The Saints final preseason game is tonight as they host the Los Angeles Rams. Former Ohio State Quarterback J-T Barrett should get plenty of snaps, but the chances of him making the 53-man roster took a hit when the Black and Gold traded for Teddy Bridgewater, who is now the top candidate to replace Drew Brees, when he decides to retire. Running back Shane Vereen and Tommylee Lewis also need big games tonight as they are on the bubble to make the roster. Kick-off is at 7.

LSU defensive tackle Rashard Lawrence has not been at practice several times during the portions viewed by the media during fall camp, but the former Neville star says he’s ready to go for the season opener on Sunday against Miami…
cut 30 (13) “…be back”
The Tigers were a better defense with Lawrence on the field last year.

It’s Gameday on the campus of ULM tonight as the Warhawks host Southeastern Louisiana to begin the 2018 season. ULM returns Caleb Evans at quarterback, who accounted for 30 touchdowns rushing and passing. Lions Head Coach Frank Scelfo says he’s impressed with Evans and the Warhawks defense…
Cut 17 (19) ” on defense”
Meanwhile, Southeastern wants to throw the ball down the field more this year after averaging 283 yards on the ground last season. Kick-off is at 7:00.

In New Orleans, Tulane hosts Wake Forest. Northwestern State is at Texas A-and-M.

UL Lafayette opens the season on Saturday against Grambling and Coach Billy Napier has named Andre Nunez as his starting quarterback.

Former Vikings starting Q-B Teddy Bridgewater will be Drew Brees backup quarterback this season. The Saints traded a third round pick to the Jets and got Bridgewater and a sixth round pick in return. Bridgewater signed a one-year contract with New York in the offseason. He’s only played in one game in the last two seasons because of a horrific knee injury.

Tonight is the Saints final preseason game as the Black and Gold hosts the Los Angeles Rams in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome at 7 PM. It’s one final chance to get wide receiver Cam Meredith going before the regular season starts. Meredith signed with the Saints in the offseason, after missing all of last year with a torn A-C-L. New Orleans has also signed wide receiver Tanner McCoy, who was recently released by Seattle. He’s caught 14 passes over the last two seasons.

LSU Football Coach Ed Orgeron says freshman wide receiver Terrace Marshall could start against Miami.

The college football season gets underway tonight and there are two games in Louisiana. Tulane hosts Wake Forest and Southeastern Louisiana visits ULM. The Warhawks are coming off a 4-8 campaign, but Coach Matt Viator believes his squad can be much better this season
Cut 16 (11) “. to see it”
ULM was second in the Sun Belt in scoring and total offense last season and the Warhawks return quarterback Caleb Evans.

At 7:30 PM, Northwestern State takes on Texas A-and-M in College Station. Braid Laird is making his head coaching debut for the Demons and wants his team play as well as they can…
cut 19 (12) “….to do”
The game can be seen on the SEC Network.

The Saints have reportedly traded a third round pick to the New York Jets for quarterback Teddy Bridgewater. The 25-year-old Bridgewater has performed well in the preseason, completing 74-percent of his passes for 316 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. Two years ago, Bridgewater suffered a career threatening knee injury and played in just one game last season. It’s a sign the Saints are not satisified with Tom Savage and Taysom Hill, who are current back-ups to Drew Brees.

Preparations continue in Baton Rouge and Miami for Sunday night’s season opener between LSU and Miami. Graduate transfer Joe Burrow is set to make his first collegiate start for the Tigers. Hurricanes Coach Mark Richt has a scouting report on the former Ohio State quarterback…
cut 16 (20) “. for that”
LSU athletics director Joe Alleva said at the New Orleans Quarterback Club that fans will be pleased with the offense this year.

The Ragin Cajuns depth chart for Saturday’s season opener against Grambling lists senior Andre Nunez and sophomore Levi Lewis as co-starters at quarterback. Cajuns Coach Billy Napier plans to name a starter later this week, but he says both will play….
cut 19 (24) “…football team”

First-year Southeastern Louisiana coach Frank Scelfo will not name a starting quarterback until gametime tomorrow night when the Lions take on ULM. Lorenzo Nunez is the incumbent starter, but Fresno State transfer Chason Virgil has also looked in fall camp.

The first high school football rankings are out…John Curtis is ranked number one in Five-A, Karr is number one in 4-A, University High is the top team in 3A, Amite (A-meet) is number one in 2A, and the top team in One-A, is West St. John.

LSU Football Coach Ed Orgeron said on the SEC teleconference today that Joe Burrow was the most consistent quarterback throughout fall camp and that’s why he’s getting the starting nod over Myles Brennnan in Sunday’s season opener against Miami. Meanwhile, the Hurricanes will start Malik Rosier, who started at Q-B for the “U” last season. Miami Head Coach Mark Richt likes how Rosier is developing…
cut 17 (22) “…replace that”
Richt also referred to LSU’s fan base as Ragin Cajuns and expects them to make a bunch of noise that will for force them to use silent cadence on offense.

A new era of Ragin Cajuns football begins on Saturday when UL Lafayette opens the season by hosting Grambling State. First-year Cajuns Coach Billy Napier is looking forward to establishing an identity for his football program…
Cut 18 (15) “…on Saturday

The college football season begins tomorrow. ULM will host Southeastern Louisiana. Lions Coach Frank Scelfo will not name a starter until gametime. It will be either Lorenzo Nunez or Fresno State transfer Chason Virgil.

Tulane hosts Wake Forest. In 2016, the final score was Demon Deacons seven, Green Wave three.

Northwestern State will be at Texas A-and-M. It will be Brad Laird’s first game as head coach of the Demons. It will also be Jimbo Fisher’s first game as the head coach of the Aggies.

There’s certainly a curiosity factor heading into Sunday’s season opener between LSU and Miami. Graduate transfer Joe Burrow is set to make his first collegiate start for the Tigers. Hurricanes Coach Mark Richt has a scouting report on the former Ohio State quarterback…
cut 16 (20) “. for that”
LSU athletics director Joe Alleva said at the New Orleans Quarterback Club that fans will be pleased with the offense this year.

Army will invade Tiger Stadium in 2023. The Tigers and Black Knights will play each other in football on October 21st that season. 1931 is the only other time the two schools have met on the gridiron and Army won 20-0.

The Ragin Cajuns depth chart for Saturday’s season opener against Grambling lists senior Andre Nunez and sophomore Levi Lewis as co-starters at quarterback. Cajuns Coach Billy Napier plans to name a starter later this week, but he says both will play….
cut 19 (24) “…football team”

First-year Southeastern Louisiana coach Frank Scelfo will not name a starting quarterback until gametime tomorrow night when the Lions take on ULM. Lorenzo Nunez is the incumbent starter, but Fresno State transfer Chason Virgil has also looked in fall camp.

In major league baseball… Philadelphia’s Aaron Nola threw seven innings and allowed two runs in a 5-4 loss to the Nationals.

Joe Burrow will get the start at quarterback on Sunday night when the Tigers face the Miami Hurricanes in the season opener. But Coach Ed Orgeron says he will not hesitate to use Myles Brennan, if Burrow struggles. LSU tight end Foster Moreau says the team has confidence in Brennan, if his number is called…
cut 15 (09) “…had happened”
The Tigers are also excited cornerback Kristian Fulton will play on Sunday after his two-year suspension was reduced to one-year for using another person’s urine during NCAA drug test. Fulton hasn’t played since the Citrus Bowl in 2016, but he doesn’t expect the time away will impact his play…
cut 30 (14) “…for the game”

LSU announced today they’ll host Army for a football game on October 21, 2023. It will only be the second meeting between the two schools. They last met in 1931 and the Black Knights posted a 20-0 win over over the Olde War School in West Pointe, New York.

The SEC announced today there will be a visible television timeout countdown clock on the field at all 14 SEC on-campus venues for this season. It will let the teams, game officials and fans know how much time is left in a commercial break. When the display reaches zero, the game officials will make the ball ready for play. The clock will make its debut on Thursday night when Texas A-and-M hosts Northwestern State.

The Saints final preseason game is Thursday night when they host the L-A Rams. Once that game is over, the Black and Gold must cut their roster to 53 by 3:00 on Saturday. Following Saturday’s game against the Chargers, Coach Sean Payton said the depth chart at wide receiver is written in chalk. Tommylee Lewis and Austin Carr and Michael Floyd are on the bubble.

Graduate transfer Joe Burrow will take the first snap from center for the LSU Tigers on Sunday night in the season opener against Miami. Burrow arrived on the LSU campus this past summer and tight end Foster Moreau says he shocked the team day one with his explosive athleticism…
cut 14 (10) “….right way”
Coach Ed Orgeron says there are still some position battles that will have to be figured out before kick-off from Dallas. Orgeron says the the coaching staff has yet to decide on a starter at right tackle and left cornerback.

Mississippi State Quarterback Nick Fitzgerald has been suspended for the season opener against Stephen F Austin because of a violation of team policy. Former Landry-Walker star Keytoan Thompson will get the start.

Former Tuerlings Catholic star Coley Kelley starts at QB for Arkansas’ season opener at home against Eastern Illinois.

And Alabama Coach Nick Saban is still undeceded on a starting quarterback against Louisville on Saturday.

The Saints are back at practice today getting ready for the preseason finale on Thursday night against the Los Angeles Rams. The coaching staff still has a lot of questions to answer, especially at wide receiver. You know Michael Thomas is the number one wideout, but none of the other receivers on the roster have stood out during training camp, except rookie Tre-Quan Smith. Veteran Ted Ginn Junior is averaging just five yards a catch in preseason games and free-agent signee Cameron Meredith has been a non-factor.

There’s talk at this time every year on whether four preseason games is over kill. Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones said on a Dallas radio station that he remains in favor an 18-game regular season schedule and just two preseason games. Jones says a longer regular season and shortened training camp would probably be better physically for the players and they can make more money.

Former LSU star Odell Beckham Junior is the NFL’s highest paid receiver after agreeing to a five-year contract extension worth about 95-million dollars, 65-million dollars guaranteed.

After a summer long quarterback competition, the Tigers finally have a winner, and that man is Ohio State graduate transfer Joe Burrow. Burrow was favored by most analysts to win the job the moment he announced he was putting on the Purple and Gold. Tigers’ tight end Foster Moreau says Burrow locked down the gig by being all business from day one.
Cut 13 (11) “…hard worker.”
Coach Ed Orgeron says it will be a game time decision on who will start at right tackle. It will be either Adrian Magee or Badara Traore.

Mississippi State Quarterback Nick Fitzgerald has been suspended for the season opener against Stephen F Austin because of a violation of team policy. Former Landry-Walker star Keytoan Thompson will get the start.

Former Tuerlings Catholic star Coley Kelley starts at QB for Arkansas’ season opener at home against Eastern Illinois.

Grambling Coach Broderick Fobbs is holding off on naming a starting quarterback for Saturday’s season opener against UL Lafayette. Fobbs says Geremy Hickbottom and Aldon Clark will share snaps in practice this week. Cajuns Coach Billy Napier says his two quarterbacks, Andre Nunez and Levi Lewis, will both play.

Former LSU star Odell Beckham finally has his huge contract as the Giants wide receiver has agreed to a five-year contract extension worth 90-million dollars. 65-million dollars is guaranteed, which is a record for a wide receiver. This means Saints wide receiver Mike Thomas will see big pay day in a year or two.

Former LSU star Alex Bregman homered and drove in four runs as the Astros defeated the Oakland As 11-4. Houston, who has won six in a row, widened its lead in the A-L West to 2.5 games ahead of Oakland.

Another former LSU standout DJ LeMahieu hit a grand slam last night but the Rockies lost to the Angels 10-7.

Joe Burrow will start at quarterback on Sunday night against eighth ranked Miami. Coach Ed Orgeron held off on publicly announcing a starter when he met with the media earlier today, because he wanted to tell the team first. Burrow’s starter status became official when the depth chart was released this afternoon. Coach O says Burrow and Myles Brennan were told of the decision this morning
Cut 12 (11) “second team quarterback”
Orgeron and offensive coordinator Steve Ensminger reportedly picked Burrow over Myles Brennan, because of Burrow’s experience and decision-making.

Grambling Coach Broderick Fobbs is holding off on naming a starting quarterback for Saturday’s season opener against UL Lafayette. Fobbs says Geremy Hickbottom and Aldon Clark will share snaps in practice this week. Cajuns Coach Billy Napier says his two quarterbacks, Andre Nunez and Levi Lewis, will both play.

The Saints Taysom Hill showed off his versatility in Saturday’s preseason win over the Chargers. Hill recorded a tackle on special teams, helped execute a fake punt. At quarterback, he rushed for a score and threw a touchdown. Quarterback Drew Brees says it was an impressive night for Hill…
Cut 18 (19) “…with the guy”
Hill hopes to lock down a roster spot when the Saints close out the preseason on Thursday against the Los Angeles Rams.

Former LSU star Odell Beckham finally has his huge contract as the Giants wide receiver has agreed to a five-year contract extension worth 90-million dollars. 65-million dollars is guaranteed, which is a record for a wide receiver. This means Saints wide receiver Mike Thomas will see big pay day in a year or two.

It’s game week for the 25th ranked LSU Tigers as they’ll face the 8th ranked Miami Hurricanes on Sunday night in Dallas. The Bayou Bengals are listed as a three-point underdog. Louisiana Tech, who is at South Alabama, is a 10-point favorite.

The Saints still have one more preseason game before the regular season starts. New Orleans will host the Los Angeles Rams in the exhibition finale on Thursday night. On Saturday, the Saints beat the Chargers 36-7 as quarterback Drew Brees made his first and likely last appearance of the preseason as he shook off an early interception to complete seven of nine passes for 59 yards in three series. Brees says it was good to get a taste of in-game action…
cut 17 (14) “…having fun”

The college football season begins Thursday and there will be a handful of Louisiana teams involved. ULM hosts Southeastern Louisiana. Northwestern State is at Texas A-and-M. Tulane faces Wake Forest at Yulman Stadium. The Monroe News-Star’s Adam Hunscucker reprorts defensive tackle John Washington from West Monroe has transferred from Tulane to ULM as a graduate transfer. Washington will has two of eligibility. And Tulane has officially added former LSU quarterback Justin McMillian.

The Advocate’s Rod Walker has reported the LHSAA has denied Hahnville High School’s request for an emergency appeal of the four-game suspension of head football coach Nick Saltaformaggio. But the LHSAA has set an appeal hearing date of September 13th. Also quarterback Andrew Robison has been ruled ineligible for the season, because of recruiting violations. Robison’s former school, Vandebilt Catholic, has told the LHSAA that keeping Robison from playing his senior season is too harsh of a punishment.