It was another wild Sunday in the NFL; and the Saints game was no exception. The Black and Gold nearly blew a 35-point lead, but an opportunistic defense preserved a 52-38 victory over the Detroit Lions. The Saints offense failed to get a first down in eight straight possessions in the second half, and Head Coach Sean Payton isn’t pleased:
Cut 19 (12) to win“
An interception in the end zone by Cam Jordan on a batted pass sealed the victory. Before that big play by Jordan, the Lions scored four straight TDs.

New Orleans takes on Green Bay next, and one of the biggest stories of the day is that Packers star quarterback Aaron Rodgers broke his collarbone and is out indefinitely.

The Pelicans dropped their final preseason game falling to Memphis 142-101. The Pels open the regular season Wednesday against the Grizzlies.

LSU climbed back into the college polls, re-entering the AP Top 25 at #24, following a 27-23 comeback win over 10th ranked Auburn Saturday. Two weeks ago, some wondered if the Tigers would finish with a winning record. Now they are in position to compete for an SEC West title. Head Coach Ed Orgeron…:
Cut 17 (21) “have been”
It’s the Tigers largest come from behind win at home since 1949.

In the Sun Belt, ULM had a second half rally…but it fell short as the Warhawks dropped a Homecoming loss to Georgia State 47-37.

No. 23 Nicholls took a 29-20 Southland Conference win over Abilene Christian and the 5-2 Colonels now have its first three game winning streak since 2013.

Northwestern State barely missed a titanic upset of 9th ranked Sam Houston, but the Bearkats ended up with a 40-36 conference win.

Southeastern improves to 4-1 in Southland play with convincing 56-10 road win over Houston Baptist.

Tulane fell to FIU, 23-10.