Big challenge for the Saints tonight as they face the two-time defending champion Kansas City Chiefs in their home stadium. K-C is 4-and-0 and the Saints have lost their last two, failing to hold on to late leads. New Orleans Quarterback Derek Carr says the team is confident they can win close games…

Cut 14 (07) “…right now.”

The Saints will be without Taysom Hill, linebacker Pete Werner and several offensive linemen, which is not good news, considering the Chiefs have one of the best defensive linemen in Chris Jones. Kick off is at 7:15.

The LSU Tigers get back to work today to prepare for Saturday night’s SEC showdown against Ole Miss. The Rebels are ranked ninth after beating South Carolina 27 to 3. LSU held steady at 13 despite several upsets on Saturday involving teams ranked in the Top 10. The Rebels are a 2.5 point favorite. Kick off is at 6:30.

ULM is 2-and-0  and in first place in the Sun Belt Western Division after an upset win over James Madison. The Warhawks beat the Dukes 21-19 and will host Southern Miss at 4 PM this Saturday.

The Ragin Cajuns defeated Southern Miss on Saturday 23 to 13. The Cajuns defense was the story in this game as they held Southern Miss to 17 total yards in the final 30 minutes and pitched a shutout. Sophomore linebacker Cameron Whitfield had a school-record tying four sacks and forced a fumble. Coach Michael Desormeaux says the pressure on USM quarterback Tate Rodemaker was the key…

Cut 17 (20) “…by them.”

The Cajuns are back home this Saturday night against App State.

ULM is 4-and-1 for the first time since 1993 after they shocked James Madison on Saturday night, pulling off a stunning 21 to 19 victory over the Dukes. J-M-U nearly had 400 yards of offense, but the Warhawks had a defensive touchdown, a long TD run by freshman Ahmad Hardy and Jake Godfrey caught a touchdown pass. Coach Bryant Vincent…

Cut 18 (10)  “…saw tonight.”

The Ragin Cajuns won for the first time in Hattiesburg since 1993 as U-L Lafayette upended Southern Miss 23-13 on Saturday. The win snapped U-S-M’s 11-game home winning streak in the series. Coach Michael Desormeaux…

Cut 16 (11)   “…do that.”

The Cajuns host App State this Saturday.

The Saints will look to snap a two-game losing streak tonight by getting a win in one of the toughest venues for opposing teams. New Orleans will take on Kansas City in Arrowhead Stadium at 7:15. Saints Quarterback Derek Carr is one and eight lifetime playing against the Chiefs in Kansas City…

Cut 15 (10) “…huge challenge.”

Taysom Hill will not play for the Saints. He’s dealing with fractured ribs. Linebacker Willie Gay, guard Cesar Ruiz, center Shane Lemieux and defensive end Payton Turner have also been ruled out.

In the Southland Conference on Saturday. McNeese gave up three touchdowns in the second quarter and lost to Houston Christian 43-22. Antonio Martin Junior rushed for 185 yards and two TDs as Southeastern defeated Texas A-and-M Commerce 21 to 9. Nicholls routed Southern 51 to 7 as Pat McQuaide tossed four touchdowns. And Stephen F Austin cruised past Northwestern State 59 to 17

ULM will look to make a statement on Saturday night when they host James Madison. The Dukes are 4-and-0, while the Warhawks are 3-and-1 and coming off a victory over Troy to kick-off Sun Belt play.

U-L Lafayette begins Sun Belt action on Saturday versus Southern Miss. It’s the 55^th meeting between the two schools and the Cajuns only victory in Hattiesburg came in 1989. Southern Miss is off to a rough start as they are 1-and-3. Cajuns Coach Michael Desormeaux says these are the games you need to win to win a Sun Belt title…

Cut 17 (15) “…probably out”

Louisiana Tech’s next game is Thursday at home against Middle Tennessee. Bulldogs Coach Sonny Cumbie is turning over offensive play calling duties to co-offensive coordinator and offensive line coach Nathan Young.

The Saints face a tough test on Monday night as they’ll visit the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs. K-C is 57-and-19 at home since 2015 and Coach Dennis Allen says Arrowhead Stadium is one of the best venues in the NFL…

Cut 19 (12) “…in that stadium”

The Chiefs are 4-and-0 this season and win for the Saints would put them in a three-way tie for first place in the NFC South with Tampa Bay and Atlanta.

In the Southland Conference on Saturday….McNeese will look to go 2-and-0 in conference play as the Cowboys visit Houston Christian. Southeastern Louisiana welcomes Texas A-and-M Commerce to Hammond for its conference opener. Northwestern State resumes its rivalry versus Stephen F Austin. These two schools are meeting for the first time since 2019. Nicholls is at Southern. The last time these two teams met was in 2002 and the game was won by Nicholls 21-13 in Baton Rouge.

The Saints continue to prepare for their Monday night matchup with the two time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs. It’s been a slow start to the season for the soon to be 35-year-old Travis Kelce. The future hall of fame tight end has just 15 catches in four games. Coach Dennis Allen says K-C likes to move Kelce around…

Cut 18 (30) “…pretty good”

Kelce might get some more opportunities with Kansas City’s top receiver Rashee Rice out  with a knee injury.

ULM is coming off a Sun Belt Conference opening win over Troy and now they get to host James Madison tomorrow night. The Dukes are 4-and-0. Warhawks coach Bryant Vincent is hoping for a big crowd on Saturday night….

Cut 20 (21) “….this town”

The first ever meeting between these two schools will kick off at 6 PM and E-S-P-N U will televise.

The Ragin Cajuns play their Sun Belt opener tomorrow night against 1-and-3 Southern Miss. U-L Lafayette is 3-and-1, but Coach Michael Desormeaux says a new season begins on Saturday night…

Cut 16 (14)   “…as well.”

The Saints are back at practice getting ready for Monday night’s game against the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs. K-C is 4-and-0, while the Saints are 2-and-2. Coach Dennis Allen’s team had the opportunity to be undefeated, but failed to hold on to late leads the last two weeks…

Cut 18 (20)  “…done that yet.”

Linebacker Willie Gay, right guard Cesar Ruiz and Taysom Hill did not practice yesterday. Allen says Hill has fractured ribs.

What a game in the NFL last night as Kirk Cousins threw for a career-high 509 yards and four touchdowns in the Falcons come from behind win to beat Tampa Bay in overtime.

 The Ragin Cajuns leave for Hattiesburg today for their Sun Belt opener tomorrow night against Southern Miss. U-L Lafayette is 3-and-1, but Coach Michael Desormeaux says a new season begins on Saturday night…

Cut 16 (14)   “…as well.”

ULM won its Sun Belt open last week against Troy, now the Warhawks will take on undefeated James Madison. Warhawks Coach Bryant Vincent says J-M-U presents a tough challenge for ULM’s offense…

Cut 19 (15) “….we do.”  

 In other action on Saturday, McNeese is at Houston Christian, Northwestern State resumes its rivalry against Stephen F Austin, Southeastern hosts Texas A-and-M Commerce and Nicholls is at Southern.

Star wide receiver Davante Adams wants out of Las Vegas and New Orleans is reportedly on his wish list. But Adams top choice might be the Jets, so he can reunite with Aaron Rodgers. The two were great together in Green Bay. Locked on Saints Podcast host Ross Jackson says it’s far from a guarantee that he ends up in New Orleans…

Cut 18 (09)  “…for sure.”

ULM is preparing for a big football game on Saturday night against 4-and-0 James Madison. Warhawks Coach Bryant Vincent says northeast Louisiana needs to support this team…

Cut 16 (09) “….coming in”

James Madison is 4-and-0, while ULM is 3-and-1 after pulling off big road win over Troy to kick off Sun Belt play.

Through four games of the NFL season, LSU Heisman winning trophy quarterback Jayden Daniels has emerged as the NFL’s Offensive Rookie of the Year frontrunner. Daniels has led the Commanders to a 3-and-1 start and he’s completed 82-percent of his passes for nearly 900 yards. He’s also accounted for seven touchdowns, four of them on the ground. Tigers Coach Brian Kelly credits Daniels work ethic

Cut 19 (22) “….as well.”  

Has former LSU star Alex Bregman played his last game with the Houston Astros? Houston was swept in its best of three AL Wildcard series by the red-hot Detroit Tigers. Bregman is a free agent and it’s unknown if Houston can match is asking price.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports Las Vegas receiver Davante Adams wants to be traded, and New Orleans is one of his preferred destinations. NFL insiders say it will take a second-round pick and additional draft compensation to swing the trade.

If the Saints are interested, can they fit his salary under the salary cap? If Adams is dealt this week, he’s owed 13.5 million dollars for the rest of the season. According to the NFLPA’s salary cap database, the Saints only have 3.2 million dollars available in cap space. But Ross Jackson host of the Locked-on Saints Podcast says that should not prevent a trade with Las Vegas…

Cut 17 (18) “…that way.”

LSU defensive back Javien Toviano hasn’t played much this season. But Coach Brian Kelly says Toviano has been practicing at the Star position in their defense, which could allow him to see the field more…

Cut 20 (25) “…assignment correct” 

ULM has a tough assignment on Saturday night as the Warhawks will try to upset undefeated James Madsion. ULM is a 16.5-point underdog. The Ragin Cajuns are a two-touchdown favorite to go on the road and beat Southern Miss. Tulane also favorite by two touchdowns to beat U-A-B.

Star wide receiver Davante Adams wants out of Las Vegas and according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, New Orleans is one of Adams preferred destinations. Adams and Saints quarterback Derek Carr were teammates at Fresno State and for one season in Las Vegas. Adams averaged 15 yards a catch his first season in Las Vegas, when Carr was the quarterback, the last two years he’s averaged 11 yards a catch.

The tenth best shooting guard in the Class of 2025 according to the 247 composite has committed to LSU men’s basketball. Six-foot-five Mazi Mosely also had scholarship offers from Kansas, Michigan, Iowa and Arizona State.

McNeese has announced they will play North Texas in men’s basketball this year. That game will take place November 18th in the Legacy Center.

UTEP is leaving Conference USA and will become an official member of the Mountain West Conference in July 2026.

Texas State is staying in the Sun Belt after receiving an invitation from the Mountain West.

When meeting with reporters on Tuesday, LSU football coach Brian Kelly didn’t provide much of an injury update on freshman running back Caden Durham, who left Saturday’s South Alabama game with a foot injury. Kelly said since it’s a bye week, he’s not giving updates on injuries.

Durham started the season as the Tigers fourth string running back and after five games, he’s LSU’s leading rusher, averaging eight yards a carry. Kelly says Durham is making the most of his opportunity…

cut 20 (19) “….given to him”

According to Baseball America, LSU baseball has the second-best recruiting class in the country. Tennessee is number one, LSU is second, followed by Auburn, Ole Miss and Texas.

No game for LSU this week, but they are practicing three times this week and Coach Brian Kelly says they will be difficult practices…

Cut 19 (15) “….of this week.”  

The Governor wants to see a live Tiger in Tiger Stadium. Governor Landry made his desire known again Tuesday to mixed reaction on LSU’s campus.

Cut 10 (08) “…(crowd cheering).”

Landry didn’t specifically ask for Mike VII to be brought into the stadium, saying only “a tiger.” In 2017, LSU agreed it would not take the new tiger, Mike VII, into the stadium on game days.

Training camp is underway for the New Orleans Pelicans. This year’s Pelicans team lacks a true big man, but general manager Bryson Graham says they make up for it, with size at the wing and guard positions…

Cut 16 (22)   “…athleticism.”

The Saints will return to the practice field tomorrow to prepare for the Kansas City Chiefs. General Manager Mickey Loomis says so much of the attention for the Chiefs goes towards quarterback Patrick Mahomes, but they are also great on defense…

Cut 30 (26) “….each week”

LSU may have a bye week this week, but you wouldn’t know it by watching practice yesterday. Coach Brian Kelly said the team was on the field in full pads.

Cut 18 (12)  “…to be done.”

The Tigers next game is October 12^th versus Ole Miss. The Rebels are at South Carolina on Sunday, trying to rebound from an upset loss to Kentucky.

Since the Saints play on Monday, they get another day off from practice today. The team will return to their practice facility on tomorrow to get ready to play the Kansas City Chiefs. The two-time Super Bowl defending champs are 4-and-0, but may have lost their top receiver Rashee Rice for an extended period of time. He suffered a knee injury and the extent of that injury is unknown.

The Pelicans have begun training camp. The team is spending this week in Nashville, Tennessee to prepare for the grind of a long season. General Manager Bryson Graham says 24-year-old Zion Williamson had a great offseason and is hungry to appear in his first postseason game…

Cut 17 (20) “…driving him.”

Williamson missed the playoffs last year when he hurt his hamstring in the play-in game.

McNeese has announced they will play North Texas in men’s basketball this year. That game will take place November 18^th in the Legacy Center.

UTEP is leaving Conference USA and will become an official member of the Mountain West Conference in July 2026.

Texas State has been offered to join the Mountain West Conference, but for now the Bobcats are staying in the Sun Belt.