony battery charge stemming from a fight at a Las Vegas casino in 2022. Kamara has plead not guilty and the trial is set for July 31st.

Receiver Rashid Shaheed is not at the minicamp. Coach Dennis Allen says Shaheed is dealing with a groin injury. In 12 games last season, Shaheed had 28 catches for 488 yards and three touchdowns.