LSU fans are still buzzing today about the Tigers come from behind win over Wisconsin Saturday night.  The Tigers offense didn’t do much in the first half, but by the end of the third quarter they were unstoppable.  LSU Associate Head Coach and Running Backs Coach Frank Wilson says some blocking adjustments on the offensive line helped…

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The Tigers will now get ready to play Sam Houston State, who has already played two games this season, winning one and losing the season opener to Eastern Washington.

The Saints are preparing for Sunday’s season opener against Atlanta.  The Black and Gold signed ten players to their practice squad today, including former LSU and McNeese State tight end Nick Jacobs and safety Pierre Warren.  Warren played well in the preseason with ten tackles and an interception.

Southeastern Louisiana remains ranked number three in the latest FCS polls.  The Lions opened the season on Saturday with an easy 44 to 3 win over Jacksonville.  The Lions are back in action this Saturday as they host Southern Utah in a match-up of two teams who were in the FCS playoffs last season.

McNeese State is ranked sixth and seventh in the FCS polls.  The Cowboys will kick-off their season on Saturday at nationally ranked Nebraska.  The Cornhuskers crushed Florida Atlantic this past Saturday 55 to 7.

ULM linebacker Mitch Lane was named the Sun Belt defensive player of the week.  Lane had six tackles against Wake Forest and returned an interception for a touchdown.  ULM held the Demon Deacons to just 94 total yards and the Warhawks currently rank second in the NCAA in sacks and is third in both rush defense and total defense.

In Major League Baseball, the Astros fired manager Bob Porter today.  Houston is 59-and-79, which is the fourth worst record in baseball.  Tom Lawless has been named interim manager.