Transfer safety Ty Benefield has turned heads since coming to LSU. After three seasons at Boise State, Benefield entered the transfer portal, and he was the first defensive player to commit to the Tigers. The California native felt like LSU was the place for him…

Cut 19 (13) “…is amazing.”

Former LSU star Paul Skenes was pulled after just 65 pitches last night as his fastball velocity continues to dip. He gave up two runs, five hits and a walk with four strikeouts in five innings. The Pirates lost to the Marlins 2-0, and Skenes fell to 3-4 in his last nine starts.

Alex Bregman and Dylan Crews both homered in the Cubs’ 8-6 win over the Nationals last night. It was Bregman’s 13^th of the season and Crews’ 10^th.

Former LSU cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. came in at number 25 on the NFL top 100. Stingley joins 44^th-ranked Joe Burrow as the only former Tigers on the list so far, but the top 20 is yet to be revealed.

Saints head coach Kellen Moore said most of the starters would not play in Saturday’s preseason opener against the Jaguars. New Orleans will host Jacksonville for a joint practice tomorrow.

Louisiana Tech head coach Sonny Cumbie has a kicking battle on his hands in Ruston. Redshirt freshman Kaegan Kent and redshirt junior Hunter Rioux are looking to take over after the Bulldogs finished bottom 12 in the country last year, hitting field goals at just a 60-percent clip. Kent closed out the season perfect on field goals and extra points.

Cut 16 (20) “…fall camp.”

Construction has begun at UL Lafayette’s ML “Tigue” Moore Field. The renovation project will bring the center field wall 10 feet closer to home plate. The Cajuns’ home field ranks as the third most pitcher-friendly park in the Sun Belt Conference, but the renovation should help to balance things out.

Boise State transfer Ty Benefield is expected to be a difference maker in LSU’s defensive secondary. He’s six-foot-three, close to 210 pounds and registered over 100 tackles last season for the Broncos. His size allows him to disrupt passing lanes. Benefield is expected to be an early-round selection in the 2027 NFL draft after what could be a big season in Baton Rouge…

Cut 18 (19) “..things like that.”

A couple rule changes for college football. Offensive pass interference will be a ten-yard penalty instead of 15-yards. A player ejected for targeting in the second half, no longer has to sit out the first half of the next game.

Drew Brees was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame this past weekend and now he can look forward to being inducted into the Saints Ring of Honor during halftime of the Saints game against Minnesota Vikings on October 11^th.

Louisiana Tech has a rebuilt offensive line. One of the leaders of that group is redshirt senior Ashanti Cole. Coach Sonny Cumbie says Cole is the guy he wants commanding the trenches…

Cut 17 (20) “…..young man”

The LSU women’s basketball schedule is out. The Lady Tigers will play UCONN in Nashville on December 20^th and Coach Kim Mulkey’s squad will visit South Carolina on February 21^st.

Arizona State transfer quarterback Sam Leavitt had his first interview since moving to Baton Rouge yesterday. Leavitt said one of the reasons he chose to come to LSU was to improve as a quarterback. He said he gets to play against great players in practice and is coached by great offensive minds like Lane Kiffin and Charlie Weis Jr.

Cut 18 (14) “…what it’s been.”

He also confirmed he has been fully healthy for months now and is not bothered at all by a foot injury that ended his final year at Arizona State early.

The Saints announced quarterback Drew Brees will be inducted into the Ring of Honor at halftime of their home matchup with the Vikings on October 11th. Brees was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame this weekend, and he will become the eighth Saints player in the Ring of Honor alongside late owner Tom Benson. The Vikings just named free agent quarterback Kyler Murray as their starter this season.

Saints head coach Kellen Moore said the team is still evaluating the severity of veteran defensive end Cameron Jordan’s hamstring injury, but he will miss some time. Moore did not confirm how long that would be but said Jordan may not make it back in time for the Saints’ season opener in Detroit September 13^th.

The LSU women’s basketball team announced its schedule for this season. The Lady Tigers tip off the year November 2nd, hosting Southeastern Louisiana. Their first seven games are at home before they head to the Fort Myers Tip-Off Thanksgiving hoops tournament against Villanova and NC State. LSU visits UNC December 2nd in the ACC-SEC Challenge and begins conference play at Auburn December 31st. The Lady Tigers play Auburn twice and every other conference opponent once and close out the regular season at home against Oklahoma February 28th.

Former Saints quarterback Derek Carr is joining the UCLA coaching staff as a special adviser to first-year head coach Darrick Chesney. Carr will assist in offensive game planning and coaching the Bruins’ quarterbacks in a volunteer role.

LSU starting quarterback Sam Leavitt told reporters on Monday it’s a great time in his life. Leavitt says he’s really happy with his decision to transfer to LSU. Leavitt said one of the reasons he chose to come to LSU was to improve as a quarterback. He said he gets to play against great players in practice and is coached by great offensive minds like Lane Kiffin and Charlie Weis Jr.

Cut 18 (14) “…what it’s been.”

Leavitt says he’s also 100-percent back from the foot injury that ended his season prematurely last year.

Saints coach Kellen Moore said today that defensive end Cam Jordan could miss the start of the regular season after suffering a hamstring injury. Moore says Jordan is still being evaluated and will miss a little bit of time.

LSU starting quarterback Sam Leavitt spoke with reporters for the first time yesterday since enrolling at LSU last January and it sounds like we need to quit asking him about his foot that required season-ending surgery last year…

Cut 17 (17) “…for me”

LSU practices again tonight and the pads will come on. LSU didn’t tackle much during spring football, but Coach Lane Kiffin says it’s important they tackle now, to get ready for the season opener against Clemson…

Cut 26 (13) “…this opener”

Louisiana Tech is expected to be strong at linebacker this season with Kolbe Fields and Jadon Mayfield returning this season. Former Ruston High star Zheric Hill is expected to start at middle linebacker and he says this linebacker unit has more depth this season…

Cut 22 (17) “…as well”

It’s the second week of camp for ULM. Coach Bryant Vincent says he’s interested to see how the competition plays out at various positions…

Cut 27 (08) “…D-line”

The Warhawks open the season at Mississippi State on September fifth.

Former Grambling star Bruce Eugene, who was once a prolific passer for the Tigers in the early 2000s has returned to the program to serve as quarterbacks coach and passing game coordinator.

LSU football coach Lane Kiffin praised transfer quarterback Sam Leavitt after the first week of fall camp today.

Cut 19 (09) “…how he looks.”

Southern football coach Marshall Faulk confirmed junior running back Barry Remo will likely miss the 2026 season with a knee injury suffered during spring practice. The Catholic High School product had a successful medical procedure, but Faulk says they decided it would be best to sit out the season. Remo was named MVP of the Bayou Classic last season after taking seven carries for 100 yards and a touchdown.

Former Saints quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is retiring from the NFL. The 33-year-old stepped away from the league to coach high school football after the 2023 season but returned last year. He said this time it’s official as he continues to feel the effects of a devastating 2016 knee injury. Bridgewater became a fan favorite in two seasons in New Orleans and led the Saints to a 5-and-0 record as a starter in 2019.

LSU safety Ty Benefield is ready to be one of LSU’s top playmakers since transferring from Boise State. He says we can’t wait to open the season at home versus Clemson.

Cut 20 (18)  “… lot of big talk.”

The Saints’ week one opponent, the Detroit Lions, have had some bad injury luck. Center Cade Mays is expected to miss around eight to 10 weeks after suffering a wrist injury. Running back Isaiah Pacheco is sidelined with an MCL sprain, but head coach Dan Campbell said he is expected to be back by the season opener.

LA Tech All-American safety Jakari Foster is back with the Bulldogs as an assistant coach. Foster went undrafted and bounced around a few NFL rookie minicamps after leading the nation with seven interceptions last year and is now back in Ruston helping with the special teams and safeties.

Saints quarterback Drew Brees was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, this weekend. His former head coach in New Orleans, Sean Payton, was his presenter, and Brees spoke about how Payton pushed him to his full potential…

Cut 10 (14) “…be great.”

Saints head coach Kellen Moore said defensive end Cameron Jordan is receiving further evaluation for a hamstring injury suffered Thursday. The 37-year-old returned for “one final season” in New Orleans this year and posted on X today: “Let’s get to work.”

Saints offensive lineman Dillon Radunz suffered a season-ending torn ACL over the weekend. The 28-year-old started 10 games in his first season with the Saints last year and was the expected first man up behind the starting front.

New Orleans was off today and will host a joint practice with the Jaguars Thursday before the teams face off in their preseason opener Saturday at 3 p.m.

The Saints are hosting former Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold for a visit. The former first-round pick was let go by Detroit in June after he was arrested in Florida on eight felony counts of armed robbery and kidnapping. An arraignment in the case is scheduled for later this week. Arnold has also met with the Seahawks and Texans.

ULM’s Malone Stadium is being renamed to FMOL Health St. Francis Stadium. Warhawks Athletics Director SJ Tuohy says it was important to partner with a local organization committed to building the Northeast Louisiana community.

Cut 17 (19) “…need to improve.”

ULM will honor coach James Malone, who the football stadium was previously named after, with a new installation at the home entrance.

Drew Brees’ Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony speech did not disappoint. The legendary Saints quarterback poured out his emotions.

His arrival in New Orleans came at a pivotal moment following the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. His success on the football field became intertwined with New Orleans’ recovery, and his leadership helped create some of the most memorable moments in Saints history.

One of the best moments from his speech is when Brees once again thanked New Orleans…

Cut 11 (11) “…that calling”

Discouraging news regarding Saints edge rusher Cam Jordan. The 37-year-old suffered a hamstring injury and Coach Kellen Moore says they are waiting on a second opinion before determining how much time he might miss.

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ULM is renaming Malone Stadium to FMOL Health St. Francis Stadium as part of an expanded partnership with the healthcare ministry. Warhawks Athletics Director SJ Tuohy says that the partnership will help balance the athletics budget and provide opportunities for student-athletes moving forward.

Cut 16 (16) “…future with them.”

ULM also agreed to a deal to rename its basketball arena to B1Bank Fant Coliseum.

The LSU football team returns to the practice field today. One of the big storylines so far is that former Destrehan star Jhase Thomas is pushing for a starting spot at safety. Tamarcus Cooley was the starter at that spot last season, but he did not grade out well according to Pro Football Focus.

Saints legend Drew Brees is set to be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame alongside running back Roger Craig, linebacker Luke Kuechly, wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald and kicker Adam Vinatieri. Brees says he is looking forward to enjoying the weekend with friends and family

Cut 16 (14) “…see and appreciate.”

Brees was the MVP of Super Bowl XLIV and threw for over 80-thousand yards and 571 touchdowns in his 20-year career. The induction ceremony in Canton, Ohio begins at 11 a.m. Saturday.

The Saints are signing former LSU linebacker Deion Jones to a one-year deal. The 31-year-old vet is entering his 11th NFL season. Jones went to Jesuit High School before LSU and returns home after stints with every other team in the NFC South.

Ex-LSU wide receiver Barion Brown might just be the MVP of Saints training camp so far. The sixth-round draft pick has wowed as an explosive pass-catcher in Saints head coach Kellen Moore’s offense. Moore praised Brown as a sparkplug for the team and says the 22-year-old has provided a positive attitude and has worked to be really well-prepared.

Cut 19 (19) “…been really detailed.”

ULM is renaming its football stadium as part of an expanded partnership with FMOL Health St. Francis. The St. Francis logo will also be featured on jersey patches for all ULM women’s sports. An installation commemorating coach James Malone, the stadium’s previous namesake, will be placed at the stadium’s home entrance.

Saints great Drew Brees will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame tomorrow. Brees thought his NFL dreams might be over after an injury to his throwing shoulder ended his career with the Chargers in 2005. Instead, he led New Orleans to its only Super Bowl title and retired as the NFL’s all-time passing leader. He says he is most looking forward to thanking the people who impacted him along his 20-year career.

Cut 15 (08) “…so much gratitude.”

The enshrinement ceremony begins at 11 a.m. tomorrow. The Panthers won the Hall of Fame game 33-30 over the Cardinals last night on a five-yard touchdown scramble by Georgia Tech rookie quarterback Haynes King on the game’s final snap.

Rivals reports four-star quarterback Colton Nussmeier is transferring to Archbishop Rummel. The brother of former LSU signal-caller Garrett Nussmeier was declared ineligible to play his senior season after officials determined he transferred to Ryan High School in Texas. The Georgia commit faces off against U High and quarterback Knox Kiffin in week one.

Saints rookie tight end Brock Rechsteiner was suspended six games by the NFL. The undrafted free agent is the son of WWE Hall of Famer Scott Steiner. He will be allowed to participate in preseason action but will be suspended if he makes the 53-man roster.

Former LSU wide receiver Barion Brown has made a splash at Saints training camp. Brown was picked in the sixth round of this year’s draft as the last of three receivers selected by the Saints. Despite his strong start, he says he can’t listen to his own hype.

Cut 17 (18) “…to get better.”

UL-Lafayette’s leading receiver last year, Shelton Sampson Jr., missed the first few days of practice with a hyperextended knee, per KATC in Lafayette. Coach Michael Desormeaux previously said he would be relying on a group of young pass catchers to step up behind Sampson.