Sport: Football
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NEW ORLEANS — Tulane running back Maurice Turner delivered a career-defining performance on Saturday night, breaking free for a 74-yard fourth-quarter touchdownto lift the Tulane Green Wave to a thrilling 24-21 victory over the Southern Miss Golden Eagles in the latest chapter of the Battle for the Bell at Yulman Stadium. Turner was spectacular, racking…
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THIBODAUX, La. — Nicholls opened Southland Conference play Saturday afternoon at John L. Guidry Stadium, but No. 15 Lamar wasted little time taking control, defeating the Colonels 49-18. The Cardinals jumped on the scoreboard quickly behind quarterback Aiden McCown, who threw two touchdown passes in the opening 2:40 of the game. Lamar struck first when…
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OXFORD, Miss. — In a high-stakes SEC showdown that lived up to every bit of its blockbuster billing, No. 8 Ole Miss withstood a furious second-half rally to defeat No. 7 LSU 32-24 on Saturday night. The victory not only reshaped the early College Football Playoff landscape but also spoiled LSU head coach Lane Kiffin’s…
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DURHAM, N.C. — For nearly two hours on Saturday, lightning danced across the sky above Wallace Wade Stadium, trapping both the Duke Blue Devils and the Tulane Green Wave inside their respective locker rooms. But when the storms finally broke and the lights flickered back on, it was Nate Sheppard who provided the true, ground-shaking…
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Nicholls State opened Southland Conference play with a hard-fought 31-28 victory over UT Rio Grande Valley Saturday night at Manning Field at John L. Guidry Stadium. Quarterback Ean Rodrigue led the Colonels, throwing for 235 yards and a career-high four touchdowns. Jackson Dufrene had a big night with five catches for 99 yards and three…
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LAFAYETTE, La. — The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns left little doubt in their 2026 season opener, flexing their muscles on the ground to secure a dominant 38-7 victory over the Lamar Cardinals at Cajun Field. Behind a relentless rushing attack that wore down the Cardinals’ front seven, Louisiana set a physical tone for the season ahead.…
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PRAIRIEVILLE, LA — In a game that fully delivered on the promise of the District 5-5A opener, Denham Springs leaned on a punishing ground game and timely special teams execution to survive a 42-39 shootout against Prairieville on Friday night. Yellow Jackets running back Tanner Koerner proved to be the difference-maker, shredding the Hurricanes’ defense…
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BRUSLY, La. — Under the Friday night lights, the Prairieville Hurricanes delivered a statement performance on the road, defeating the Brusly Panthers 35-26 in a tightly contested matchup that tested both squads through four quarters. Prairieville established its offensive rhythm early, leaning on explosive plays and resilient execution. Playmaker Courtney Payne anchored the attack, finding…
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GONZALES, LA — In a thrilling Friday night showdown that came down to the final seconds, the Prairieville Hurricanes secured a historic 41-34 victory over the Ponchatoula Green Wave, marking the first football program win in Prairieville High School history. Senior defensive back Khywan Striggs emerged as the game’s ultimate hero, intercepting a Ponchatoula pass…
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DURHAM, N.C. — A dominant rushing attack and a stifling defensive performance carried the Duke Blue Devils to a season-opening 17-3 victory over the Tulane Green Wave on Saturday at Wallace Wade Stadium. The contest marked a physical, defensive battle where Tulane struggled to find offensive rhythm against a disciplined Duke front. Sheppard Powers the…