It didn’t look good when flames and black smoke were seen coming off the roof of the Superdome yesterday afternoon. But it turned out not to be a big deal. Officials say a pressure washer that was cleaning the roof of the dome started the fire and the blaze was under control a half-hour later. One worker suffered minor burns and the Saints are still scheduled to play in the dome on October 3rd.

After three games, LSU sophomore defensive end BJ Ojulari leads the nation in sacks with 4.5. He recorded 2.5 sacks in the win over Central Michigan. Ojulari says he’s picked up great pass-rushing skills from fellow teammates and coaches…
cut 16 (22) “…to get better”

The ULM football team celebrated its first win since November 23rd, 2019 when the Warhawks beat Jackson State 12 to seven on Saturday. Coach Terry Bowden says ending a 12-game losing streak was great, now it’s time to start winning some Sun Belt games…
cut 19 (25) “….with Troy”
ULM will host Troy for the Sun Belt opener at 7 PM. The Ragin Cajuns are on the road this Saturday as U-L Lafayette will visit Georgia Southern. G-S-U has been blown out in its last two games, losing to F-A-U 38-6 and Arkansas 45-10.

Louisiana Tech opens Conference USA play by hosting North Texas. The Mean Green are one and two after losses to SMU and UAB.

This afternoon the roof of the Superdome caught on fire sending black smoke to the sky. Officials say the fire occurred on the exterior of the Caesars Superdome in the gutter tub of the roof. The fire was quickly extinguished and it’s believed a pressure washer being used to clean the roof caught on fire. The damage is still being assessed. The Saints are set to host the New York Giants in the Caesars Superdome on October 3rd.

Meanwhile, the players are off today and they’ll return to practice tomorrow in Fort Worth, Texas on the campus T-C-U. Defensive tackle Malcolm Roach says they will strive to be more consistent after suffering a loss at the hands of the Panthers last Sunday….
cut 20 (20) “…more consistent”
This Sunday, the Saints are at New England.

In LSU’s win over Central Michigan on Saturday, four different wide receivers caught at least five passes. Coach Ed Orgeron says it’s good to have a number of guys who can make plays in the passing game…
Cut 18 (20)”…heartbeat.”
On the injury front, defensive end Andre Anthony will miss the rest of the season with a knee injury. But Orgeron expects freshman running back Armoni Goodwin will return to the field after injuring his ankle in the McNeese game. Coach O is also hoping free safety Jay Ward can return to the field because he says they need him going up against Mississippi State’s air raid offense.

In the NBA, former Pelican and three-point specialist J-J Redick announced his retirement today ending a 15-year career in the NBA.

After putting together its best performance of the season, the LSU Tigers will kick-off SEC play this Saturday when they face Mississippi State. Bulldogs quarterback Will Rogers threw for 419 yards in a loss to Memphis last Saturday. Coach Ed Orgeron says he’s seen his defense get better since the season-opening loss to UCLA…
cut 19 (19) “…this Saturday”
LSU has lost defensive end, Andre Anthony, for the season. The six-year senior suffered a knee injury against Central Michigan that will require surgery.

In the NBA, former Pelican and three-point specialist J-J Redick announced his retirement today ending a 15-year career in the NBA.

The Saints players have the day off today before they begin preparations this Sunday’s game at New England. Linebacker Demario Davis says they are disappointed about their performance last Sunday in Carolina…
cut 20 (19) “…get fixed”
New Orleans is a three-point underdog headed into Sunday’s game against the Patriots.

In the latest high school football polls. Catholic High of Baton Rouge, Karr, U-High, Lafayette Christian and Calvary Baptist are the number one ranked teams in the five classifications. The Catholic Bears got a big game this week against Warren Easton, while Karr will face a talented Scotlandville squad.

Southeastern Louisiana is ranked 16th in both FCS polls. The Lions have this week off and begin Southland play on October 2nd at McNeese.

In his fifth collegiate start, LSU quarterback Max Johnson threw five touchdown passes in a 48-21 win over Central Michigan. It was the best performance of the season for the Fighting Tigers. But Coach Ed Orgeron still sees areas where his sophomore quarterback can improve…
cut 17 (19) “…quick”
LSU defensive end Andre Anthony is out for the rest of the season. The sixth-year senior injured his left knee in the second quarter of Saturday’s game.

LSU’s BJ Ojulari has been named the SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week. The sophomore from Marietta, Georgia had 2.5 sacks in the win over the Chippewas. Ojulari is the nation’s sacks leader with 4.5.

After breaking down the tape from Sunday’s loss to Carolina, Saints coach Sean Payton says the biggest area of concern is protection…
cut 29 (29) “… the week before”
Last night in Monday Night Football, Green Bay defeated Detroit 35-17 as Aaron Rodgers threw four touchdown passes.

Ragin Cajuns running back Montrell Johnson had four touchdowns in last week’s win over Ohio and he’s been named Sun Belt Offensive Player of the week. ULM’s Calum Sutherland is the Sun Belt Special Team’s player of the week after kicking four field goals in a 12-7 win over Jackson State.

The Saints had an ugly performance against Carolina yesterday and lost to the Panthers 26-7. Protecting quarterback Jameis Winston was a big problem. Offensive tackle Terron Armstead says they were having communication issues on the offensive line…
cut 17 (19) “…communication”
Winston was hit eleven times and sacked four times, while also throwing two interceptions…
cut 30 (13) “:…what we want”
Winston’s quarterback rating of 26.9 is a career-low. The Saints are now 1-and-1 on the season and they are at New England this Sunday.

LSU’s offense looked much better in the Tigers 49-21 win over Central Michigan on Saturday. Quarterback Max Johnson threw for 372 yards and five touchdowns. Kayshon Boutte was LSU’s leading receiver with six catches, but the Tigers showed off their depth at wide receiver as Deion Smith, Jack Bech and Devonta Lee each had five catches. Brian Thomas had two catches for 50 yards. Johnson says an adjustment on offense helped them spread the ball around…
cut 20 (12) “,…throughout the game”
Bad news for the Tigers defense. Coach Ed Orgeron announced today Andre Anthony will miss the remainder of the year with a knee injury.

LSU begins SEC play against Mississippi State this Saturday. The Tigers next home game is october 2nd versus Auburn. That game will kick off at 8 PM.

As good as the Saints were in their week one win over Green Bay, they were just as bad yesterday in a 26-7 loss to the Carolina Panthers. New Orleans had just 128 yards of total offense and they hit Quarterback Jameis Winston 11 times and sacked him four times. Winston was also intercepted twice. Coach Sean Payton takes the blame for the loss
Cut 16 (16) “…football game.”
The 128 yards is the fewest yards gained in a game for the Saints since 2001. And it’s the Black and Gold’s first loss to Carolina since 2018.

Tampa Bay improved to 2-0 on the season with a 48-25 win over the Atlanta Falcons. The Cowboys evened their record to 1-and-1 with a 20-17 win over the Chargers. Greg Zuerlein’s 56-yard field goal as time expired was the game winner. Joe Burrow was intercepted three times in a three point loss to the Bears.

LSU Quarterback Max Johnson threw for 372 yards and five touchdowns as the Fighting Tigers offense came to life in a 48-21 win over Central Michigan. Freshman Deion Smith had two touchdown catches and fellow freshman Jack Bech had a great-handed one-handed grab in the end zone. Bech believes they can build momentum from Saturday’s performance
Cut 19 (20) “…the field.”
The Tigers are at Mississippi State for an 11 AM kick-off.

Louisiana Tech suffered a heart breaking loss to SMU on Saturday as a last second heave into the end zone resulted in a Mustangs touchdown and a 39-37 win over the Bulldogs. Tech hosts North Texas this Saturday.

ULM ended a 12-game losing streak with a 12 to seven win over Jackson State. Calum Sutherland hit four field goals. The Warhawks host Troy this Saturday, while Cajuns are at Georgia Southern to open Sun Belt play.

The Saints had just 128 yards of total offense in a 26-7 loss to the Panthers. New Orleans went into the game short-handed as they were missing several starters due to injuries and eight coaches were not at the game, because of COVID protocols. But running back Alvin Kamara says they can’t use that as an excuse…
cuit 18 (17) “…it is what is” (2x)
The 128 yards of total offense in a game is the lowest for the franchise since 2001.

The Saints will practice again this week at T-C-U’s campus and then leave Friday for Boston where they’ll face the New England Patriots on Sunday. The Pats beat the hapless New York Jets 25 to six yesterday.

LSU Quarterback Max Johnson threw for 372 yards and five touchdowns as the Fighting Tigers offense came to life in a 48-21 win over Central Michigan. Freshman Deion Smith had two touchdown catches and fellow freshman Jack Bech had a great-handed one-handed grab in the end zone. Bech believes they can build momentum from Saturday’s performance
Cut 19 (20) “…the field.”
The Tigers are at Mississippi State for an 11 AM kick-off.

Louisiana Tech suffered a heart breaking loss to SMU on Saturday as a last seecond heave into the end zone resulted in a Mustangs touchdown and a 39-37 win over the Bulldogs. Tech hosts North Texas this Saturday.

ULM ended a 12-game losing streak with a 12 to seven win over Jackson State. Calum Sutherland hit four field goals. The Warhawks host Troy this Saturday, while Cajuns are at Georgia Southern to open Sun Belt play.

LSU ranks 93rd in the country in total offense heading into Saturday night’s game against Central Michigan. Coach Ed Orgeron hopes to see improvement on that side of the ball…
cut 10 (13) “….right now”
C-M-U began its season with a loss to Missouri and shutout Robert Morris last week. So far opponents are just two of 23 on third down against the Chippewas defense. Kick-off is at 6:30.

The Saints are at the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. Cornerback Marshon Lattimore is a game-time decision as a result of a hand injury. Coach Sean Payton says the team will practice at T-C-U’s campus again next week, but return to New Orleans following its week three game at New England. And then host the Giants at the Ceasar’s Superdome on October third.

Louisiana Tech’s defense will be tested Saturday when they host the SMU Mustangs at 2:30. SMU quarterback Tanner Mordecai has thrown eleven touchdown passes in two games. Bulldogs Coach Skip Holtz says he’s also an excellent runner…
cut 18 (22) “…pass rush lanes”

In other action on Saturday, Tulane is at Ole Miss. The Green Wave are a two-touchdown underdog. ULM welcomes Deion Sanders and the Jackson State Tigers to Malone Stadium. Southeastern Louisiana is Central Connecticut State. McNeese is in Baton Rouge again. This time to face Southern. Grambling is at Houston and Northwestern hosts U-T Martin.

The Saints would love to duplicate its week one performance this Sunday when they face NFC South rival Carolina. New Orleans had its way last weekend in a 38-3 victory over the Packers. Saints Q-B Jameis Winston threw five touchdown passes, but Winston says everyone played well…
cut 20 (19) “….offense”
The Saints have more injuries for this game than what they had heading into the regular-season opener. Kwon Alexander, Marcus Davenport, Erik McCoy, and C-J Gardner-Johnson did not practice yesterday and cornerback Marshon Lattimore is a game-time decision with a hand injury.

Dominating performance last night for the Ragin Cajuns as freshman Montrell Johnson rushed for a career-high four touchdowns in a 49-14 win over Ohio.

Because of the lack of hotel space in the Baton Rouge area, the Central Michigan football team will fly into Baton Rouge the day of the game and fly back to Mount Pleasant after the contest.

Louisiana Tech will welcome one of its former head coaches to Ruston on Saturday when the Bulldogs host Sonny Dykes and the SMU Mustangs. Dykes coached at La Tech from 2010 to 2012. He got the head coaching job at SMU in 2018 and Tech head coach Skip Holtz believes this is his best team…
Cut 16 (22) “…feet.”
SMU Quarterback Tanner Mordecai has thrown 11 touchdown passes in two games. kick-off is at 2:30.

The Saints will look to start the season with a 2-0 record when they take on Carolina on Sunday. The Panthers also won their opening game as they defeated the Jets 19-14. New Orleans quarterback Jameis Winston says Carolina has two excellent edge rushers in Haason Reddick and Brian Burns…
Cut 19 (17) “…good corners.”
Carolina’s defense recorded six sacks in the win over the Jets.

Montrell Johnson had four rushing touchdowns last night as the Ragin Cajuns easily defeated the Ohio Bobcats 49-14. Levi Lewis threw for 214 yards and a touchdown. U-L Lafayette is now 2-and-1 and the Cajuns will open Sun Belt play next Saturday when they visit Georgia Southern.

LSU is a 20-point favorite heading into tomorrow night’s home game against Central Michigan. A couple of starting offensive linemen will be back on the field for the Bayou Bengals, Austin Deculus and Chasen Hines, while tackle Cam Wire remains sidelined with an undisclosed injury.

Louisiana Tech is a 13-point home dog for Saturday afternoon’s game against S-M-U. Tech is 1-and-1 on the season after barely getting past Southeastern Louisiana. The Mustangs are 2-and-0 after blowout victories over Abilene Christian and North Texas. Tech Coach Skip Holtz wants to see his team play with a chip on its shoulder…
Cut 17 (21) “…cylinders”
Kick-off Saturday is at 2:30.