LSU lost a heartbreaker in overtime, 35-34, at Kentucky this weekend. LSU coach Lane Kiffin has been second-guessing a decision to punt the ball on fourth -and-one with less than two minutes left in the game. He says the Wildcats had no timeouts, their kicker missed two field goals, and the worst that could happen would be that they force overtime.

Cut 17 (13) “…in regulation.”

The Saints had nine first downs, and just 142 total yards of offense as New Orleans could only muster one scoring drive in a 23-13 loss to the Vikings. Minnesota loves to pressure the opposing quarterback, and Coach Kellen Moore felt like they were prepared…

Cut 13 (12)  “…on me.”

New Orleans falls to 1-4 on the season

Louisiana Tech’s first Sun Belt football game is one to remember, as the Bulldogs rallied from 31-19 down in the fourth quarter to beat the Ragin Cajuns 32 to 31. Quarterback Blake Baker, who threw for 332 yards and three touchdowns, connected with tight end Eli Finley from seven yards out with 46 seconds left for the winning score. Coach Sonny Cumbie says his team reached down deep to pull out the victory…

Cut 18 (16)  “…great win”

The Cajuns fall to 4-and-2, and 1-1 in Sun Belt play. They will host Troy on Saturday.

Tech will head to Monroe for the first I-20 Rivalry showdown since 2000.

Tulane blew a seven-point fourth-quarter lead to lose to Army 20-17 on a last-second 25-yard field goal.

Southern beat defending SWAC champion Prairie View A&M 28-14. Grambling took down Jackson State 45-38, and Southeastern lost 13-3 at UTRGV.

Rough game for the Saints offense against the blitz happy Vikings yesterday as New Orleans only had 142 yards in a 23-13 loss to Minnesota. Saints quarterback Tyler Shough threw for just 96 yards and was picked off twice. And Coach Kellen Moore was asked how he felt Shough played…

Cut 14 (14) “…opportunities.”

The Saints went 0-3 during their homestand and will visit the Giants this Sunday.

New York tied Washington yesterday. Jayden Daniels and the Commanders completely mismanaged the clock in the final seconds of overtime, which prevented them form kicking a game winning field goal.

Joe Burrow threw four touchdown passes as the Bengals defeated the winless Dolphins 31 to 24.

LSU has fallen to 22 in the latest AP Top 25 poll after losing to Kentucky 35 to 34 in overtime. The Wildcats won on a two-point conversion as they emptied the backfield and went five wide. Kentucky QB Kenny Minchey ran straight ahead for the easy game winning score. Coach Lane Kiffin says it was not defensive coordinator Blake Baker’s best call, but a player also failed to adjust to the formation…

Cut 16 (19) “…run vertically.”

Louisiana Tech rallied to beat the Ragin Cajuns 32 to 31 for a ninth consecutive win over U-L Lafayette on Saturday night. Cajuns Coach Michael Desormeaux knows they let one get away…

Cut 20 (17) “…for a year.”

La Tech is at ULM this Saturday, while the Cajuns return home to host Troy.

Tenth-ranked LSU heads to Kentucky in search of its first win in Lexington since the Bluegrass Miracle in 2002. The Tigers are second in the nation in total defense even after losing key starters Whit Weeks and Dashawn Spears. Linebacker TJ Dottery has stepped up to lead the defense, and he says Davhon Keys and Tylen Singleton are playmakers in the middle as well.

Cut 20 (15) “…going it’s awesome.”

Kickoff is at 6 p.m.

The Saints host the undefeated Vikings on Sunday. New Orleans will be without starting linebacker Kaden Elliss and run-stuffer Anfernee Jennings again, and running back Alvin Kamara, safety Julian Blackmon, and wide receiver Barion Brown are questionable.

Vikings receivers Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison are both questionable, and starting left tackle Christian Darrisaw is out.

Louisiana Tech makes its long-awaited Sun Belt football debut against UL Lafayette this weekend. Bulldogs defensive lineman Emmanuel Ogens shared the statement the d-line wants to make in their first conference game.

Cut 21 (11) “…line of scrimmage.”

The teams have met 87 times going back to 1910 but have only played four times since 2000. The Cajuns are 4-and-1 and sit atop the Sun Belt West this season.

The rivalry will have even more at stake thanks to the announcement of the Governor’s Cup. Jeff Landry announced the competition between ULL, ULM and LA Tech.

Cut 4 (12) “…games begin.”

Southeastern will be the only Louisiana Southland team in action. The Lions visit UTRGV at 7:00.

In the SWAC. Southern heads to Prairie View A&M at 3:00, and Grambling hosts Jackson State at 4:00.

Tenth-ranked LSU will hit the road for the second time this season to face Kentucky tomorrow. The Tigers lost their first away game at Ole Miss because of a slow start and offensive mistakes. Center Braelin Moore says they’ve been practicing with music so loud you can’t hear the huddle.

Cut 18 (16)  “…games doing that”

The Saints’ blowout loss to the Falcons on a night celebrating the 20th anniversary of the reopening of the Superdome left a bad taste in the mouths of the team and fans. Defensive end Chase Young says that’s a good thing to have as they prepare to host the undefeated Vikings on Sunday.

Cut 16 (16) “…on our back.”

Former Saints head coach Mike Ditka passed away at the age of 86 today. The Hall of Fame tight end and coach led the legendary 1985 Bears to a Super Bowl title and went 15-33 during his three seasons in New Orleans.

Louisiana Tech will host its first Sun Belt Conference football game against UL Lafayette tomorrow. A rivalry that began in 1910 will be renewed for the first time since 2015. Tech Athletic Director Ryan Ivey says games like this are why they joined the conference.

Cut 7 (11) “…been really special.”

Ivey says over 20-thousand fans are expected to attend.

Governor Jeff Landry announced the new Governor’s Cup for the rivalry among Tech, ULL and ULM. Whoever finishes the season with the best head-to-head record will take home the trophy.

Cut 3 (07) “…in this state.”

With the November 3^rd elections right around the corner, it’s time voters do their homework on the 10 constitutional amendments on the ballot. Public Affairs Research Council President Steven Procopio says Amendment 8 is one that received very little attention in the last legislative session. He says it would prohibit private companies connected to countries deemed foreign adversaries from expropriating private property.

Cut 5 (06) “…it’s never happened.”

Louisiana surpassed its goal of 85-thousand post-secondary credentials by 2030 with four years to spare. Higher Education Commissioner Dr. Kim Hunter Reed says the state is also at a record 54-percent attainment, the percentage of in-state residents holding a credential higher than a high school diploma, but the job’s not done – achieving their goal of 60-percent by 2030 is of utmost importance.

Cut 15 (10) “…across our state.”

The State Fire Marshal unveiled a new fire safety mascot, Pelly-Can. Kory Leo, the office’s director of community risk reduction, says the mascot is a concept conceived by John Cailleteau (KYE-tow), who recently joined the community risk reduction department.

Cut 11 (09) “…that we’re doing.”

Over 20-thousand fans are expected in Ruston this weekend as Louisiana Tech and UL Lafayette renew a rivalry that began over 100 years ago, now as Sun Belt Conference foes.  It will be Tech’s first October Saturday home game since 2020 after years of weekday Conference USA matchups. Bulldogs Athletics Director Ryan Ivey says he’s thrilled to host a weekend game that means a lot to both schools.

Cut 9 (11)  “…enjoy it.”

Kickoff in La Tech’s Joe Aillet Stadium is set for 6:30.

Tenth ranked LSU leaves for the Blue Grass today as they will face the Kentucky Wildcats tomorrow night in Lexington. The Tigers rank third nationally in total offense and have done a better job the last couple of games with pass protection. But starting center Braelin Moore says they can be more consistent…

Cut 19 (18) “….of the ball”

Good chance for rain tomorrow night as the remnants of Hurricane Isaias could produce locally heavy rainfall.

The LSU men’s basketball team won its exhibition game over McNeese 63 to 60 in Lake Charles last night. Seven-foot-freshman center Michael Ruzic from Croatia had 11 points and 16 rebounds. Coach Will Wade said Ruzic is going to be a phenomenal player.

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The Saints offense will face a big test on Sunday at the Dome as they take on undefeated Minnesota. The Vikings are the NFL’s top scoring defense. Defensive coordinator Brian Flores loves to bring pressure. New Orleans Q-B Tyler shough says he’s never faced a team that blitzes that much…

Cut 17 (14) “….they may bring”

Kick-off in Superdome is at noon.

In high school football…A lot of scoring in Sterlington last night as the two-time defending champion Panthers beat Loyola 66 to 46. It’s the second highest scoring game in Sterlington history.

Elsewhere…Destrehan topped Thibodaux 32 to 20, Edna Karr beat John Curtis 40 to 28, Huntington over Byrd 33 to 28 and St. Charles Catholic defeated St. James 28 to 20 in a battle between the top two teams in Three-A.

LSU will take on Kentucky in Lexington on Saturday. Something LSU fans may know a thing or two about — the Wildcats have struggled to contain mobile quarterbacks this season. South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers ran for 147 yards against them last week, and coach Will Stein says his defense needs to improve with Sam Leavitt coming to town.

Cut 20 (19) “…on third down.”

Running back Alvin Kamara and wide receivers Chris Olave and Barion Brown were back at Saints practice today after missing yesterday. Linebackers Kaden Elliss and Anfernee Jennings were still sidelined, and quarterback Tyler Shough was a full participant after being limited with a hand injury yesterday.

The LSU men’s basketball team takes on McNeese tonight in an exhibition game. All the proceeds from the trip to Lake Charles will go to the Cowboys’ basketball program. LSU and former McNeese coach Will Wade says he owes everything he has to the people of Lake Charles for sticking their necks out and saving his career by hiring him after he was fired by LSU.

Cut 15 (11) “…for their program.”

Tip-off is set for 6:30.

Week six of high school football kicks off across the state today. In Class 5A, tenth-ranked John Curtis hosts top-ranked Edna Karr, undefeated Thibodaux hosts 4-and-1 Destrehan and ninth-ranked Jesuit visits Chalmette.

In Class 4A, Leesville hosts Rayne

In 3A, the top two teams in the LSWA poll face off as number-one St. James hosts number two St. Charles; fourth-ranked Sterlington hosts tenth-ranked Loyola Prep

In Class 2A, tenth-ranked Mansfield hosts Lakeside

And In 1A,  4-and-1 St. John visits undefeated North Iberville

LSU will take on a familiar face when it heads to Kentucky this weekend. Kentucky’s offense is led by coordinator Joe Sloan, who was fired from LSU last season. Wildcats head coach Will Stein says he and LSU defensive coordinator Blake Baker have familiarity coaching against one another, but…

Cut 18 (15)  “…what it is”

Southern is still searching for its first SWAC win under head coach Marshall Faulk. The Jaguars will have another tough conference game with a trip to defending champs Prairie View A&M Saturday. Faulk says his offense will need to be ready for a tough Panther defense.

Cut 16 (12) “…how they play.”

Kickoff was moved to 3 p.m.

Will Wade’s LSU basketball team tips off in an exhibition game at McNeese tonight at 6:30. You’ll have to wait a little longer to see the full roster, though. Wade told the Baton Rouge Rotary Club yesterday that he is only bringing eight players to Lake Charles as returning fifth-year seniors and international commits work through the NCAA eligibility process. Wade was confident almost all of them would be ready for the start of the regular season and says some of his players have former overseas teammates who have already gained eligibility.

Cut 14 (11) “…going to take.”

The Saints were not just emotionally bruised in the loss to the Falcons. 13 players were listed on yesterday’s injury report. Alvin Kamara, Kaden Elliss, Barion Brown and Anfernee Jennings did not practice, nor did Chris Olave, as he had a rest day. Carl Granderson and Noah Fant were both limited after being sidelined against Atlanta; Tyler Shough was limited with a left-hand injury, and Jaylan Ford and Lorenzo Style made their returns from injured reserve.

The second Will Wade era of LSU basketball tips off tonight as the Tigers head to McNeese for an exhibition game. Wade, though, told the Baton Rouge Rotary Club yesterday that only about eight of his players will play as others wait for eligibility rulings from the NCAA.

Cut 13 (09)  “…to be eligible.”

LSU’s roster has returning fifth-year seniors and former international pros who are still going through the NCAA eligibility process

The 10^th ranked LSU football team is getting ready to play the four and one Kentucky Wildcats in Lexington. Coach Will Stein made headlines in the offseason when he said he would be the reason Kentucky would turn its program around. LSU coach Lane Kiffin says that attitude was familiar.

Cut 19 (09) “…a great job.”

Kick off is at 6 PM.

Saints quarterback Tyler Shough was limited in practice yesterday because of a left hand injury suffered in the loss to Atlanta. Shough told reporters it’s not a big deal. Linebacker Kaden Ellis is still not practicing because of a calf injury, but defensive end Carl Granderson was limited at practice after missing the Falcons game with an ankle injury.

Grambling got a big win over Alcorn State last weekend and will look to keep its momentum as it hosts undefeated Jackson State Saturday. Tigers quarterbacks Jacobe Robinson and Ashton Frye put up big numbers against the Braves, and head coach Mickey Joseph says he rotates Q-Bs like any other position.

Cut 17 (14) “…for this team.”

Kickoff in Grambling is set for 4 p.m.

LSU faces Kentucky on the road this weekend. The Tigers have not won in Lexington since the Bluegrass Miracle in 2002. It will be LSU’s second away game of the season, and quarterback Sam Leavitt says the team has learned from the mistakes it made at Ole Miss.

Cut 17 (17) “…great job communicating.”

The Saints will look to rebound from a disappointing Monday night loss to the Falcons against the undefeated Vikings this weekend. Quarterback Tyler Shough says part of being a leader is being able to move on from losses.

Cut 22 (11) “…focus on.”

The LSU men’s basketball team tips off the preseason with an exhibition at McNeese tomorrow. It will be coach Will Wade’s first game leading the Tigers since he was fired in 2022. He told the Baton Rouge Rotary Club two major things have changed since then.

Cut 20 (13) “…with N-I-L.”

Wade said only eight players on his 15-man roster will play the Cowboys as former international pros and fifth-year seniors await eligibility rulings, but he is confident most if not all of them will be eligible when the regular season starts.

The LSU men’s and women’s basketball TV schedules were announced. The women’s team will have 17 nationally televised games, including non-conference games against UNC and UConn and 11 SEC matchups. The Tigers’ home game against Vanderbilt and trip to South Carolina will be on ABC. Most of the men’s team’s SEC schedule will be on SEC Network, and so will its November 22 game against UL Lafayette.