The Saints suffered their third straight loss yesterday falling to the Minnesota Vikings 28-25 in London. New Orleans is 1-and-3 and Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu says there’s still a long way to go in the season…
cut 17 (17) “….made off”
The good news is that no one is running away with the NFC South. Tampa Bay fell to 2-and-2 after losing to Kansas City 41-31 last night. Atlanta beat Cleveland 23-20 as the Falcons improved to 2-and-2, while the Panthers fell to 1-and-3 with a 26-16 loss to Arizona. New Orleans hosts Seattle this Sunday. The Seahawks outscored Detroit 48-45 to improve to 2-and-2.

LSU is in the AP Top 25 poll for the first time this season as they are ranked 25th. The Tigers are coming off a come from behind 21-17 win over Auburn. TheTigers passing game struggled. Before leaving the game with bruised knee, LSU Q-B Jayden Daniels was just 8-of-20 for 80 yards. Coach Brian Kelly takes blame for the poor night passing…
cut 23 (22) “…prepare him better”
This Saturday, the Tigers host 8th ranked Tennessee. The Volunteers are averaging 366 passing yards a game and nearly 49 points a contest. LSU’s offense can not afford another slow start in this one. Kick-off is at 11 AM.

The Saints lost their third straight yesterday as they fell three points short of finishing their trip to London with a win over Minnesota. The game went back and forth in a wild fourth quarter that saw the Vikings come out on top 28-25. Saints kicker Will Lutz kicked a 60-yard field goal late in the fourth quarter, but missed a 61-yard attempt to tie the game on the final play as the ball hit the upright and then the cross bar…
Cut 16 (14) “…go in.”
The Saints offense had another slow start, turned it over twice and the team committed ten penalties. The defense also couldn’t contain former LSU Tiger Justin Jefferson, who had 10 catches for 147 yards and a rushing TD. New Orleans is now 1-and-3 and will return home to face Seattle.

It was far from a perfect performance on the Plains but the LSU Tigers are 2-0 in the SEC after coming back from a 17-0 deficit to beat the Auburn Tigers 21-17. Coach Brian Kelly says it was a gritty victory…
Cut 19 (19) “…did that tonight.”
LSU forced four turnovers, three of them in the fourth quarter. The Tigers are now ranked 25th in the AP poll and will host 8th ranked Tennessee on Saturday.

The Ragin Cajuns rallied from a 10-point fourth quarter deficit only to lose on a last second field goal to South Alabama 20-17. ULM still can’t beat Arkansas State as the Warhawks fell to the Red Wolves 45-28. Northwestern State rallied from 12 down to beat Nicholls 36-33 to improve to 2-0 in the Southland. The Colonels remain winless.

Veteran Andy Dalton is expected to get the start at quarterback for the injured Jameis Winston as the Saints face the Minnesota Vikings in London on Sunday. Winston did not practice at all this week and is listed as doubtful. Wide receiver Michael Thomas has already been ruled out with a toe injury, while running back Alvin Kamara and receiver Jarvis Landry are questionable. Dalton says the offense will strive to be efficient on Sunday…
cut 10 (10) “…anything less”
Saints Safety Tyrann Mathieu believes the time in London this week will help the team bounce back from a slow start to the season…
Cut 16 (16) “…each other.”
Kick-off is at 8:30.

LSU Coach Brian Kelly has ruled two offensive starters out for Saturday’s game at Auburn, running back Armoni Goodwin and guard Garrett Dellinger, who both got hurt in the win over New Mexico. But the defense gets back senior nickel back Jay Ward, defensive end B-J Ojulari and safety Joe Foucha who will make his LSU debut after transferring in from Arkansas…
cut 30 (05) “…my debut”
Kick off is at 6 PM.

After a big Sun Belt opening win over U-L Lafayette ULM is at Arkansas State. The Warhawks have not won in Jonesboro since 2001. The Red Wolves are 1-and-3 this season. ULM Coach Terry Bowden gives a scouting report on their quarterback, James Blackman…
cut 20 (06) “…big plays”
Kick-off on Saturday is at 6:00.

Other action. the Ragin Cajuns host South Alabama, Nicholls is at Northwestern State and Southeastern Louisiana hosts Murray State.

It’s likely Saints back-up Andy Dalton will start at quarterback when New Orleans takes on Minnesota in London on Sunday. Regular starter Jameis Winston is listed as doubtful on the injury report after not practicing this week because of back and ankle injuries. Dalton says he’s ready…
Cut 9 (10) “…out there.”
Dalton will not have Michael Thomas as a weapon in the passing game as Thomas has been ruled out with a toe injury.

The Saints defense will have the challenge of containing former LSU receiver Justin Jefferson who is coming off a lackluster performance against the Lions last week. Saints Safety Tyrann Mathieu says the playmaker is built for today’s game…
Cut 17 (15) “…eliminate him.”

LSU football coach Brian Kelly says running back Armoni Goodwin will miss tomorrow’s game against Auburn. Kelly says Goodwin sustained a substantial injury to his hamstring in the win over New Mexico. Also guard Garrett Dellinger will miss tomorrow’s Auburn game because of a hand injury. Kick-off on the Plains is at 6 PM.

Tonight it’s Week 5 of the high school football season and Union Parish running back Trey Holly is the new all-time leading rusher in Louisiana High School football history. Holly surpassed former Tiger and University High running back Nick Brossette last week and he now has 8,708 yards rushing. Holly is committed to play at LSU and the four-star recruit says he’s always dreamed of playing in Tiger Stadium…
cut 15 (08) “…my dream”
Tonight, Union Parish hosts undefeated Franklin Parish as Holly hopes to eclipse 10-thousand yards rushing before his prep career ends.

Saints Quarterback Jameis Winston has yet to practice this week in London as the Black and Gold prepares for Sunday’s game against the Vikings. If he doesn’t practice today, Winston will not play because of back and ankle injuries. New Orleans would then turn to veteran Andy Dalton. Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu says the team is confident Dalton can get the job done…
cut 18 (07) “….as well”
The Saints defense has its issues too. New Orleans is allowing 139 rushing yards a game and they face a Vikings team averaging nearly five yards a carry.

LSU football coach Brian Kelly says running back Armoni Goodwin could be out for awhile with a hamstring injury and guard Garrett Dellinger will miss tomorrow’s Auburn game because of a hand injury. Kick-off on the Plains is at 6 PM.

After a ten-point fourth-quarter comeback win over UL Lafayette last week, ULM is set to take on Arkansas St tomorrow in their second week of Sun-Belt play. The Warhawks have lost the last 12 meetings with the Red Wolves but Coach Terry Bowden isn’t concerned about the history of the match-up…
Cut 19 (22) “…this year.” (2x)
Despite defeating the defending Sun-Belt champs last week, ULM is a touchdown underdog against Arkansas State.

In high school football last night…Grant won the Squirrel Bowl as they beat Buckeye 31-14 yesterday. Ouachita Parish handed Ouachita Christian its first loss as the Lions defeated the Eagles 48-28.

Saints quarterback Jameis Winston did not practice for a second straight day in London as the team gets ready for their game against the Vikings. Coach Dennis Allen said yesterday that the plan was for Winston to practice today. Winston has been dealing with a bad back, but told reporters he also has several other injuries…
Cut 18 (19) “…can be.”

A-L-dot-com is reporting that Auburn quarterback T-J Finley will not start against his former team when the Tigers visit the Plains. Finley also missed last Saturday’s overtime win over Missouri because of an injury to his throwing shoulder. Robby Ashford is expected to make his second consecutive start.

The Ragin Cajuns are getting ready for their homecoming game this Saturday against South Alabama. U-L Lafayette is looking to snap a two-game losing streak. Last Saturday, the Cajuns blew a ten-point fourth-quarter lead and lost to in-state rival U-L-M. Coach Michael Desormeaux says they made too many mistakes against the Warhawks
Cut 16 (20) “…the game.”
The Cajuns would like to get their running game going. They rank 113th in the FBS in rushing yards.

Week five of the high school season kicks-off tonight. In Monroe, Ouachita Christian faces Ouachita Parish. It’s the first time the two schools have played each other in football. Tonight is the Squirrel Bowl as Buckeye battles Grant.

After missing yesterday’s practice, Saints Quarterback Jameis Winston is expected to practice in London today as New Orleans continues to prepare for Sunday’s game against Minnesota. Winston has struggled this season while playing with several fractures in his back. So Andy Dalton took snaps with the first team and Taysom Hill was back working at quarterback yesterday. But Coach Dennis Allen says Hill’s return to Q-B has nothing to do with Winston’s injury…
cut 19 (16) “…reps at”
Hill started nine games at quarterback over the two previous seasons.

LSU guard Garrett Dellinger is doubtful for Saturday’s game at Auburn after undergoing surgery on his hand. Miles Frazier is expected to move right to left guard and Anthony Bradord will likely start at right guard.

The Ragin Cajuns are getting ready for its homecoming game this Saturday against South Alabama. U-L Lafayette is looking to snap a two-game losing streak. Last Saturday, the Cajuns blew a ten-point fourth-quarter lead and lost to in-state rival U-L-M. Coach Michael Desormeaux says they made too many mistakes against the Warhawks
Cut 16 (20) “…the game.”
The Cajuns would like to get their running game going. They rank 113th in the FBS in rushing yards averaging 106 yards a game on the ground.

Week 4 of the NFL season kicks-off tonight as Joe Burrow and the Bengals host the Miami Dolphins. Cincinnati is off to a 1-and-2 start, while the Dolphins are one of the just two teams that is still undefeated after three weeks.

The LSU football team is getting ready for its first SEC road test of the year as they will visit Auburn on Saturday. Coach Brian Kelly says the prepartion for this week will better emulate game speed due to the similarities of the two teams…
cut 18 (13) “…speed up”
Kelly said today on the SEC Coaches Teleconference that starting left guard Garrett Dellinger had surgery yesterday to repair a broken hand suffered in the shutout win over New Mexico and he’s doubtful to play this Saturday. Miles Frazier started the season as the left guard could get the nod to start at Auburn.

Saints quarterback Jameis Winston, wide receiver Michael Thomas and offensive tackle Ryan Ramczk did not practice today as the team prepares for Sunday’s game in London against Minnesota. Winston has an ongoing back injury, Thomas has developed a toe injury and Ramczyk has an elbow injury.

Training camp is underway for the Pelicans. It’s year number for head coach Willie Green who led the team into the playoffs last season. Green compared yesterday’s first practice to how the season started last year…
cut 19 (13) “….be better”
The Pelicans’ preseason will begin October 4th against the Bulls.

The LSU men’s basketball team holds its first practice today under first year coach Matt McMahon. It’s a completely different team this year with 10 new scholarship players. The Tigers will have 28 practices before the season opener against Missouri-Kansas City on November ninth.

Hurricane Ian is bearing down on Tampa Bay. The Buccaneers are scheduled to host the Chiefs on Sunday night. Caesars Superdome spokesperson Doug Thornton says they’ve told the NFL that the Dome could host the game, if Tampa is unable to host.

There were a lot of questions about LSU’s offensive line heading into the season, but the unit is coming together thanks to the emergence of freshmen tackles Will Campbell and Emery Jones. But the real test for this group is coming as the Tigers begin a string of games in the SEC. Coach Brian Kelly likes the aggressiveness of the unit…
cut 17 (11) “…after it”

The Saints are in London getting ready for Sunday’s game against the Vikings. Offensive Tackle Ryan Ramczyk says despite the new surroundings, the focus has to be on beating Minnesota…
cut 21 (16) “…do your job”
Kick-off is at 8:30 central time

Training camp is underway for the Pelicans. It’s year number for head coach Willie Green who led the team into the playoffs last season. Green compared yesterday’s first practice to how the season started last year…
cut 19 (13) “….be better”
The Pelicans’ preseason will begin October 4th against the Bulls.

The LSU men’s basketball team holds its first practice today under first year coach Matt McMahon. It’s a completely different team this year with 10 new scholarship players. The Tigers will have 28 practices before the season opener against Missouri-Kansas City on November ninth.

Hurricane Ian is bearing down on Tampa Bay. The Buccaneers are scheduled to host the Chiefs on Sunday night. Caesars Superdome spokesperson Doug Thornton says they’ve told the NFL that the Dome could host the game, if Tampa is unable to host.

During his Monday press conference, LSU football coach Brian Kelly provided an injury update on Quarterback Jayden Daniels and a few other players. Daniels left Saturday’s win in the third quarter because of a lower back strain. Kelly says Daniels injury is not serious…
Cut 18 (19) “…with him.”

LSU women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey gave a no comment when asked at a press conference about her former player Brittany Griner, who is serving a nine year prison sentence in Russia for drug possession. Mulkey hasn’t said much about Griner’s public ordeal, but had this to say on Tiger Rag Radio earlier this year…
cut 12 (07) “…home safely”
Mulkey and Griner won two national championships together at Baylor.

The Pelicans began training camp today and Zion Williamson is healthy after missing all of last season with a foot injury. New Orleans made the postseason last year as the addition of C-J McCollum in February helped the Pels get into the play-in tournament and advance into the Western Conference playoffs. Williamson says this year they want to make a deep run in the postseason…
Cut 17 (15) “…out there.”
Williamson has averaged 26 points and shot 60-percent field in his 85 games during his pro career.

The Saints are off to a 1-and-2 start, but running back Mark Ingram says there is no finger pointing going on in the locker room….
cut 28 (18) outcome of the game”
New Orleans will face the 2-and-1 Vikings in London this Sunday.