If LSU’s defense looks like the best in college football through the first two weeks of the season, the statistics back it up. The Tigers enter Saturday night’s Top 10 showdown with Ole Miss ranked No. 1 nationally in total defense, allowing just 142 yards per game. LSU’s “D” will be put to the test Saturday against Rebels quarterback Trinidad Chambliss, who is one of the most dangerous dual-threat quarterbacks in the country. Tigers Coach Lane Kiffin…

Cut 18 (12) “…Caleb Williams”

LSU failed to sack Chambliss in last year’s game.

LSU defensive end Princewill Umanmielen is known for sacking the quarterback. He has five of them this season. According to ESPN, he was also served papers today related to the lawsuit filed by Ole Miss alleging that Umanmielen and LSU offensive lineman Devin Harper owe the school close to a million dollars for a breach of contract. Ole Miss says the two signed a revenue sharing contract with them in January, then left for LSU and have not paid a buyout that Ole Miss believes they owe.

ULM welcomes Southeastern Louisiana for its home opener on Saturday. The Warhawks fell to 0-and-2 after losing to UAB 26-20 last weekend. Coach Bryant Vincent says that his team needs to be ready for the Lions this week.

Cut 19 (17) “…Super Bowl.”

Southeastern won its first game of the season last week, a 30-25 victory over North Alabama. ULM is coming off a 26-20 loss to UAB.

LSU announced today that it will build a statue to honor the career of former women’s basketball star Sylvia Fowles. The two-time All-American center led the Tigers to four consecutive Final Four appearances in the 200s. In 2008, she was the National Defensive Player of the Year and the SEC player of the year.

With all the coach and player swaps between the schools, both LSU and Ole Miss have a lot of insight on how to counter one another ahead of their game on Saturday night. For the Tigers, Ole Miss transfer defensive end Princewill Umanmielen (ooo-MAHN-me-el-in) says he and linebacker TJ Dottery have been giving their teammates the inside scoop on their former school.

Cut 16 (12) “…for sure.”

If you are planning a last second trip to Oxford, the executive director of Visit Oxford, Kinney Ferris, says you still might be able to find a hotel…

Cut 9 (12)  “…not directly.”

She says there are also numerous Air-B-N-Bs and other rental options in the area.

ULM finally gets to play its home opener this Saturday as the 0-and-2 Warhawks host Southeastern Louisiana. The Lions are 1-and-2 and coming off their first win of the season, a 30-25 victory over North Alabama. S-L-U coach Frank Scelfo says U-L-M seems like a team that’s still trying to find itself…

Cut 20 (18) “…the ball”

Kick-off is at 3:30.

The Saints return to practice today to get ready for the Baltimore Ravens. Baltimore won its season opener over the Indianapolis Colts 41 to 23. Lamar Jackson threw for 324 yards and a touchdown, Derrick Henry rushed for 144 yards and three scores and Zay Flowers had 150 receiving yards and a TD. Kick-off is at noon.

LSU and Ole Miss kick off SEC play this weekend with a top-10 clash in Oxford. This year’s Magnolia Bowl has some extra drama with more than 30 staff members and players switching schools since last year’s matchup. Lane Kiffin says the coaching staffs are very familiar with one another, but Ole Miss coach Pete Golding will have more intel on him than he does on his former defensive coordinator.

Cut 15 (08) “…play against.”

Golding says the familiarity is good but having three years of info from going against each other in practice can be an overload.

Cut 21 (14) “…yourself sometimes.”

Seventh-ranked LSU and eighth-ranked Ole Miss kick off in Vaught-Hemingway Stadium at 6:30 on Saturday.

After losing to the Lions in overtime, New Orleans has another tough road matchup this weekend as they prepare to head to Baltimore. Saints head coach Kellen Moore says work to develop the team does not stop once the season kicks off.

Cut 17 (17) “…improve.”

Quarterback Tyler Shough and wide receiver Chris Olave finished Week 1 as the NFL’s top passer and receiver. Both set career highs against Detroit as Shough threw for 410 yards and Olave put up 182 receiving yards.

Former LSU All-American corner Mansoor Delane intercepted the first pass thrown his way in his NFL debut with the Chiefs last night. He injured his shoulder on the return, though, and had an MRI to determine the severity of the injury today. Delane wore a non-contact jersey in camp because of a hairline fracture in his scapula and landed on the injury last night.

LSU coach Lane Kiffin makes his long-awaited return to Ole Miss as the seventh-ranked Tigers and eighth-ranked Rebels face off on Saturday. Both fan bases have circled the Magnolia Bowl since Kiffin left Oxford for LSU as Ole Miss prepared for the playoffs last season. He says he knows a lot of hate is coming his way.

Cut 13 (10)  “…any touchdowns.”

LSU special assistant and former head coach Ed Orgeron has missed both of the Tigers’ first two games with an undisclosed health issue. Concerns began in mid-August, but Kiffin says he is back in the building and his health is improving.

Cut 7 (12) “…thing to follow.”

Both Kiffin and Coach O were head coaches at Ole Miss. Kiffin was not sure if he would be able to make the trip to Oxford this weekend. Kickoff in Vaught-Hemingway Stadium is at 6:30

The Saints gave up 156 rushing yards to Jahmyr Gibbs in their 31-30 overtime loss to the Lions and will face Derrick Henry and the Ravens this Sunday. Head coach Kellen Moore says a player of Gibbs’ caliber is expected to break off a few big plays but the defense needs to be more consistent against the run.

Cut 18 (15) “…direction there.”

LA Tech is following its 45-14 loss to LSU with another Power Four opponent in Baylor this Saturday. The Bulldogs held the Tigers to just ten points in the first half and returned an interception 100 yards for a touchdown. Head coach Sonny Cumbie says they aren’t afraid of anybody.

Cut 20 (14) “…the sacks.”

LSU and Ole Miss are preparing to face off in a Top Ten showdown to begin SEC play on Saturday night in Oxford. The rivalry between these two schools has never been more intense with Lane Kiffin leaving Ole Miss last season to be the head coach of the Tigers. Kiffin’s message for his team is not to listen to all the chatter between the two fan bases…

Cut 14 (11) “…on game day”

After Kiffin left Ole Miss, head coach Pete Golding was promoted from defensive coordinator. The Hammond native is looking forward to facing his old boss…

Cut 22 (16) “…of it”

Kick off on Saturday is at 6:30.

The Saints came up short in their 31-30 overtime loss to the Lions, but there were a lot of positives. Seven different players recorded 30-plus scrimmage yards, and four different players found the end zone. Head coach Kellen Moore says the offense is versatile.

Cut 16 (14) “…take this.”

The Saints are at Baltimore on Sunday.

Louisiana Tech will head to Texas this Saturday to face the Baylor Bears. Quarterback Blake Baker is reportedly questionable with a fractured hand. Bulldogs Coach Sonny Cumbie says whoever is at quarterback needs to make smart decisions on early downs against the Bears’ defense.

Cut 19 (15) “…overcome those.”

LSU and coach Lane Kiffin make their dramatic return to Ole Miss this weekend in a top-ten matchup. Kiffin says he told the Tigers not to worry about any outside noise.

Cut 21 (12) “…Heisman candidates.”

The Saints were one play away from a 21-point comeback win over the Lions yesterday. New Orleans forced overtime and matched Detroit’s touchdown in the extra period but lost 31-30 after failing to complete the game-winning two-point conversion attempt. Quarterback Tyler Shough says the team is aggressive and that won’t change with the game on the line.

Cut 14 (11) “…good job.”

LSU beat Louisiana Tech 45-14 on Saturday, but Tech head coach Sonny Cumbie is proud of his team’s effort.

Cut 18 (17) “…the game.”

Tech quarterback Blake Baker fractured his hand in the loss and his status for the Bulldogs’ trip to Baylor this weekend is up in the air.

Nicholls started off Southland play with a 31-28 win over UTRGV. Former Byrd High standout Jackson Dufrene tied a school record with three touchdown catches and was named Southland offensive Player of the Week. Coach Tommy Rybacki is excited to see his senior have a big game…

Cut 20 (12) “…for us.”

LSU moved up to No. 7 after beating LA Tech 45-14 and will face eighth-ranked Ole Miss this weekend. The Tigers turned it over four times in the first half against Tech but eventually pulled away from the Bulldogs. Quarterback Sam Leavitt threw for 344 yards and a touchdown, and he also rushed for three touchdowns. But he also threw three interceptions, which he knows can’t happen this Saturday at Ole Miss..…

Cut 16 (13) “…go to work.”

A documentary on legendary LSU Heisman winner Billy Cannon premieres tonight at 7:00 on Louisiana Public Broadcasting. Following his career, counterfeiting conviction and work as a dentist at Angola, Cannon’s daughter, Bunnie, says she hopes viewers get to see a new side of her father.

Cut 4 (11) “…knew about.”

The Saints lost their season opener 31-30 versus the Lions in overtime. After a scoreless first half and two turnovers to start the second half, New Orleans fought back from a 21-0 deficit with five straight scoring drives to force overtime. Quarterback Tyler Shough finished with 410 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions, but says he needs to be better for four quarters.

Cut 13 (11)  “…too inconsistent.”

Kicker Daniel Carlson missed a 62-yard field goal at the end of regulation. After Detroit scored on the first possession of O-T, the Saints scored a touchdown of their own but could not complete the two-point conversion attempt to secure the win.

New Orleans is on the road again at Baltimore this weekend.

All four teams in the NFC South lost yesterday. The Falcons fell 20-13 to the Steelers with Cooper Rush at starting quarterback, the Panthers lost a 59-37 shootout to the Bears and the Buccaneers fell 33-27 to the Bengals.

The Saints rallied from a 21-nothing deficit in the third quarter to force overtime but lost to Detroit 31 to 30. Tyler Shough had a rough first half, but caught fire and threw for 410 yards and three T-Ds. Chris Olave caught ten passes for a career-high 182 yards, but there’s one stat he did not achieve….

Cut 15 (13) “ moving forward”

Olave had a huge 42 yard reception that set up the game-tying touchdown pass to Juwan Johnson.

In O-T, Detroit scored a touchdown first, the Saints came back with a ten-play drive that finished with a Noah Fant touchdown catch. New Orleans decided to go for two, but Shough’s pass to the back corner of the end zone sailed out of bounds for a tough loss to start the 2026 season.

LSU had a rough first half against Louisiana Tech, but got going in the second half to defeat the Bulldogs 45 to 14. Coach Lane Kiffin says the first half is a good learning experience…

Cut 17 (18) “…we needed”

Seventh ranked LSU now gets ready for its much anticipated showdown with 8^th ranked  Ole Miss this Saturday.

Tough loss for McNeese on Saturday as they fell just short of beating one of the best teams in FCS, falling to fourth ranked Tarleton State 27 to 24. Coach Matt Viator says his team played well enough to win…

Cut 19 (11) “…this level”

Eighth-ranked LSU hosts Louisiana Tech tomorrow, as both schools come off massive week one blowout wins. Tigers quarterback Sam Leavitt passed for 230 yards and a touchdown and ran for 113 yards and two scores in the 51-10 win over Clemson. Left tackle Jordan Seaton was impressed.

Cut 20 (08) “…father we go.”

The Bulldogs beat Northwestern State 80-6 last week. Quarterback Blake Baker was 10-for-14 for 232 yards and three touchdowns at halftime. LSU coach Lane Kiffin says the Tigers need to be ready for their best.

Cut 12 (13) “…next year.”

Kickoff is set for 6:30. LSU reports that Tiger Stadium has been sold out for the second week in a row.

The 60th season of Saints football kicks off Sunday against the Lions. Detroit running back Jahmyr Gibbs was named to his third straight Pro Bowl last season after totaling over 18-hundred scrimmage yards and 18 touchdowns. Saints defensive coordinator Brandon Staley says he’s a weapon no matter what he’s doing.

Cut 18 (18) “…very complete player.”

Saints running back Alvin Kamara is questionable with an MCL sprain after being limited in practice all week.

Louisiana college football kicks off tomorrow at 2:30 when ULM visits UAB.

At 6:00, Southern goes to number-22 Houston, Southeastern Louisiana hosts North Alabama, McNeese faces Tarleton State, Nicholls welcomes UTRGV and Northwestern State visits East Texas A-and-M.

Grambling heads to TCU at 7:00, and UL Lafayette plays at 14^th-ranked USC at 10:00.

Eighth-ranked LSU hosts Louisiana Tech tomorrow. LA Tech beat Northwestern State 80-6 in its opener. Wide receiver Dedrick Latulas had two catches for ten yards and a touchdown and a 58-yard punt return touchdown. He says he’s excited to play in a sold-out Tiger Stadium, but the Bulldogs are not intimidated by LSU.

Cut 15 (11) “…with a W.”

LSU did not receive any punishments from the SEC after a meeting of presidents and chancellors yesterday. The conference released a statement that said officials will continue to “discuss recent matters involving conference expectations and responsibilities” as member institutions work towards a resolution.

The Saints kick off the season against the Lions this weekend. They will be without defensive end Cameron Jordan as he recovers from a hamstring injury and first-round rookie wide receiver Jordyn Tyson, who is not eligible to return from IR until week five.

ULM is back in action tomorrow versus UAB. The Warhawks are coming off a 62-13 loss to Mississippi State. Head coach Bryant Vincent says the Bulldogs are easily the most talented team they’ll face all season, but he expects a similar style of play from the Blazers.

Cut 20 (19) “…the red zone.”

Country Day quarterback Jack Grace set a new Louisiana High School state record with nine touchdown passes last night against Willow. The Cajuns beat the Lions 70-35.

Cecilia beat Teurlings Catholic 44-21 in Lafayette. Four-star LSU commit Braylon Calais had three touchdowns for the Bulldogs.

U High fell 38-21 to Madison Prep. The Cubs are now 0-and-2 after starting the season as the top-ranked team in class three-A.