In LSU’s loss to USC on Sunday night, the Fighting Tigers allowed the Trojans to average seven and a half yards a play. But Coach Brian Kelly says his defense did a nice job in getting off the field on third down as USC was just three of nine on third downs. Kelly also liked the play of his defensive line…
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LSU will host Nicholls on Saturday night.
ULM linebacker Wydett Willliams has been named the Sun Belt defensive player of the week. The junior had a game-high ten tackles in the win over Jackson State.
Nicholls linebacker Eli Ennis has been named the Southland Defensive Player of the Week. Ennis had an interception and fumble recovery in a loss to La Tech.
Just five days to go before the Saints open their season against the Carolina Panthers in the Superdome. Saints Head Coach Dennis Allen says forget about last season, this will be a new Carolina Panthers team his squad will be facing.
Dave Canales is the Panthers new coach and his success will depend on the development of second-year quarterback Bryce Young. Kick-off in the Dome is at noon.
Former Ragin Cajuns ace Spencer Arrighetti has been named the American League Rookie Pitcher of the Month. Arrighetti had 1.95 ERA for the Astros during August as Houston has taken firm control of first place in the American League West.
The first high school football polls are out…Ruston, Opelousas, University High, Calvary Baptist and Southern Lab are ranked number one in their respective classes.