It was a tough day for the offense, defense and special teams in LSU’s 40-13 loss to Tennessee on Saturday. Two bad plays by the special team’s units led to a quick 10-nothing Volunteer lead. LSU’s offense couldn’t keep pace. Coach Brian Kelly says they moved the ball well until they got in the red zone and there were also three failed fourth down tries. Kelly is looking at how they can be more successful on situational downs…:
Cut 18 (20) “…less is more”
LSU visits Florida this Saturday. The game kicks off at 6pm. The Tigers found out yesterday its game versus Ole Miss in Tiger Stadium on October 22nd will kick off at 2:30pm.

The Saints are off today, and we’ll find out tomorrow if Jameis Winston can return to practice after missing the last two games with back and ankle injuries. Coach Dennis Allen likes the production he’s getting from Andy Dalton…:
Cut 16 (21) “part of that”
New Orleans hosts Joe Burrow and the Bengals this Sunday for a noon kickoff.

ESPN is reporting that the New Orleans Pelicans have signed former LSU and Scotlandville star Javonte Smart. In three seasons as a Tiger, Smart averaged 13 points per game and 3.5 assists.

Tulane’s Macon Clark was named the AAC defensive player of the week. Clark had a game-high nine tackles in the Green Wave’s 24-9 win against East Carolina.