The Saints enjoy a day off today and begin preparation tomorrow for their week 6 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. LSU standouts Joe Burrow and Ja’marr Chase will make their first return to the Superdome since the 2019 national championship. Saints Coach Dennis Allen says he knows the duo are Louisiana sports legends, but he’s still counting on the home crowd to be there for the Saints this Sunday…

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The Bengals are 1.5 point away favorites for the noon kickoff.

The Pelicans are signing Baton Rouge native and former LSU Tiger Javonte Smart. The guard averaged 13 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 3.5 assists over 3 seasons with the Tigers, and was three-time Louisiana Gatorade Player of the Year at Scotlandville. Smart signed with Miami as an undrafted free agent in 2021 and appeared in 17 games with the Bucks and Heat last season. He will now have his chance to earn a spot on the Pelicans already deep 20-man roster.

LSU True Freshman Linebacker Harold Perkins didn’t see the field much as the Tiger’s defense struggled to slow down Tennessee’s up-tempo offense. LSU Coach Brian Kelly says they recently moved Perkins to strong side linebacker and that particular position didn’t fit well against the Volunteers spread offense attack…

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LSU will face Florida in Gainesville this Saturday.

There’s a new number one in the Class 4A Louisiana Sportswriters Association prep football poll after Westgate’s loss to Teurlings Catholic Rebels. Lafayette Christian takes over the number one spot ahead of their matchup against the undefeated Rebels this weekend.