The Saints took advantage of a not-so-good New England Patriots team by blanking the Pats 34-0 to snap a two-game losing streak. Derek Carr threw two touchdown passes and Alvin Kamara rushed for 80 yards and a TD. He’s now the Saints franchise leader in touchdowns with 73. A-K expressed his displeasure last week with the performance of the offense and is glad he spoke up…
Cut 19 (19) “…to play.”
The Saints are 3-and-2, tied with Atlanta for second place in the NFC South. Tampa Bay had Sunday off and they lead the division with a 3-and-1 mark. New Orleans is at two and three Houston this Sunday. The Falcons kicked a game winning field on the final play to beat the Texans yesterday.

After beating Missouri 49-39 on Saturday night, LSU moved up one spot to number 22 in the latest A-P poll. It didn’t look good early on for the Bayou Bengals as they trailed 22-7, but they played better in the second half, allowing just two touchdowns. Coach Brian Kelly hopes that unit has turned a corner…
cut 17 (15) “…..make some plays”
LSU is back at home Saturday night for a six o’ clock kick off against Auburn. The Plainsmen ranks 13th in the SEC in total offense.

Elsewhere…the Ragin Cajuns rallied from a nine-point deficit to beat Texas State 34-30 on Saturday. South Alabama thumped ULM 55-7. Nicholls is 2-0 in the Southland. Grambling and Southern both lost on Saturday and Louisiana Tech is at Middle Tennessee tomorrow night.

LSU’s offense may be forced to score a bunch of points again on Saturday as they look to defeat unbeaten Missouri. Quarterback Jayden Daniels had great chemistry with receiver Malik Nabers last season and now they’ve incorporated Brain Thomas into the mix…
cut 18 (16) “….with them”
Thomas is coming off back-to-back 100 yard receiving games.

The Saints will look to snap a two-game losing streak on Sunday when they face the New England Patriots. Defensive end Cam Jordan says the team is focused on getting back in the win column…
cut 15 (12) “….the game”
Kick off Sunday is at noon.
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Former LSU Quarterback TJ Finley returns to the Bayou State on Saturday when Texas State visits U-L Lafayette. Finley is playing very well as the Bobcats are averaging 43 points a game which leads the Sun Belt and they are averaging 10 yards per pass play. Cajuns Coach Michael Desormeaux says Texas State is tough to defend…
Cut 19 (15) “…with it.”
Kick-off is at 2:30 on ESPN U.

U-L-M hosts South Alabama on Saturday night. The Warhawks are looking to bounce back after a walk off loss to Appalachian state. This is the fifth meeting between the two teams in Malone Stadium, and ULM has won the last four meetings.

Louisiana Tech lost last Thursday night 35-28 to Western Kentucky and have a will play Middle Tennessee on Tuesday.

While LSU’s defense has struggled, the Tigers offense is putting up huge numbers, averaging 44 points a game, which ranks seventh in the nation. Quarterback Jayden Daniels is second in the nation in total offense, averaging 400 yards a game. Daniels says the work they did in the offseason is paying off…
Cut 16 (16) “…week out.”
There’s been a lot of focus on improving LSU’s defense this week, Coach Brian Kelly is pleased with how his team has prepared….
cut 28 (10) “…they will”
Kick off is at 11 AM and LSU is a 4.5 point favorite.

Louisiana Tech fell behind 35-7 to Western Kentucky, but rallied in the second half to make it a game, only to lose 35-28. It’s the second straight home game the Bulldogs got off to a slow start and Coach Sonny Cumbie says they have to start faster….
cut 23 (23) “…we can”
The Bulldogs are now 3-and-4, 2-and-1 in Conference USA. Tech only has a few days to get ready for their next game as they will visit Middle Tennessee on Tuesday night.

LSU women’s basketball star Angel Reese has two more years of eligibility left, but Reese says she’s treating this season as her last. The national champs tip off the season on November sixth against Colorado in Las Vegas.

The LSU Tigers leave later today for the Show Me State where they’ll play the Missouri Tigers tomorrow morning at 11 AM. Quarterback Jayden Daniels and LSU may need to put up another 40-plus points in order to win, but Daniels says you can’t expect that…
cut 17 (10) “…like that”
Like LSU, Missouri has struggled defending the pass this season.

Can the Saints find the end zone in New England. There’s been a lot of criticism on offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael, but Quarterback Derek Carr say sit’s up to the players to play better…
cut 20 (13) “….whole time”
Kick-off is at noon on Sunday.

Louisiana Tech found themselves down 35-7 at halftime to Western Kentucky last the night. The Bulldogs rallied in the second half but came up short and lost to the Hilltoppers 35-28. Tech had trouble containing Malachi Corley who had eight catches for 207 yards and three touchdowns.

There’s more college football in north Louisiana tomorrow as ULM hosts South Alabama. Both teams are 0-1 in the Sun Belt. The Warhawks suffered a heart breaking loss to Appalachian State last week.

Big game for the Ragin Cajuns tomorrow as U-L Lafayette hosts Texas State. The Bobcats are 5-and-1 and led by former LSU Quarterback T-J Finley who has thrown ten touchdown passes and has just one interception.

After winning in Lake Charles last Saturday, Nicholls will host Houston Christian at 3 PM. McNeese is at Texas A-and-M Commerce, Southeastern Louisiana visits UIW and Northwestern state travels to Lamar.

Grambling looks to go 3-0 in the SWAC as they visit Alcorn state.

23rd ranked LSU could be involved in another offensive shootout on Saturday when the Tigers visit the undefeated 21st ranked Missouri Tigers. Mizzou quarterback Brady Cook has played very well this season, completing 74-percent of his passes for 1,488 yards, 11 touchdowns and zero interceptions. In fact, he holds the SEC record for most consecutive passes without an interception, 326. LSU defensive tackle Mekhi Wingo says the plan is to pressure Cook…
Cut 17 (12) “…good receiver.”
Missouri’s defense has been excellent in stopping the run. They are allowing opponents to rush for 75 yards per game, eighth best in the country. But Mizzou is 89th in the country in passing yards allowed at 242 yards. Kick-off is at 11 AM.

Louisiana Tech can improve to 3-0 in Conference USA tonight if they can beat Western Kentucky. The Hilltoppers are the preseason pick to win the league and they have the best quarterback in the conference in Austin Reed. Reed has thrown for 13-hundred yards, 11 touchdowns and two interceptions. Coach Sonny Cumbie says Reed is the real deal…
cut 20 (18) “…quick release”
Kick off is at 7 PM and the game will be seen on ESPN, because there are no Major League Baseball playoff games tonight.

LSU baseball’s 2023 recruiting class is ranked as the third best in the country by Baseball America. The first fall-squad practice is today. Star third baseman Tommy White will miss the fall ball because of shoulder surgery.

Saints defensive tackle Bryan Bresee (bruh-ZEE) was at practice today after missing yesterday with an illness.

LSU safety Greg Brooks, who underwent surgery for a brain tumor three weeks ago has been diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer. LSU Athletics spokesperson Cody Worsham says recovery for the senior will be lengthy…
Cut 10 (09) “…medical expenses.”
Brooks’ speech and ability to communicate have been impacted by the extensive surgery to remove the tumor that was located on the cerebellum and brainstem.

Meanwhile, Brooks’ teammates are getting ready for their trip to Missouri. The Tigers are trying to get more from their defensive line, which is why they brought in former assistant D-line coach Pete Jenkins as an analyst. LSU defensive tackle Mekhi Wingo says he’s soaking in Pete’s knowledge…
cut 16 (12) “…..upcoming game”
Missouri is 5-0 and they are getting great quarterback play from Brady Cook.

Louisiana Tech will look to go 3-0 in Conference USA action when they host Western Kentucky tonight. The Hilltoppers are 1-0 in league play and they were picked to win the conference. Bulldogs Coach Sonny Cumbie says he looks forward to defending their home turf…
Cut 19 (19) “…come Thursday night.”
Last night in Conference USA action, Jacksonville State defeated Middle Tennessee 45-30 to go to 3-0 in league play.

Former LSU pitcher Aaron Nola threw seven shutout innings last night as the Phillies completed a two game sweep of the Marlins to advance to the National League Championship Series.

LSU star third baseman Tommy White will miss fall practice after undergoing shoulder surgery.

LSU announced today safety Greg Brooks has been diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer called medulloblastoma. Brooks underwent surgery last month to remove a large tumor after complaining about dizzy spells. Doctors say the surgery was successful in removing the tumor and there is no evidence the cancer spread. But Brooks faces months of intensive rehabilitation. To help with his medical costs the Tiger Athletic Foundation has launched the Greg Brooks Victory Fund.

Six Saints players did not practice today as the team is getting ready to visit the New England Patriots on Sunday. Defensive tackle Bryan Bresee missed the practice because of an illness. Cornerback Lonnie Johnson has a hamstring injury and Andrus Peat is suffering from a concussion. Cesar Ruiz was a full participant for a first time since suffering a concussion against the Packers and cornerback Paulson Adebo, who has missed the last two weeks was limited.

The Louisiana High School Athletic Association is keeping the playoff format they had last year after high school principals voted not to change the definition of a select school. Todd Black is the co-host of the Louisiana Prep Scoreboard Show and believes the vote was correct and that any school that takes students out of their traditional attendance zones should be considered select…
cut 17 (18) “….their school”

ULM will host South Alabama on Saturday. The Warhawks lost to the Jaguars by a touchdown in Mobile last year. Coach Terry Bowden says South Alabama produced 615 yards of offense that day….
cut 20 (15) “….last year”
Kick off is at 6 PM. ULM is 2-and-2 on the season, while South Al two and three after losing to James Madison 31-23 last week.

LHSAA member schools overwhelming approved the definition of a select school during a special meeting in Baton Rouge. 68-percent of the schools agreed with the definition the LHSAA executive committee adopted last year. Co-host of the Louisiana Prep Scoreboard show, Todd Black, says Tuesday was a good day for LHSAA executive director Eddie Bonine…
Cut 16 (16) “…these days.”
So football postseason will once again have eight brackets, four select and four nonselect. There will be ten playoff brackets in basketball, baseball and softball and split equally between select and nonselect schools.

The Saints return to practice today as they get for Sunday’s game at New England. Coach Dennis Allen is expecting starters Cesar Ruiz and Paulson Adebo back from injuries.

The LSU Tigers are getting ready for a Top 25 matchup with Missouri. Just like last season, the Bayou Bengals are struggling on third down, opposing teams are converting 47-percent of the time, which ranks 120th in the country. Mizzou is humming along on offense as quarterback Brady Cook is very accurate and Luther Burden is one of the top wideouts in the country.

ULM will host South Alabama on Saturday. The Warhawks lost to the Jaguars by a touchdown in Mobile last year. Coach Terry Bowden says South Alabama produced 615 yards of offense that day….
cut 20 (15) “….last year”
Kick off is at 6 PM. ULM is 2-and-2 on the season, while South Al two and three after losing to James Madison 31-23 last week.

LSU’s defense is having trouble tackling and keeping opposing teams out of the end zone, but the offense is rivaling the 2019 team that set all kinds of records. The 2019 Tigers set an NCAA record for 8,526 yards of total offense, an average of 568 yards per game. The 2023 Tigers are averaging 551 yards a contest. LSU Coach Brian Kelly….
cut 20 (20) “…about the defense”
LSU is at Missouri this Saturday. Mizzou is averaging 32 points a game and averaging 453 yards a game. Brady Cook is averaging 301 passing yards a game and Luther Burden leads the SEC in averaging 128 yards per game.

385 high school principals showed up in Baton Rouge today and 68-percent of them voted to keep the definition of a select school as it was used last year. Nine public schools upset they were shifted from non-select to select filed a lawsuit seeking a vote on the issue. Todd Black, co-host of the Louisiana Prep Scoreboard Show, says it’s likely the nine schools who were upset will drop their legal challenge…
cut 18 (15) “…wants to happen”
This means we’ll have eight championship brackets for football just like last year, four on the select side and four on the non-select side.

In the latest high school football polls, Edna Karr, St. Thomas More, University High, Calvary Baptist and Ouachita Christian are all ranked number one still. Catholic of New Iberia has cracked the top ten in Two-A and Logansport has done the same in One-A.

LSU coach Brian Kelly says he has the utmost confidence in his defensive coordinator Matt House. Through five games, the Tigers’ defense ranks 105th in scoring defense, allowing 31 points a game. Kelly says one major reason why LSU’s defense has struggled is the number of young players on the field…
Cut 18 (15) “…at a higher level.”

The Saints have failed to score more than 21 points in ten straight games, but head coach Dennis Allen is not planning on making any changes with his offensive staff…
Cut 16 (16) “…on the board.”
A lot of the criticism is coming down on Saints offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael.

At 1 PM, high school principals will hold a special meeting in Baton Rouge to vote on the definition of a select school. A yes vote would keep the select definition the LHSAA used last year that resulted in several public schools being defined as select schools, which prompted a lawsuit.

Louisiana Tech’s Smoke Harris has been named the Conference USA Special Teams Player of the Week. Harris had a 67-yard punt return for a touchdown in Friday night’s 24-10 win over UTEP. Tech hosts Western Kentucky on Thursday.

Nicholls Safety Tyler Morton was named Southland Conference Defensive Player of the Week. Morton had an interception and a forced fumble in the Colonels 31 to 10 win at McNeese to open Southland play. Nicholls hosts Houston Christian and McNeese is at Texas A-and-M Commerce.

The Major League Baseball playoffs start today…former LSU pitcher Kevin Gausman gets the start as the Blue Jays begin a best of three series at Minnesota.