LSU lost a heartbreaker in overtime, 35-34, at Kentucky this weekend. LSU coach Lane Kiffin has been second-guessing a decision to punt the ball on fourth -and-one with less than two minutes left in the game. He says the Wildcats had no timeouts, their kicker missed two field goals, and the worst that could happen would be that they force overtime.
The Saints had nine first downs, and just 142 total yards of offense as New Orleans could only muster one scoring drive in a 23-13 loss to the Vikings. Minnesota loves to pressure the opposing quarterback, and Coach Kellen Moore felt like they were prepared…
New Orleans falls to 1-4 on the season
Louisiana Tech’s first Sun Belt football game is one to remember, as the Bulldogs rallied from 31-19 down in the fourth quarter to beat the Ragin Cajuns 32 to 31. Quarterback Blake Baker, who threw for 332 yards and three touchdowns, connected with tight end Eli Finley from seven yards out with 46 seconds left for the winning score. Coach Sonny Cumbie says his team reached down deep to pull out the victory…
The Cajuns fall to 4-and-2, and 1-1 in Sun Belt play. They will host Troy on Saturday.
Tech will head to Monroe for the first I-20 Rivalry showdown since 2000.
Tulane blew a seven-point fourth-quarter lead to lose to Army 20-17 on a last-second 25-yard field goal.
Southern beat defending SWAC champion Prairie View A&M 28-14. Grambling took down Jackson State 45-38, and Southeastern lost 13-3 at UTRGV.