LSU football coach Brian Kelly says starting quarterback Garrett Nussmeier has a torso injury that he’s been dealing with since preseason camp. Kelly says Nussmeier can play through it, but they have to limit his throws during practice. He hopes it will have a chance to heal in two weeks, when the Tigers have a bye week.

Nussmeier’s injury might be a reason why the Tigers have scored just 60 points through three games, the fewest in the SEC.

Kelly also admitted they were a little more conservative on offense because the defense has been playing so well. The Tigers punted three times last Saturday, despite the analytics indicating that the coaching staff should go for it.

Cut 17 (18) :,,,,football team”

LSU hosts Southeastern Louisiana on Saturday.

ULM is back at work, getting ready for an opponent. The Warhawks will head to El Paso to face UTEP on Saturday. ULM is coming off a 73-0 loss to Alabama. Head coach Bryant Vincent says that he will find out a lot about his team with how they respond against the Miners.

Cut 19 (19) “…they began.”

It’s been a tough start for the Saints as they fell to 0-2 with a loss to San Franciso on Sunday. New Orleans is preparing for their first road trip, as they will face Seattle this Sunday. The Seahawks are coming off a 31-17 win at Pittsburgh.

Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow needs surgery on his toe and is expected to miss three months. Jayden Daniels has a knee sprain and might not start this week against Las Vegas.

LSU football is ranked third in the A-P poll and is 3-and-0 after intercepting five passes in Saturday’s 20 to 10 win over Florida in the SEC opener. After the game, Coach Brian Kelly snapped at a reporter for asking him about the team’s struggles on offense…

Cut 15 (16) “…tired of it”

Kelly said on the SEC Network this morning that he has to do a better job of handling himself in postgame press conference situations.

Kelly has to be pleased that the nation’s number one pocket passer according to ESPN in the Class of 2027, Evangel’s Pop Houston, has committed to LSU.

And he’s done it again; Lafayette pole vaulter Mondo Duplantis set a 14^th world record as he cleared 20 feet 8 inches at the World Championships in Tokyo.

It looks like it will be a long season for the Saints as they fell to 0-and-2 with a 26-21 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. Quarterback Spencer Rattler threw three touchdown passes but it wasn’t enough…

Cut 20 (19) “…changes the game”

New Orleans is at Seattle this Sunday.

Louisiana Tech started Conference USA Play with an emphatic 49-14 win over New Mexico State. Redshirt sophomore Blake Baker made his first start at quarterback and threw for 182 yards and a touchdown and rushed for 103 yards and a score. Bulldogs coach Sonny Cumbie …

Cut 17 (22)  “…played well.”

The third-ranked LSU Tigers will welcome the Florida Gators to Tiger Stadium on Saturday night. For the Gators to pull off the upset, they need a good game from quarterback D-J Lagway. The sophomore from Texas struggled in the loss to South Florida. Because of injuries, Lagway has not practiced much, and his accuracy is off. LSU junior linebacker Whit Weeks says they are aware of how talented he is…

Cut 17 (14) “…get after him”

Last year, Florida got after LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier sacking him seven times. Coach Brian Kelly expects starting center Braelin Moore to play against the Gators after injuring his ankle last week. But tight end Trey’Dez Green remains questionable.  Kick off on Saturday is at 6:30.

La Tech opens conference play tomorrow night by hosting New Mexico State. The Bulldogs held LSU to 23 points last week, and junior cornerback Michael Richard says that performance gives them a lot of confidence going forward…

Cut 20 (20) “…things happen”

Kick off in Ruston is at 6:30.

The Cajuns game at 25^th ranked Missouri has been moved up to noon to avoid the heat in the late afternoon. Southeastern Louisiana and Grambling finally play home games tomorrow. Tulane hosts Duke, McNeese hosts Weber State and Northwestern State is at Cincinnati.

High school football last night….

LSU’s offense had its struggles against Louisiana Tech, especially with finishing drives after moving the ball well. Head coach Brian Kelly says that he is not worried about the unit’s production and there is plenty of time to improve.

Cut 16 (11) “…better? Absolutely.”

The 49ers will play the Saints without starting quarterback Brock Purdy this Sunday. Purdy will reportedly miss multiple weeks with a turf toe injury, and former Alabama Q-B Mac Jones will take Purdy’s place. New Orleans coach Kellen Moore says Jones poses challenges for their defense.

Cut 19 (13) “…circumstance is.”

Kick off is at noon.

The Saints are close to signing a new long-term lease that would keep the franchise playing their home games at the Caesars Superdome. Nola-dot-com reporter Jeff Duncan says sources have told him the agreement calls for a ten-year lease followed by four five-year extensions, with the Saints retaining the right to exercise each extension. The lease agreement runs through 2055. But Duncan says it doesn’t guarantee that the team will stay in New Orleans. He says sources have told him the relocation penalty could only be as high as 250-million dollars…

Cut 10 (15) “…the state

Duncan says the lease agreement puts New Orleans in position to host the Super Bowl again in 2031, but’s it’s not a sure thing.

Week two of the high school football kicks off. Tonight’s LHSAA Network Game of the Week is Alexandria Senior High versus Union Parish.

Through two games, we’ve yet to see LSU’s offense get going. Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier…

Cut 17 (10) ‘…going into this week”

It looks like center Braelin Moore will play this Saturday against Florida. Coach Brian Kelly says Moore is probable after spraining his ankle last Saturday.

Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler is preparing to make his eighth NFL start. He’s still looking for his first win. Rattler says he is working on improving many aspects of his game with San Francisco coming to New Orleans.

Cut 20 (17) “…the offense.”

49ers quarterback Brock Purdy not expected to start because of injuries, so Mac Jones would start instead.

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The Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 class. The headliners are former Saints receiver Joe Horn, former LSU Tiger and Atlanta Falcons great Todd McClure and LSU women’s basketball great Sylvia Fowles, who led the Lady Tigers to four straight Final Four appearances in the mid-2000s. Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Chairman Doug Ireland says Fowles is a winner…

Cut 15 (11) “…at LSU”

Former LSU basketball coach John Brady, former Northwestern State coach Mike McConathy, former Florien girls’ basketball coach Dewain Strother are also inductees, along with former Major Leaguer and Ragin Cajuns star Jonathan Lucroy. LSU baseball legend Warren Morris will receive the Louisiana Sports Ambassador Award.

NOLA-dot-com is reporting the Saints are on the verge of renewing its long-term lease to remain at the Superdome.

LSU freshman running back Harlem Berry had one of the best plays of the game as he evaded multiple tacklers to break off a 43-yard run late in the fourth quarter of Saturday’s win over Louisiana Tech. Head coach Brian Kelly says that Berry has put the staff on notice after starting to get used to the transition to college.

Cut 16 (14) “…eye on.”

Also, backup defensive tackle Sydir (sigh-DEER) Mitchell is no longer on the roster. Kelly says they’ve parted ways with Mitchell because of a disciplinary issue…

Cut 22 (13) “…weren’t met
 

UL-Lafayette will travel to Columbia this weekend to take on number 25 Missouri in a sold-out Memorial Stadium. Cajuns head coach Michael Desormeaux (DEZ-er-moe) says that his team does not need to worry about anything outside of football.

Cut 19 (19) “…go operate.”

The 49ers have placed tight end George Kittle on injured reserve so he will not play this Sunday when San Francisco visits the Saints. The 49ers are 6-and-12 without Kittle since 2019. The 49ers are a 4.5 point favorite.

The 2026 LSU baseball schedule is out. The Tigers open conference play at Vanderbilt. LSU will also go to Georgia in May, while Florida will visit the Tigers in May. No regular season series against Arkansas this year.

The Florida Gators will travel to Baton Rouge desperately seeking a win after getting upset by South Florida. Head coach Billy Napier says he is embracing Saturday night’s challenge of going into Death Valley and trying to get a win.

Cut 17 (20)  “…this team.”

Florida is entering a tough stretch of their schedule. After this game, the Gators will play fifth-ranked Miami, seventh-ranked Texas, and then visit 16th-ranked Texas A&M.

The 2026 LSU baseball schedule is out. The Tigers will not play Arkansas this season in the regular season. They open the conference slate by visiting Vanderbilt, and LSU will host Florida on the last weekend of the regular season.

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The Ragin Cajuns head to Missouri this Saturday to take on the 25th-ranked Tigers. It’s the first meeting between the two teams. Cajuns starting quarterback Daniel Beale had a quiet game in the 34-10 victory over McNeese last Saturday, only throwing for 86 yards. Coach Michael Desormeaux says  Beale needs some help to be successful..

Cut 20 (19) “…to win.”

Louisiana Tech coach Sonny Cumbie says he has not named a starting quarterback for this week’s game versus New Mexico State. The Bulldogs played both quarterbacks, Trey Kukuk (Q-kuhk) and Blake Baker against LSU. Baker led Tech to its only touchdown in the fourth quarter.

The Saints return to work today, as they get ready to host the 49ers, who will be without pro bowl tight end George Kittle because of a hamstring injury.

During his weekly Monday press conference, LSU Head coach Brian Kelly provided positive news regarding the health of two of his key players — first, junior center Braelin Moore; and then, tight end Trey’Dez Green.

Cut 16 (17) “…the week.”

Moore was injured on the first play from scrimmage in the game versus Louisiana Tech. Last year’s starting center, sophomore DJ Chester came into the game to replace him. Kelly says Chester did a heck of a job.

Former LSU receiver Justin Jefferson caught a touchdown pass in the Vikings come from behind win over the Chicago Bears last night. And former Tiger pitcher Aaron Nola pitched six shutout innings in a Phillies one to nothing win over the Mets.

The Saints were in a position to win their season opener on Sunday against the Cardinals but failed to get a win as they lost to Arizona 20-13. On Monday, Coach Kellen Moore gave his thoughts on the performance…

Cut 20 (16) “…had our chances”

The Saints will host the 49ers on Sunday. San Francisco tight end George Kittle will miss the game  with a hamstring injury and quarterback Brock Purdy is questionable with left shoulder and toe injuries. Saints safety Julian Blackmon will reportedly miss the season with a shoulder injury.

In the high school football polls…Edna Karr is ranked number one in 5A. Franklin Parish is number one in Class 4A, St. James is number one in 3A, Lafayette Christian ranks number one in 2A and Haynesville is the top seed in One-A.

The third-ranked LSU Tigers are getting for their SEC opener against Florida on Saturday night in Tiger Stadium. Coach Brian Kelly feels his team’s preparation leading up to the Louisiana Tech game was not where it needed to be. He says that the focus and preparation have to improve moving forward.

Cut 18 (18) “…about it.”

Kelly says starting center Braelin Moore and tight end Trey Dez Green are both listed as questionable.

In the high school football polls…Edna Karr is ranked number one in 5A. Franklin Parish is number one in Class 4A, St. James is number one in 3A, Lafayette Christian ranks number one in 2A and Haynesville is the top seed in One-A.

Saints starting safety Julian Blackmon seriously injured his labrum in the regular season opening loss against the Arizona Cardinals. Head coach Kellen Moore says Blackmon is expected to miss significant time, which could end up being the entire season.

Cut 19 (12) “…as well.”

Blackmon was signed to replace Tyran Mathieu, who retired on the eve of training camp. Blackmon played well in the season opener. He had seven tackles and a pass defensed. Former fifth-round pick Jordan Howden or rookie Jonas Sanker could replace him.

The Saints will host the 49ers on Sunday. San Francisco will not have tight end George Kittle, who injured his hamstring in the first half of the team’s win over Seattle in the season opener. Quarterback Brock Purdy is also questionable with shoulder and toe injuries.