LSU Football Coach Ed Orgeron says when the Tigers began preseason camp, two to three players tested positive for the coronavirus. But Orgeron says he remains confident they’ll play this season and he says it’s the right thing to do. He’s also excited to see the students back on campus…
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Orgeron says junior defensive end Justin Thomas has left the team. He was a possible starter in the Tigers’ new 4-3 defense. Thomas appeared in five games last season and recorded eight tackles, one sack and two tackles for a loss. Coach O also says starting right tackle Austin Deculus will be out for a little bit, but didn’t say why.

There are changes to Louisiana Tech’s upcoming football schedule. The Bulldogs will now kick-off their season by visiting Baylor on September 12th. Tech will begin Conference USA play the next week when they visit Southern Miss. The home opener is September 26th against Houston Baptist.

Ragin Cajuns Coach Billy Napier says they are not planning to play anyone during Labor Day weekend, but he has not given up on the idea. If U-L Lafayette does not play on September fifth, the Cajuns will kick-off the season on September 12th against Iowa State.

ULM will reportedly play Army on September 12th. But that has yet to be confirmed by either school.

The Saints are already dealing with an injury to a starting offensive lineman. The NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport says Pro Bowl Guard Andrus Peat broke his thumb and the timetable on when he will return is unclear. Peat may need surgery, but he has not been ruled out for the season opener.