LSU linebacker Devin White says defensive coordinator Dave Aranda was furious over the team’s performance in a 37-7 loss to Mississippi State in Starkville. The Tigers lost outside contain several times, which led to big gains on the ground. Cornerback Donte Jackson says the corners and safeties have to do a better job at keeping ball carriers in the middle of the field…
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According to a stat in the Advocate, the Bulldogs gained 177 of their 238 rushing yards outside of the tackles.

And former LSU Tiger Marcus Spears said the Tigers are just a mediocre football team and no longer a championship program

After two games, the Saints defense ranks last in the NFL in total defense, allowing 513 yards a contest. The 65 points they’ve allowed is second most in the league. Saints safety Kenny Vaccaro says they are playing undisciplined football. But could Vaccaro be part of the problem? He was benched during Sunday’s loss to New England and there’s been reports the Saints are looking to trade the former first round pick. Head Coach Sean Payton says Vaccaro needs to be more consistent and they are also trying to get more snaps for Vonn Bell.

Lousiana Tech’s Jaylon Ferguson has been named Conference USA Defensive Player of the Week. He had six tackles and two sacks in a 23-22 victory at Western Kentucky. Bulldogs senior kicker Jonathan Barnes has been named the league’s special teams player of the week.

In the FCS Coaches poll….Grambling State is ranked 22nd and Nicholls is ranked 23rd. First time the Colonels have been ranked since 2007.