LSU Coach Ed Orgeron says it’s likely star running back Leonard Fournette will miss his second straight game due to an ankle injury. Fournette hasn’t played since the 18-13 loss to Auburn. Coach O said on the SEC coaches teleconference that it’s taken Fournette longer to recover than they thought.

Tonight at Cajun Field, it’s UL Lafayette versus Appalachian State in a nationally televised contest on ESPN Two. Anthony Jennings will start at quarterback against the Mountaineers. The former LSU Tiger was sent to the bench during the double overtime loss to New Mexico State, after throwing two interceptions. But Coach Mark Hudspeth says Jennings has had a great week of practice…
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The turnover bug has bitten UL Lafayette lately, they’ve turned it over seven times in the last three games. Kick-off tonight is at 7 PM.

The NFL’s competition committee says Saints wide receiver Brandin Cooks will draw a flag if he continues his bow and arrow touchdown celebration. The league says the gesture mimics a violent act. Cooks says he plans to continue to do the celebration in some form and he’s suprised the NFL is cracking down on what he said started as sign of his faith in God.

The Saints host the Panthers this Sunday. Carolina quarterback Cam Newton was back at practice today after missing Monday night’s game because of a concussion. Panthers Coach Ron Rivera has not said if Newton will play against the Saints.

Will Pelicans star Anthony Davis be healthy for the regular season opener, which is two weeks from tonight. Davis turned his ankle in a preseason game against the Rockets today in China and he’ll reportedly miss the next 10 to 15 days.

In college basketball…Natchitoches Central star Brandon Rachal committed to the LSU Tigers today. Six-foot-six wingman has led the Chiefs to Class 5A state title appearance twice in the last three seasons. The four star prospect averaged 15 points and six rebounds a game last year.