LSU football coach Brian Kelly said backup quarterback Michael Van Buren is getting all of the snaps this week with the first team offense as the Tigers used the bye week to give starter Garrett Nussmeier a chance to rest an ab strain. Kelly also said its false that Nussmeier needs surgery. The coach expects Nussmeier will be ready for the South Carolina Gamecocks on October 11^th.

The Saints will face rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart Sunday. Dart made his first start last week against the Chargers and lifted the Giants to a 21-18 win. Coach Kellen Moore says Dart has an excellent skill set.

Cut 17 (20)  “…those guys.”

Kick off on Sunday is at noon.

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.

New Orleans will host the College Football Playoff championship in 2028 and the Big Easy will also host a C-F-P quarterfinal game. The city also hosted both games in the same year in 2020. Jeff Hundley, the chief executive officer of the Allstate Sugar Bowl, says this will be a huge economic impact for the city.

Cut 14 (09) “…same year.”

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

Can LSU improve its offense during the bye week? Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier has yet to throw for more than 300 yards in a game this season, after doing so eight times last year. Former LSU quarterback Rohan Davey believes Nussmeier is dealing with a upper body injury based on several underthrows this season…

Cut 18 (09) “….release that football”

Preston Guy from Tiger-bait-dot-com says LSU’s offensive line has struggled to run block this season and in the loss to Ole Miss, pass blocking was an issue…

Cut 26 (18) “…five one three”

The Tigers next game is against South Carolina on October 11^th.

Nicholls returns to Southland play this Saturday as the Colonels travel to Beaumont to take on Lamar. Nicholls started the season by beating Southland rival U-I-W, but dropped four straight non-conference games since that Week Zero matchup against the Cardinals. Colonels Coach Tommy Rybacki says he is making sure his team knows everything they want to accomplish is still in front of them.

Cut 20 (21) “…to address those.”

Kick-off is at 3 PM.

At a press conference this morning, it was officially announced that New Orleans will host the College Football Playoff Championship game for the 2027 season on January 24, 2028.

The NCAA is close to approving a single transfer window for football. The transfer portal window would open January 2^nd and stay open through the 16^th.

The LSU offense has been a major issue through the first five games of the season. The Tigers only put up 254 yards of total offense against Ole Miss. Former LSU quarterback Rohan Davey says that no one on the offensive side of the ball is on the same page, which is making it difficult to be effective.

Cut 17 (21)  “…there’s no cohesiveness.”

The Saints return to the practice field today looking for win number one against the New York Giants. Rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart will make his first start on the road. He led New York to an upset win over the Chargers last week. Dart threw a touchdown pass and rushed for 54 yards. Kick off is at noon.

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Nicholls returns to Southland play this Saturday as the Colonels travel to Beaumont to take on Lamar. Nicholls started the season by beating Southland rival U-I-W, but dropped four straight non-conference games since that Week Zero matchup against the Cardinals. Colonels Coach Tommy Rybacki says he is making sure his team knows everything they want to accomplish is still in front of them.

Cut 20 (21) “…to address those.”

Kick-off is at 3 PM.

A big press conference is scheduled this morning in New Orleans as officials are expected to announce that the College Football Playoff  National Championship game for the 2027 season will be held in New Orleans on January 24^th, 2028.

It’s a bye week for the 13^th ranked LSU Tigers but the Bayou Bengals are busy this week trying to get their offense on track. LSU Coach Brian Kelly told Paul Finebaum on the SEC Network that the attention to detail must improve…

Cut 21 (16) “…on offense”

The Tigers next game is October 11^th at home against South Carolina and it will be a night game.

The Saints had success running the football in Sunday’s loss to the Bills. New Orleans running back Kendre Miller rushed for 65 yards and a touchdown on Sunday. Coach Kellen Moore says the former second round pick has done a great job of battling through injuries while earning additional playtime.

Cut 18 (17) “…hits it.”

The Saints host the Giants this Sunday.

ULM defeated Arkansas State for the first time in 16 years on Saturday. This Saturday, the Warhawks will hit the road to take on a talented Northwestern team that just beat UCLA. ULM coach Bryant Vincent says the team has a shot to beat the Big Ten team if they can continue to play together like it did against Arkansas State.

Cut 19 (22) “…do that.”

Kick off is at 2:30.

Cajuns sophomore quarterback Lunch Winfield has been named Sun Belt Offensive Player of the Week after leading U-L Lafayette to a come-from-behind double overtime win over Marshall. Winfield entered the game with the Cajuns down by 17 points in the third quarter and the former Lutcher star accounted for five total touchdowns.

The Saints are 0-and-4 but could be getting a couple of weapons back on offense. Tight ends Taysom Hill and Foster Moreau are expected to practice this week as they’ve been sidelined since major knee injuries in 2024. It’s a good sign that Hill and Moreau are ramping up, but it’s unlikely they will play this Sunday against the Giants.

One of the bright spots in the Saints 31-19 loss to the Bills was rookie safety Jonas Sanker. The third-round draft pick intercepted Josh Allen while totaling five tackles and deflecting three passes. Coach Kellen Moore is impressed with Sanker’s growth.

Cut 17 (18)  “…to progress.”

Kick off this Sunday is at noon against the New York Giants.

ULM defeated Arkansas State for the first time in 16 years on Saturday. This Saturday, the Warhawks will hit the road to take on a talented Northwestern team that just beat UCLA. ULM coach Bryant Vincent says the team has a shot to beat the Big Ten team if they can continue to play together like it did against Arkansas State.

Cut 19 (22) “…do that.”

Kick off is at 2:30.

Cajuns sophomore quarterback Lunch Winfield has been named Sun Belt Offensive Player of the Week after leading U-L Lafayette to a come-from-behind double overtime win over Marshall. Winfield entered the game with the Cajuns down by 17 points in the third quarter and the former Lutcher star accounted for five total touchdowns.

A rough showing for LSU’s offense in the 24-19 loss to Ole Miss on Saturday. The Tigers rushed for 57 yards against one of the worst rush defenses in the nation. Coach Brian Kelly blamed a lack of plays…

Cut 15 (10) “…first half.”

LSU only ran 24 plays in the first half because they could not convert on third down.

The Saints are 0-4 for the first time since 2012 after losing to Buffalo 31-19. Just like two of their previous losses, New Orleans was in the game in the fourth quarter, but didn’t make enough plays to win. Spencer Rattler is now 0-and-10 as a starting quarterback in the NFL…

Cut 4 (10) “…keep progressing”

The Saints will host the Giants this weekend. New York receiver and former LSU star Malik Nabers is out for the season with a torn ACL.

ULM and the Ragin Cajuns won their Sun Belt openers on Saturday. The Cajuns did it in dramatic fashion. Down by 17 points in the third quarter, U-L Lafayette rallied for a 54-51 double overtime win over Marshall. Coach Michael Desormeaux says his team didn’t blink…

Cut 16 (17) “….this group”

ULM snapped a 15-game losing streak to Arkansas State by rallying back from a ten-point deficit to beat the Red Wolves 28-16. Warhawks Coach Bryant Vincent says the defense played great as they did not allow an offensive touchdown and sacked A-S-U quarterback Jaylen Raynor multiple times…

Cut 19 (18) “…pretty good.”

The Saints battled with one of the best teams in the NFL, but Buffalo eventually pulled away for 31-19 win. After last week’s disaster in Seattle, Coach Kellen Moore liked how his team competed against the Bills…

Cut 21 (14) “…only choice

New Orleans is 0-4 for the first time since 2012.

LSU fell nine spots in the AP Top 25 poll to 13 following its 24-19 loss to Ole Miss. The Tigers had 254 yards of total offense and were just two of 13 on third down. Coach Brian Kelly…

Cut 13 (12) “…some plays”

Kelly also insists Garrett Nussmeier is healthy despite a subpar performance in Oxford.

Louisiana Tech improved to 4-and-1 and 2-and-0 in Conference USA play with another dominating defensive performance on Saturday night in El Paso as the Bulldogs defeated UTEP 30-11. Tech intercepted five passes; two were returned for a touchdown. Unfortunately, Kolbe Fields suffered what appeared to be a serious injury on one of the interceptions. Coach Sonny Cumbie says they may have to move on without Fields…

Cut 18 (18) “…football team.”

The Cajuns rallied from a 17-point third-quarter deficit to beat Marshall 54-51 in double overtime. Quarterback Lunch Whitfield came off the bench and accounted for five touchdowns.

ULM beat Arkansas State for the first time since 2009 with a 28-16 win over the Red Wolves.

Southeastern won its conference opener, but McNeese and Grambling lost their league openers.

Fourth-ranked LSU hits the road to Oxford for its first SEC road game of the season tomorrow afternoon against number-13 Ole Miss. LSU senior cornerback Mansoor Delane (MAHN-soor duh-LANE) says he embraces the villain role.

Cut 19 (16) “…to prove.”

Coach Brian Kelly has announced edge rusher Gabe Reliford will miss the rest of the season because of a torn rotator cuff.  Running back Caden Durham is questionable with an ankle injury. Kick off in Oxford is at 2:30.

In high school football action, Acadiana won its first game of the season beating New Iberia 61-0, Oak Grove thumped Rayville 50 to 18, Ruston beat Midland-Legacy from Texas 49 to 21, Tioga over Richwood 54-30, and Captain-Shreve outscored Benton 59-48, Tonight…Neville at St Thomas More.

ULM looks to make it two wins in this Saturday when they host Arkansas State. Warhawks sophomore quarterback Aidan Armenta is starting to get more comfortable with the offense through each start. Armenta had one of his best games last week in win over UTEP, throwing for 136 yards and two touchdowns. Coach Bryant Vincent says it’s evident Armenta is getting more confident.

Cut 17 (19)  “…this league.”

In other action, Louisiana Tech travels to UTEP.  The Ragin Cajuns host Marshall in a rematch of last year’s Sun Belt title game. Southern takes on Jackson State in last year’s SWAC title game. Grambling is faces Prarie View A&M in Dallas. McNeese visits Stephen F Austin and Southeastern hosts UTRGV at 6 PM.

Fourth-ranked LSU heads to the Magnolia State today to face 13th-ranked Ole Miss tomorrow afternoon. The Rebels are expected to start senior quarterback Trinidad Chambliss over the injured Austin Simmons. LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane (MAHN-soor duh-LANE) says it doesn’t matter who’s at quarterback for the Rebels, but rather how LSU’s defense executes.

Cut 20 (16) “…to do.”

Kick off is at 2:30.

Louisiana Tech looks to improve 4-and-1 tomorrow night as the Bulldogs will visit UTEP. The Bulldogs are off to their best start since 2020. But Tech has only won two road games since 2022. It’s a late start; the kick-off from El Paso is at 8 PM.

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Tomorrow is homecoming for ULM, which opens Sun Belt play against an Arkansas State team that the Warhawks have not beaten in 15 years. Head Coach Bryant Vincent is calling for all fans to show up and make a difference.

Cut 16 (22) “…become one.”

Kick off is at 2 PM.

After a couple of rough losses on the road, the Ragin’ Cajuns are home tomorrow night to host Marshall at 7 PM.

Two Louisiana schools open up Southland play tomorrow. McNeese is at Stephen F Austin, while Southeastern hosts U-T-R-G-V.

Grambling battles Prairie View A&M in Dallas.

LSU’s offense will face a very familiar face when it travels to Oxford on Saturday. Ole Miss senior safety Sage Ryan started his career at LSU, but he transferred to the Rebels in the offseason. Head coach Lane Kiffin says the former Lafayette Christian Academy star brings valuable experience to the secondary.

Cut 16 (11) “…our team.”

There are two other former Tigers on Ole Miss’s roster. In four games, running back Logan Diggs has 117 yards rushing and two touchdowns. Da’Shawn Womack has 10 tackles, one tackle for a loss and three quarterback hurries.

Former LSU star Paul Skenes threw six shutout innings last night against the Reds to finish his season with an ERA of 1.97. Skenes ERA last year was 1.96 and he joked after the game that he was worse this year. He also set the Pirates single season strikeout record.

The Ragin Cajuns will host Marshall on Saturday night in a rematch of last year’s Sun Belt Championship game. U-L Lafayette can’t shake the injury bug. One of the Cajuns’ top receivers, Shelton Sampson, will miss several weeks with a hamstring injury, and injuries have also decimated their offensive line. Coach Michael Desormeaux…

Cut 20 (14) “…thin there”

Kick-off is at 7 PM at Our Lady of the Lourdes Stadium.

Grambling is preparing for its annual matchup against Prairie View A-and-M at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas. The Panthers are second in the SWAC in rushing and Tigers coach Mickey Joseph says they’ve been working on stopping the run this week…

Cut 30 (12) “…running the football”

Kick off is at 6 PM.