11:40 LRN Sportscast

The LSU football team is getting ready for its first SEC road test of the year as they will visit Auburn on Saturday. Coach Brian Kelly says the prepartion for this week will better emulate game speed due to the similarities of the two teams…
cut 18 (13) “…speed up”
Kelly said today on the SEC Coaches Teleconference that starting left guard Garrett Dellinger had surgery yesterday to repair a broken hand suffered in the shutout win over New Mexico and he’s doubtful to play this Saturday. Miles Frazier started the season as the left guard could get the nod to start at Auburn.

Saints quarterback Jameis Winston, wide receiver Michael Thomas and offensive tackle Ryan Ramczk did not practice today as the team prepares for Sunday’s game in London against Minnesota. Winston has an ongoing back injury, Thomas has developed a toe injury and Ramczyk has an elbow injury.

Training camp is underway for the Pelicans. It’s year number for head coach Willie Green who led the team into the playoffs last season. Green compared yesterday’s first practice to how the season started last year…
cut 19 (13) “….be better”
The Pelicans’ preseason will begin October 4th against the Bulls.

The LSU men’s basketball team holds its first practice today under first year coach Matt McMahon. It’s a completely different team this year with 10 new scholarship players. The Tigers will have 28 practices before the season opener against Missouri-Kansas City on November ninth.

Hurricane Ian is bearing down on Tampa Bay. The Buccaneers are scheduled to host the Chiefs on Sunday night. Caesars Superdome spokesperson Doug Thornton says they’ve told the NFL that the Dome could host the game, if Tampa is unable to host.

6:45 LRN Sportscast

There were a lot of questions about LSU’s offensive line heading into the season, but the unit is coming together thanks to the emergence of freshmen tackles Will Campbell and Emery Jones. But the real test for this group is coming as the Tigers begin a string of games in the SEC. Coach Brian Kelly likes the aggressiveness of the unit…
cut 17 (11) “…after it”

The Saints are in London getting ready for Sunday’s game against the Vikings. Offensive Tackle Ryan Ramczyk says despite the new surroundings, the focus has to be on beating Minnesota…
cut 21 (16) “…do your job”
Kick-off is at 8:30 central time

Training camp is underway for the Pelicans. It’s year number for head coach Willie Green who led the team into the playoffs last season. Green compared yesterday’s first practice to how the season started last year…
cut 19 (13) “….be better”
The Pelicans’ preseason will begin October 4th against the Bulls.

The LSU men’s basketball team holds its first practice today under first year coach Matt McMahon. It’s a completely different team this year with 10 new scholarship players. The Tigers will have 28 practices before the season opener against Missouri-Kansas City on November ninth.

Hurricane Ian is bearing down on Tampa Bay. The Buccaneers are scheduled to host the Chiefs on Sunday night. Caesars Superdome spokesperson Doug Thornton says they’ve told the NFL that the Dome could host the game, if Tampa is unable to host.

4:45 LRN Sportscast

During his Monday press conference, LSU football coach Brian Kelly provided an injury update on Quarterback Jayden Daniels and a few other players. Daniels left Saturday’s win in the third quarter because of a lower back strain. Kelly says Daniels injury is not serious…
Cut 18 (19) “…with him.”

LSU women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey gave a no comment when asked at a press conference about her former player Brittany Griner, who is serving a nine year prison sentence in Russia for drug possession. Mulkey hasn’t said much about Griner’s public ordeal, but had this to say on Tiger Rag Radio earlier this year…
cut 12 (07) “…home safely”
Mulkey and Griner won two national championships together at Baylor.

The Pelicans began training camp today and Zion Williamson is healthy after missing all of last season with a foot injury. New Orleans made the postseason last year as the addition of C-J McCollum in February helped the Pels get into the play-in tournament and advance into the Western Conference playoffs. Williamson says this year they want to make a deep run in the postseason…
Cut 17 (15) “…out there.”
Williamson has averaged 26 points and shot 60-percent field in his 85 games during his pro career.

The Saints are off to a 1-and-2 start, but running back Mark Ingram says there is no finger pointing going on in the locker room….
cut 28 (18) outcome of the game”
New Orleans will face the 2-and-1 Vikings in London this Sunday.

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LSU will bring a three-game winning streak to Auburn, which begins a stretch of six straight SEC games. Coach Brian Kelly says the preparation and the attention to detail the players have done to build this winning streak, has to continue…
Cut 20 (20) “ …things differently”
Kelly says quarterback Jayden Daniels should be good to go for this Saturday after leaving in the third quarter last Saturday with a lower back strain. Nickel back Jay Ward is also expected to play after missing the New Mexico win. Running back Armoni Goodwin is day-to-day with an injury.

LSU’s next home game against Tennessee on October 8th will kick off at 11 AM, as C-B-S decided to pass on the game, even though they 2:30 and 7 PM doubleheader.

The Pelicans begin training camp today and a healthy Zion Williamson is ready to go. Williamson missed all of last season because of a foot injury…
Cut 16 (11) “…on the court.”
Williamson says he can jump higher as he’s listed at 284 pounds after struggling with his weight since leaving Duke.

The Saints are off to a 1-and-2 start, but running back Mark Ingram says there is no finger pointing going on in the locker room….
cut 28 (18) outcome of the game”
New Orleans will face the 2-and-1 Vikings in London this Sunday.

6:45 LRN Sportscast

LSU football coach Brian Kelly says starting quarterback Jayden Daniels is experiencing no residual effects from the hard hit he took in the third quarter during Saturday’s shutout win over New Mexico. Daniels left the game with what was called a lower back strain.

Senior Safety Joe Foucha will make his debut in Saturday’s Auburn game. The transfer from Arkansas was suspended the first four games due to academic issues. Kelly says Foucha has been practicing with the team during his suspension and should fit in well…
cut 19 (18) “….got experience”
LSU’s next home game is Saturday October 8th against Tennessee and CBS chose not to televise it, so Tiger fans will have to prepare for an 11 AM kick-off.

The Pelicans begin training camp today and Zion Williamson will be a full go after missing all of last season with a foot injury. New Orleans made the postseason last year as the addition of C-J McCollum in February helped the Pels get into the play-in tournament and advance into the Western Conference playoffs. Williamson says this year they want to make a deep run in the postseason…
Cut 17 (15) “…out there.”
Williamson has averaged 26 points and shot 60-percent field in his 85 games during his pro career.

Saints wide receivers Michael Thomas, Jarvis Landry and Tre’Quan Smith all left Sunday’s game with injuries. The NFL Network Ian Rapoport’s reports Thomas and Landry’s injuries do not appear to be serious. The Black and Gold are in London getting ready for Sunday’s game against the Vikings.

4:45 LRN Sportscast

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”

11:40 LRN Sportscast

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.