4:45 LRN Sportscast

LSU Heisman Trophy winning quarterback Joe Burrow returns to the Superdome this Sunday as his Cincinnati Bengals visit the New Orleans Saints. Last time in the Dome, Burrow threw for 463 yards and five touchdowns in LSU’s win over Clemson to complete a perfect 15-0 season and a national title.

After the game, he lit up a cigar as he enjoyed a smoke while sitting on a couch. Burrow was asked what he remembers the most from the celebration in the locker room…
Cut 17 (14) “…biggest thing.”

The Pelicans lost a preseason game in Miami last night as the Heat defeated the Pels 120-to-102. Zion Williamson tweaked his ankle, but it’s not considered serious. New Orleans wraps up the preseason tomorrow in Birmingham, where they’ll face the Atlanta Hawks.

The Ragin Cajuns snapped a three-game losing streak last night and picked up their first Sun Belt win of the season as they defeated Marshall 23-13. Ben Wooldridge played the entire game at quarterback and looked good, throwing for 230 yards and two touchdowns. Defensively, the Cajuns had a season five sacks as they even their record at 3-and-3.

The 2-and-4 ULM Warhawks are a 17-point underdog this Saturday at South Alabama. Despite the losing record, Quarterback Chandler Rogers is having a good season. He’s completed nearly 70-percent of his passes for 1,066 yards, six touchdowns and three interceptions. Coach Terry Bowden likes how Rogers plays the game…
cut 20 (20) “….even keeled”
Kick-off is at 6 PM and the game will be seen on the NFL network.