LSU hosts Texas A&M this weekend in what could almost be an elimination game for the College Football Playoff after both teams lost their SEC openers. The Aggies lost to Kentucky 31-21 last week and coach Mike Elko says it was one of the worst defensive performances in his time in College Station.

Cut 18 (14) “…us last week.”

The tenth-ranked Tigers host the number 23 Aggies at 6:30 on Saturday.

LSU Basketball legend Bob Pettit died yesterday at the age of 93, his family announced today. The Baton Rouge High School product was a three-time All-SEC selection at LSU and led the Tigers to their first Final Four in 1953. He was the first player to win the NBA’s MVP in 1956 and won it again in 1959. He made league history by becoming the first player to surpass the 20,000 career points milestone.

Former LSU and Saints receiver Barion Brown missed a second straight practice with a hamstring injury today. Cornerback Martin Emerson and D-tackle Christen Miller were also sidelined with injuries, and running back Kendre Miller was out with an illness as New Orleans prepares for its home opener against the Raiders. Safety Jonas Sanker, D-tackle Nathan Shepherd and defensive end Chase Young were all full participants after being limited yesterday.

McNeese head coach Matt Viator announced that quarterback Devin Lippold will be out for the remainder of the season with a wrist injury he suffered in the Cowboys’ 27-10 loss UTRGV. Lippold took over as the starting quarterback after Jake Strong went down with an injury to his throwing shoulder. Strong filled in when Lippold went down last week and is expected to start Saturday against East Texas A-and-M

The Pelicans are signing forward Julian Reese to a two-way deal. The brother of former LSU star Angel Reese averaged nearly 12 points and over 10 rebounds a night in 13 games with the Wizards last year. He was college teammates with Pels center Derik Queen at Maryland.

Both tenth-ranked LSU and number-23 Texas A-and-M will be looking to rebound from disappointing losses when the teams square off in Tiger Stadium this weekend. LSU coach Lane Kiffin says quarterback Sam Leavitt has admitted he had a bad outing against Ole Miss, and the home game will be a chance to get back on track.

Cut 16 (19) “…better this week.”

Former LSU women’s basketball star Flau’Jae Johnson set a Seattle Storm record for the most points in a rookie season behind a 21-point night against the Dallas Stars. Her 626 points this season surpassed the 621 Breanna Stewart scored in 2016 and Sue Bird’s rookie campaign. The Storm capped off her rookie year with a 103-93 loss, falling to 8-and-36 on the season, the worst finish in franchise history.

The Saints host the undefeated Raiders on Sunday in a matchup between two squads that have surprisingly turned heads through the first two games of the season. It will be the black and gold’s first game back in the Superdome since August 15, and Quarterback Tyler Shough expects to see a full house.

Cut 20 (15) “…our detail.”

Will Wade’s LSU basketball roster officially lists only four players, but he says he’s been practicing with a full team since Labor Day. That’s because many of his players are former international pros or fifth-year seniors waiting on eligibility rulings to play this season. Wade has drawn a lot of criticism for his approach, but he says just because it’s different doesn’t make it wrong.

Cut 13 (12)  “…idiot I am.”

The Saints host the Raiders in their home opener on Sunday. After the team’s upset win over the Ravens and comeback against the Lions, there is a lot of excitement in New Orleans around the black and gold. Head Coach Kellen Moore says the team won’t be listening to its own hype.

Cut 19 (14) “…a fun battle.”

Kick off at 3:25.

LSU will host a Texas A-and-M team that is coming off a bad home loss to Kentucky. Tigers Coach Lane Kiffin says Aggies Coach Mike Elko will have his team ready to play…

Cut 17 (12) “….we’re excited about”

Trey Dez Green is listed as out for the game, cornerback Ja’Keem Jackson is doubtful and safety Tarmarcus Cooley is questionable.

Preseason practice is underway for the LSU men’s basketball team and the Tigers list only four players on their roster. Coach Will Wade says several other teams are in a similar boat as they wait on the NCAA to rule on the eligibility of numerous players. Wade says they do have 15 players practicing. Nearly all of them are transfers, some of are from overseas…

Cut 14 (11) re-start next year”

It remains to be seen if former St. John’s star RJ Luis will play for LSU. He received a temporary restraining order from a Baton Rouge judge to play, even though he was with two NBA organizations. Wade says they are going through the process, but they will abide by what the SEC tells them to abide by.

Tonight’s LHSAA Network Game of the Week features one of the best rivalries in north Louisiana as top ranked Ouachita Christian hosts Oak Grove.

LSU will need to bounce back from its SEC opener loss to Ole Miss against number-23 Texas A-and-M on Saturday. The Aggies also dropped their first game of conference play, so both teams will have a lot at stake if they want to achieve their College Football Playoff aspirations, but coach Lane Kiffin says his players won’t be worried by that.

Cut 20 (14) “…the outcome.”

Tigers wide receiver Winnie Watkins says it’s a long season.

Cut 16 (15) “…it ain’t nothing.”

The Tigers and Aggies are scheduled to kick off in Tiger Stadium at 6:30 on Saturday

LSU basketball coach Will Wade held his first press conference since March today. Wade has drawn criticism for his roster that only officially lists four players right now, while international and fifth-year commits wait for their eligibility to be confirmed. Wade says he believes the unconventional approach gives LSU the best chance to win right away.

Cut 27 (10) “…do what we do.”

LSU’s first exhibition game at McNeese is scheduled for October 8th.

UL Lafayette heads to Charlotte for its final non-conference football game this weekend. The Cajuns are 2-and-1 after beating UAB 21-14 last week, but they were held scoreless in the second half. Head coach Michael Desormeaux says they played hard, but sometimes that just happens.

Cut 19 (09) “…second half.”

The Ragin’ Cajuns and 49ers kick off at 5:30 on Saturday

LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt has received some criticism for his inaccuracy issues and his lack of patience in the pocket. Wide receiver Winnie Watkins says the entire offense can play better…

Cut 18 (07) “….believe in Sam”

ULM played two quarterbacks in its upset loss to Southeastern Louisiana. Houston transfer Austin Carlise threw for 183 yards and two touchdowns, but he was also intercepted twice. Aidan Armenta led ULM on two scoring drives in the fourth quarter on Saturday. Coach Bryant Vincent expects both will play going forward…

Cut 19 (16) “…conference schedule”

ULM hosts FAU for homecoming on Saturday.

SWAC play gets underway this week. Grambling will meet Prairie View in the State Fair Classic on Saturday in Dalas Texas. Prairie View is defending SWAC champions and they are picked to win the West again. The Panthers have won seven of the last eight meetings.

Southern is at Jackson State on Saturday. The Jaguars had 539 total yards of offense in their 50 to 31 win over Louisiana Christian. Senior adviser Fred McNair took over play-calling duties in that game from offensive coordinator Ken Merchant. Coach Marshall Faulk says it was the same offense, just simplified.

Cut 20 (12) “…more of it.”

Kickoff in Jackson is set for 6 p-m. The Tigers have won the last seven meetings, including two conference championship games.

LSU will be without its star tight end Trey’Dez Green for an unspecified period of time because of a knee injury. That means other players will have to step up. Through three games, Ole Miss transfer Winnie Watkins Junior leads the team with 15 receptions…

Cut 17 (14) “…be leader”

The East Baton Rouge District Attorney’s Office has opened an investigation into a reported rape involving an LSU student athlete. An LSU student has come forward claiming she was raped by a football player last October. Kendall Danielle say she reported the alleged sexual assault to LSU’s Title Nine office and the athlete was originally suspended from school for a year, but she says the football player was allowed back on campus. LSU president Wade Rousse says the incident has been handled professionally.

ULM will host FAU for homecoming on Saturday. Head Coach Bryant Vincent says some things will have to change after the Warhawks lost to Southeastern Louisiana. He says quarterback Aiden Armenta will have the opportunity to compete with Austin Carlisle to win the starting job back.

Cut 19 (16) “…conference schedule.”

The Warhawks are looking to snap an eleven game losing streak.

Edna Karr has won 31 straight games and they are the undisputed number one ranked team in Class 5A after beating Ruston 21 to 14 on Saturday. The Bearkats are ranked second, followed by Alexandria Senior High.

The Saints begin preparations today for their home opener against the 2-0 Raiders. Las Vegas is getting good quarterback play from veteran Kirk Cousins and the Raiders have allowed just 27 points on defense.

An LSU football player is under investigation by East Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore for an alleged 2025 rape. LSU student Kendall Danielle said in a TikTok video that the alleged rape happened in October of last year on the same day LSU was at Vanderbilt. She says the unnamed player admitted to the assault during an LSU Title Nine investigation and was suspended by LSU for one year but has since been allowed to return to campus.

Cut 9 (08)  “…similar to this.”

The Tigers are preparing to host No. 23 Texas A-and-M this weekend. Coach Lane Kiffin says the team will need to move on from its disheartening loss to Ole Miss.

Cut 18 (17) “…lose another game.”

The Saints are set to return for their first home game since week one of the preseason on Sunday. New Orleans will host the undefeated Raiders after a big upset win over the Ravens. Tight end Juwan Johnson says he expects to see Who Dat Nation out in full force.

Cut 19 (07) “…home.”

In NFC South news, Falcons quarterback Michael Penix is set to return from a torn ACL as Atlanta takes on the Packers on Thursday night. Atlanta placed cornerback AJ Terrell on injured reserve, meaning he will not be available for the team’s trip to New Orleans in Week 4.

ULM head coach Bryant Vincent is looking to change things up as his team prepares for a homecoming matchup with FAU. He says the loss to Southeastern Louisiana hurt.

Cut 20 (13) “…tells you everything.”

LSU football coach Lane Kiffin says quarterback Sam Leavitt missed some open receivers that would have been critical touchdowns late in the Tigers’ 32-24 loss to Ole Miss. Kiffin says he explained to the team how the early pass rush from the Rebels affected him as the game went on.

Cut 17 (17) “…job with that.”

Kiffin says the Tigers were down on themselves for the missed opportunities in the loss but now must prepare to host Texas A-and-M this week. The Aggies are coming off a 31-21 loss to Kentucky. Coach Mike Elko…

Cut 21 (14) “…tenure here.”

Kickoff in Tiger Stadium is set for 6:30.

Saints 2025 first-round pick Kelvin Banks will need surgery for a high ankle sprain suffered in New Orleans’ 24-17 win over the Ravens. Head coach Kellen Moore says the starting left tackle could return late in the season. It is another test of the resilience Moore says the Saints have shown through their first two games.

Cut 20 (19) “…work to do.”

Asim Richards will fill in for Banks and face the 2-and-0 Raiders Sunday.

LA Tech lost to Baylor 36-19 on Saturday and has a bye this week as it preps for Army and Sun Belt play. Linebacker Kolbe Fields says the defense showed what it can do against Baylor and LSU.

Cut 22 (13) “…want to have.”

LSU football coach Lane Kiffin says the Tigers will have to bounce back from an emotional 32-24 loss to Ole Miss. He says that after watching the film on Monday, the Tigers felt like they lost the game because of missed opportunities.

Cut 16 (14) “…this morning seeing.”

Kiffin says pass protection must improve. He says there are too many break downs in one on one matchups.

The Ragin Cajuns are coming off a 21-14 win over UAB and Coach Michael Desormeaux’s team is now preparing for its final non-conference game of the year, a road test at Charlotte…

Cut 30 (11) “…clicking’
Kick off is at 5:30/

Saints starting left tackle Kelvin Banks will miss significant time as he undergoes surgery for a high ankle sprain suffered against the Ravens. 2023 fifth-round pick Asim Richards will fill his spot. Richards played nearly 400 snaps after the Saints traded for him last season, and he says that experience goes a long way.

Cut 19 (11) “…the offense rolling.”

New Orleans will host the 2-and-0 Las Vegas Raiders this Sunday.

Jayden Daniels has been ruled for this Sunday’s game against the Seahawks after dislocating his left elbow in the Commanders 37 to 20 loss to the Cowboys. Daniels suffered the same injury last season and he’ll meet with specialists for further tests today and Thursday.

Former LSU star and Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman reportedly suffered multiple facial fractures but a postseason return is possible. Bregman was hit in the face by a foul ball while standing in the on deck circle.

LSU suffered two major injuries in its 32-24 loss to Ole Miss Saturday. Star tight end Trey’Dez Green is expected to miss time with a knee injury, but his mother said in a Facebook post he avoided any tears. Defensive back Dashawn Spears will reportedly miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL. Lane Kiffin says it’s a big loss.

Cut 10 (12) “…on defense.”

The Saints celebrated a 24-17 comeback win over the Ravens yesterday, but suffered a devastating injury in the process. 2025 first-round left tackle Kelvin Banks went down late in the game with a high ankle sprain and will undergo surgery. Head coach Kellen Moore says Banks could still return late in the season, but for now the team will rely on Asim Richards.

Cut 20 (12) “…ready to go.”

LSU is now 2-1 heading into its SEC home opener against number-23 Texas A&M. Coach Lane Kiffin says his guys will have to regroup after the emotional loss to Ole Miss..

Cut 18 (15) “..get a win.”

Former LSU Heisman-winning quarterback Jayden Daniels has been ruled out for the Commanders’ week three matchup with the Seahawks. Daniels dislocated his elbow on the last play of the first half of Washington’s 37-10 loss to the Cowboys. An X-ray revealed no fractures, but he will meet with specialists to determine a long-term timeline this week.

Former LSU baseball star Alex Bregman was hospitalized with multiple facial fractures after being hit by a foul ball while near the on-deck circle during the Cubs’ 9-1 win against the Reds yesterday. ESPN reports that Bregman is hopeful to return in the postseason.