Tonight in Tiger Stadium its 5th ranked LSU versus 22nd ranked Mississippi State. The Alabama game is looming on the schedule for the Bayou Bengals, but quarterback Joe Burrow says they can’t afford to look ahead…
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LSU got trounced by Mississippi State 37-7 last year in Starkville. For tonight’s game, defensive end Breiden Fehoko is questionable with a an undisclosed injury and true freshman Chasen Hines will start at left guard.

In other action today….Louisiana Tech hosts winless UTEP at 2:30 PM. The Ragin Cajuns are at Appalachian State. ULM can get back to the .500 mark with a win over Texas State.

Grambling and Alcorn State renew their rivalary in Dallas in a rematch of last year’s SWAC Title game, which was one by Grambling 40-32.

The game of the day in the Southland is sixth ranked McNeese at Incarnate Word, who is 3-1 in league play.

The Saints will face the NFL’s top ranked defense on Sunday when they visit the Baltimore Ravens. Baltimore features one of the game’s best pass rushers, Terrell Suggs. Quarterback Drew Brees says the whole offense will be aware of where he lines up on the field…
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The Saints offensive line is banged up, guard Andrus Peat is out with a concussion and guard Larry Warford is questionable and so is Jermon Bushrod.

The Pelicans broke a franchise record last night for most points in a game as New Orleans dribbled past Sacramento 149 to 129. Nikola Mirotic had a career-high 36 points and Anthony Davis poured in 25 points and 10 rebounds for the Pels, who improved to 2-0 on the season. New Orleans will be back at home on Tuesday as they host the Clippers.