11:40 LRN Sportscast

Big challenge for the Saints tonight as they face the two-time defending champion Kansas City Chiefs in their home stadium. K-C is 4-and-0 and the Saints have lost their last two, failing to hold on to late leads. New Orleans Quarterback Derek Carr says the team is confident they can win close games…

Cut 14 (07) “…right now.”

The Saints will be without Taysom Hill, linebacker Pete Werner and several offensive linemen, which is not good news, considering the Chiefs have one of the best defensive linemen in Chris Jones. Kick off is at 7:15.

The LSU Tigers get back to work today to prepare for Saturday night’s SEC showdown against Ole Miss. The Rebels are ranked ninth after beating South Carolina 27 to 3. LSU held steady at 13 despite several upsets on Saturday involving teams ranked in the Top 10. The Rebels are a 2.5 point favorite. Kick off is at 6:30.

ULM is 2-and-0  and in first place in the Sun Belt Western Division after an upset win over James Madison. The Warhawks beat the Dukes 21-19 and will host Southern Miss at 4 PM this Saturday.

The Ragin Cajuns defeated Southern Miss on Saturday 23 to 13. The Cajuns defense was the story in this game as they held Southern Miss to 17 total yards in the final 30 minutes and pitched a shutout. Sophomore linebacker Cameron Whitfield had a school-record tying four sacks and forced a fumble. Coach Michael Desormeaux says the pressure on USM quarterback Tate Rodemaker was the key…

Cut 17 (20) “…by them.”

The Cajuns are back home this Saturday night against App State.