LSU’s defense had a much better performance this time around against Mississippi State compared to last season when the Tigers allowed an SEC record 623 passing yards. But LSU’s “D” faded in the second half, giving up two fourth-quarter touchdowns to make it a close game. Coach Ed Orgeron says they needed to rotate their defensive players earlier in order to avoid fatigue…
cut 17 (17) “….bring em back”
LSU linebacker Damone Clark was SEC defensive player of the week after recording a career-high 15 tackles. The senior leads the SEC in tackles.

Nicholls Quarterback Lindsey Scott is the Southland Offensive Player of the Week. The former Zachary star accounted for more than 300 yards of offense in the Colonels win over North Alabama.

There’s been chatter that Pelicans All-Star Zion Williamson is not happy in New Orleans. But on Media Day, the former number one pick says he loves the city of New Orleans and does not want to be anywhere else. There have been reports of a riff between Williamson and David Griffen, the top basketball executive for the Pels and when the team was in the NBA bubble in the summer of 2020, Griffen tried to connect with Williamson by playing the piano for him at their hotel. Zion refutes the story…
cut 20 (16) “…(laughter)”
Williamson is recovering from a broken foot, but expects to be ready for the regular-season opener on October 20th.

The late Tony Robichaux will be inducted into the Ragin Cajuns athletics hall of fame at the end of October. Robichaux won 1,177 games during a 33-year coaching career that was cut short by his untimely death in 2019.

The LSU Tigers are getting ready for a physical game on Saturday night against the Auburn Tigers. Both defenses have shown the ability to get behind the line of scrimmage. Auburn leads the nation in tackles for a loss, with 43. Coach Ed Orgeron says his offensive line better be ready
Cut 16 (19) “…get ready.”
Orgeron says he expects left tackle Cam Wire to return after missing three games and backup offensive lineman Charles Turner could also return after missing a couple of games.

The NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports Saints left tackle Terron Armstead will miss multiple weeks after injuring his elbow in the first half of Sunday’s win against the Patriots. Armstead could reportedly miss three to six weeks.

The Pelicans begin training camp today but All-Star Forward Zion Williamson is recovering from offseason surgery to repair a broken foot. He’s expected to be ready when the regular season starts on October 20th. Williamson also addressed rumors he’d rather play somewhere else. Zion says he loves New Orleans and his relationship with the executive vice president of basketball operations David Griffin is good…
Cut 18 (18)”…building off that “

The Southland Conference is adding Texas A-and-M Commerce to the league and they will become an official member next July.

In the FCS rankings, Southeastern Louisiana is ranked 14th heading into its game against McNeese, and Northwestern State will host 23rd ranked UIW on Saturday night.

LSU is 3-and-1 as a third of the season is in the books. During the offseason, Coach Ed Orgeron talked about returning the Tigers offense to what we saw during the national championship season in 2019. Orgeron says this year’s offense still has a ways to go and it starts with pass protection…
cut 23 (23) “….rest of the guys out”
Still no word on how much time All-American cornerback Derek Stingley Junior will miss. Orgeron says he’ll see a doctor for his injured left foot.

ULM Football Coach Terry Bowden says quarterback Rhett Rodriguez suffered a partially collapsed lung following Saturday’s win over Troy. Rodriguez says his condition is improving.

Pelicans All-Star forward Zion Williamson seemed to be in a good mood when he met with the media as New Orleans opens pre-season camp. Williamson is recovering from foot surgery after breaking his foot while working out on his own. He addressed rumors that he’s unhappy by saying he loves New Orleans and also explained why he was not with his teammates when the team held voluntary workouts in Nashville…
cut 19 (21) “….rehabbing”
Williamson is expected to be ready for the season opener on October 20th.

In the latest high school football polls…Karr is newly ranked number one team in Class Four-A. And Ouachita Christian is now number one in one-A. The undefeated Eagles are coming off a big win over Cedar Creek.

The Saints’ defense intercepted three passes and held the Patriots to 49 yards rushing in a 28-13 win over New England yesterday. New Orleans offense was not explosive, but they did not turn the ball over. Quarterback Jameis Winston threw two touchdown passes and is pleased with the win…
cut 20 (20) “…great win”
The Saints are back at the team’s training facility in Metairie. They were re-located to Texas because of Hurricane Ida, but still able to start the season with a 2-and-1 record. They will host the winless New York Giants in the Superdome this Sunday.

LSU won its SEC opener over Mississippi State 28-25 on Saturday. The Tigers allowed 371 passing yards, but the Bulldogs gained just 5.5 yards per play. Linebacker Damone Clark had 15 tackles…
cut 17 (14) “…to the end”
LSU hosts 22nd ranked Auburn on Saturday. Former Tiger and Ponchatoula native T-J Finley could start at quarterback. He came off the bench to help rally Auburn to a win over Georgia State on Saturday.

ULM Quarterback Rhett Rodriguez is in the hospital after suffering a lung injury in the Warhawks upset win over Troy. No word on when he’ll be released.

Pelicans All-Star Zion Williamson is recovering from foot surgery, but the team believes Williamson will be ready when the regular season starts on October 20th. Zion fractured his foot while working out on his own over the summer.

For the first time since 1995, the Saints won in Foxborough as the Black and Gold defeated the New England Patriots 28-13 yesterday. New Orleans leaned on its defense as they intercepted rookie quarterback Mac Jones three times. Safety Malcolm Jenkins had a pick-six. Jenkins says they know the defense is the team’s strength..
Cut 19 (17) “…beat.”

LSU played a bend but don’t break style of defense on Saturday to defeat Mississippi State 28-25. Senior linebacker Damon Clark led the way with 15 tackles. Coach Ed Orgeron on Clark’s improvement…
cut 30 (15) “…like one”
LSU hosts 22nd ranked Auburn on Saturday night.

ULM has won back-to-back football games since November 2018 as the Warhawks upset Troy 29-16 to snap an eight-game Sun Belt losing streak. The Warhawks were 23.5 point underdogs entering the game, but Coach Terry Bowden’s team pulled off one of the biggest victories of his coaching career
Cut 18 (17)”…level today.”
QB Rhett Rodriguez threw a TD pass. But Rodriguez suffered a lung injury and according to his dad and offensive coordinator Rich Rodriguez, Rhett is in the ICU at St. Francis Medical Center. His length of stay in the hospital is unknown.

La Tech beat North Texas 24-17 without injured starting quarterback Austin Kendall on Saturday night. The Bulldogs will visit 23rd ranked North Carolina State this Saturday.

LSU spent the week getting ready for Mississippi State’s air raid offense. The Bulldogs threw for an SEC-record 623 yards against the Tigers last year. After missing the last two games with an injury, safety Jay Ward is expected to play. Defensive end BJ Ojulari says having Ward on the field means a lot for the Tigers…
Cut 16 (16) “…him back.”
But LSU could be without All-American cornerback Derek Stingley. Coach Ed Orgeron says Stingley is very questionable after re-aggravating an injury that forced him to miss several practices in the preseason.

For the first time since 1998, the Saints and Patriots will play each other and Drew Brees or Tom Brady will not be involved in the game. Both teams are 1-and-1 on the season and the Saints are coming off a loss. Since the start of the 2017 season, the Saints are 10-and-3 following a loss. Kick-off is at noon.

Louisiana Tech and ULM are both home on Saturday. The Bulldogs host North Texas at 6 PM. Tech Coach Skip Holtz says the Mean Green are explosive on offense…
cut 19 (13) “….corp”
Austin Kendall is off to a good start at quarterback for the Bulldogs. In three games, he’s thrown for 837 yards and seven touchdowns.

ULM opens Sun Belt play by hosting Troy. The Ragin Cajuns are at Georgia Southern. Tulane plays its first game at Yulman Stadium this season when they host UAB at 7 Pm.

Nicholls also plays its first home game of the season when they host North Alabama. McNeese is at Incarnate Word.

The State Fair Classic is Saturday at 4 PM in Dallas as Grambling faces Prairive View A-and-M. The Tigers have lost three straight to the Panthers.

LSU heads to Starkville today for tomorrow’s match-up with Mississippi State at 11 AM. The Bulldogs threw an SEC record 623 yards against the Tigers last year. But LSU defensive end BJ Ojulari believes they are better on defense this year…
cut 17 (15) “…same page”
But LSU coach Ed Orgeron says cornerback Derek Stingley is very questionable for tomorrow’s game. Orgeron says Stingley has re-aggravated an injury that forced him to miss much of preseason camp.

The Saints are getting healthier. Starting Nickelback C-J Gardner Johnson, safety Pete Williams and rookie linebacker Pete Werner were full participants in practice yesterday after they were limited on Wednesday. Cornerback Marshon Lattimore remains limited.

Louisiana Tech looks to rebound tomorrow from a tough loss last weekend when they host North Texas in the Conference USA opener. The Bulldogs fell to 1-and-2 on the season when SMU hit on a Hail Mary pass on the final play of the game to beat Tech last Saturday. Bulldogs Coach Skip Holtz says it was a gut punch, but hopefully something they can learn from
Cut 18 (23)”…get better.”

In other action on Saturday, ULM hosts Troy, The Cajuns are at Georgia Southern. Nicholls finally plays a home game as they host North Alabama. McNeese opens Southland play taking on Incarnate Word in San Antonio and Grambling takes on Prairie View in the State Fair Classic in Dallas.

LSU heads to Starkville today for tomorrow’s match-up with Mississippi State at 11 AM. The Bulldogs threw an SEC record 623 yards against the Tigers last year. But LSU defensive end BJ Ojulari believes they are better on defense this year…
cut 17 (15) “…same page”
But LSU coach Ed Orgeron says cornerback Derek Stingley is very questionable for tomorrow’s game. Orgeron says Stingley has re-aggravated an injury that forced him to miss much of preseason camp.

The Saints are getting healthier. Starting nickelback C-J Gardner Johnson, safety Pete Williams and rookie linebacker Pete Werner were full participants in practice yesterday after they were limited on Wednesday. Cornerback Marshon Lattimore remains limited.

Louisiana Tech and ULM are both home on Saturday. The Bulldogs host North Texas at 6 PM. Tech Coach Skip Holtz says the Mean Green are explosive on offense…
cut 19 (13) “….corp”
Austin Kendall is off to a good start at quarterback for the Bulldogs. In three games, he’s thrown for 837 yards and seven touchdowns.

ULM opens Sun Belt play by hosting Troy. The Ragin Cajuns are at Georgia Southern. Tulane plays its first game at Yulman Stadium this season when they host UAB at 7 Pm.

Nicholls also plays its first home game of the season when they host North Alabama. McNeese is at Incarnate Word.

The State Fair Classic is Saturday at 4 PM in Dallas as Grambling faces Prairive View A-and-M. The Tigers have lost three straight to the Panthers.

The Saints practiced at the Cowboys home stadium today. Cornerback Marshon Lattimore, safety C-J Gardner-Johnson and linebacker Pete Werner were all participating in practice during the portion of the practice open to the media. New Orleans is at New England this Sunday. The Patriots are 1-and-1 on the season and they’ve given up just 23 points. Coach Sean Payton says it’s a unit that’s been stingy in the red zone…
cut 19 (24) “….watch it”

There is an NFL game you can watch tonight. The Carolina Panthers look to improve to 3-and-0 as they visit the Houston Texans.

Through three games this season, LSU’s opponent this Saturday, Mississippi State leads the SEC in passing offense as they are averaging 361 yards a game. They threw for over 600 yards against LSU last year. But the Tigers didn’t have All-American cornerback Derek Stingley. He suffered an illness hours before the game and couldn’t play.

UL Lafayette begins Sun Belt Play on Saturday as they will visit Georgia Southern. The Cajuns are coming off a 49-14 win over Ohio. It’s a game where they rushed for 310 yards. Coach Billy Napier liked what he saw from his ground attack…
Cut 17 (23) “..up there.”
Kick-off is at 5 PM central and the Cajuns are a two-touchdown favorite.

The LSU Tigers continue preparations for Saturday’s SEC opener at Mississippi State. Tigers Coach Ed Orgeron on the areas they are looking to improve…
cut 30 (22) “…this week”
Orgeron says they are also searching for a left tackle. Game one starter Cam Wire is injured but he returned to practice yesterday. His status for Saturday’s game is unknown.

The Saints head to New England on Sunday to take on Bill Belichick and the Patriots. New Orleans Coach Sean Payton says taking care of the football is the number one priority…
Cut 18 (08)”…the week.”
Payton expects the coaches who missed last Sunday’s game against Carolina because of COVID protocols to return for this weekend’s game.

After going two and one in nonconference action, U-L Lafayette will kick-off Sun Belt play this Saturday when they visit Georgia Southern in Statesboro. The Cajuns won by just two points over the Eagles last season and Coach Billy Napier says his team understands the challenge in front of them…
cut 16 (15) “…at the moment”
Kick-off is at 5 PM central and the Cajuns are a two-touchdown favorite.

The LHSAA Executive Committee has approved sites for the select football state championships. Division one and three title games will be played on December 3rd at Tulane’s Yulman Stadium, while Division Two and four will be played at Cajun Field in Lafayette on December 11th. The non-select title games will take place in the Caesars superdome on December 10th and 11th.