It wasn’t an exciting Monday night game, but the Saints left Seattle with a 13-10 win to improve their record to four and two. The defense gave up one long TD pass, but that was it. The offense had one touchdown drive, right before the first half. Alvin Kamara caught four passes on that drive including a 13-yard touchdown catch. He finished with 10 catches for 128 yards. Coach Sean Payton says the Seahawks were leaving Kamara open…
Cut 20 (20) “second half
New kicker Brian Johnson also made his first two field goals of his NFL career, including a game-winning 33-yarder with a 1:56 left. Up next the Tampa Bay Bucs in the Dome on Sunday afternoon.

It was a tough day for LSU starting quarterback Max Johnson in Oxford as he threw for only 146 yards in Saturday’s loss to Ole Miss. Johnson was also intercepted once and sacked four times. In the fourth quarter, freshman Garrett Nussmeier led LSU on two scoring drives, but coach Ed Orgeron says Johnson is still their starter…
cut 16 (17) “…we will”
Johnson will have a chance to rest this week as LSU does not have a game on Saturday.

The Pelicans won their first game of the season last night as New Orleans topped the Timberwolves 107-98. Jonas Valanciunas had 22 points and 23 rebounds. New Orleans hosts the Hawks on Wednesday.

And tonight’s game one of the World Series in Houston, as the Braves look for their first world series title since 1995.

The Saints return to action tonight after a bye week to face the Seattle Sehawks. Steady rain is expected in the Emerald City and New Orleans will also have to contend with 12th man, Seattle’s vocal fan base. Wide receiver Marquez Callaway says they know it will be a challenge
Cut 16 (18) “should be special”
It will also be breezy tonight at Lumen Field. Winds will be out of the south at 15 miles per hour. Kick-off is at 7:15 on ESPN. Peyton and Eli Manning will have their broadcast on ESPN Two. Drew Brees will be a guest in the fourth quarter.

The Pelicans are also in action tonight as they visit the Timberwolves. New Orleans 0-and-3 and lost to Minnesota on Saturday as they tied a franchise record with 30 turnovers.

The LSU Tigers allowed Ole Miss to score 31 unanswered points on Saturday in a 31-17 loss to the Rebels. The defeat drops LSU’s record to 4-and-4, 2-and-3 in the SEC heading into a bye week before a road game against Alabama. Center Liam Shanahan says the team is still motivated to win…
Cut 19 (25) “…invested so”
The Tigers are off this Saturday and they’ll visit Alabama on November sixth. A game time will be announced this weekend.

The Sun Belt and Southern Miss are scheduled to hold a joint press conference tomorrow afternoon. It’s expected the league will announce the Golden Eagles are leaving Conference USA to join the Sun Belt. Marshall, Old Dominion and James Madison are also expected to join the Sun Belt.

The Saints return from a bye week tonight as they visit the Seahawks in Seattle. New Orleans has a couple of big injuries on offense, Taysom Hill and Deonte Harris are out, but several injured players could return to the field for the Black and Gold. There’s a chance Kwon Alexander, Marcus Davenport, Tre’Quan Smith, along with starting offensive linemen Erik McCoy and Terron Armstead could all return tonight.

Geno Smith will start at quarterback for Seattle as Russell Wilson is out with a finger injury. But the Seahawks still have two terrific receivers DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett. Cornerback Pauslon Adebo gives us a scouting report, starting with Metcalf…
Cut 17 (17) “ ..cover him.”
Kick-off is at 7:15.

It was a rough Saturday for LSU and Louisiana Tech. Ole Miss scored 31 unanswered points in a 31-17 win over the Tigers in Oxford. And in Ruston, Louisiana Tech was on the wrong end of a blow out as UTSA trounced the Bulldogs 45-16.

But ULM pulled off another upset victory on Saturday as the Warhawks outscored South Alabama 41-31. Quarterback Chandler Rogers had a big game, as he threw for 369 yards and four TDs. Coach Terry Bowden says they knew Rogers could run, but he’s also showing off his ability to throw…
Cut 20 (20) “hitches”
The Warhawks are underdogs again this Saturday as they will visit Appalachian State.

The Saints return from a bye week tonight as they visit the Seahawks in Seattle. New Orleans has a couple of big injuries on offense, Taysom Hill and Deonte Harris are out, but several injured players could return to the field for the Black and Gold. There’s a chance Kwon Alexander, Marcus Davenport, Tre’Quan Smith, along with starting offensive linemen Erik McCoy and Terron Armstead could all return tonight.

Geno Smith will start at quarterback for Seattle as Russell Wilson is out with a finger injury. But the Seahawks still have two terrific receivers DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett. Cornerback Pauslon Adebo gives us a scouting report, starting with Metcalf…
Cut 17 (17) “ ..cover him.”
Kick-off is at 7:15.

LSU started strong but faded in Oxford in a 31-17 loss to Ole Miss on Saturday. The Tigers scored the game’s first touchdown in the first quarter, but didn’t score again until the fourth quarter. LSU Coach Ed Orgeron says the offense failed to execute during that scoring drought
Cut 18 (18)”…down field.”
The loss drops LSU’s record to 4-and-4, 2-and-3 in the SEC heading into a bye week before a road game against third-ranked Alabama.

UTSA is up to 23rd in the AP poll after blowing out Louisiana Tech 45-16 on Saturday. ULM scored the final 17 points of the game to upset South Alabama 41-31. The Warhawks have won two in a row and they are at Appalachian State this Saturday. The Mountaineers are receiving votes in the AP poll.

LSU looks for its sixth straight win over Ole Miss on Saturday. It’s unknown if Rebels Quarterback Matt Corrall will play after getting banged up in last week’s win over Tennessee. Tigers Coach Ed Orgeron says they worked hard on preparing for Ole Miss’ up-tempo offense…
cut 18 (18) ”….have to”

The Saints are getting ready to face the 2-and-4 Seahawks on Monday. They are without quarterback Russell Wilson, who is recovering from finger surgery. Geno Smith will start at Q-B and New Orleans Safety Marcus Williams says the Seahawks still have receivers D-K Metcalf and Tyler Lockett…
cut 17 (13) “…ball out”
The Saints are a 4.5 point favorite.

Louisiana Tech hosts undefeated and 24th ranked UTSA on Saturday night. The Roadrunners are led by quarterback Frank Harris, who has thrown for 16-hundred yards and 14 touchdowns. Bulldogs Quarterback Austin Kendall only threw for 164 yards last week and he was intercepted three times. Coach Skip Holtz on the adjustments they plan to make with the passing game…
cut 19 (18) “….the quarterback”
In other action on Saturday, ULM hosts South Alabama. Southeastern Louisiana travels to Northwestern State. McNeese hosts Incarnate Word, and Nicholls is at Houston Baptist.

On Thursday, the Ragin Cajuns rushed for 424 yards in a 28-27 win over Arkansas State. U-L Lafayette has won six in a row and they will welcome Texas State to Cajun Field a week from Saturday.

The Cajuns won their sixth straight football game last night, but it was not easy as U-L Lafayette held off Arkansas State 28-27. The Red Wolves led by six late in the third quarter, but Cajuns running back Chris Smith ran 74 yards for a touchdown and the following PAT was the winning score. Coach Billy Napier is glad to escape Jonesboro with a victory…
cut 28 (15) “….mental toughness”
The Cajuns rushed for 424 yards and Smith finished with 238 yards, the fifth most in program history.

Tomorrow, LSU is at 12th ranked Ole Miss, Louisiana Tech hosts 24th ranked UTSA. On the F-C-S level, ninth-ranked Southeastern Louisiana is at Northwestern State for a 3 PM kick-off on ESPN-plus.

The Saints are getting ready to face a 2-and-4 Seahawks team on Sunday that’s without quarterback Russell Wilson, who is recovering from finger surgery. Geno Smith will start at quarterback and New Orleans Safety Marcus Williams says the Seahawks still have receivers D-K Metcalf and Tyler Lockett…
cut 17 (13) “…ball out”
Alex Collins is Seattle’s leading rusher, 225 yards on 48 carries and two touchdowns.

The Louisiana Gaming Control Board has approved a license for FanDuel to operate in parishes that approved online fantasy sports. When will casinos offer sports gambling? Gaming Control Board Chairman Ronnie Johns says they are getting closer, but it’s not happening this weekend despite the rumors…
cut 30 (12) “…right way”
Currently, only Paragon Casino in Marksville is taking legal sports bets.

The Saints are getting ready to make a trip to the Pacific Northwest to play the Seattle Seahawks on Monday night. Coach Sean Payton says it’s difficult to produce explosive plays on offense against the Seahawks defense…
Cut 16 (16) “drives”
A couple of starting offensive linemen have returned to practice. Terron Armstead and Erik McCoy were limited yesterday, but Deonte Harris and Taysom Hill did not practice. Harris has a hamstring injury and Hill is trying to recover from a concussion.

LSU Coach Ed Orgeron says wide receiver Deion Smith and starting right guard Chasen Hines are doubtful for Saturday’s game against 12th ranked Ole Miss. Marlon Martinez is expected to start if Hines can’t go. Kick-off is at 2:30.

The Ragin Cajuns rushed for 424 yards last night and they needed every one of those yards as U-L Lafayette held off upset-minded Arkansas State 28-27. Chris Smith rushed 238 yards, which is the fifth-most rushing yards in a single game in program history. Montrell Johnson rushed for 150 yards and got most of those yards on a 99-yard touchdown run.

21st ranked SMU trounced Tulane 55-26 as the Green Wave fall to one and six.

It’s homecoming for Louisiana Tech who will host undefeated and 24th ranked UTSA. Bulldogs Coach Skip Holtz says the Roadrunners are a senior-laden team…
Cut 18 (19)”…protecting the football.”
It’s the first time the Roadrunners have been ranked in program history.

The Ragin Cajuns are 18 point favorites to beat Arkansas State tonight. U-L Coach Billy Napier on the matchup….
cut 17 (11) “…this rivalry”
Kick off is at 6:30.

Also tonight, Tulane is at 21st ranked SMU.

LSU is at 12th ranked Ole Miss. The Tigers are coming off a win over previoulsy ranked Florida. Rebels Coach Lane Kiffin is impressed with how LSU beat the Gators….
cut 19 (14) “….normally”
Kick-off from Oxford is at 2:30. Louisiana Tech is also facing a ranked team on Saturday as they host 24th ranked UTSA for homecoming.

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The Louisiana Gaming Control Board gave unanimous approval for FanDuel to operate in the state, which gives online fantasy sports players another option. FanDuel’s competitor Draft Kings has been up and running in the state for several weeks. When will casinos offer sports gambling? Gaming Control Board Chairman Ronnie Johns says they are getting closer and at today’s board meeting he shot down rumors it will happen this weekend….
cut 11 (12) “…right way”
Currently only Paragon Casino in Marskville is taking legal sports bets.

The Pelicans lost 117 to 97 to the 76ers in their season opener last night. University of Illinois transfer Adam Miller, who was expected to be a big part of the LSU men’s basketball team, has torn his ACL. The Cajuns are picked to finish second in the Sun Belt coaches poll, ULM is picked to finish last.

Not a great start to the Willie Green era for the Pelicans. Green lost his coaching debut as New Orleans fell to the Philadelphia 76ers 117-97. The 76ers put the game away with a 36 point fourth quarter. Green on the opening night defeat….
cut 29 (25) “…night overall”
It was a really rough night for new Pelican, Jonas Valanciunas, who was 3-of-19 from the field and scored just nine points.

LSU men’s basketball has lost one of its top players before the season even started. University of Illinois transfer Adam Miller has reportedly suffered an ACL injury and will miss the season.
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It remains a mystery on whether Ole Miss quarterback Matt Corrall will play in Saturday’s game against LSU. Corrall rushed for 30 times in last week’s win against Tennessee and Coach Lane Kiffin sounded pessimistic on Monday that he could suit up again on Saturday. During Wednesday’s SEC Teleconference, Kiffin didn’t sound any more optimistic…
Cut 18 (13)”…that’s hope.”
Kick-off in Oxford on Saturday is at 2:30.

Tonight in college football, Tulane is at 21st ranked SMU, the Ragin Cajuns visit Arkansas State, who has just one win on the season. Last night in the Sun Belt, Appalachian State upset 14th ranked Coastal Carolina 30-27.

And there are reports the Sun Belt is looking at adding Southern Miss, Marshall, Old Dominion and James Madison, while Conference USA is also eyeing James Madison and FBS independent Liberty.

With LSU’s top receiver, Kayshon Boutte (Boo-thay), going down with a season-ending injury. Someone had to step. Last Saturday it was Jena’s Jaray (Juh-ray) Jenkins who caught a career-high three touchdown passes in the upset win over Florida…
Cut 16 (15) “get the victory”
Linebacker Damone Clark says the news that this would be Coach Ed Orgeron’s last season at LSU has not been a distraction…
cut 18 (08) “…great university”
The Tigers are facing one of the top offenses in the SEC this Saturday as Ole Miss is averaging 44 points a game.

There are two college football games tomorrow night, the Ragin Cajuns are at Arkansas State. U-L Lafayette seeks a 12th straight Sun Belt win on the road. And Tulane is at 21st ranked SMU.

Tonight is the season opener for the Pelicans as New Orleans hosts the 76ers. It’s the head coaching debut for Willie Green and the goal this season for New Orleans is nothing less than a playoff appearance. They got to get Zion Williamson. He continues to recover from fracturing his foot in the summer. Tip off is at 7 PM.

The Saints are five point favorites heading into Monday night’s matchup with the Seahawks. Seattle is in last place in the NFC West with a two and four record and they are without star quarterback Russell Wilson, who is sidelined with a finger injury. The Saints are getting healthier as Kwon Alexander, Marcus Davenport, Tre’Quan Smith and Will Lutz are getting closer to returning.

The Sun Belt Conference is reportedly close to announcing that Southern Miss and Marshall are leaving Conference USA to join the Sun Belt. Pete Thamel from Yahoo Sports also reports the Sun Belt is looking to add Old Dominion and James Madison, while Conference USA is interested in adding Liberty and James Madison.