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.

Many doubted that LSU football could contend for the SEC Championship this year, but now they are 3-and-0 in the SEC after victories over Ole Miss and Arkansas. Coach Brian  Kelly says he wants the players to focus on their preparation, not what the press is saying…

Cut 18 (19)   “…usually happen” .

The Tigers are preparing to face 14^th ranked Texas A-and-M, who has one of the best rushing attack in the country.

Saints Coach Dennis Allen says if Derek Carr is not ready to play this Sunday against the Chargers, rookie Spencer Rattler will make his third consecutive start. 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 hosts a football game tonight as the Bulldogs will battle UTEP at 7 PM at Joe Aillet Stadium. Tech enters the game with a 2-4 record, 1-and-2 in Conference USA. Senior defensive lineman Mykol Clark says they are hungry for a win after a bad loss last week at New Mexico State…

Cut 20 (20) “…to go, man.”

The Pelicans have signed shooting guard Trey Murphy to a four-year, 112-million dollar contract extension. Coach Willie Green says it was a goal to get Murphy signed before the start of the season…

Cut 21  (19) “…our team”

The Pelicans season opener is tomorrow night against Chicago.

The eighth ranked LSU Tigers were big winners on Saturday night beating Arkansas 34 to 10. LSU started fast in Fayetteville with a touchdown on its opening drive. When Arkansas got back into the game, Tigers linebacker Whit Weeks had a huge interception to set up a Caden Durham touchdown. LSU finished the scoring with a 14-play, 80 yard drive late in the fourth quarter. Coach Brian Kelly says the Tigers played well from start to finish…

Cut 17 (17) “…this point.”

LSU will need to play well again this Saturday as the Tigers go back on the road this Saturday to face 14^th ranked Texas A-and-M.

Louisiana Tech will host UTEP tomorrow night. The Miners are 1-and-6 and that victory came last Wednesday against FIU.

Saints Coach Dennis Allen said today that it’s still too early to know if quarterback Derek Carr will be healthy enough to play in this Sunday’s game against the Chargers. He’s hopeful Taysom Hill will be back from fractured ribs, while receiver Chris Olave remains in concussion protocol. Former Bills, Chiefs and Packers receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling worked out for the team today.

Southeastern Louisiana receiver Darius Lewis has been named Southland offensive player of the week as he caught the winning touchdown pass in the Lions heart stopping win over Stephen F Austin. Nicholls linebacker Jake Dalmado has been named the Southland Defensive player of the week as he had three sacks in the Colonels shutout win over Northwestern State.

The Pelicans have reportedly signed forward Trey Murphy to a four-year, 112-million dollar contract extension. The former first round pick averaged a career high 15 points last year. He has a hamstring injury, so he will not be on the floor when New Orleans tips off the season on Wednesday against the Bulls.

LSU is ranked Eighth in the latest A-P Top 25 poll as the Tigers are 6-and-1 following a blowout victory at Arkansas. Coach Brian Kelly says his team keeps improving…

Cut 18 (18) “…coming together”

The Tigers are at 14^th ranked Texas A-and-M on Saturday. The Aggies have also won six in a row.

Longtime LSU football staffer Charles Baglio died on Friday night when he was struck by a car on U-S Highway 51 in Tangipahoa Parish. Baglio was just involved in a wreck himself and was checking on another vehicle when he was struck and killed. Baglio was also a successful high school football coach at Independence. Former Independence Coach Keith Carona says Baglio made high school sports fun…

Cut 6 (08) “….doing it”

Baglio was also on LSU’s staff for its three most recent national championships . He was 81.

The Ragin Cajuns are bowl eligible for a school-record seventh straight season after beating Coastal Carolina on Saturday. And they are tied for first place in the Sun Belt West with ULM. UL Coach Michael Desormeaux…

Cut 20 (20) “…our best.” 

The Cajuns are at Texas State on Saturday. ULM returns from a bye week as they’ll travel to play South Alabama in Mobile.

Southeastern Louisiana receiver Darius Lewis has been named Southland offensive player of the week as he caught the winning touchdown pass in the Lions heart stopping win over Stephen F Austin. Nicholls linebacker Jake Dalmado has been named the Southland Defensive player of the week as he had three sacks in the Colonels shutout win over Northwestern State.

Just a brutal game for the Saints last night as Denver dominated New Orleans 33 to 10 in the Super Dome. Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler was sacked six times, just ten yards rushing for Alvin Kamara and the defense allowed 225 rushing yards. Coach Dennis Allen’s team now has a five-game losing streak…

Cut 19 (14) “….job of tackling”

The injuries continue to mount for New Orleans. Starting cornerbacks Marshon Lattimore and Paulson Adebo left the game. Adebo was taken off the field on a cart as he broke his femur.

Former Northwestern State star David Fry broke the hearts of Yankee fans with his two-run homer in the tenth inning last night giving the Cleveland Guardians a seven to five win against the Bronx Bombers. New York leads the American League Championship series two games to one.

Arkansas quarterback Taylen Green is expected to play tomorrow night against eighth ranked LSU. Green injured his knee against Tennessee two weeks, but he’s not on the official injury report. Yahoo sports college football reporter Caroline Fenton says Green will play, but how healthy is he…

Cut 18 (15) ‘…some plays”

The Cajuns take their 5-and-1 record on the road to play Coastal Carolina at 11 AM central time on Saturday. Coastal Carolina is coming off a 39 to 7 loss to James Madison. But U-L Coach Michael Desormeaux says they looked good in their five previous games…

Cut 17 (15) “…being motivated.”

It was a triumphant return to the Superdome for Coach Sean Payton as his Broncos manhandled the Saints 33 to 10 last night. Payton coached in New Orleans for 15 years. This is his second year in Denver and his team improved to 4-and-3…

Cut 20 (17) “….miss making memories”

It was a night to forget for Saints fans as the injuries continued to pile up. Paulson Adebo broke his femur and Marshon Lattimore injured his hamstring.

What a night for former Northwestern State star David Fry. His two run homer in the tenth inning completed a miraculous comeback for Cleveland as they defeated the Yankees seven to five in Game Three of the American League Championship Series. The Guardians tied the game with a two-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning.

LSU heads to Arkansas today to play the Razorbacks in the annual Battle for the Boot. The winner of the game gets to possess a 200-pound trophy molded to resemble the states of Louisiana and Arkansas. Running back Josh Williams says it’s important for LSU to keep the Golden Boot

Cut 14 (13) “…want it.”

The Ragin Cajuns take their 5-and-1 record on the road to play Coastal Carolina at 11 AM central time on Saturday. It’s been a good first half of the season for Coach Michael Desormeaux’s team, but he says they haven’t done anything yet…

Cut 16 (19)   “…perform.”

Emotions will be high in the Superdome tonight for Sean Payton’s return to New Orleans. Payton has led the Broncos to a 3-and-3 record, while the Saints are on a four-game losing streak and will play tonight’s game without their two top receivers, Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed, who needs knee surgery. Taysom Hill is also doubtful. Kick off is at 7:15.

Bradyn Swinson is having a breakout season for the eighth-ranked LSU Tigers. Last Saturday, the senior defensive end had a career-high eight tackles and two sacks and was named SEC defensive lineman of the week. The Georgia native credits good practice habits….

Cut 17 (11) “…just play fast.”

Coach Brian Kelly said receiver CJ Daniels has looked good at practice and is on track to play on Saturday against Arkansas. He missed the Ole Miss game with a knee injury. Chris Hilton remains day-to-day with a stress fracture.

The Ragin Cajuns take their five and one record on the road this weekend as U-L Lafayette visits Coastal Carolina, who is 4-and-2. Coach Michael Desormeaux says at the halfway point of the regular season, there’s still room for improvement…

Cut 21 (18) “..fix”

In last week’s win over Appalachian State, the Cajuns failed to convert on third down and one.

Elsewhere on Saturday…Tulane can improve to 3-and-0 in the American Athletic Conference with a win over Rice. Southeastern can go 3-and-0 in the Southland with a win over Stephen F Austin. Southern can go to 3-and-0 in the SWAC with a win over Alcorn State. The Braves are already 3-and-0.