Freshman LSU cornerback Derek Stingley has emerged as one of LSU’s best players on defense. He received SEC Freshman of the Week honors after coming up with a crucial interception against Florida. Tigers Safety Jacoby Stevens knew Stingley would be a great player…
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Authorities say they now know what motivated an Alabama student to phone in a threat to Tiger Stadium. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
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NFL-dot-com’s Tom Pelissero reports that Saints running back Alvin Kamara is dealing with a high ankle sprain that will limit him at practice this week, but Kamara still hopes to play this Sunday in Chicago. Kamara played had just 31 yards rushing and 35 yards receiving in his last game.

ULM takes its 2-0 record in the Sun Belt on the road to face 24th ranked Appalachian State. Warhawks Coach Matt Viator says the Mountaineers will present them with a big test…
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Tonight in Fun Belt action, South Alabama visits Troy and tomorrow the Cajuns visit Arkansas State. U-L Lafayette is a 6.5 point favorite.

Louisiana Tech is receiving votes in both polls as they get ready to host Southern Miss in a battle of two teams who are two and 0 in Conference USA. The Golden Eagles have the sixth-best passing offense in the country.