The Saints are getting ready to make a trip to the Pacific Northwest to play the Seattle Seahawks on Monday night. Coach Sean Payton says it’s difficult to produce explosive plays on offense against the Seahawks defense…
Cut 16 (16) “drives”
A couple of starting offensive linemen have returned to practice. Terron Armstead and Erik McCoy were limited yesterday, but Deonte Harris and Taysom Hill did not practice. Harris has a hamstring injury and Hill is trying to recover from a concussion.

LSU Coach Ed Orgeron says wide receiver Deion Smith and starting right guard Chasen Hines are doubtful for Saturday’s game against 12th ranked Ole Miss. Marlon Martinez is expected to start if Hines can’t go. Kick-off is at 2:30.

The Ragin Cajuns rushed for 424 yards last night and they needed every one of those yards as U-L Lafayette held off upset-minded Arkansas State 28-27. Chris Smith rushed 238 yards, which is the fifth-most rushing yards in a single game in program history. Montrell Johnson rushed for 150 yards and got most of those yards on a 99-yard touchdown run.

21st ranked SMU trounced Tulane 55-26 as the Green Wave fall to one and six.

It’s homecoming for Louisiana Tech who will host undefeated and 24th ranked UTSA. Bulldogs Coach Skip Holtz says the Roadrunners are a senior-laden team…
Cut 18 (19)”…protecting the football.”
It’s the first time the Roadrunners have been ranked in program history.

The Ragin Cajuns are 18 point favorites to beat Arkansas State tonight. U-L Coach Billy Napier on the matchup….
cut 17 (11) “…this rivalry”
Kick off is at 6:30.

Also tonight, Tulane is at 21st ranked SMU.

LSU is at 12th ranked Ole Miss. The Tigers are coming off a win over previoulsy ranked Florida. Rebels Coach Lane Kiffin is impressed with how LSU beat the Gators….
cut 19 (14) “….normally”
Kick-off from Oxford is at 2:30. Louisiana Tech is also facing a ranked team on Saturday as they host 24th ranked UTSA for homecoming.

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The Louisiana Gaming Control Board gave unanimous approval for FanDuel to operate in the state, which gives online fantasy sports players another option. FanDuel’s competitor Draft Kings has been up and running in the state for several weeks. When will casinos offer sports gambling? Gaming Control Board Chairman Ronnie Johns says they are getting closer and at today’s board meeting he shot down rumors it will happen this weekend….
cut 11 (12) “…right way”
Currently only Paragon Casino in Marskville is taking legal sports bets.

The Pelicans lost 117 to 97 to the 76ers in their season opener last night. University of Illinois transfer Adam Miller, who was expected to be a big part of the LSU men’s basketball team, has torn his ACL. The Cajuns are picked to finish second in the Sun Belt coaches poll, ULM is picked to finish last.

Not a great start to the Willie Green era for the Pelicans. Green lost his coaching debut as New Orleans fell to the Philadelphia 76ers 117-97. The 76ers put the game away with a 36 point fourth quarter. Green on the opening night defeat….
cut 29 (25) “…night overall”
It was a really rough night for new Pelican, Jonas Valanciunas, who was 3-of-19 from the field and scored just nine points.

LSU men’s basketball has lost one of its top players before the season even started. University of Illinois transfer Adam Miller has reportedly suffered an ACL injury and will miss the season.
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It remains a mystery on whether Ole Miss quarterback Matt Corrall will play in Saturday’s game against LSU. Corrall rushed for 30 times in last week’s win against Tennessee and Coach Lane Kiffin sounded pessimistic on Monday that he could suit up again on Saturday. During Wednesday’s SEC Teleconference, Kiffin didn’t sound any more optimistic…
Cut 18 (13)”…that’s hope.”
Kick-off in Oxford on Saturday is at 2:30.

Tonight in college football, Tulane is at 21st ranked SMU, the Ragin Cajuns visit Arkansas State, who has just one win on the season. Last night in the Sun Belt, Appalachian State upset 14th ranked Coastal Carolina 30-27.

And there are reports the Sun Belt is looking at adding Southern Miss, Marshall, Old Dominion and James Madison, while Conference USA is also eyeing James Madison and FBS independent Liberty.

With LSU’s top receiver, Kayshon Boutte (Boo-thay), going down with a season-ending injury. Someone had to step. Last Saturday it was Jena’s Jaray (Juh-ray) Jenkins who caught a career-high three touchdown passes in the upset win over Florida…
Cut 16 (15) “get the victory”
Linebacker Damone Clark says the news that this would be Coach Ed Orgeron’s last season at LSU has not been a distraction…
cut 18 (08) “…great university”
The Tigers are facing one of the top offenses in the SEC this Saturday as Ole Miss is averaging 44 points a game.

There are two college football games tomorrow night, the Ragin Cajuns are at Arkansas State. U-L Lafayette seeks a 12th straight Sun Belt win on the road. And Tulane is at 21st ranked SMU.

Tonight is the season opener for the Pelicans as New Orleans hosts the 76ers. It’s the head coaching debut for Willie Green and the goal this season for New Orleans is nothing less than a playoff appearance. They got to get Zion Williamson. He continues to recover from fracturing his foot in the summer. Tip off is at 7 PM.

The Saints are five point favorites heading into Monday night’s matchup with the Seahawks. Seattle is in last place in the NFC West with a two and four record and they are without star quarterback Russell Wilson, who is sidelined with a finger injury. The Saints are getting healthier as Kwon Alexander, Marcus Davenport, Tre’Quan Smith and Will Lutz are getting closer to returning.

The Sun Belt Conference is reportedly close to announcing that Southern Miss and Marshall are leaving Conference USA to join the Sun Belt. Pete Thamel from Yahoo Sports also reports the Sun Belt is looking to add Old Dominion and James Madison, while Conference USA is interested in adding Liberty and James Madison.

Tonight is the season opener for the Pelicans who tip-off the season at home against the 76ers. New Orleans starting five looks different this year. Jonas Valanciunas is the new big man down low and has reportedly signed a two year contract extension. Nickeil Alexander-Walker and three-point specialist Devontae Graham will play at guard along with Brandon Ingram. Coach Willie Green…
cut 28 (08) “…key for us”
And getting Zion Williamson back healthy will also be a key. No timeline on when he’ll return.

The Saints are at Seattle on Monday and linebacker Kwon Alexander, defensive end Marcus Davenport and receiver Tre’Quan Smith are getting closer to returning. There’s also a chance kicker Will Lutz will return for Monday night’s game.

The Tigers are facing one of the top offenses in the SEC this Saturday as Ole Miss is averaging 44 points a game. Senior defensive tackle Glen Logan on the matchup with the Rebels…
Cut 19 (19) “…against them.”
Kick-off on Saturday in Oxford is at 2:30 PM. LSU has won the last five games in this series, but they are a nine-point underdog this Saturday.

Louisiana Tech is a touchdown underdog at home this Saturday to 24th ranked UTSA, who is 7-and-0. The Bulldogs are coming off a disappointing performance against UTEP where Tech only scored a field goal. Coach Skip Holtz is hoping for a big crowd for this homecoming matchup at 6 PM inside Joe Aillet Stadium.

LSU football is coming off a season-best 321 rushing yards versus Florida. Center Liam Shanahan credits the work of offensive line coach Brad Davis
Cut 17 (18) “ …past weekend.”
After five games this season, LSU ranked 128th out of 130 FBS teams in rushing, now they are up to 104th heading into Saturday’s game at Ole Miss.

The Saints have designated linebacker Kwon Alexander, defensive end Marcus Davenport, wide receiver Tre’Quan Smith along with Kicker Will Lutz to return from injured reserve ahead of this Monday’s matchup with Seattle. That means they can return to practice and the Saints have 21 days to add them back to the active roster.

The Pelicans tip off the 2021-22 regular season tonight as they host the Philadelphia 76ers. Philadelphia has suspended former LSU star Ben Simmons for tonight’s game after he was reportedly kicked out of practice yesterday as he wants out of Philly. Pelicans coach Willie Green says Simmons’s absence doesn’t change their game plan…
cut 20 (20) “…to win”
No Zion Williamson for the Pelicans as he continues to rehab from a fractured foot suffered while working out this summer.

The LSU men’s basketball team has been picked to finish sixth in the SEC Media poll. Kentucky is the preseason favorite and then its Alabama, Arkansas, Tennessee and Auburn. LSU senior forward Darius Days is a second-team All-SEC selection.

LSU’s defense faces a major challenge on Saturday as they go up against Heisman contender and Rebels quarterback Matt Corral. He accounted for 426 yards, including 195 rushing yards in a win at Tennessee on Saturday. Corral is banged up with an unspecified injury, but LSU Coach Ed Orgeron expects him to play…
Cut 18 (18)”…in the country” (2x)
According to the separation agreement between LSU and Orgeron, the football coach must cooperate in the school’s ongoing Title IX litigation. A Title IX lawsuit accuses Orgeron and other LSU officials of not reporting an alleged rape involving former running back Derrius Guice.

Based on the latest report from Yahoo Sports, the American Athletic Conference is looking to raid Conference USA. Six CUSA schools are reportedly looking to make the jump to the A-A-C, Charlotte, Florida Atlantic, North Texas, Rice, UAB and UTSA. The American would expand to 14 teams if this happens and Conference USA would drop to six schools.

In the latest high school football polls, Ouachita Christian remains ranked number one in Class-A, Many is ranked one in two-A, University High number one in three-A, Karr is number one in Four-A and Catholic High is number one in Five all, followed by Zachary, Brother Martin, Ponchatoula, Acadiana, Captain Shreve, who is getting one first-place vote and Ruston is ranked seventh. The Bearkats host Alexandria Senior High this Friday.

Tomorrow the Pelicans tip off a new season as they host the 76ers. No Zion Williamson as he continues to rehab back from a fractured foot suffered in the summer.

LSU running back Ty Davis-Price has been named SEC co-Offensive Player of the Week after rushing for a school-record 287 yards in Saturday’s seven-point win over previously ranked Florida. The Tigers have found a running game. They rushed for 147 yards against Kentucky two weeks ago and a season-high 321 yards last weekend against Florida. Coach Ed Orgeron credits health and the o-line learning from first-year offensive line coach Brad Davis…
cut 17 (17) “…they’re healthy”
LSU wide receiver Koy Moore has reportedly entered the NCAA transfer portal. And Edna Karr four-star wide receiver Aaron Anderson reportedly de-committed from LSU.

Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas is reportedly eligible to return from the physically unable to perform list, but the NFL Network reports that Can’t Guard Mike is still a couple of weeks away from re-joining the team after undergoing ankle surgery in June. But Will Lutz has been designated to come off injured reserve, which is a sign the Pro Bowl kicker is close to returning after undergoing surgery to repair a core muscle.

After its big upset win over Liberty on Saturday, ULM is once again an underdog at home. The Warhawks will host 4-and-2 South Alabama this Saturday. ULM coach Terry Bowden says first-year South Al Coach Kane Wommack (WAH-mick) has turned that program around…
Cut 20 (20) “bowl team.”
Kick-off is at 6 PM and the Warhawks are 13.5 point underdogs.

Now that the coaching future of Ed Orgeron has been decided, LSU begins the search for a new football coach. Tiger Rag Editor Ron Higgins says Atheltic Director Scott Woodward will have a lot of candidates to consider…
Cut 9 (12) “..Michigan State.”
Orgeron said today that he believes the announcement that he’s leaving LSU gives the team clarity and the focus can be on Saturday’s game at Ole Miss.

LSU running back Ty Davis-Price has been named the SEC’s co-offensive player of the week. He rushed for school-record 287 yards and three touchdowns in the Tigers upset win over Florida…
cut 17 (16) “…proud of em”

Louisiana Tech failed to score a touchdown in a 19-3 loss to Texas-El Paso on Saturday. Bulldogs quarterback Austin Kendall threw for 164 yards and he was intercepted three times. Coach Skip Holtz says it was a disappointing performance…
Cut 19 (19) “…consistently.”
The loss drops Tech’s record to two and four they’ll host undefeated and 24th ranked UTSA this Saturday.

Also this week, the Ragin Cajuns are at Arkansas State for a Thursday night matchup on ESPN-U. After a big upset win over Liberty, ULM is home again this Saturday to host South Alabama. Both teams are 1-and-2 in the Sun Belt.

Ninth-ranked Southeastern Louisiana will look to remain undefeated in the Southland when they visit Northwestern State for a 3 Pm kick-off in Natchitoches.

Less than two years since winning a national championship, LSU and coach Ed Orgeron have agreed to part ways. Athletics Director Scott Woodward says the decision was made because of the team’s recent on-field performance…
cut 25 (15) “…our university”
The termination agreement calls for LSU to pay Orgeron his full buyout, which is nearly 17-million dollars. The LaRose native will also coach the team if they play in a bowl game and he’ll continue to keep recruiting high school prospects…
cut 16 (14) “…will not change”
Orgeron and the Tigers will visit 12th ranked Ole Miss this Saturday at 2:30.

A day before LSU and Ed Orgeron announced their separation, the Tigers football team pulled off a spirited win over Florida. The defense forced four turnovers, which resulted in 21 points. Senior linebacker Damone Clark had a game-sealing I-N-T late in the fourth quarter. Clark says a player’s only meeting led by injured defensive end Andre Anthony put the team in the right mind frame…
Cut 18 (14)”…we did”
Today LSU running back Ty Davis-Price was named SEC Offensive Player of the Week. He set a school record on Saturday by rushing for 285 yards in a single game.

ULM scored a huge upset as the Warhawks beat Liberty 31-28. Calum Sutherland kicked a career-long 53-yard field goal late in the fourth quarter. The first field goal by a ULM kicker that was 50-or-more yards since 2014.