6:45 LRN Sportscast October 29

It looks like freshman TJ Finley will get another start at quarterback for the LSU Tigers on Saturday against Auburn. Coach Ed Orgeron says Myles Brennan continues to struggle to recover from his injury….
cut 19 (10) “….our second”
On the other side of the ball, defensive tackle Apu Ika is reportedly looking at entering the NCAA transfer portal. Ika’s playing time has declined this season in LSU’s four-three defense.

In football recruiting news…the nation’s number one safety, Sage Ryan of Lafayette Christian, has announced he will make his college decision on Saturday. LSU, Clemson and Alabama are his top three choices. 24-7 sports reports Ryan will likely commit to the Crimson Tide on Nick Saban’s 69th birthday.

St. Thomas Thomas More receiver Jack Beche has de-committed from Vanderbilt after receiving an offer from LSU.

Now that Hurricane Zeta is out of here, the Saints will continue preparations today for Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bears. The Bears are 5-and-2 and they’ve defended the pass well this season. Coach Sean Payton says Chicago has an excellent secondary…
cut 18 (16) ” and they are smart”
No precipitation in Sunday’s forecast, but highs will be in the 30s and it will be very windy inside Soldier Field.

The Saints top three wide receivers did not practice yesterday. Michael Thomas remains out and Coach Sean Payton did not provide an update on his injuries. Rookie Marquez Callaway missed yesterday’s practice with an ankle injury and Emmanuel Sanders remains on the reserve-COVID-19 list. Payton is not saying if Sanders can play Sunday.

The Bears best receiver and offensive playmaker Allen Robinson is questionable as he’s in concussion protocol.