6:45 LRN Sportscast

LSU’s passing game has yet to take off under new starting quarterback Joe Burrow. The Tigers threw for just 151 yards in Saturday’s 31-0 win over Southeastern Louisiana. LSU had a chance against an FCS opponent to get its passing game up to speed before they play Auburn this Saturday. Burrow says despite average production, the experience was beneficial
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Meanwhile, senior running back Nick Brossette is off to a good start. He ranks fifth in the SEC in rushing average with 131 yards per game.

The Saints return to practice today to get for their matchup with the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. Tyrod Taylor is the Browns starting quarterback. He completed just 15 of 40 passes last week, but rushed for 77 yards as Cleveland tied Pittsburgh 21-21.

The Ragin Cajuns return from the bye week to face 16th ranked Mississippi State. The Bulldogs are 2-0 and lead the SEC in rushing, averaging 302 yards a game. UL Lafayette Coach Billy Napier says they need to practice hard in order to slow down State’s running game…
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Mississippi State’s dual-threat quarterback Nick Fitzgerald rushed for 159 yards against Kansas State last week.

ULM also faces an SEC West opponent this Saturday as the Warhawks travel to College Station to take on Texas A-and-M. The Aggies played well in a loss to second ranked Clemson last Saturday. A-and-M quarterback Kellen Mond threw for 430 yards and three touchdowns.