06:45 Sportscast, September 1st, 2016

After rushing for nearly two-thousand yards last season, LSU running back Leonard Fournette enters this season as one of the favorites to win the Heisman Trophy. Fournette is considered one of the most talented players in college football, but the junior from New Orleans says there’s outstanding talent across LSU’s roster…:
Cut 16 (12) “so much better”

Meanwhile, about 12-hundred purple and gold fans are headed to Lambeau Field this morning with the LSU Alumni Association to watch LSU take on the Wisconsin Badgers for the 2016 season opener. Spokesman for the group, Rhett Butler, says they have chartered six planes and rented out four hotels in Green Bay for the big game…:
CUT 7 (10) “ever done”
The game kicks off at 2:30.

The final tune-up before the regular season is tonight as the Saints host the Baltimore Ravens. New Orleans is 0-3 in the preseason, which is why the starters are expected to play tonight. Offensive tackle Zach Strief understands the urgency to play better…:
Cut 19 (10) “the garbage”
Kickoff is at 7pm.

John Curtis could have to forfeit 20 wins from the 2013-2015 seasons, and the 2013 state title after the LHSAA denied an appeal from the school of a ruling that said a former student played while he wasn’t eligible. The organization said John Curtis violated the rention rule by providing housing for Willie Allen, now an offensive tackle at LSU.

Fans will get a chance to taste a brand new Ragin’ Cajuns beer when the 2016 football season begins Saturday at Cajun Field. Ragin’ Cajuns Genuine Louisiana Lager will debut when the Boise State Broncos face the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns at 11 a.m.