The Saints improved to 4-1 on the season and 3-0 with Teddy Bridgewater as their starting quarterback as New Orleans topped Tampa Bay 31-24. Bridgewater threw an interception in the first half, but was nearly perfect after that as he threw for 314 yards and four touchdowns. Coach Sean Payton says it was good to see…
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Eleven of Bridgewater’s completions went to wide receiver Michael Thomas, who finished with 182 yards receiving and two TDs. The Saints defense also produced six sacks and held the Bucs to 252 total yards.

The Black and Gold will be on the road the next two weeks, at Jacksonville this Sunday and then Chicago the following week.

5th ranked LSU is nearly a two-touchdown favorite to beat the Gators on Saturday in Tiger Stadium. Florida is coming off a 24-13 win over Auburn, but their starting quarterback Kyle Trask, sprained his MCL and could be limited against the Tigers.

Tulane is receiving votes in the Top 25 poll. The Green Wave won their third straight as they defeated Army West Point 42-33. Tulane is back home this Saturday to host U-Conn.

Nicholls moved up to 12th in the latest FCS Coaches poll after beating Central Arkansas 34-14. Chase Fourcade threw for 327 yards and one touchdown. He also ran for a score. Southeastern Louisiana fell to 25th after losing to McNeese 38-34. Cody Orgeron led the Pokes with 248 yards passing and three touchdowns, while Elijah Mack had 142 yards.

The Pelicans preseason opener is tonight in Atlanta.