A lot is on the line Saturday night when 8th ranked LSU meets 14th ranked Texas A&M in College Station. A win for the Tigers and they’ll have the inside track on all of the other SEC Teams in getting to the conference title game and a victory also improves their odds of making the college football playoff. But Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier says the focus is on beating the Aggies…

Cut 16 (16)   “…extracurriculars”

Nussmeier could have one of his key receivers back. Chris Hilton was a full go at practice yesterday and is listed as questionable for tomorrow night’s game, but Coach Kelly says it’s more about the conditioning than the injury.

Wide receiver Chris Olave was a full participant at practice yesterday, a good sign Olave is over his concussion and can play against the Chargers this Sunday.

ULM is about a touchdown underdog at South Alabama tomorrow. Warhawks Coach Bryant Vincent expects a close game…

Cut 19 (18) “….where we are at”  

The Warhawks and the Cajuns are tied for first place in the Sun Belt West as both teams are 3-and-0. South Alabama is 2-and-1 in league play.

In other college action…Tulane will look to stay undefeated in the American Athletic as the Green Wave head to North Texas. Southeastern Louisiana and 10^th ranked U-I-W will battle for first place in the Southland when the two teams meet in Hammond. The Lions are allowing 13 points a game in Southland play. McNeese is at Nicholls and Northwestern State hosts Lamar.

The 8^th ranked LSU Tigers leave today for tomorrow night’s SEC showdown against 14^th Texas A&M. LSU Coach Brian Kelly is impressed with the Aggies defense…

Cut 17 (16) “…that’s in place”

A-and-M has two potential first round picks on its defensive line, Nic Scourton and Shemar Stewart.

Several Saints players who have been injured, fully participated in yesterday’s practice and that includes Cesar Ruiz, Chris Olave and Taysom Hill. Quarterback Spencer Ratter is excited to have these guys back for Sunday’s Chargers game…

Cut 30 (15) “we’re all excited”

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ULM is about a touchdown underdog at South Alabama tomorrow. Warhawks Coach Bryant Vincent expects a close game…

Cut 19 (18) “….where we are at”  

The Warhawks and the Cajuns are tied for first place in the Sun Belt West as both teams are 3-and-0. South Alabama is 2-and-1 in league play.

In other college action…Tulane will look to stay undefeated in the American Athletic as the Green Wave head to North Texas. Southeastern Louisiana and 10^th ranked U-I-W will battle for first place in the Southland when the two teams meet in Hammond. The Lions are allowing 13 points a game in Southland play. McNeese is at Nicholls and Northwestern State hosts Lamar,

LSU’s improved defense is a reason why the Tigers are 6-and-1, 3-and-0 in the SEC heading into Saturday night’s matchup with Texas A-and-M. Safety Sage Ryan says after a tough season last year, he’s glad to be part of this defense…

Cut 20 (15) “…off the field.”

The Tigers will have to contend with the Aggies ground game. A-and-M is 12^th in the country in rushing yards per game, averaging 219 yards a contest.

The Pelicans won their season opener over the Chicago Bulls 123 to 111 last night, but they’ve lost starting point guard Dejounte Murray as he fractured his left hand in the fourth quarter and he’s out indefinitely. Zion Williamson, who missed last night with an illness, is expected to play tomorrow night in Portland.

The LSU women’s basketball team is ranked seventh in the coaches poll and they have an exhibition game tonight against Xavier of New Orleans.

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ULM is a 7.5 point underdog heading into their road matchup against South Alabama on Saturday. Warhawks Coach Bryant Vincent expects a close game…

Cut 19 (18) “…where were at”

Kick-off is at 4 PM on Saturday.

Huge upset in Conference USA Action last night as Kennesaw State took down Liberty 27 to 24. It’s the first win for Kennesaw as an FBS School. Jacksonville State was a winner over Middle Tennessee. Tonight…Georgia Southern is at Old Dominion. The Eagles lead the Sun Belt East Division with a 3-and-0 record, while the Monarchs are 2-and-1.

Tonight in the NFL, Justin Jefferson and the Vikings visit the Los Angeles Chargers.

Saints running back Alvin Kamara is happy about his two-year contract extension that’s worth 24.5 million dollars. Kamara says it’s not about the money, his main priority is to remain a Saint…

Cut 16 (16)   “…anywhere else.”

The Saints will now try to end their five-game losing streak as they face the Chargers in L-A. Spencer Rattler is expected to make another start at quarterback.

The Pelicans started a new season last night with a 123 to 11 win over the Chicago Bulls in the Smoothie King Center. Zion Williamson missed the game with an illness, but Brandon Ingram stepped up and scored 33 points. But point guard Dejounte Murray suffered a fractured hand and will likely miss some time. The Pels are at Portland tomorrow night.

Eighth ranked LSU will take a six-game winning streak into College Station on Saturday night when they battle 14th ranked Texas A&M. The Tigers defense is getting better and safety Sage Ryan says they want to build on last week’s performance against Arkansas…

Cut 18 (16)   “…we have.”

Texas A&M’s strength is its ground game. The Aggies are 12th in the country in rushing yards per game, averaging 219 yards a game.

In other action on Saturday…Southeastern Louisiana and UIW battle for first place in the Southland Conference in Hammond. Nicholls hosts McNeese. The Cowboys have not won in Thibodaux since 2015. Northwestern State hosts Lamar for homecoming. And ULM returns from a bye week to take on South Alabama in Mobile.

Saints running back Alvin Kamara says there is no other place he would like to be. Kamara made that statement while meeting with reporters after signing a two-year, 24-million dollar contract extension

Cut 17 (09) “…for me”

Now Kamara wants to see the Saints winning games again. They are on a five-game losing streak Coach Dennis Allen does not expect starting quarterback Derek Carr back for Sunday’s game against the Chargers, because of an oblique injury. Spencer Rattler will make his third consecutive start.

The Pelicans did not have Zion Williamson for the season opener because of an illness, but New Orleans still defeated Chicago Bulls 123 to 111 at the Smoothie King Center. CJ McCollum and Brandon Ingram combined for 56 points, but ESPN is reporting that starting point guard Dejounte Murray fractured his left hand.

The eight ranked Tigers continue to prepare for their big SEC title against 14^th ranked Texas A-and-M. A&M’s strength is its ground game. The Aggies are 12th in the country in rushing yards per game, averaging 219 yards a game. Safety Sage Ryan says their focus is stopping the run…

Cut 19 (13) “….the plan” 

LSU shut down Arkansas’ ground game last week and on Saturday night they will try to contain Aggies running back Le’Veon Moss. Moss, who played high school football at Istrouma in Baton Rouge, is second in the SEC in rushing with 674 yards.

In other action on Saturday…Southeastern Louisiana and UIW battle for first place in the Southland Conference in Hammond. Nicholls hosts McNeese. The Cowboys have not won in Thibodaux since 2015. Northwestern State hosts Lamar for homecoming. And ULM returns from a bye week to take on South Alabama in Mobile.

Saints running back Alvin Kamara is glad he has a new contract that keeps him in New Orleans through 2026 as he’s signed a two-year contract extension worth 24-million dollars. There was speculation the Saints may trade Kamara or there was a chance he could be released after this season. A-K says it his desire is to remain a Saint and retire with the franchise that drafted him in 2017….

Cut 29 (19) “…love this team”

Quarterback Derek Carr was not at practice today, so it’s likely Spencer Rattler will start against the Chargers on Sunday. But Chris Olave, Taysom Hill, Cesar Ruiz, Lucas Patrick, Marshon Lattimore all participated.

Louisiana Tech’s defense continues to play well and it led to a victory last night as the Bulldogs defeated UTEP 14 to 10 in what Coach Sonny Cumbie called an ugly win. Tech is now 2-and-2 in Conference USA and they’ll visit Sam Houston next Tuesday.

The Pelicans tip off a new season tonight as they host the Chicago Bulls. New Orleans was just a 21-19 at the Smoothie King Center last season. Coach Willie Green says they want to play better on their home floor this year…

Cut 18 (18) “…the road”

Tip off is at 7 PM.

LSU kicker Damian Ramos is the SEC Special Teams Player of the Week after nailing four field goals against Arkansas, including a career-long tying kick of 48 yards. For the season Ramos has missed just two kicks and Coach Brian Kelly says he’s locked in…

Cut 20 (15) “…working on it.”

The Tigers are at Texas A-and-M on Saturday.

The Pelicans tip off the 2024-25 season tonight as they host the Chicago Bulls. Willie Green begins his fourth season as the head coach of the Pels…

Cut 16 (16)   “…training camp.”

The biggest offseason addition for the Pelicans was Dejounte Murray, who was an off ball guard in Atlanta, but he’ll play point guard in New Orleans. New Orleans does not have a true center after losing Jonas Valanciunas in free agency.

Rumors about Alvin Kamara possibly getting traded have been put to rest as New Orleans and Kamara have agreed to a two-year contract extension that’s worth a reported 24.5 million dollars. Kamara’s contract keeps him in New Orleans through 2026. The Saints will be in Los Angeles this Sunday to take on the Chargers.

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LSU was ranked 86th in points allowed last season, giving up 30 points a game. This year LSU is allowing 21 points a game and ranked 35th in the country. First-year defensive coordinator Blake Baker is getting a lot of credit and Coach Brian Kelly says Baker has taken the time to develop personal relationships with the players…

Cut 19 (15) “….things for me”  

Louisiana Tech’s defense came up big again for the Bulldogs last night as Tech defeated Texas El Paso 14 to 10. The Bulldogs allowed the Miners to convert only once on third-down and the offense didn’t do much until the fourth quarter when they put together an 11 play drive capped off by a one-yard touchdown from Amani Givens. Coach Sonny Cumbie…

Cut 17 (15) “…do that”

Tech is now 3-and-4, 2-and-2 in Conference USA Play.

Saints running back Alvin Kamara has received a two-year contract extension through the 2026 season. The new deal includes 22-million dollars in guaranteed money and it reportedly saves New Orleans 18-million dollars in salary cap space next year. Kamara wants to retire as a Saint and he’s less than 250 yards away from becoming the team’s all-time leading rusher.

LSU was ranked 86th in points allowed last season, giving up 30 points a game. This year LSU is allowing 21 points a game and ranked 35th in the country. First-year defensive coordinator Blake Baker is receiving praise and Coach Brian Kelly says Baker took time to develop personal relationships with the players…

Cut 19 (15) “….things for me”  

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An Amani Givens one-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter put Louisiana Tech on top and the Bulldogs held on to beat Texas  El Paso 14 to 10. Tech’s defense held the Miners to 85 yards passing as Jakari Foster and Koble Fields each had 11 tackles.  The Bulldogs only rushed for seven yards, but they are now 2-and-2 in Conference USA action.

A new season kicks off tonight for the Pelicans as New Orleans hosts the Chicago Bulls. Zion Williamson is questionable with an illness, Dejounte Murray is also questionable for personal reasons and Jose Alvarado is also questionable with a right knee.

The Bulls are a mediocre team in the Eastern Conference and Pels Coach Willie Green gives us a scouting report…

Cut 17 (12) “,,,well coached”

The Pelicans were just 21-and-19 at the Smoothie King Center last season.

LSU’s six and one record has the Tigers in the discussion when it comes to projecting the field for the first ever 12 team playoff. Coach Brian Kelly says they are not breaking down projected brackets, instead they’ll continue to strive for consistency which has been their focus during their current six game winning streak….

Cut 17 (17) “…to that”

LSU is at Texas a-and-M on Saturday night, who has also won six in a row.

The Saints have lost five in a row and they are preparing to start rookie Spencer Rattler for a third consecutive game if Derek Carr is not healthy. Coach Dennis Allen Allen is hopeful Taysom Hill can return from fractured ribs and there’s a chance interior offensive linemen Lucas Patrick and Cesar Ruiz will return this weekend. The Chargers lost last night to the Cardinals 17 to 15.

Louisiana Tech takes on UTEP tonight in Conference USA action. The Miners lead the league in tackles for loss so Bulldogs Coach Sonny Cumbie says it will be important for quarterback Evan Bullock to get rid of the ball quickly…

Cut 19 (24) “….create pressure”  

La Tech has dominated this series, winning ten of the 11 games played between the two schools as members of Conference USA.

Edna Karr is the newly ranked number one team in Class 5A. Neville, who defeated Ruston last Friday and ended the Bearkats 20-game winning streak is ranked second. Ruston is ranked third.