It looked like the Saints were on the verge of pulling off a come from behind win on the road, but a couple of fourth quarter touchdowns by the Cardinals resulted in a 31-19 loss for New Orleans. The Saints played several rookies and first-time starters. Rookie linebacker Hau-oli Kikaha forced a fumble and receiver Willie Snead made his NFL debut by reeling in a 63-yard pass from quarterback Drew Brees that led to one of four field goals by new kicker Dustin Hocker. But 1st-year cornerback Delvin Breaux was penalized four times. Coach Sean Payton says the Saints inexperience showed at times…
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That second game is this Sunday against Tampa Bay. The Bucs had a brutal opening to the season as they were blasted by Tennessee 42-14.

On September 26th, get ready to wake up early to watch the Tigers. LSU’s road game against Syracuse in the Carrier Dome will kick-off at 11 AM and it will be televised by ESPN or ABC. LSU’s home opener is this Saturday against Auburn. Kick-off for that one is at 2:30.

LSU running back Leonard Fournette is must-see television. The Heisman Trophy candidate rushed for 159 yards and three touchdowns in the Tigers two-point win over Mississippi State on Saturday. Fournette had 28 carries, and Coach Les Miles says he has no problem giving him the rock…
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LSU is ranked 13th in the latest AP poll.

UL Lafayette running back Elijah McGuire had a big game Saturday as he tied the school record with five touchdowns in a victory over Northwestern State. Four of the TDs came in the first-half.