New Orleans easily won its first two games, but Philadelphia bullied the Saints yesterday in the Superdome and the Eagles came away with a 15-12 victory. Quarterback Derek Carr only threw for 142 yards and his last pass of the day was an interception…
Cut 18 (15) “…we did”
The Saints are 2-and-1 and will visit Atlanta on Sunday.
LSU is 3-and-1 and ranked 14th in the country after beating UCLA 34-17. The Bruins scored all 17 of their points in the first half, but linebacker Whit Weeks says they regrouped at halftime and shutout UCLA in the second half…
Cut 14 (08) “…make a play”
Linebacker Harold Perkins injured his knee and we’ll get an update from Coach Brian Kelly later today.
Louisiana Tech rallied back from a ten-point, fourth quarter deficit, only to lose in overtime 23-20 to Tulsa. Bulldogs Coach Sonny Cumbie is disappointed they could not send Bulldog fans home with a win…
Louisiana Tech will kick off Conference USA play this Saturday by visiting Florida International.
After a couple of tough losses to Kansas State and Oklahoma, Tulane went on the road to beat the Ragin Cajuns 41-33 on Saturday. Sophomore running back Makhi Harris rushed for 166 yards and a touchdown.
ULM took on top ranked Texas and lost to the Longhorns 51-to-3. The Warhawks will open Sun Belt play this Saturday by visiting Troy.
In the Southland…McNeese and Nicholls had blow out victories, while Southeastern Louisiana and Northwestern State suffered blow out losses.
Grambling improved to 3-and-1 with a 41-to-20 win over Jackson State and Southern rallied to beat Prairie View A-and-M in overtime in 31 to 24.