After four games the Saints lead the league in fumbles and penalty yards, and many fans have called into the question the discipline of first-year coach Dennis Allen and his staff. But New Orleans-dot-football analyst Mike Triplett says while the buck stops with the coaching staff, responsibility needs to be shared…
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The Saints begin a two-game homestand this Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks.

25th ranked LSU hosts eighth ranked Tennessee on Saturday. The Tigers are trying to get their passing game on track, which ranks in the middle of the pack in the SEC at 248 yards per game. LSU wide receiver Malik Nabers says Jayden Daniels held a players only meeting with the receivers on Monday in order to get everyone on the same page.

UL-Lafayette suffered its third straight loss at the hands of South Alabama Saturday. Coach Michael Desormeaux says despite the recent outcomes the team is still putting themselves in positions to win, but have not been able to capture momentum and execute successfully for all four quarters…
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The Cajuns do not play again until a week from tonight when they are at Marshall.

In northeast Louisiana on Saturday it’s homecoming for ULM as they host Coastal Carolina, while La Tech takes on UTEP at Joe Aillet Stadium. It’s Hall of Fame weekend on the Ruston campus as former Bulldog football players punter Ryan Allen and cornerback Tramon Williams are going into the Hall.

The Pelicans opened the preseason last night with a 129-125 win over the Bulls. Zion Williamson scored 13 points in 15 minutes in his first game back since May of 2021.