6:45 LRN Sportscast

The Saints responded to owner Gayle Benson’s demand for better play by beating the New York Giants 34-27. New Orleans had its usual slow start and fell behind 10-0, but rallied to score 34 unanswered points and held on for a seven-point win. Head coach Kellen Moore says there was a sense of urgency…

Cut 19 (13) “…proud of guys.”

New Orleans flew to Paris after the game and will play Pittsburgh this Sunday in France.

LSU moved up to 18th after a shutout win over Mississippi State. Quarterback Sam Leavitt threw for 289 yards and four touchdown. After Leavitt didn’t turn the ball over once.

Cut 15 (08) “…go make plays.”

LSU is at Auburn this Saturday. The War Eagles upset previously number one ranked Georgia in a chaotic day of college football.

 

Louisiana Tech blanked ULM 24 to 0 in the first matchup between the two I-20 rivals since 2000. ULM remains winless on the season. The Warhawks had just 228 yards of offense and 118 penalty yards. Coach Bryant Vincent is pleased with what he saw from his defense, but disappointed in the offense….

Cut 17 (16) “…to win.”

ULM has lost 14 straight and will visit Troy this Saturday. Louisiana Tech is back home to host Old Dominion.

The Ragin Cajuns trounced Troy 33 to 6. U-L Lafayette is at Southern Miss.

Southeastern Louisiana got a big win over Lamar 34 to 31. The Lions are at third ranked Stephen F Austin. The Lumberjacks blew out Nicholls 56 to 0.

The Colonels head to Natchitoches this Saturday. Northwestern State came up a little short and lost to McNeese 24 to 21.

Alabama A-and-M thumped Grambling 61 to 31.