LSU is up five spots to number eight in the latest AP Top 25 poll. The Tigers dimantled Auburn 45 to 21 on national television on Saturday. And with Alabama losing on Saturday, LSU is now one of the favorites to win the division. Running back Leonard Fournette likes where his team is at …
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Ohio State remains ranked number one in the A-P poll. Michigan State is second, Ole Miss is tied with TCU for third and Alabama has fallen to 12th.

The Saints are licking their wounds after a 26-19 loss to Tampa Bay. It was another tough day for Drew Brees and the New Orleans offense. Their longest passing play was 24 yards to Marques Colston. Brees took a big hit in the first half and the veteran QB admits the hit on his shoulder affected a few of his throws, but wouldn’t use that as an excuse.

Louisiana Tech is recovering from an exhausting triple-overtime loss to Kansas State on Saturday. A 31-yard touchdown pass on 3rd and 16 is what ended up beating the Bulldogs. Tech is now 1-and-2 on the season and will face Conference USA foe F-I-U this Saturday.

After taking last Saturday off, UL Lafayette and ULM are back in action this weeknd. The Cajuns will host Akron, while the Warhawks will take on a Crimson Tide club that’s feeling salty after losing to Ole Miss.

Northwestern State lost 62-13 to Mississippi State last weekend, but the Demons get back into Southland play this Saturday as Northwestern will host Central Arkansas.

McNeese State is 2-0 in the league after beating Stephen F Austin 28-14. Quarterback Daniel Sams was really productive as he rushed for 164 yards and a touchdown and he threw for 134 yards and another score. McNeese this Saturday will host Mississippi College.