Second-ranked LSU heads to Mississippi State on Saturday to take on the Bulldogs. Tigers safety Jacoby Stevens says he likes playing in Starkville…
cut 17 (20) “…it’s a thrill”
LSU will face a struggling Mississippi State team that’s coming off a bad loss to Tennessee. The Bulldogs are averaging just 27-points per game. Kick-off is at 2:30.

Saints cornerback P-J Williams has been suspended two games for a violation of the NFL’s substance-abuse policy. The league did not give an exact reason for the suspension, but you may recall, Williams was arrested last January for allegedly driving while intoxicated after the loss in the NFC Championship game. New Orleans is at Chicago this Sunday.

ULM, who is in first place in the Sun Belt West Division, heads on the road to face 24th ranked Appalachian State on Saturday. The Mountaineers are 5-0, 2-0 in conference play and Warhawks Coach Matt Viator is impressed with App State’s team speed…
cut 20 (16) “…can’ run”
Appalachian State was also ranked last year, but it was short-lived because they lost to Georgia Southern five days after they cracked the Top 25.

Louisiana Tech is receiving votes in both polls as they get ready to host Southern Miss in a battle of two teams who are two and 0 in Conference USA. The Golden Eagles have the sixth-best passing offense in the country.

The Nationals have advanced to the World Series while the Astros have taken a two games to one lead in the American League Championship Series.