11:40 LRN Sportscast

The Ragin Cajuns struggles in Hattiesburg continued last night as U-L Lafayette fell to Southern Miss 32-24 at M-M Roberts Stadium. The Cajuns are now 1-and-24 all-time in Hattiesburg. U-L Lafayette got off to a slow start falling behind 29-5. The Cajuns are now 2-and-3 in the Sun Belt.

Tonight Louisiana Tech visits F-I-U in Miami. The Bulldogs have injury issues at the quarterback position, so freshman Landry Lyddy may get the start. He threw two touchdown passes in an emergency appearance last Saturday and that impressed head coach Sonny Cumbie…
cut 20 (15) “…day-to-day basis”
Kick-off is at 7 PM.

Saints running back Alvin Kamara had a talk with the team after last Thursday’s loss in Arizona about returning to the swagger, confidence, and success of the Sean Payton era. Being part of winning teams in all of his past 6 years with the Black and Gold, Kamara reinforced the importance of accountability and leadership…
Cut 16 (16) “…say it so.”
The 2-and-5 Saints look to turn around their season this Sunday against the Raiders. Tampa Bay lost again last night to the Ravens, so the Falcons are currently in first place in the NFC South with a 3-and-4 record.

Last night was a busy night of high school football….Airline won its sixth straight district title with a 41-20 victory over Parkway. Avoyelles won the school’s first ever district title with a 68-45 victory over Rosepine. Amite defeated Sterlington 26-20 and Acadiana edged Carencro 21-20.