4:45 LRN Sportscast September 14

The Saints defeated Tom Brady and the Buccaneers 34 to 23 yesterday to kick-off an unusual 2020 season. Brady threw two interceptions, New Orleans cornerback Janoris Jenkins returned one 36 yards for a touchdown. Jenkins knew that pass play was coming…
cut 20 (15) “….double out”
The offense looked like they could have used a couple of preseason games. The Black and Gold averaged just two yards a rush and quarterback Drew Brees threw for just 160 yards. Star receiver Michael Thomas only had three catches for 17 yards and a report came out today that says Thomas suffered a high ankle sprain but has not been ruled out for next Monday’s game in Las Vegas against the Raiders. Thomas was seen limping off the field yesterday in the fourth quarter.

For the first time in modern history the Ragin Cajuns are ranked in the A-P Top 25 as they are ranked 19th after upsetting Iowa State 31 to 14 on the road. Saturday’s win over the Cyclones was the Cajuns second-ever win over a top-25 team and first road win over a ranked opponent. Coach Billy Napier says based on the number of resources the university has put into the program, they expect to be successful
Cut 17 (24) “…five operation”

In Ruston, Louisiana Tech athletics director Tommy McClelland is leaving after seven years for a job within the Vanderbilt athletic department. And The Bulldogs have added BYU to their schedule. They’ll play the Cougars in Provo, Utah on Friday October 2nd.