11:40 LRN Sportscast October 4

The Saints squandered an 11-point fourth-quarter lead and lost to the previously winless New York Giants 27-21 in overtime yesterday Coach Sean Payton hopes they learn from this tough defeat
Cut 19 (19) “…those emotions.”
The Saints are now 2-and-2 on the season and in third place in the NFC South. Carolina suffered its first loss of the season a 36-28 defeat at Dallas and Tampa Bay is tied with the Panthers for first place in the NFC South. The Buccaneers defeated the Patriots 19-17 in Tom Brady’s return to New England. Brady surpassed former Saints quarterback Drew Brees as the NFL’s all-time passing leader with over 80-thousand yards.

LSU could only muster one touchdown in its loss to Auburn on Saturday. The Tigers rushed for just 33 yards and is now averaging 71 rushing yards a game, which ranks 128th out of 130 FBS teams. Getting plays on time was also an issue. The Tigers had to burn multiple time-outs when they tried to audible before the play clock expired. Coach Ed Orgeron says the coaches have to do a better job of getting the plays in…
cut 18 (15) “…that point”
LSU is at 16th ranked Kentucky this Saturday. The Wildcats beat Florida by a touchdown this past weekend.

Southeastern Louisiana remains ranked 14th in the Stats Perform FCS Top 25. The Lions held on to beat McNeese this past weekend. S-L-U QB Cole Kelley threw for 391 yards and three touchdowns in the victory and was named Southland Offensive Player of the Week.