4:45 LRN Sportscast

The Saints kick-off the season on Sunday in Atlanta and receiver Michael Thomas is expected to return to the field after missing all of last season after undergoing ankle surgery. Thomas says he’s put in countless hours to get back…
Cut 7 (10) “…no one is looking”
Instead of Sean Payton calling plays this year, offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael is handling those duties and he’s done it before, including the 2012 season when Payton served a year-long suspension as a result of bounty gate. Quarterback Jameis Winston says the offense will not change much with Carmichael as the play caller…
Cut 17 (20) “…Saints history.”

While many things went wrong for LSU in the season opening loss to Florida State, Quarterback Jayden Daniels played well, throwing for 209 yards and rushing for 114. Center Garrett Dellinger says the goal this Saturday against Southern is to provide better pass protection…
cut 28 (08) “….that ball”
Kick-off is at 6:30.

In north Louisiana, ULM will welcome Nicholls to Malone Stadium for a 7 PM kick-off. Warhawks Coach Terry Bowden says even though they are hosting an F-C-S school, his guys will have to play well to win…
cut 20 (19) “….best improvement”
Kick-off is at 7:00