6:45 LRN Sportscast

The Saints were in position to get a big win at home over the Bengals on Sunday, but Louisiana legends Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase broke the hearts of Who Dat Nation. New Orleans led by nine points late in the third quarter, but Burrow and Chase connected on two touchdown passes as Cincinnati rallied for a 30-26 win in New Orleans. Saints Coach Dennis Allen says settling for just two field goals in the second half hurt…
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The Saints had five trips in the red zone, but only scored one touchdown, while the Bengals scored TDs on their three trips to the red zone. New Orleans is now 2-and-4 and will visit the Cardinals this Thursday. Arizona is also 2-and-4.

The LSU offense finally had its break out performance offensively in the Tigers 45-35 win over the Florida Gators in Gainesville. Quarterback Jayden Daniels accounted for six touchdowns, three rushing, and three throwing as he had 349 passing yards. Coach Brian Kelly says he liked that Daniels was aggressive…
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Daniels big game also resulted in a big game for preseason All-American receiver Kayshon Boutte, who caught six passes for 115 yards.

LSU will host seventh ranked Ole Miss this Saturday.

Tulane is ranked 25th in the A-P and Coaches polls. It’s the first time the Green Wave have been ranked since 1998 when they went 12-0.

Northwestern State is 3-0 in the Southland play for the first time since 2002 as the Demons defeated Houston Christian 37-10.