Number one ranked LSU will spend this week working on improving a defense that allowed 402 yards rushing in a victory over a four-win Ole Miss team. Coach Ed Orgeron says they had guys out of position on some of those long runs, so getting guys in the right position is critical…
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Orgeron says it’s possible that safety Grant Delpit will not play this Saturday, because of a sore ankle. And linebacker Michael Divinity has returned to practice. He left the team two weeks ago because of personal reasons. It’s unclear if he’ll suit up for the Arkansas game.

The Ragin Cajuns and Louisiana Tech are both receiving votes in the coaches poll. In the F-C-S Coaches poll, Southeastern Louisiana is ranked 22nd and Nicholls State is ranked 23rd. The Lions and Colonels meet Thursday night in Hammond.

The Saints can pretty much lock up the N-F-C South this Sunday with a win over Carolina. New Orleans is 8-2, while the Panthers are 5-and-5 in second place. Carolina is coming off a 29-to-3 loss to Atlanta and new Panthers owner David Tepper says he will not stand for long-term mediocrity. The Panthers do have one of the best players in the NFL. Christian McCaffrey leads the NFL in yards from scrimmage, rushing yards and touchdowns. Kick-off Sunday in the Dome is at noon.

LSU basketball has signed a five-star prospect out of Virginia. Coach Will Wade calls six-foot-four shooting guard Cam Thomas the best scorer in high school basketball and he’ll be a good replacement for Skylar Mays, who graduates after this season.

The Tigers are in action tonight as they host Maryland-Baltimore County. LSU is trying to cut down on turnovers, they’ve had 67 in the first three games.

Also tonight, Nicholls is at Rhode Island, Louisiana Tech hosts Mississippi Valley, Louisiana College visits Northwestern State. The Pelicans host Portland.