5th ranked LSU enters Saturday night’s showdown with Florida with a 5-0 record and they lead the country in scoring averaging 55 points a game. But the two Power five schools the Tigers have faced, have a defense that’s ranked 104 or higher in the country. Florida will be the best defensive team LSU has faced, but Orgeron likes what his team can do on offense…
cut 18 (21) “…we’re ready”
LSU wide receiver Terrace Marshall was back at practice yesterday, much earlier than many had thought when he had surgery on his foot two weeks ago. On the defensive side of the football…senior defensive end Rashard Lawrence and linebacker Michael Divinity are back at practice Coach O hopes they’ll be ready for Saturday night.

Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson looked good in his preseason debut last night, scoring 16 points, grabbing seven rebounds, three assists and three steals in a 133-to-109 win over Atlanta. Williamson threw down his first massive dunk in the first two minutes of the contest and he enjoyed the experience…
cut 30 (10) “…my belt”
The Pels head to Chicago to play the Bulls Wednesday and they’ll host Utah in the Smoothie King Center on Friday.

The 49ers remain the only undefeated team in the NFC after thumping the Cleveland Browns 31-3. San Fran is now 4-and-0. Tough night for former LSU Tiger Odell Beckham, who had just two catches for 27 yards.

The Yankees advanced to the American League Championship Series as the Bronx Bombers completed a sweep of Minnesota with a 5-1 win over the Twins. The Astros can close out the Rays tonight with a win in Tampa.