LSU’s new look offensive line held up against a good Clemson defense on Saturday in the Fighting Tigers 17 to 10 win. Coach Brian Kelly says the addition of starting center Braelin Moore has helped that group get on the same page…

Cut 16 (10) “…as a veteran.”

Louisiana Tech shutout Southeastern Louisiana 24-0 on Saturday night in Ruston. The Bulldogs led 3-0 at half, but scored three touchdowns in the third quarter to put the game away. Tech starting quarterback Trey Kukuk (Q-kuhk) threw a touchdown pass and says offensive coordinator Tony Franklin came down from the press box to call plays from the sidelines in the second half…

Cut 14 (14) “…in the second.”

Tech is at LSU this Saturday.

When the college football polls are released tomorrow, LSU could be ranked number one and Tulane could be ranked in the Top 25 after a dominating win over Northwestern 23 to 3.

The Ragin Cajuns passing game was nonexistent in a 14-to-12 loss to Rice on Saturday night. New starting quarterback Walker Howard only threw for 88 yards and he was intercepted once. Howard also left the game late with an undisclosed injury.

McNeese’s offense was clicking in a 54-9 win over Louisiana Christian. New starting Q-B Jake Strong threw for 329 yards and three touchdowns and Coach Matt Viator became the winningest coach in school history with his 79^th victory at McNeese…

Cut 19 (13) “…past it’

It looks like LSU has a defense to go along with what should be a good offense. The ninth-ranked Tigers defeated fourth ranked Clemson on Saturday night 17 to 10. LSU made it a long night for Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik with constant pressure. The Tigers also shut down Clemson’s running game in the second half. Coach Brian Kelly…

Cut 13 (07) “….the test”

Disappointing performance by the Ragin Cajuns offense on Saturday as UL Lafayette could only muster one touchdown in a 14-12 loss to Rice at home. Coach Michael Desormeaux expects better from his  offense…

Cut 15 (17) “….as one”

The Cajuns will look to rebound this Saturday night when they host McNeese.

Tulane had an impressive win on Saturday as they easily defeated Northwestern from the Big 10 23 to 3. The Green Wave’s new starting quarterback Jake Retzlaff threw for 152 yards and touchdown, he also rushed for 113 yards and a score. Tulane visits South Alabama this Saturday.

For the second straight home game, Louisiana Tech didn’t allow a point in a 24-to-0 win over Southeastern Louisiana. It was announced at halftime the Bulldogs will officially join the Sun Belt on July 1^st. Tech is at LSU this Saturday.

Nicholls led Troy by a touchdown in the third quarter, but the Trojans scored 28 points in the fourth quarter to beat the Colonels 38 to 20.

McNeese had a school record 664 yards in a 54 to 9 win over Louisiana Christian. With the win, Matt Viator became the school’s all-time winningest coach.

C’Zavaian Teasett threw three touchdowns as Grambling easily defeated Langston 55 to 7 and Southern won its SWAC opener, beating Mississippi Valley State 34 to 29. Cam’Ron McCoy threw a TD pass and ran for another score.

The first full Saturday of college football features two Top ten matchups, Texas versus Ohio State at 11 AM and Saturday night LSU versus Clemson. LSU will not have starting safety AJ Haulcy as he will serve a suspension for a fight he got into at the end of his last game at Houston against BYU. But the Tigers are healthy, including wide receiver Chris Hilton, who is looking forward to showcasing what he is made of…

Cut 17 (17) “…for Saturday”

Also on Saturday, Tulane hosts Northwestern, Southeastern Louisiana is at Louisiana Tech, Nicholls travels to Troy, Grambling plays Langston in Shreveport and McNeese hosts Louisiana Christian as Matt Viator returns as head coach after a nine year absence from Lake Charles.

The Ragin Cajuns will play in the newly renovated Our Lady of Loudes Stdium as U-L Lafayette will host Rice, who has a first year head coach in Scott Abell, who came to the Owls from Davidson. Cajuns Coach Michael Desormeaux says Rice’s triple option offensive attack will be a good test…

Cut 20 (18) “….are at”

After losing 20 games in a row, Northwestern State is 1-0 to start the 2025 season after beating Alcorn State on Thursday night 20 to 10. Second-year head coach Blaine McCorkle says it feels good to finally get a win in Natchitoches.

Cut 14 (17) “…be a-okay.”

LSU will not have starting safety AJ Haulcy for the first half of the Clemson game tomorrow night. Haulcy is suspended for the first half, because he threw punches at a BYU player late in the fourth quarter in his final game at Houston.

The Tigers will have Harold Perkins on the field. The Tigers linebacker makes his return tomorrow night after missing most of last season with a torn ACL in his knee. Perkins is playing the STAR position and he says he likes how the position allows him to showcase his pass rush abilities as well as his pass coverage skills.

Cut 16 (13) “…my versatility.”

The losing streak is over, Northwestern State’s 20 game losing streak ended last night with a 20-10 win over Alcorn State. ULM had its first shutout since 2015 as the Warhawks blanked St. Francis 29 to 0.

The Ragin Cajuns kick off their season on Saturday at 7 p.m. against Rice. Head coach Michael Desormeaux (DEZ-er-moe) says that he wants starting quarterback Walker Howard to play free while trusting his offense.

Cut 19 (17) “….chance to win.”

In other action, Louisiana Tech hosts Southeastern Louisiana. Both teams plan to play multiple quarterbacks. Tulane hosts Northwestern at 11 AM tomorrow. Some analysts have the Green Wave making the College Football Playoff, for that to happen Tulane needs a win over the Wildcats. Grambling takes on Langston at Independence Stadium in Shreveport.

McNeese hosts Louisiana Christian as Matt Viator makes his return to the Cowboys sideline. Nicholls is at Troy trying to follow up its big win over UIW.

LSU starting safety AJ Haulcy has been suspended for the first half of tomorrow night’s game against Clemson. The suspension stems from a fight Haulcy got into last year in the regular-season finale when he was at Houston. Video shows Haulcy throwing punches at a BYU player after the Cougars scored a touchdown late in the fourth quarter. Haulcy was ejected, and since his ejection was the result of fighting, he must miss an entire half of football. LSU was made aware on Wednesday that Haulcy was facing a suspension, and the NCAA upheld its ruling last night.

The LSU Tigers leave later today for South Carolina where they’ll play Clemson at Memorial Stadium. Georgia native and junior linebacker Whit Weeks is looking forward to playing in the “Other Death Valley”….

Cut 18 (12) “…excited to go”

Kick-off is at 6:30.

Northwestern State won its first football game since November 5, 2022 as the Demons defeated Alcorn State 20 to 10 last night to snagp a 20-game losing streak. It’s the first win in 1,027 days.

Over in Monroe, ULM blanked St. Francis 29 to 0. It’s the first time the Warhawks have shutout an opponent since 2015. They held the Red Flash to 131 total yards. ULM rushed for 311 yards led by 113 yards from Braylon McReynolds who also caught a touchdown pass.

The Ragin Cajuns kick off their season on Saturday at 7 p.m. against Rice. Head coach Michael Desormeaux (DEZ-er-moe) says that he wants starting quarterback Walker Howard to play free while trusting his offense.

Cut 19 (17) “….chance to win.”

The LSU football team has no shortage of wide receivers after bringing in multiple transfers and several key veterans returned. Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier says the Tigers will be fun to watch with all the talent around him.

Cut 16 (16) “…the football.”

With a healthy Chris Hilton and the addition of Barion Brown, the deep ball is expected to be a bigger part of LSU’s offense.

Tomorrow marks the 20^th anniversary of when Hurricane Katrina made landfall in New Orleans. The storm displaced the Saints and caused extensive damage to the Superdome. The general manager of the Dome at the time, Doug Thornton, credits the late former Governor Kathleen Blanco for her commitment to rebuild the dome so the Saints can return for the 2006 season…

Cut 28 (05) “….rebuild it”

The ULM Warhawks kick off their season tonight by hosting Saint Francis. Head coach Bryant Vincent enters his second year with the program and says that his team is in a much better place this time around.

Cut 18 (08) “…the field.”

This is the Red Flash’s first trip to Louisiana. They are an FCS school that plays in the Northeast Conference. Last year Saint Francis was 4-and-7.

Northwestern State looks to win its first game since 2022 tonight as the Demons kick off the season by hosting Alcorn State. It’s the first time Northwestern State has started a season at home in 10 years. Alcorn was 6-and-6 last year. Coach Blaine McCorkle on the Braves…

Cut 21 (11) “…big up front”

Kick-off is at 7 PM In Turpin Stadium.

Former Kentwood High star Trey Palmer is now with the New Orleans Saints. Palmer was released by the Buccaneers, but the 24-year-old receiver was picked up by the Black and Gold. Palmer is also a former LSU Tiger and finished his college career at Nebraska. In two seasons in Tampa, Palmer had 51 catches for 557 yards and four touchdowns.

The LSU football team has no shortage of wide receivers after bringing in multiple transfers and several key veterans returned. Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier says the Tigers will be fun to watch with all the talent around him.

Cut 16 (16) “…the football.”

With a healthy Chris Hilton and the addition of Barion Brown, the deep ball is expected to be a bigger part of LSU’s offense.

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The ULM Warhawks kick off their season tonight by hosting Saint Francis. Head coach Bryant Vincent enters his second year with the program and says that his team is in a much better place this time around.

Cut 18 (08) “…the field.”

This is the Red Flash’s first trip to Louisiana. They are an FCS school that plays in the Northeast Conference. Last year Saint Francis was 4-and-7.

Northwestern State looks to win its first game since 2022 tonight as the Demons kick off the season by hosting Alcorn State. It’s the first time Northwestern State has started a season at home in 10 years. Alcorn was 6-and-6 last year.

Shreveport golfer Sam Burns has been named to the U-S Ryder Cup Team.

LIV golf will hold a tournament in New Orleans in late June. They will play at Bayou Oaks at City Park.

Second year quarterback Spencer Rattler will get the week-one start against the Arizona Cardinals when the Saints hit the field.  Head Coach Kellen Moore  says the Saints will benefit from Rattler in his second season in the league as he has improved his decision-making while still finding a way to do what the coaching staff asks of him.

Cut 14 (13) “…the football.”

The LSU Tigers will play at the other Death Valley when they visit Clemson on Saturday night. Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier…

Cut 29 (19) “….road game”

Louisiana Tech football will start its season Saturday night as it hosts Southeastern Louisiana. Coach Sonny Cumbie is holding off on naming a starting quarterback until later this week. The battle is down to Evan Bullock, Trey Kukuk (Q-kuhk) and Blake Baker. Cumbie says there are a few things he is taking into account before making the decision.

Cut 16 (15) “…around them.”

Southeastern Louisiana has also not named a starting quarterback. It will be either Carson Camp, who played at South Dakota and Sacramento State or Kyle Lowe who played at Georgia State and Middle Tennessee.

Radiance Technologies has extended its title sponsorship of the Independence Bowl through through at least 2027.

Former LSu All-American Sam Burns has made the U-S Ryder Cup team.

And LIV Golf is coming to Louisiana as they will hold a tournament at the South Course at New Orleans City Park Bayou Oaks, which will be renovated by LIV Golf CEO and Commissioner Greg Norman.

Saints head coach Kellen Moore announced that second-year quarterback Spencer Rattler will be the team’s starting quarterback for week one against the Arizona Cardinals. Rattler won a tight competition over rookie Tyler Shough. Moore says Rattler was more consistent during training camp and in preseason games.

Cut 13 (12)  “…for us.”

The 24-year-old Rattler started six games last year as a rookie and says its an amazing opportunity to be the week one starter.

Third-string quarterback Jake Haener did not make the 53-man roster and running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire also failed to make the team.

State Representative Dixon McMakin will be the Voice of Tiger Stadium as he’s been named as the new public address announcer for LSU football games, replacing Dan Borne, who announced his retirement earlier this summer.

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It should be a fun matchup on Saturday night in Ruston as Louisiana Tech hosts Southeastern Louisiana. Bulldogs Coach Sonny Cumbie on what he’s looking to see from his team…

Cut 17 (16) “….football game”

Cumbie has yet to name a starting quarterback. He says it could be one of three guys.

Southeastern Louisiana has also not named a starting quarterback. Coach Frank Scelfo (CELL-foe) says it will be either Carson Camp or Kyle Lowe. Scelfo is eager to see how they perform.

Cut 19 (24) “….championship.”

It’s cut down day for the Saints and one of the first cuts they made was veteran running back Cam Akers. Head Coach Kellen Moore…

Cut 19 (19) “….group there”

Nick Underhill of New Orleans-dot-football is also reporting former LSU Tiger Clyde Edwards Helaire is also being released.

The Saints have also released third string quarterback Jake Haener. ESPN reports they hope to put Haener on the practice squad. New Orleans has also reportedly released former second round pick Isaiah Foskey. The edge rusher did not have a sack in 27 games with the Black and Gold after recording 22 sacks in two seasons at Notre Dame.

LSU was not very successful last season when its defense was tasked with containing mobile quarterbacks. LSU will have to face Clemson QB Cade Klubnick, another dual threat quarterback on Saturday, who can hurt defenses with his legs. Head coach Brian Kelly says that the Tigers have to make sure they limit what Klubnick does.

Cut 16 (17) “…the pocket.”

Tiger rag dot com is reporting that state representative Dixon McMakin is the new voice of Tiger Stadium. McMakin will handle the public address announcer duties for LSU home football games, taking over for Dan Borne who announced his retirement earlier this summer. McMakin beat out Bill Franques and Mike Smith for the coveted job.

Nicholls has been named the FCS team of the week for its upset of fourth ranked UIW last Saturday, beating the Cardinals 20 to 6. Nicholls is on the road this Saturday to take on Troy.