The Saints kick off their season on Sunday at noon against the Arizona Cardinals. Second-year quarterback Spencer Rattler will start under center for the Black and Gold. Head coach Kellen Moore says he is seeing lots of confidence from Rattler going into game week.

Cut 19 (15) “…lead us.”

Guard Trevor Penning did not practice yesterday because of a toe injury, but cornerback Alontae Taylor returned from a groin injury.

Ragin Cajuns Coach Michael Desormeaux says quarterback Walker Howard will not play on Saturday. He says former Catholic High of Baton Rouge star, Daniel Beale, will get the start under center instead…

Cut 18 (09) “….in him”

Kick off is at 7 PM.

ULM is gearing up to play 21^st ranked Alabama this Saturday. In the Warhawks’ 29-0 win over Saint Francis, Louisiana-Monroe rushed for 311 yards. Coach Bryant Vincent likes the depth he has in the running back room…

Cut 21 (23) “…ran the ball hard”

In Alabama’s shocking two-touchdown loss to Florida State, the Crimson Tide allowed 230 yards rushing.

The schedule is out for the LSU baseball team’s trip to Jacksonville, which will take place from February 20^th to the 22nd. The Tigers first game will be Friday at 1 PM Central time against Indiana. The defending national champs will play Notre Dame on Saturday at 11 AM and then complete the weekend with a game against UCF at 2 PM.

LSU head football coach Brian Kelly admits that he made a mistake in LSU’s 17 to 10 win over Clemson. Kelly says that the Tigers should have taken a field goal instead of going for it on fourth and short late in the second quarter….

Cut 16 (23) “…that situation.”

The Saints have hired former Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff as a consultant. Dimitroff was a two-time NFL executive of the year from 2008 to 2020 in Atlanta, drafting Matt Ryan and helping the Dirty Birds reach the Super Bowl in the 2016 season.

ULM football travels to Tuscaloosa this weekend to face number-21 Alabama after a 29 to 0 victory over Saint Francis last week. Head coach Bryant Vincent says he wants to see major strides from his team every week, but especially in week two.

Cut 19 (14) “…got to climb.”

The Grambling State Tigers, meanwhile, will face an AP number-one team for the first time in program history as they travel to Columbus to take on Ohio State. Head coach Mickey Joseph wants his team to play a clean game…

Cut 20 (21) “…be clean.”

LSU fans thought they were robbed when the instant replay official determined that Barion Brown did not score a touchdown in the third quarter of Saturday night’s game. The official on the field, ruled it was a catch and Brown was out of bounds at the one-yard line. The instant replay looked like it was a touchdown, but the instant replay judge determined Brown did not possess the ball through the entire process of the catch. Coach Brian Kelly says the officials got the call right, but the rule should be changed…

Cut 17 (21) “…that play”

Kelly also announced that receiver Destyn Hill suffered a fracture hand and will miss this Saturday night’s home opener against Louisiana Tech.

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The Grambling State Tigers will face the A-P number-one team for the first time in program history as they travel to Columbus to take on Ohio State. Head coach Mickey Joseph is not backing down from the challenge and wants his team to focus on one play at a time while limiting sloppy play.

Cut 20 (21) “…be clean.”

Nicholls is ranked 22^nd in the Stats Perform FSC Top 25 poll. The Colonels defeated fifth-ranked U-I-W to start the season, before losing to Troy in a competitive game in week two. Nicholls hosts West Georgia this Saturday.

In the A-F-C-A coaches poll, McNeese is receiving votes. The Cowboys are at U-L Lafayette on Saturday night.

LSU put extra emphasis on beating Clemson as the Tigers desperately wanted to snap their streak of five consecutive season opening losses. They had shirts printed that said 1-and-0. Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier says it’s great to start the season off with a win, now they got to do it again…

Cut 17 (12)  “…being 1-and-0.”

LSU Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier was named SEC Offensive Player of the Week. Nussmeier threw for 232 yards and a touchdown and did not turn the ball over.

Center Braelin Moore has been named the SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week. He helped the Tigers put up 354 total yards and maintain the ball for 37 minutes.

LSU hosts Louisiana Tech this Saturday. Bulldogs linebacker Mekhi Mason has been named Conference USA Player of the Week. He also had two sacks in the Bulldogs shutout win over Southeastern Louisiana.

T-minus five days before the Saints get their season underway in the Superdome against the Arizona Cardinals. The game marks the head coaching debut of Kellen Moore, the NFL’s youngest head coach. Moore says it’s a moment that he and the entire team have worked towards all off-season long.

Cut 19 (12) “…ready to roll.”

The Saints made a controversial roster move as special teams standout J-T Gray has been released. Moore did not provide a reason why they released their special team specialist, only to say it was a tough decision but needed to maintain roster flexibility.

LSU’s new look offensive line held up against a good Clemson defense on Saturday in the Fighting Tigers 17 to 10 win. Coach Brian Kelly says the addition of starting center Braelin Moore has helped that group get on the same page…

Cut 16 (10) “…as a veteran.”

Moore has been named the SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week. He helped the Tigers put up 354 total yards and maintain the ball for 37 minutes.

LSU Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier was named SEC Offensive Player of the Week. Nussmeier threw for 232 yards and a touchdown and did not turn the ball over.

One of the Saints longest tenured players, J-T Gray, has been released. Coach Kellen Moore did not provide a reason why they released their special team specialist, only to say it was a tough decision but needed to maintain roster flexibility.

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The Ragin Cajuns passing game was nonexistent in a 14-to-12 loss to Rice on Saturday night. New starting quarterback Walker Howard only threw for 88 yards and he was intercepted once. Coach Michael Desormeaux says he thought they would execute much better…

Cut 18 (16) “…aren’t.”

Howard also left the game late with an undisclosed injury. Desormeaux says Howard is not moving well and it sounds like he’ll be questionable for Saturday night’s home game against McNeese.

ULM defensive back D’Arco Perkins-McAllister has been named Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Week. Perkins-McAllister had two sacks in the shutout win over St. Francis.

Louisiana Tech linebacker Mekhi Mason has been named Conference USA Player of the Week. He also had two sacks in the Bulldogs shutout win over Southeastern Louisiana.

LSU’s new look offensive line held up against a good Clemson defense on Saturday in the Fighting Tigers 17 to 10 win. Coach Brian Kelly says the addition of starting center Braelin Moore has helped that group get on the same page…

Cut 16 (10) “…as a veteran.”

Louisiana Tech shutout Southeastern Louisiana 24-0 on Saturday night in Ruston. The Bulldogs led 3-0 at half, but scored three touchdowns in the third quarter to put the game away. Tech starting quarterback Trey Kukuk (Q-kuhk) threw a touchdown pass and says offensive coordinator Tony Franklin came down from the press box to call plays from the sidelines in the second half…

Cut 14 (14) “…in the second.”

Tech is at LSU this Saturday.

When the college football polls are released tomorrow, LSU could be ranked number one and Tulane could be ranked in the Top 25 after a dominating win over Northwestern 23 to 3.

The Ragin Cajuns passing game was nonexistent in a 14-to-12 loss to Rice on Saturday night. New starting quarterback Walker Howard only threw for 88 yards and he was intercepted once. Howard also left the game late with an undisclosed injury.

McNeese’s offense was clicking in a 54-9 win over Louisiana Christian. New starting Q-B Jake Strong threw for 329 yards and three touchdowns and Coach Matt Viator became the winningest coach in school history with his 79^th victory at McNeese…

Cut 19 (13) “…past it’

It looks like LSU has a defense to go along with what should be a good offense. The ninth-ranked Tigers defeated fourth ranked Clemson on Saturday night 17 to 10. LSU made it a long night for Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik with constant pressure. The Tigers also shut down Clemson’s running game in the second half. Coach Brian Kelly…

Cut 13 (07) “….the test”

Disappointing performance by the Ragin Cajuns offense on Saturday as UL Lafayette could only muster one touchdown in a 14-12 loss to Rice at home. Coach Michael Desormeaux expects better from his  offense…

Cut 15 (17) “….as one”

The Cajuns will look to rebound this Saturday night when they host McNeese.

Tulane had an impressive win on Saturday as they easily defeated Northwestern from the Big 10 23 to 3. The Green Wave’s new starting quarterback Jake Retzlaff threw for 152 yards and touchdown, he also rushed for 113 yards and a score. Tulane visits South Alabama this Saturday.

For the second straight home game, Louisiana Tech didn’t allow a point in a 24-to-0 win over Southeastern Louisiana. It was announced at halftime the Bulldogs will officially join the Sun Belt on July 1^st. Tech is at LSU this Saturday.

Nicholls led Troy by a touchdown in the third quarter, but the Trojans scored 28 points in the fourth quarter to beat the Colonels 38 to 20.

McNeese had a school record 664 yards in a 54 to 9 win over Louisiana Christian. With the win, Matt Viator became the school’s all-time winningest coach.

C’Zavaian Teasett threw three touchdowns as Grambling easily defeated Langston 55 to 7 and Southern won its SWAC opener, beating Mississippi Valley State 34 to 29. Cam’Ron McCoy threw a TD pass and ran for another score.

The first full Saturday of college football features two Top ten matchups, Texas versus Ohio State at 11 AM and Saturday night LSU versus Clemson. LSU will not have starting safety AJ Haulcy as he will serve a suspension for a fight he got into at the end of his last game at Houston against BYU. But the Tigers are healthy, including wide receiver Chris Hilton, who is looking forward to showcasing what he is made of…

Cut 17 (17) “…for Saturday”

Also on Saturday, Tulane hosts Northwestern, Southeastern Louisiana is at Louisiana Tech, Nicholls travels to Troy, Grambling plays Langston in Shreveport and McNeese hosts Louisiana Christian as Matt Viator returns as head coach after a nine year absence from Lake Charles.

The Ragin Cajuns will play in the newly renovated Our Lady of Loudes Stdium as U-L Lafayette will host Rice, who has a first year head coach in Scott Abell, who came to the Owls from Davidson. Cajuns Coach Michael Desormeaux says Rice’s triple option offensive attack will be a good test…

Cut 20 (18) “….are at”

After losing 20 games in a row, Northwestern State is 1-0 to start the 2025 season after beating Alcorn State on Thursday night 20 to 10. Second-year head coach Blaine McCorkle says it feels good to finally get a win in Natchitoches.

Cut 14 (17) “…be a-okay.”

LSU will not have starting safety AJ Haulcy for the first half of the Clemson game tomorrow night. Haulcy is suspended for the first half, because he threw punches at a BYU player late in the fourth quarter in his final game at Houston.

The Tigers will have Harold Perkins on the field. The Tigers linebacker makes his return tomorrow night after missing most of last season with a torn ACL in his knee. Perkins is playing the STAR position and he says he likes how the position allows him to showcase his pass rush abilities as well as his pass coverage skills.

Cut 16 (13) “…my versatility.”

The losing streak is over, Northwestern State’s 20 game losing streak ended last night with a 20-10 win over Alcorn State. ULM had its first shutout since 2015 as the Warhawks blanked St. Francis 29 to 0.

The Ragin Cajuns kick off their season on Saturday at 7 p.m. against Rice. Head coach Michael Desormeaux (DEZ-er-moe) says that he wants starting quarterback Walker Howard to play free while trusting his offense.

Cut 19 (17) “….chance to win.”

In other action, Louisiana Tech hosts Southeastern Louisiana. Both teams plan to play multiple quarterbacks. Tulane hosts Northwestern at 11 AM tomorrow. Some analysts have the Green Wave making the College Football Playoff, for that to happen Tulane needs a win over the Wildcats. Grambling takes on Langston at Independence Stadium in Shreveport.

McNeese hosts Louisiana Christian as Matt Viator makes his return to the Cowboys sideline. Nicholls is at Troy trying to follow up its big win over UIW.

LSU starting safety AJ Haulcy has been suspended for the first half of tomorrow night’s game against Clemson. The suspension stems from a fight Haulcy got into last year in the regular-season finale when he was at Houston. Video shows Haulcy throwing punches at a BYU player after the Cougars scored a touchdown late in the fourth quarter. Haulcy was ejected, and since his ejection was the result of fighting, he must miss an entire half of football. LSU was made aware on Wednesday that Haulcy was facing a suspension, and the NCAA upheld its ruling last night.

The LSU Tigers leave later today for South Carolina where they’ll play Clemson at Memorial Stadium. Georgia native and junior linebacker Whit Weeks is looking forward to playing in the “Other Death Valley”….

Cut 18 (12) “…excited to go”

Kick-off is at 6:30.

Northwestern State won its first football game since November 5, 2022 as the Demons defeated Alcorn State 20 to 10 last night to snagp a 20-game losing streak. It’s the first win in 1,027 days.

Over in Monroe, ULM blanked St. Francis 29 to 0. It’s the first time the Warhawks have shutout an opponent since 2015. They held the Red Flash to 131 total yards. ULM rushed for 311 yards led by 113 yards from Braylon McReynolds who also caught a touchdown pass.

The Ragin Cajuns kick off their season on Saturday at 7 p.m. against Rice. Head coach Michael Desormeaux (DEZ-er-moe) says that he wants starting quarterback Walker Howard to play free while trusting his offense.

Cut 19 (17) “….chance to win.”