LSU and South Carolina on Saturday night in Tiger Stadium and who will have success rushing the football. These two teams are ranked 15^th and 16^th in the SEC in rush offense respectively. Tigers starting center Braelin Moore says that the offensive line has to do a better job of establishing the run.

Cut 16 (11) “…to be better.”

Saints cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry has been named NFC Defensive Player of the Week. McKinstry intercepted two passes in Sunday’s win. Coach Kellen Moore says the former second round pick in 2024 keeps getting better…

Cut 18 (18) “…really well”

New Orleans hosts New England this Sunday.

Two Louisiana college football teams are in action tonight. La Tech is at Kennesaw State for a 6 PM kick-off. The Bulldogs are looking for their first 5-1 start since 2019 and believe it or not, this is Tech’s first game in the state of Georgia in 100 years. The Owls are 3-2 on the season.

Tulane hosts an up-and-down East Carolina team tonight in New Orleans at 6:30 p.m. Head coach Jon Sumrall says the Green Wave will have their hands full on offense as they go up against a talented Pirates defense.

Cut 20 (16) “…a great defense.”

That game will be on ESPN.

Tonight’s LHSAA Network Game of the Week is Airline at undefeated Parkway. Airline receiver and LSU commit Kenny Darby has 53 catches for 752 yards and six TDs.

11^th ranked LSU hosts South Carolina on Saturday night. Gamecocks Coach Shane Beamer is preparing his team for a loud environment inside Death Valley….

Cut 18 (18) “…these environments”

Kick off is at 6:45.

The Ragin Cajuns are on the road this Saturday. U-L Lafayette visits James Madison for an 11 AM kick off. Coach Michael Desormeaux’s team has already lost twice on the road this season and says his team has the opportunity o make up for its early struggles on the road…

Cut 19 (17) “….product on tape”

As the Saints were losing to the 49ers in the Superdome last month, Cam Jordan was losing a lot of his belongings to a quartet of burglars – his home was broken into during the game. Jefferson Parish Sheriff Joe Lopinto says investigators were able to quickly develop leads, and they tracked a vehicle of interest to Conyers, Georgia, just outside Atlanta.

Cut 14 (12) “…that next day.”

An emotional Kenny Lacy, the father of former LSU star Kyran Lacy, appeared on ESPN Baton Rouge’s radio show “After Further Review” yesterday to discuss the recent evidence that’s been released involving his son’s role in a fatal crash that took place last December. Lacy was charged with negligent homicide and took his own life in April. Kenny Lacy had this message for the public…

Cut 7 (12) “…fatal crash”

LSU and South Carolina meet on Saturday night in Tiger Stadium and both teams struggle to run the football. The Tigers are ranked 15^th in rush offense in the SEC, and the Gamecocks are ranked 16^th, averaging less than three yards a carry. Gamecocks coach Shane Beamer…

Cut 16 (16) “….we have’

Kick off in Tiger Stadium is at 6:45.

Two people from Georgia have been arrested for allegedly breaking into the Old Metairie home of Saints star Cam Jordan and stole high several high-dollar items. Jefferson Parish Sheriff Joe Lopinto says this is the latest in a string of incidents in which NFL stars’ homes have been burglarized…

Cut 15 (05) “…a home game.”

The incident happened when the Saints hosted the 49ers on September 14^th.

UL-Lafayette football has had two of its three losses come on the road this season. As the Cajuns get ready to play James Madison in Virginia on Saturday, head coach Michael Desormeaux (DEZ-er-moe) says his team has the opportunity to make up for its early struggles on the road.

Cut 19 (17) “…product on tape.”

Quarterback Lunch Winfield is still recovering from an ankle injury suffered during the come-from-behind win over Marshall. But Desormeaux believes Winfield is heading in the right direction.

Alexandria Senior High has made a big jump in the Louisiana Sports Writers Association Class 5A poll. The Trojans moved up from five to two after blanking Many 57 to 0. The Trojans are at seventh-ranked West Monroe this Friday.

Karr is still ranked number one in Five-A, followed by ASH, Ruston, John Curtis and St. Augustine.

State Police released its report today that shows why they charged former LSU receiver Kyran Lacy’s with negligent homicide, felony hit and run and reckless operation of a vehicle for his alleged role in a head on crash that killed a 78-year-old man in Lafourche Parish last December.

Lacy’s car did not make physical contact with the two vehicles that collided, but witness said a Green Dodge Charger, that turned out to be driven by Lacy, forced the head on crash…

Cut 4 (11) “…head on”

State Police says that their investigative findings were reviewed in consultation with the Lafourche Parish District Attorney’s Office to determine the appropriate charges, and the 17th Judicial District Court approved the arrest warrant for Lacy.

Cut 7 (12) “…fatal crash.”

Two days before Lacy’s case was set to go before a grand jury, he took his own life.

LSU’s defense will be challenged on Saturday night by South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers. Sellers is one of the best dual-threat quarterbacks in the nation, and Coach Brian Kelly says they can’t let Sellers beat them with his legs…

Cut 18 (20) “…are not scripted.”

The Saints are coming off a victory and head coach Kellen Moore says defensive end Chase Young is making progress from a calf injury he suffered right before the season opener…

Cut 20 (12) “…optimism there”

New Orleans hosts New England on Sunday.

We will find out on Saturday if, during the bye week, the LSU Tigers fixed what was ailing their offense.  LSU’s rush attack ranks 117th out of 134 teams, averaging about 105 yards on the ground a game. The Tigers rushed for only 57 yards against Ole Miss, who had one of the worst rush defenses in the nation going into the game. Coach Brian Kelly says the offense cannot be one-dimensional and has to be able to run the ball.

Cut 17 (18)  “…will be, eventually.”

Kelly says right tackle Weston Davis, running back Caden Durham, and quarterback Garrett Nussmeier will play Saturday. Receiver Aaron Anderson is probabl,e and offensive guard Paul Mubenga is questionable.

The attorney for now deceased former LSU receiver Kyren Lacy has released video that appears to show Lacy was not responsible for a fatal crash last December that killed an elderly man. Head of the Louisiana Democratic Party, Dadrius (Darius) Lanus says State Police investigators have some explaining to do…

Cut 8 (09) “…we did see”

State Police says it will release video evidence to the public of what occurred before, during, and after the deadly crash, as L-S-P maintains Lacy’s reckless driving caused the wreck.

The Saints are coming off a victory and head coach Kellen Moore says defensive end Chase Young is making progress from a calf injury he suffered right before the season opener…

Cut 20 (12) “…optimism there”

New Orleans hosts New England on Sunday.

The Saints finally got a victory yesterday, the first for first-year head coach Kellen Moore and second-year quarterback Spencer Rattler, as New Orleans defeated the New York Giants 26-14. Moore says it’s nice to break through into the win column….

Cut 14 (15) “…the future”

Rattler is now 1-and-10 as a starting quarterback in the NFL. Who Dats are thrilled for the former South Carolina Gamecock.

Cut 4 (09) “…get a win.”

The Saints will try to make it two wins in a row this Sunday at the Superdome against New England, who upset the Bills last night 23 to 20.

The Northwestern Wildcats took it to the ULM Warhawks, defeating Coach Bryant Vincent’s team 42-7 on Saturday. Vincent says their lack of success on third down was the biggest factor in the loss…

Cut 18 (19) “…that simple.”

ULM is at Coastal Carolina on Saturday.

McNeese is off this Saturday after suffering its fifth straight loss, a 38 to nothing defeat to Southeastern Louisiana. Cowboys Coach Matt Viator was shocked with Saturday’s result…

Cut 20 (12) your level”

Northwestern State was also on the wrong end of a blowout as the Demons lost to East Texas A-and-M 40 to 10.

The Saints are finally in the win column for the 2025 season as New Orleans rallied from an 11-point deficit in the second quarter to beat the New York Giants 26-14. The Saints forced five turnovers and quarterback Spencer Rattler threw for 225 yards and one touchdown. That one touchdown went for 87 yards to Rashid Shaheed. Rattler lost his first ten games as a starter in the NFL…

Cut 15 (11) “….every week”

They’ll try again on Sunday when they host New England.

Jayden Daniels returned from a knee injury that forced him to miss two games to throw for 231 yards and a touchdown as the Commanders struck down the Chargers 27-10.

The LSU Tigers get back to work today as they will host South Carolina at 6:45 on Saturday night. LSU has also moved up to 11^th in the latest AP Top 25 poll. Texas and Penn State fell out of the Top 25.

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Disappointing start to Southland play for Northwestern State as the Demons lose on homecoming night to previously winless East Texas A&M 40 to 10. Second-year head coach Blaine McCorkle did not see his team being on the wrong side of a blowout…

Cut 17 (16)  “…work to do.”

The Demons fall to 1-and-4 and they will be at Houston Christian on Saturday.

Southeastern Louisiana smoked McNeese 38 to 0 in Lake Charles on Saturday. Coach Frank Scelfo’s team has won 10 of its 11 games played against FCS teams…

Cut 19 (19) “…been outstanding.”

The Lions are 4-and-2 on the season, while the Cowboys have lost five in a row, both teams are off this Saturday.

Quarterback Jaxson Dart was drafted 25^th overall by the New York Giants in this year’s NFL Draft. Even though the Saints were in the market for a quarterback, they passed on the electric playmaker from Ole Miss. Dart says that he’s going into Sunday’s game against the Saints with an extra chip on his shoulder.

Cut 19 (14) “…like that happens.”

Kick off in the Superdome is at noon.

Former LSU star and Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels plans to play this Sunday against the Chargers. Daniels missed the last two games with a sprained left knee. Washington is 2-and-2 on the season, while the Chargers are 3-and-1. Kick off is at 3:25 on Sunday and it will be the main game on Fox.

ULM plays its final nonconference game of the season on Saturday when they visit Northwestern. Coach Bryant Vincent’s team is a 10.5 point underdog…

Cut 21 (13) “…get better”

ULM is 0-and-5 against the Big Ten and the school has not defeated a team from a power conference since 2014.

In Lake Charles, McNeese hosts Southeastern Louisiana at 6 PM. The Cowboys and Coach Matt Viator are looking to snap a four-game losing streak. Viator wants to see more consistency with his offense…

Cut 17 (16) “…and hit and miss”

Also tomorrow, Northwestern State hosts East Texas A-and-M and Nicholls is at Lamar.

A new Superdome lease agreement has been signed between the Saints and the State of Louisiana. The ten-year extension keeps the Black and Gold in New Orleans through the 2035 season, and the Saints will have the option to renew every five years through 2055. Owner Gayle Benson says the deal is an example of the special partnership between the state and the NFL franchise.

Cut 13 (13)  “…of the way.”

This Sunday in the Dome, the Saints will host the New York Giants. Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart will make his first start on the road and Who Dat Nation will certainly make some noise, but the former Ole Miss star says he’s played in loud environments in the SEC…

Cut 20 (19) “….prepare that way”

Kick off is at noon.

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LSU, the Ragin Cajuns, Louisiana Tech and Grambling State are all off this Saturday. But it’s a big weekend in the Southland Conference. Southeastern Louisiana travels across the state to take on McNeese. The Lions won their Southland opener last Saturday at home against UTRGV. McNeese lost to Stephen F Austin last Saturday and have dropped four in a row. Cowboys Coach Matt Viator wants his team to be frustrated, but still respond positively….

Cut 16 (18) “…you don’t win”

In other Southland action…Northwestern State hosts East Texas A-and-M and Nicholls looks to snap a four-game losing streak at Lamar.

The top ranked team in Class 3A, Jewel Sumner defeated Franklinton 21-14 in overtime, St. Frederick defeated St. Mary’s 34-17, John Curtis held on to beat Warren Easton 33-29 and Evangel crushed Huntington 62-14.

The Saints are 0-and-4, but they have a great opportunity to get in the win column as they host the New York Giants Sunday. Head coach Kellen Moore says that second-year quarterback Spencer Rattler is not going to be perfect every play, but he’s given the Saints numerous chances to win games.

Cut 16 (11) “…it done.”

LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier is taking mental reps at practice this week and Michael Van Buren is getting snaps with the first team. The bye week is giving Nussmeier a chance to rest his ab strain. Coach Brian Kelly says running back Caden Durham is improving after missing the Ole Miss game with a  sprained ankle…

Cut 30 (11) “…next week”

The Tigers host South Carolina in a night game at Tiger Stadium.

Northwestern State kicks off Southland play this Saturday by hosting winless East Texas A-and-M….

Cut 20 (12) “…important it is”

That is Demons quarterback Abram Johnston, who made his first collegiate start last season against the Lions and threw for 301 yards and a touchdown, but also threw two costly interceptions. Kickoff at Turpin Stadium is at 6 p-m.

Tonight marks the beginning of week five of the high school football season. The top-ranked team in Class 3A, Jewell Sumner, faces Franklinton in the LHSAA Network Game of the Week, which can be seen on their app and YouTube channel.

Also tonight, Evangel is at Huntington.

Today, the Saints and the state are expected to announce a new long-term lease agreement of the Ceasars Superdome.