Freshman running back Leonard Fournette got the start for LSU on Saturday and didn’t disappoint in the Tigers 30-27 win over Florida. Fournette rushed for 140 yards and two touchdowns. Afterwards, Fournette said he’s feeling more comfortable…
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Fournette will try to make it two wins in a row this Saturday against an improving Kentucky team.

The Saints were off yesterday and will now get ready to visit the Detroit Lions this weekend. Detroit defeated Minnesota 17-3 on Sunday. Former Saints running back Reggie Bush didn’t play for the Lions, but the former first-round pick told the Detroit Free Press that he’ll be ready to play against the Saints. No word if wide receiver Calvin Johnson will play, he missed yesterday’s win because of ankle injury.

Southeastern Louisiana has moved up one spot in the FCS Coaches poll to number eight. The Lions defeated Lamar 61 to 34 on Saturday. S-L-U had 651 total yards. Quarterback Bryan Bennett rushed for a season-high 125 yards and three touchdowns.

McNeese State fell six spots to number ten in the poll. The Cowboys were upset 38-22 by Sam Houston State. McNeese was never able to recover from an early 14-0 deficit.

Grambling State is still not ranked, even though they improved to 4-and-0 in the SWAC with a 28-21 win over Alcorn State. The Tigers are the lone undefeated team in SWAC play.

UL Lafayette heads out tonight for tomorrow’s game against Texas State, which will air on ESPN Two at seven o’ clock. Both teams are 1-and-0 in the Sun Belt. The Cajuns won this matchup last year, beating the Bobcats 48-24.