The Saints are 1-and-2 after a disappointing loss to the Panthers 22-14 at Carolina yesterday. Other than the fourth-quarter comeback against Atlanta and the 14 points scored in the fourth quarter against the Panthers, the offense hasn’t done much. New Orleans Coach Dennis Allen
Cut 11 (12) “…perform better.”
To make matters worse, Saints wide receivers Michael Thomas, Jarvis Landry and Tre’Quan Smith all left yesterday’s game with injuries. The NFL Network Ian Rapoport’s reports Thomas and Landry’s injuries do not appear to be serious.

The Pelicans begin training camp today and C-J McCollum has reportedly signed a two-year, 64-milliion dollar contract extension, which takes him through the 2025-26 season. McCollum averaged 24 points a game after joining the team last season following a trade with Portland.

LSU’s offense was clicking on Saturday as the Tigers overwhelmed New Mexico 38-0. Quarterback Jayden Daniels threw for 279 yards and back-up Q-B Garrett Nussmeier threw for 135 yards. Brian Thomas had a 57-yard touchdown catch. Coach Brian Kelly says it was an efficient performance…
cut 17 (17) “….efficiency”

ULM fans are celebrating the team’s come from behind 21-17 win over the Ragin Cajuns. The Warhawks trailed 17-7 in the fourth quarter. Coach Terry Bowden’s teams at Malone Stadium are now 6-and-2 when trailing at halftime, but this victory means a little more…
Cut 20 (18) “ …win that game”

The Saints fell to 1 and 2 on the season as they played an error filled game in Carolina and lost to the Panthers 22-14 on Sunday. New Orleans Coach Dennis Allen points to the three turnovers and the seven penalties
Cut 13 (06) “…to stop.”
Alvin Kamara’s fumble in the first quarter that was returned 44 yards for a touchdown set the tone for the game.

The LSU Tigers put together a dominating performance on Saturday night as the Bayou Bengals beat New Mexico 38-0. The Tigers held the Lobos to two first downs and 88 total yards. Coach Brian Kelly on how his defense has improved since the season opener…
Cut 16 (20) “…very well″
The Tigers are at Auburn this Saturday.

The Ragin Cajuns blew a ten-point fourth quarter lead on Saturday and lost to ULM 21-17 for their first defeat against the Warhawks since 2017. U-L Lafayette failed to score in the second half. Their last eight possessions ended with two bad snaps on a field goal attempt, an interception and six punts. Coach Michael Desormeaux’s team is now 2-and-2…
Cut 19 (11) “…win football games.”

Louisiana Tech heads into the bye week knowing they have to get better play from the quarterback position. The Bulldogs lost 38-14 on Saturday to South Alabama. Tech quarterback Parker McNeil threw four interceptions.

Former Lafayette Christian Academy star Zachary Clement made his first start of the season on Saturday and helped Northwestern State gets its first win. Clement threw for a career-high 366 yards and three touchdowns in the Demons 35-27 win over Lamar.

The Saints fell to one and two yesterday with a mistake-filled 22-14 loss at Carolina. New Orleans has played 12 quarters in this regular season and the offense has showed up for just two of them and the fan base is questioning whether Jameis Winston’s ability to lead this offense. Coach Dennis Allen still supports his starting quarterback…
cut 12 (11) “…to do”
The Saints head to London to face the 2-and-1 Vikings next Sunday.

Meanwhile, LSU’s offense was clicking on Saturday as the Tigers overwhelmed New Mexico 38-0. Quarterback Jayden Daniels threw for 279 yards and back-up Q-B Garrett Nussmeier threw for 135 yards. Brian Thomas had a 57-yard touchdown catch. Coach Brian Kelly says it was an efficient performance…
cut 17 (17) “….efficiency”

ULM is off to a 1-0 start in Sun Belt play and that one victory is a big one as the Warhawks rallied from a 17-7 deficit in the fourth quarter to beat the Ragin Cajuns 21-17. Quarterback Chandler Rogers had a touchdown run to spark the rally….
Cut 18 (17) “…the past”
It’s ULM’s first win over the Cajuns since 2017 and the first in Monroe since 2004.

Southeastern Louisiana took down fourth ranked U-I-W 41-35 in the Southland Conference opener for both teams on Saturday night at Strawberry Stadium. It’s the highest ranked opponent S-L-U has defeated since beating fourth ranked Sam Houston in 2013.

Northwestern State and McNeese won their first games of the season on Saturday, while Nicholls remains winless as they were blown out by Jacksonville State 52-21.

LSU is a 31.5 point favorite heading into tonight’s home game against New Mexico. After tonight’s contest, the Tigers will start to roll through their SEC schedule with a trip to Auburn and a home game against 11th ranked Tennessee looming. LSU defensive tackle Jacobian Guillory says they can’t look past the Lobos…
cut 15 (15) “…for the next”
Kick-off is at 6:30.

At 7 PM tonight in Monroe, ULM hosts the Ragin Cajuns. U-L Lafayette has won the last four games in this series and seven of the last eight.

Louisiana Tech is at South Alabama. 3-and-0 Tulane hosts Southern Miss. In the Southland, Southeastern Louisiana hosts fourth ranked UIW. Northwestern State hopes a change at quarterback, Zachary Clement is expected to start, will get the Demons their first win when they host Lamar.

Union Parish running back and LSU commit Trey Holly is the all-time leading rusher in Louisiana High School football history after rushing for 250 yards and four touchdowns in a 62-12 victory over Bastrop. Holly broke former University High star Nick Brossette’s record. Holly has 8,708 career yards and now has his eyes set on reaching 10-thousand before he’s done.

In other high school action last night, Many defeated Newman 25-17 as Arch Manning threw two touchdown passes in the loss. Airline defeated Benton by a basketball score as the Vikings were victorious 75-59. Mangham’s Jalen Williams had 656 all-purpose yards and seven touchdowns in a 60-26 win over General Trass. Ruston beat Lafayette Christian 35-20 and Westgate won their 12th straight, beating St. Martinville 55-20.

The Saints say cornerback Alontae Taylor will not play tomorrow against Carolina because of a knee injury. Alvin Kamara and Paulson Adebo are listed as questionable. Kick-off is at noon.

LSU football completes its three-game homestand by hosting New Mexico tomorrow. The Lobos are in the Mountain West Conference and they are 2-1 with wins over Maine and UTEP and a loss to Boise State. They have forced ten turnovers this season, so Coach Brian Kelly has put his team on alert…
Cut 16 (09) “…no doubt about that.”
Kelly says receiver Kayshon Boutte will not play tomorrow night as his girlfriend gave birth to their first child last night.

Saints Quarterback Jameis Winston, tight end Taysom Hill, tackle Ryan Ramczyk, running back Alvin Kamara and cornerback Paulson Adebo are all listed as questionable for Sunday’s game at Carolina. Back-up cornerback Alontae Taylor has been ruled out after hurting his knee in practice on Thursday.

ULM and U-L Lafayette open Sun Belt play by playing each other on Saturday at 7 PM in Malone Stadium. The Cajuns are two and one and coming off a loss to Rice, while the Warhawks are 1-and-2 , with losses to Texas an Alabama on their resume. The Crimson Tide trounced the Warhawks 63-7. Coach Terry Bowden making sure that loss does not linger…
cut 20 (16) “….removed”

In other on Saturday…3-and-0 Tulane hosts Southern Miss, Louisiana Tech takes on South Alabama in Mobile. Southeastern Louisiana hosts UIW in a matchup of two of the best teams in the Southland.

Northwestern State and Nicholls finally gets to play at home this Saturday. The Demons face Lamar and the Colonels host Rich Rodriguez and the Jackson State Gamecocks of the Ohio Valley Conference.

LSU wide receiver Kayshon Boutte will not play in tomorrow night’s game against New Mexico as his girlfriend gave birth to their first child last night. Kelly says expect to see Jack Bech and Malik Nabers as the slot receivers, Kyren Lacy playing boundary receiver and Chris Hilton as the X receiver and Brian Thomas rotating in.

It is expected true freshmen Will Campbell and Emery Jones will start again at the two offensive tackle spots on Saturday. Center Charles Turner says both of them played really well last week as starters…
cut 17 (12) “…tremendous amount”
Kick off is at 6:30.

Saints cornerback Pauslon Adebo is hoping to make his season debut this Sunday against Carolina. The second year defensive back missed the first two games of the season because of an ankle injury. Adebo was limited at practice yesterday.

ULM welcomes the Ragin Cajuns to Malone Stadium on Saturday for the Sun Belt opener. UL-Lafayette was picked to win the Sun Belt’s West Division, while the Warhawks were picked to finish last in the West. ULM Coach Terry Bowden’s team is not hiding the fact of who has the more talented team…
Cut 19 (13) “…we are there yet.”
Kick-off is at 7 PM.

There are a couple of big games in southeast Louisiana tomorrow. Tulane is off to a 3-0 start and they host Southern Miss in a renewal of the Battle for the Bell rivalry.

Southeastern Louisiana kicks-off Southland play by hosting U-I-W fourth ranked U-I-W at Strawberry Stadium. The Cardinals have won the last four meetings.

Looks like Northwestern State is making a quarterback change for its Southland opener against Lamar at 3:30 in Turpin Stadium. Based on the Demons depth chart, Zachary Clement will get the start over Miles Fallin.

LSU football completes its three-game homestand by hosting New Mexico tomorrow. The Lobos are in the Mountain West Conference and they are 2-1 with wins over Maine and UTEP and a loss to Boise State. They have forced ten turnovers this season, so Coach Brian Kelly has put his team on alert…
Cut 16 (09) “…no doubt about that.”
Kelly says receiver Kayshon Boutte will not play tomorrow night as his girlfriend gave birth to their first child last night.

Also, the NCAA placed the football program on one year of probation and former LSU offensive line coach James Cregg gets a three-year show cause penalty for giving a prospect LSU gear during a COVID-19 recruiting dead period. LSU continues to await on possible sanctions on alleged recruiting violations committed by former basketball coach Will Wade.

ULM welcomes the Ragin Cajuns to Malone Stadium on Saturday for the Sun Belt opener. UL-Lafayette was picked to win the Sun Belt’s West Division, while the Warhawks were picked to finish last in the West. ULM Coach Terry Bowden’s team is not hiding the fact of who has the more talented team…
Cut 19 (13) “…we are there yet.”
Kick-off is at 7 PM.

There are a couple of big games in southeast Louisiana tomorrow. Tulane is off to a 3-0 start and they host Southern Miss in a renewal of the Battle for the Bell rivalry.

Southeastern Louisiana kicks-off Southland play by hosting U-I-W fourth ranked U-I-W at Strawberry Stadium. The Cardinals have won the last four meetings.

Looks like Northwestern State is making a quarterback change for its Southland opener against Lamar at 3:30 in Turpin Stadium. Based on the Demons depth chart, Zachary Clement will get the start over Miles Fallin.

The NCAA has placed LSU’s football program on one year of probation and former LSU offensive line coach James Cregg was given a three year show cause for improper recruiting violations. That means it will be hard for him to find a job over the next three years in college football. The NCAA has determined Cregg gave a recruit team gear during a COVID-19 dead period for visiting recruits. LSU will pay a self-imposed five-thousand dollar fine and the number of official recruiting visits will be limited to 55.

It’s expected true freshmen Will Campbell and Emery Jones will start again at the two offensive tackle spots on Saturday. Center Charles Turner says both of them played really well last week as starters…
cut 17 (12) “…tremendous amount”
The Tigers host New Mexico on Saturday night.

Saints quarterback Jamies Winston is still struggling with ongoing back injuries that may continue to hinder him throughout the rest of the season. Winston suffered four fractures in his back in week one against the Falcons but he isn’t focusing on the pain.
Cut 16 (09) “…than that.”
Rookie wide receiver Chris Olave had five receptions for 80 yards in the loss but was targeted thirteen times including multiple deep shots of which only one connected. Winston praised the rookie’s route-running ability and maturity and says he needs to be more accurate on those throws down the field.
Cut 18 (14) “…in the game.”
The Saints visit the winless Panthers on Sunday.

The LSU Tigers are getting ready to host the Lobos of New Mexico on Saturday night. Coach Brian Kelly the Mountain West school will present them with some challenges…
cut 30 (12) “…of preparation”
LSU is a 31.5 point favorite.

U-L Lafayette’s nation-leading 15-game win streak came to an end last weekend in a loss to Rice, but coach Michael Desormeaux is glad the pressure has been taken off his team and is looking forward to bouncing back this Saturday against the ULM Warhawks…
Cut 19 (13) “…forward here.”
Cajuns running back Chris Smith calls the loss to Rice a wake-up call

Saints Quarterback Jameis Winston was limited at practice yesterday due to his ongoing back injuries. When asked by the media about it, he said his focus is on executing and winning games. He threw three interceptions in the fourth quarter against the Buccaneers last Sunday, including a costly pick-six, which he says was extremely frustrating…:
Cut 17 (17) “the middle”
The Saints face the Panthers on Sunday at noon. Carolina has lost 9 games in a row.

LSU and New Mexico will meet for the first time on the football field this Saturday, and getting sophomore wideout Jack Bech is a goal for the Tigers. The Lafayette native only has two catches in three games, after leading the team in receptions with 43 catches for 489 yards and three touchdowns last season.

U-L Lafayette’s nation-leading 15-game win streak came to an end last weekend in a loss to Rice, but coach Michael Desormeaux is glad the pressure has been taken off his team and is looking forward to bouncing back this weekend against conference rival ULM. He says ULM has had to face Texas and Alabama so far and look better on film than their record shows…:
CUT 20 (20) “physical”
ULM starting offensive tackle Stacey Wilkins has been suspended from the team until further notice after he was arrested and charged with domestic battery.

Other state games this weekend to watch are Louisiana Tech at South Alabama, Jacksonville State at Nicholls State, Mississippi College at McNeese, Lamar at Northwestern State and UIW at Southeastern.