Multiple reports say six assistant coaches for the Saints have tested postive for COVID-19 and so has injured receiver Michael Thomas, who has been put on the COVID list. Because the coaches are vaccinated, there’s a chance they can travel with the team to Charlotte for Sunday’s game against Carolina.

LSU wide receiver Kayshon Boutte is off to a good start this season, but the rest of the offense is not. The Tigers only had 305 yards of total offense in a 34-7 win over McNeese on Saturday. In two games, Boutte has 14 catches and five touchdown receptions. He says he’s not disappointed with the offense but believes they can do more…
cut 16 (14) “….all around”
The Tigers host Central Michigan on Saturday night. The Chippewas have allowed only two third-down conversions on 23 tries.

Saturday is the home opener for the ULM Warhawks as they host Jackson State. And they will also honor the late great college football coach Bobby Bowden, who died last month. Jackson State’s coach is Deion Sanders, who played for Bowden at Florida State. Warhawks coach Terry Bowden says he misses the morning phone calls with his Dad…
cut 19 (21) “…she can watch”
Kick-off on Saturday is at 7 PM in Malone Stadium.

Sonny Dykes will return to Ruston on Saturday. The former Louisiana Tech coach will bring his SMU Mustangs to Joe Aillet Stadium. The Mustangs are 2-and-0 after beating North Texas and Abilene Christian. Kick-off on Saturday is at 2:30.