The Saints will get back to work tomorrow as they prepare for Sunday’s home game against the Raiders. New Orleans is 2-and-5 on the season and the defense has really struggled. The Saints have allowed 29 points a game, which is the second highest in the NFL and they’ve only forced six turnovers. There’s also the issue of missed tackles. Coach Dennis Allen says playing better on that side of the ball would produce more victories…
cut 19 (18) “…those things”
Las Vegas is just two and four, but they average 27 points a game, which is the third highest mark in the NFL.

The Pelicans will be without three starters for tonight’s game against Dallas. Brandon Ingram is in concussion protocol, Zion Williamson has a bruised back and hip and Herb Jones has a hyperextended knee.

LSU Quarterback Jayden Daniels is the SEC Offensive Player of the Week . Daniels accounted for five touchdowns in the Tigers 45-20 victory over the previously undefeated Ole Miss Rebels. Linebacker Harold Perkins was named co-freshman of the week and Sophomore Mekhi Wingo was named defensive lineman of the week, as he had seven tackles and 1.5 sacks.

Cajuns Quarterback Ben Wooldridge was named the Sun Belt’s Offensive Player of the Week after throwing a school record-tying five touchdowns in a win over Arkansas State. U-L Lafayette’s other quarterback Chandler Fields is available for Thursday’s game at Southern Miss after missing the last two games due to injury, but Coach Michael Desormeaux says Wooldridge will start.

Louisiana Tech football coach Sonny Cumbie announced today that Quarterback Matt Downing will miss the rest of the season after taking a hit late in the overtime loss to Rice. Parker McNeil, who has started most of the games at Q-B is questionable for Friday night’s game against F-I-U. Also questionable for Friday are safeties BeeJay Williamson and Jaiden Cole. Tight end Griffin Hebert is closer to doubtful.

The Saints are 2-and-5, but just one game out of first place in the NFC South. Atlanta and Tampa Bay currently lead the underperforming division with records of 3-and-4. Linebacker Demario Davis says they have a real shot at getting into the playoffs despite their record
Cut 17 (25) “…worst enemy.”
Davis says the Saints also need to get their swagger back. They’ll try to do that on Sunday when they host the Raiders at noon.

When LSU faces Alabama on Saturday November fifth. The game will kick off at 6 PM. It will be the Tigers first night game in Death Valley since the September 24th win against New Mexico.

The Pelicans will be shorthanded tonight when they host the Dallas Marvericks. The team has announced that Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram and Herb Jones will not play. Williamson has a hip-and-back contusion from a hard fall in Sunday’s loss to Utah. Ingram is in concussion protocol and Jones has a hyperextended knee. Tip time in NOLA is at 6:30.

Texas A-and-M Corpus Christi has been picked to win the Southland Conference in Men’s basketball. Nicholls is picked to finish second, followed by UNO, Southeastern, McNeexse and Northwestern State.

Destrehan is ranked number one still in the Class 5A Louisiana Sports Writers Association high school football poll. Parkway and Southside have entered the Top 10. The tenth ranked Sharks are 7-and-1 after beating Acadiana 22-7 last Friday. Parkway is also 7-and-1 and they are ranked ninth and will visit Airline on Thursday. Several games are getting moved to Thursday because of the possiblty of bad weather on Friday.

LSU Quarterback Jayden Daniels is the SEC Offensive Player of the Week . Daniels accounted for five touchdowns in the Tigers 45-20 victory over the previously undefeated Ole Miss Rebels. He threw for 248 yards and rushed for 121 yards. Linebacker Harold Perkins was named co-freshman of the week as he recorded five tackles, one sack and two quarterback hurries. Sophomore Mekhi Wingo was named defensive lineman of the week, as he had seven tackles, 1.5 sacks and two pass break ups.

Cajuns Quarterback Ben Wooldridge was named the Sun Belt’s Offensive Player of the Week after throwing a school record-tying five touchdowns in a win over Arkansas State. U-L Lafayette’s other quarterback Chandler Fields is available for Thursday’s game at Southern Miss after missing the last two games due to injury, but Coach Michael Desormeaux says Wooldridge will start.

The Saints are getting ready for their next game this Sunday versus the Las Vegas Raiders. Injuries have contributed to the team’s two and five record. They played their last game without starters Jameis Winston, Michael Thomas, Jarvis Landry, Andrus Peat and Marshon Lattimore. Coach Dennis Allen is optimistic they’ll get some guys back for Sunday’s game against the Raiders…
cut 18 (18) “…be back”
The Saints host the Raiders at noon on Sunday.

The Pelicans host Dallas tonight. Brandon Ingram has been ruled out for New Orleans as he’s in concussion protocol. Zion Williamson is questionable with a hip injury after taking a hard fall in Sunday’s loss to Utah. Herb Jones is also questionable with a hyperextended knee. Tip time is 6:30.

LSU Quarterback Jayden Daniels was named SEC Offensive Player of the Week today. Daniels accounted for five touchdowns in the Tigers 45-20 victory over the previously undefeated Ole Miss Rebels. Daniels threw for 248 yards and rushed for 121 yards.

It’s the second straight standout performance by Daniels. He’s playing behind an improving offensive line. Coach Brian Kelly gives credit to the players and O-line coach Brad Davis…
cut 20 (19) “….with that”
The Tigers are off this Saturday and they’ll host Alabama on November 5th. The SEC announced today that game will start at 6 PM.

Louisiana Tech football suffered a hard-fought loss on homecoming to Rice on Saturday as the Owls defeated the Bulldogs 42-41 in overtime. Tech Coach Sonny Cumbie decided to go for two and the win after scoring a touchdown in overtime, but freshman QB Landry Lyddy’s pass was incomplete. Cumbie on his decision to go for two…
Cut 17 (16) “…went for two.”
Tech will be in Miami on Friday night to face F-I-U.

The State Police Gaming audit division says the first full month of sports wagering on college football games resulted in four-million dollars in revenues for the state. Gaming Control Board Chairman Ronnie Johns expects the number to grow when they get the October numbers next month…
cut 11 (12) “…National Hockey League’

The LSU Tigers spotted Ole Miss a 17-3 lead on Saturday but dominated the rest of the way as the Bayou Bengals knocked off the seventh-ranked Rebels 45-20. LSU held Ole Miss to 112 yards of total offense in the second half and the Rebels only rushed for three yards a carry. Coach Brian Kelly believes he and defensive coordinator Matt House were overthinking it too much on defense at the beginning of the game…
Cut 18 (17) “…let’s go play.”
The 18th ranked Tigers are off this Saturday so they’ll have an extra week to prepare for sixth ranked Alabama. Tulane moved up two spots in the A-P Top 25 poll to 23 after beating Memphis 38- 28 on Saturday.

Ragin Cajuns Quarterback Ben Wooldridge threw for a career-high 316 yards and tied a school record with five touchdown passes as U-L Lafayette defeated Arkansas State 38-18 on Saturday to improve to 2-and-2 in Sun Belt play. Wooldridge says he just focused on the little things…
Cut 16 (15) “…on the field.”
The Cajuns’ next game is Thursday night at Southern Miss.

Louisiana Tech will play Friday night at F-I-U, but who will start at quarterback for the Bulldogs? Parker McNeil and Matthew Downing both suffered injuries during Saturday’s overtime loss to Rice, but freshman Landry Lyddy came in with 37 second left in regulation and threw two touchdown passes in the one-point defeat.

The Pelicans lost their first game of the season last night, falling to the Utah Jazz 122 to 121 in overtime.

The LSU Tigers are ranked 18th in the Associated Press Top 25 poll after handing Ole Miss its first loss of the season, a 45-20 victory for the Tigers. LSU got another outstanding performance from quarterback Jayden Daniels who accounted for five touchdowns. He threw for 248 yards and two scores and rushed for another 121 yards and 3 TDs. Daniels says the offense has come a long way since the season opener…
Cut 19 (15) “…play football.”
LSU has been fined 250-thousand dollars by the SEC because the student section rushed the field after Saturday’s game ended.

Former LSU Quarterback Joe Burrow threw for 481 yards and three touchdowns as the Bengals defeated the Falcons 35-17.

The Pelicans rallied back from a 17-point deficit in the fourth quarter last night but lost to Utah 122 to 121 in O-T for New Orleans first loss of the season. The Pels did not have Brandon Ingram or Zion Williamson at the end of the game. Ingram left in the first half because of a possible concussion and Williamson injured his hip. The Pelicans are at Dallas tomorrow.

Louisiana Tech football suffered a hard-fought loss on homecoming to Rice on Saturday as the Owls defeated the Bulldogs 42-41 in overtime. Tech Coach Sonny Cumbie decided to go for two and the win after scoring a touchdown in overtime, but freshman QB Landry Lyddy’s pass was incomplete. Cumbie on his decision to go for two…
Cut 17 (16) “…went for two.”
Tech will be in Miami on Friday night to face F-I-U.

Today the Fighting Tigers of LSU take on Ole Miss inside Death Valley for a 2:30pm kickoff. A win would mean the Purple and Gold take control of the SEC West. Wide Receiver Kayshon Boutte, a preseason All-American and projected first round pick in the NFL, got off to a slow start in Coach Brian Kelly’s new system. But he says it’s all about building chemistry with quarterback Jayden Daniels…:
CUT 17 (13) “connecting”
Ole Miss is the number 7 team in the country with a 7-0 record. LSU is a one-and-a-half-point favorite in the game.

The LSU Board of Supervisors approved a four-year contract extension for athletic director Scott Woodward that runs through 2029 and pays $1.85 million per year. He could also earn a $500,000 bonus if LSU wins a national championship in any sport.

UL-Lafayette will host Arkansas St this afternoon at 4. The Red Wolves sit two spots behind the Cajuns in the race for the Sun-Belt West.

Elsewhere around the state today, ULM is at Army, Southeastern is at Jacksonville St., Memphis is at Tulane, Northwestern State hosts SE Missouri, there’s a big in-state rival matchup at Nicholls as McNeese State comes to town, and it’s homecoming for Louisiana Tech as the Bulldogs host Rice.

Under the Friday Night Lights, Benton prevails over Haughton 78-71. Carencro beats Sam Houston 72-55. West Monroe dominated Ouachita 45-14. Evangel got past Minden 48-21. St. Thomas More picked up the win over Teurlings 35-30. And it was Lafayette Christian who won the game versus Westgate, 37-12.

The New Orleans Pelicans are now 2-0 following a 124-112 victory over the Hornets in the Spectrum Center last night. The Pels, who haven’t trailed once so far this season, come home Sunday to take on the Utah Jazz in the Smoothie King Center.

Saints quarterback Andy Dalton threw six touchdown passes on Thursday night, but two of them went to the other team in a 42-34 defeat to Arizona. Two pick sixes late in the first half by the Cardinals sent New Orleans to its fifth loss in seven games. Coach Dennis Allen says making the playoffs is still their goal…
cut 15 (12) “…things around”
The Saints will look to turn the season around on October 30th at home against the Raiders.

Tomorrow afternoon, LSU hosts seventh ranked Ole Miss. Tigers wide receiver Kayshon Boutte says his chemistry with quarterback Jayden Daniels is growing…
cut 17 (12) “….connecting”
Kick-off is at 2:30.

It’s homecoming for Louisiana Tech tomorrow as the Bulldogs are getting ready to host Rice. Tech will play the game without leading tackler Tyler Grubbs, who is out for the foreseable future. Coach Sonny Cumbie says others will have to step up…
cut 20 (13) “…quarterback of our defense”
Tech is 2-and-4 on the season, while Rice is 3-and-3.

U-L Lafayette will host Arkansas State. The Red Wolves are just two and five. Cajuns Coach Michael Desormeaux…
cut 18 (19) “…ready for that”
Kick-off is at 4 PM.

After another frustrating loss last night the Saints are now 2-and-5. New Orleans Quarterback Andy Dalton threw four touchdown passes, but he was also intercepted three times as two were taken back to the end zone in the 42-34 defeat to the Arizona Cardinals. Dalton still has faith the team can turn this season around…
cut 29 (19) “…get that done”
The Black and Gold’s next game is at home on October 30th against the Las Vegas Raiders.

The Astros have a two games to none lead in their American League Championship Series after beating the Yankees 3-2 last night. Former LSU star Alex Bregman belted a three-run homer in the third inning.

LSU will host the seventh ranked Ole Miss for homecoming tomorrow at 2:30. The Tigers are 2.5 point favorites.

It’s also homecoming at Louisiana Tech. The Bulldogs are coming off a 47-27 defeat to North Texas and they are looking for a better performance against 3-and-3 Rice Owls…
cut 20 (15) “…rice football team”

U-L Lafayette will host Arkansas State. The Red Wolves are just two and five. Cajuns Coach Michael Desormeaux…
cut 18 (19) “…ready for that”
Kick-off is at 4 PM.

Saints quarterback Andy Dalton threw for 361 yards and four touchdowns, but he also threw three interceptions as New Orleans lost at Arizona 42-34 last night. Dalton’s first interception was picked off in the end zone and then with less than two minutes to go in the first half, Dalton threw two INTs that were returned for touchdowns.

The Black and Gold trailed 28-14 at halftime and never recovered. The loss drops New Orleans record to 2-and-5 but Coach Dennis Allen is not giving up on the season….
cut 21 (12) “…things around”
The Saints will look to turn the season around on October 30th at home against the Raiders.

Former LSU star Alex Bregman hit a three run homer in the third inning and the Astros held on for a 3-2 win over the Yankess to win the first two games of the American League Championship Series.

LSU will host seventh-ranked Ole Miss for a chance to take control of the SEC West tomorrow. The Tigers suffered a 40-13 loss to eighth-ranked Tennessee in Tiger stadium just two weeks ago, but wide receiver Kayshon Boutte says the team needs to learn from their last game and take advantage of the opportunity…
Cut 16 (09) “…weeks ago.”
Kick-off is at 2:30.

Louisiana Tech looks to bounce back from a 47-27 defeat at the hands of North Texas last weekend in which they allowed 475 rushing yards to the Mean Green. They’ll host the 3-3 Rice Owls in what Head Coach Sonny Cumbie described as an important opportunity for the Bulldogs…
Cut 19 (13) “…at home”
Kick off is at 2 PM.