LSU’s homecoming was ruined by Troy, who upset the once mighty Tigers 24-21. The Trojans took control with a turnover on the first offensive play and then a quick touchdown. At one point, Troy led by 17. Linebacker Devin White sounds like most LSU fans..
Cut 30 (12) “smaller school”
LSU is now 3-2, heading into Saturday’s road SEC contest against Florida.

ULM is 2-0 in the Sun Belt Conference after beating Coastal Carolina 51-43 on Saturday. Warhawks coach Matt Viator is glad to see his team play well after beating in-state rival UL Lafayette last week…
Cut 18 (14) “same everything”
It’s the first time the Warhawks have scored over 50 points in back-to-back games since 1982.

The Saints recorded the team’s first shutout since 2012 with a 20-0 win over Miami. Also, the Black and Gold offense did not commit a turnover for a fourth consecutive game. Head Coach Sean Payton on ball security…
cut 17 (18) “…I was pleased”
New Orleans heads into the bye week with a 2-and-2 record.

Elsewhere in the NFC South…the Falcons lost their first game as the Bills upset the Dirty Birds 23-17 in Atlanta. Tampa Bay got past the Giants 25-23 and Carolina improved to 3-and-1 with a win over the New England Patriots, 33-30. New Orleans next game is October 15th at home against the Lions. Detroit doubled up Minnesota 14-7.