LSU linebacker Harold Perkins is out for the year with a torn ACL, but speedy wide receiver Chris Hilton is expected this Saturday against South Alabama. Coach Brian Kelly says Hilton will add to what is already a highly effective passing game…

Cut 17 (15) “…even better”

Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier is the SEC Offensive Player of the Week after throwing for a season-high 352 yards and three touchdowns against UCLA.

In only his third game with the Commanders, Jayden Daniels set an NFL record as he completed 91-percent of his passes in a 38-33 win over Joe Burrow and the Bengals. Daniels had three touchdowns and the former LSU star is not completely surprised by his early success…

Cut 29 (08) “…execute”

Saints defensive end and fan favorite Cam Jordan only appeared in 20 snaps on Sunday as the 35-year-old has only one tackle this season. Coach Dennis Allen says they have younger defensive ends, Chase Young and Carl Granderson, who deserve to play more…

cut 20 (11) “…other guys”

The Saints have been accused of playing dirty in their loss to the Eagles. But Allen said his guys played extremely hard. And Saints linebacker Payton Turner denies he spit on Devonta Smith when he was on the ground hurt.

The Pac-12 approached Tulane and several other schools in the American Athletic Conference to join a new look Pac-12. However, Tulane and the other schools are staying in the A-A-C.

In the high school football polls…Ruston, Teurlings Catholic, University High, Newman and Southern Lab are ranked number one in their respective classes.