A high of 95-degrees is forecast for Baton Rouge on Saturday when the LSU Tigers host the Auburn Tigers in what should be a sweaty Tiger Stadium. LSU Coach Les Miles says the boys will be drinking a lot of water prior to game time…

cut 17 (18) “your shelves”

Brandon Harris will be at quarterback for LSU for his first official start in Tiger Stadium. Game time 2:30 tomorrow afternoon and will be televised nationally on CBS.

Also on the college gridiron: Tulane hosts Maine, Louisiana Tech is at Kansas State, Southeastern Louisiana travels to Ohio, Nicholls State is at Incarnate Word, Northwestern State challenges Mississippi State, and McNeese State invades Stephen F. Austin.

In high school football action last night: Byrd defeated Calvary Baptist 49-21, John Curtis crushed Parkview Baptist 41-14, it was Eunice over St. Martinville 40-18, and Sulphur upended Iowa 37-27.

It appears New Orleans Saints running back CJ Spiller isn’t giving any hints as to when we will see him on the field. He had minor surgery on his knee in August and returned to practice this week. Spiller says they’re taking it one day at a time is unwilling to offer any clues as to whether or not he’ll be able to play in Sunday’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Louisiana Tech’s 2015-16 men’s basketball schedule features 17 home games, the most ever played inside Thomas Assembly Center during a regular season. In fact, the Bulldogs will play their first two games of the season at home for the first time since 1996. The schedule also features non-conference road games against Ole Miss and Ohio State. The matchup against the Buckeyes will be a rematch of the 1986 NIT Final Four.

LSU is favored to beat Auburn this Saturday in Tiger Stadium by seven and a half points. Auburn heads into Death Valley with a 2-0 record, but in the season opener they nearly blew a big lead to Louisville and last week almost lost to FCS member Jacksonville State. Auburn Coach Gus Malzahn says they are not dwelling on previous performances…

cut 20 (20) “to improve”

Saturday’s game kicks off at 2:30 and can be seen on CBS.

Louisiana Tech’s 2015-16 men’s basketball schedule features 17 home games, the most ever played inside Thomas Assembly Center during a regular season. The schedule also features non-conference road games against Ole Miss and Ohio State. The matchup against the Buckeyes will be a rematch of the 1986 NIT Final Four.

The season did not get off to a good start for the Saints with a loss to Arizona and there’s some in Who Dat nation who wonder if the Black and Gold are headed for another losing season. But Quarterback Drew Brees expects big things from this year’s team..

cut 16 (20) “execute that”

The Saints offense could get a lift this weekend if running back CJ Spiller returns. The Black & Gold face Tampa Bay Sunday at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.

The New Orleans Pelicans have re-signed restricted free agent guard Norris Cole. Cole came to the Pelicans in February from Miami as part of a three way trade that involved Phoenix. In 28 games with the Pels last season, Cole averaged nearly 10 points and over three assists per game. Terms of the deal were not released.

LSU has a revenge game ahead of them this Saturday when they host Auburn. The War Eagles handed the Fighting Tigers a 41-7 defeat in what was Brandon Harris’ first start at quarterback in an LSU uniform. Auburn Coach Gus Malzahn says Harris looks more confident heading into Saturday’s game…
cut 19 (12) “…more comfortable”
Auburn hasn’t won in Death Valley since 1999.

Elsewhere this weekend….McNeese State is at Stephen F Austin for a Southland Conference match-up. The Lumberjacks are 0-and-2 and coming off a 70-7 loss to TCU. Nicholls State has its first conference game under first-year head coach Tim Rebowe. The Colonels are at Incarnate Word, who lost to McNeese last weekend. In the SWAC, Grambling is at Alabama State and Southern hosts Jackson State.

The Saints offense could get a lift this weekend if running back CJ Spiller returns. Spiller has been sidelined by a knee injury, but practiced yesterday for the first time since undergoing surgery. Spiller hasn’t had much time to work with Drew Brees. But the veteran Q-B is optimistic the two can click right away….
cut 17 (18) “…comfort level”
Coach Sean Payton said today that Spiller is getting up to speed, but would not say if Spiller will definitely play against the Bucs.

Tonight’s NFL game has Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos taking on the Kansas City Chiefs.

In high school football action….the third ranked team in Class Two-A, Calvary Baptist visits the ninth ranked team in Five-A, the Byrd Yellow Jackets. It’s the LHSAA Game of the Week on Fox Sports New Orleans.

It’s a big weekend in the SEC West as Ole Miss will travel to Alabama and LSU hosts Auburn. The Bayou Bengals are a seven point favorite to win. Auburn Coach Gus Malzahn on what the War Eagles need to do to get their first win in Baton Rouge since 1999…
cut 18 (19) “…third down”
Last year Auburn crushed the Fighting Tigers 41-7.

Saints running back CJ Spiller returned to practice yesterday for the first time since undergoing knee surgery. Spiller did not participate fully, but it’s still a sign he maybe able to play this Sunday against Tampa Bay.

Reserve guard Norris Cole is reportedly staying with the Pelicans. The 26-year-old has accepted the Pels qualifying offer of three-million dollars. Cole was traded to New Orleans from Miami during the middle of the season and the Birds went 18-and-11 after Cole arrived in the Crescent City.

In high school football tonight….the third ranked team in Class Two-A, Calvary Baptist visits the ninth ranked team in Five-A, the Byrd Yellow Jackets. That game can be seen on Fox Sports New Orleans as its the LHSAA Game of the Week.

LSU leads the NFL with 40 active players on opening day rosters. That’s three better than Miami of Florida. Ten of LSU’s 40 players are defensive backs.

And Louisiana Tech leads Conference USA in players in the NFL on opening week rosters. There are eleven former Bulldogs in the league.

And Grambling State is mourning the death of Doris Robinson. The widow of legendary Grambling football coach Eddie Robinson Senior. Mrs. Robinson passed away yesterday. She was 96.

LSU’s defensive line produced three sacks in the season opening win over Mississippi State. New D-line coach Ed Orgeron says he’s not surprised by the success of his unit…
cut 19 (14) “….hungry to play”
This Saturday, LSU hosts Auburn, who is coming off a very shaky win over Jacksonsville State.

Grambling State is mourning the loss of Doris Robinson. The wife of legendary football coach Eddie Robinson passed away this morning from an illness. Grambling football coach Broderick Fobbs says Ms. Doris always looked at the Grambling football players as her own kids…
cut 14 (06) “…great angel”
Doris Robinson was 96-years-old.

Wide receiver Joe Morgan is back on the Saints 53-man roster. He was one of the final cuts the team made prior to the start of the regular season. Quarterback Drew Brees said today it’s good to have Morgan back and also talked about running back CJ Spiller, which is a sign he might play this Sunday against Tampa Bay.

Louisiana Tech’s defense gave up nearly 600 yards of offense in a loss to Western Kentucky last Thursday. Linebacker Beau Fitte (Feet) says they are motivated to make sure that doesn’t happen again this Saturday against Kansas State…
cut 17 (17) “…do better
Kansas State is a nine-point favorite to beat the Bulldogs on Saturday.

In the NBA, the Pelicans have reportedly signed guard Norris Cole to a one-year qualifying offer, after averaging 8 points and shooting 31-percent from three-point territory last season.

LSU faces an Auburn team this Saturday that has a quarterback who could be dealing with some confidence issues. Auburn QB Jeremy Johnson has already thrown five interceptions in two games. But LSU defensive line coach Ed Orgeron says Auburn’s up tempo offense is hard to prepare for…
cut 20 (10) “…right gaps”
Kick-off on Saturday is at 2:30.

In injury news, Louisiana Tech starting center Kirby Wixson is expected to miss this Saturday’s game against Kansas State because of an injury. Southeastern Louisiana Coach Ron Roberts says he’s looking at resting his starting quarterback, D’Shaie Landor, for Saturday’s game at Ohio. Landor sprained his knee last week.

And the Pelicans have reportedly signed guard Norris Cole to a one-year qualifying offer, after averaging 8 points and shooting 31-percent from three-point territory last season.

There’s sad news coming out of Grambling State. The wife of legendary football coach Eddie Robinson, Doris Robinson, passed away this morning. A university spokesperson says Robinson had been in the hospital after suffering from a recent illness. She was 96-years-old.

The Saints are back at work today getting ready Sunday’s home opener against Tampa Bay. Coach Sean Payton said today in a teleconference with reporters that he would like to see his defense put more pressure on the quarterback. New Orleans failed to register a sack last week against Carson Palmer and the Cardinals. This Sunday its rookie Jameis Winston, who will be making his first start on the road.

The UL Lafayette baseball program has released its 2016 schedule. The highlight of the non-conference schedule is a trip to Houston to play in the Houston College Classic. which also features Texas Tech, Rice and TCU. The Cajuns will also have to travel to South Alabama and Troy once league play starts.

Former All-SEC pitcher Randy Wiles has passed away after a brief battle with cancer. Wiles was a star at LSU in the early 1970s.

After a tough three-point loss to Western Kentucky, Louisiana Tech looks to get back in the win column this Saturday against Kansas State. The Wildcats are 2-and-0, with wins over South Dakota and Texas-San Antonio. K-S-U has not allowed a touchdown yet this season and Bulldogs quarterback Jeff Driskel says they are a very sound on defense…

cut 16 (16) “ahead of us”

Satuday’s game begins at 2PM and can be seen on Fox Sports Network.

The Ragin Cajuns and ULM are off this weekend. UL Lafayette Coach Mark Hudspeth is thankful for the bye week, because gives his team time to deal with several injuries.

The Warhawks will get more work in with redshirt freshman quarterback Garrett Smith, who has been sharp through two games.

Based on what happened in the Mississippi State game, it appears LSU will have more success rushing the passer this season. The Tigers D-line only had 10 sacks in 13 games last year, but in the season opener, LSU’s defensive line recorded three sacks. One of the sacks was by new starting defensive end Lewis Neal. Defensive line coach Ed Orgeron on Neal and fellow starting defensive end Tashawn Bower…

cut 18 (20) “been tremendous”

Up next for LSU, it’s 18th ranked Auburn, who struggled to beat FCS member Jacksonville State last Saturday.

The Saints made a few roster moves Tuesday. Veteran tight end Blake Annen and rookies wide receiver R.J. Harris and offensive lineman Sean Hickey were released from the team’s practice squad. The Black & Gold placed safety Rafael Bush on injured reserve, re-signed safety Kenny Phillips, and realeased veteran running back Tim Hightower.

Tonight on the SEC Network there will be a 30-minute documentary on former LSU football coach Bo Rein, who was killed in a plane crash 42 days after taking the job at LSU in December of 1979. LSU Senior Associate Sports Information Director Kent Lowe says there’s a lot of mystery as to why the plane flew into the Atlantic…
cut 11 (10) “….Atlantic”
Rein was returning to Baton Rouge from a recruiting trip when the plane was attempting to avoid some bad weather and crashed in the Atlantic Ocean.

Coach Les Miles says junior Trent Domingue is the Tigers starting place kicker. He has surplanted last year’s starter, Colby Delahoussaye. But Miles says Delahoussaye may get a chance again…
cut 29 (10) “…get some kicks”
Delahoussaye is 24 for 29 during his LSU career on field goals

The Saints are off today and they’ll get back to work tomorrow, preparing for Sunday’s home opener against Tampa Bay. New Orleans wants to do a better job in the red zone. They had four trips inside Arizona’s 20-yard line last weekend, but came away with only one touchdown. The Saints only rushed for 54 yards in the game and running back Mark Ingram says a better ground attack can help lead to more touchdowns…
cut 19 (10) “…course of the game”
Safety Rafael Bush reportedly tore his pectoral muscle in the season opener and could be done for the season. New Orleans will reportedly re-sign safety Kenny Phillips. He hasn’t played in a game since 2012.

Louisiana Tech is hoping its defense can rebound after giving up 41 points in a three-point loss to Western Kentucky on Thursday. The Bulldogs are at Kansas State this Saturday. The Wildcats are 2-and-0 as they’ve defeated South Dakota and Texas-San Antonio.

In LSU’s victory over Mississippi State, they only threw the ball 14 times. Quarterback Brandon Harris says the plan was to throw the football more, but audibles were called at the line of scrimmage that led to LSU running the ball 47 times…
cut 17 (20) “…14 yards”
Coach Les Miles says at this point junior Trent Domingue is the Tigers place kicker. Domingue kicked all three of LSU’s extra points on Saturday, instead of last year’s starter Colby Delahoussaye.

In high school football…North Webster is the newly ranked number one team in Three-A, while Kentwood is the new number one in in One-A.

Because of a significant injury to safety Rafael Bush, the Saints have reportedly re-signed safety Kenny Phillips. Phillips hasn’t played a game in the NFL since 2012, but was with the Black and Gold during training camp. There’s a chance he could start this Sunday against Tampa Bay. New Orleans has also added running back Tim Hightower to the roster.

The Ragin Cajuns and ULM are off this weekend. UL Lafayette Coach Mark Hudspeth is thankful for the bye week, because the team is dealing with several injuries. The Cajuns had a couple of safeties hurt in the win over Northwestern State, Dominick Jones and Christian Goodlett. Hudspeth is hoping starting safety TJ Worthy will be ready for the game against Akron on September 26th.

The Warhawks bye week gives them a chance to work more with redshirt freshman quarterback Garrett Smith, who has been sharp through two games. He’s completed 79-percent of his passes for 576 yards, five touchdowns and one interception.

Tiger fans are questioning the play calling after Brandon Harris threw just 14 passes in LSU’s win over Mississippi State. Coach Les Miles was asked if he would describe the game plan as conservative, but the Tigers head man said the offensive production would have been better if penalties did not negate 200 yards of total offense…

cut 16 (20) “have an infraction”

Harris says the plan was to throw the football more than 14 times.

LSU Police announce they have arrested a 21-year-old Cut Off man for allegedly climbing a security fence and entering a secure area behind Mike the Sixth’s habitat on the LSU campus. It happened around the start of the McNeese State game, but Mike was in Tiger Stadium. Trent Paul Boudreaux, who is not an LSU student, was cited, but not booked in jail.

If the Saints want to reach the playoffs this season, they’ll need to do a better job in the red zone. They had four trips inside the Cardinals 20-yard line on Sunday, but came away with only one touchdown. Former Saints tight end Jimmy Graham was a weapon near the goal line, but he’s gone. Coach Sean Payton says they can’t use Graham’s departure as an excuse…

cut 18 (16) “we’ll do”

The Saints face Tampa Bay this Sunday in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.

Some bad injury news for the Saints. The NFL Network reports safety Rafael Bush tore his pectoral muscle in Sunday’s loss to the Cardinals. If that’s the case, Bush will likely miss the rest of the season. New Orleans has reportedly signed veteran free agent safety Kenny Phillips. The former first round draft pick has eight career interceptions, but hasn’t played in the NFL since 2012. He was with the Saints during training camp, but was part of the final cuts made by the team.