Emotions will be high in the Superdome tonight for Sean Payton’s return to New Orleans. Payton has led the Broncos to a 3-and-3 record, while the Saints are on a four-game losing streak and will play tonight’s game without their two top receivers, Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed, who needs knee surgery. Taysom Hill is also doubtful. Kick off is at 7:15.

Bradyn Swinson is having a breakout season for the eighth-ranked LSU Tigers. Last Saturday, the senior defensive end had a career-high eight tackles and two sacks and was named SEC defensive lineman of the week. The Georgia native credits good practice habits….

Cut 17 (11) “…just play fast.”

Coach Brian Kelly said receiver CJ Daniels has looked good at practice and is on track to play on Saturday against Arkansas. He missed the Ole Miss game with a knee injury. Chris Hilton remains day-to-day with a stress fracture.

The Ragin Cajuns take their five and one record on the road this weekend as U-L Lafayette visits Coastal Carolina, who is 4-and-2. Coach Michael Desormeaux says at the halfway point of the regular season, there’s still room for improvement…

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In last week’s win over Appalachian State, the Cajuns failed to convert on third down and one.

Elsewhere on Saturday…Tulane can improve to 3-and-0 in the American Athletic Conference with a win over Rice. Southeastern can go 3-and-0 in the Southland with a win over Stephen F Austin. Southern can go to 3-and-0 in the SWAC with a win over Alcorn State. The Braves are already 3-and-0.