6:45 LRN Sportscast October 3rd

So far through five games, LSU Quarterback Joe Burrow has yet to throw an interception. Burrow credits the preparation he’s putting in…
Cut 16 (20) “.. contested situations”
The LSU Tigers are 5-0 and ranked fifth in the country heading into Saturday’s SEC showdown with Florida in the Swamp.

Hundreds of people participated in a vigil last night to celebrate the life of LSU basketball player Wayde Sims who was fatally shot during a large altercation near Southern University’s campus last Friday. Several people spoke, including his father Wayne Sims, a former LSU basketball player. 44 balloons were also released to match the number of his jersey. Sims funeral is this Saturday.

The Saints get to enjoy one more off day, because they do not play the Washington Redskins until Monday. The Saints beat the Redskins last year, erasing a 15-point deficit in the 4th quarter to beat Washington 34-31 in overtime. Coach Sean Payton says even though the Redskins have a different quarterback this season, Alex Smith, they are capable of putting points on the board….
cut 20 (14) “…foot forward”
The Redskins are 2-1 and their two wins were over Arizona and Green Bay, while they lost to the Colts.

After getting blown out at top ranked Alabama, UL Lafayette returns to Sun Belt play this Saturday as the Cajuns visit Texas State. ULM, who lost to Georgia State this past weekend, will face the Ole Miss Rebels.