LSU Coach Ed Orgeron says starting left tackle Dare Rosenthal will be a game-time decision for Saturday night’s game at Vanderbilt. Orgeron says Cam Wire will get the start if Rosenthal can’t play…
cut 28 (28) “…very good

Tonight, Louisiana Tech is at 22nd ranked BYU. It’s the first time the Bulldog program has been played in Provo, Utah. Both teams are 2-and-0.

The city of New Orleans will transition into phase three of its coronavirus pandemic restrictions tomorrow, but still no word on when fans will be able to attend Saints games. The team has requested 25-percent capacity in the Superdome and New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell says talks with the NFL franchise continue. NOLA-dot-com says the Saints are optimistic fans will be allowed for the next home game on October 12th.

The Saints will look to snap a two-game losing streak on Sunday when they visit New Orleans. New Orleans enters the game tied with Dallas for the second most penalties in the NFL. Safety Malcolm Jenkins says some of the flags are unavoidable…
cut 20 (15) “…live with”

Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas was limited at practice for a second straight day as he tries to return to the field this Sunday when New Orleans visits the Detroit Lions. Quarterback Drew Brees says Thomas is moving around well…
cut 18 (20) “…from there”
Cornerback Janoris Jenkins was also limited at practice yesterday with a shoulder injury. While defensive end Marcus Davenport, cornerback Marshon Lattimore, tight end Jared Cook and Andrus Peat all missed practice with injuries.

LSU Coach Ed Orgeron says starting left tackle Dare Rosenthal will be a game-time decision for Saturday night’s game at Vanderbilt.

Louisiana Tech is at 22nd ranked BYU tonight in a matchup of two teams who are trying to go 3-0 on the season. The Cougars own two blowout victories over Navy and Troy and they are averaging 622 total yards of offense. Bulldogs Coach Skip Holtz says BYU can move the ball by running it or passing it
cut 16 (14) “..right now”
And on defense, the Cougars are allowing just five points a game. Kick-off is at 8 PM on ESPN Two.

And then tomorrow in Monroe, ULM will host Georgia Southern. The Eagles are a run option team and the Warhawks have allowed 788 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns in three games. Kick=off is at six o’clock in Malone Stadium.

The Ragin Cajuns-Appalachian State game scheduled for Wednesday has been postponed because of a COVID outbreak involving the App State football program.

Saturday was a tough day for the LSU secondary as the Tigers defense allowed Mississippi state Quarterback KJ Costello to throw for an SEC record 623 passing yards. On the other side of the ball, the Tigers gave up seven sacks. After reviewing the tape, LSU Coach Ed Orgeron on the Tigers line play, starting with the D-Line
cut 19 (20) “..better there’
And Orgeron says starting left tackle Dare Rosenthal is very questionable to play Saturday at Vanderbilt, after getting injured on the final drive of last Saturday’s game.

Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas returned to practice yesterday. He hopes to play this Sunday in Detroit.

The Ragin Cajuns football game scheduled for next Wednesday at Appalachian State has been postponed due to positive COVID-19 tests and contact tracing with the Mountaineers football program. The game will be played instead on either Friday, December fourth or Saturday, December fifth in Boone, North Carolina. The Cajuns next scheduled game is October 17th versus Coastal Carolina.

Meanwhile, ULM hosts Georgia Southern this Saturday, who lost last Saturday to the Cajuns by two points, 20-18. The Eagles run an option offense, but Warhawks Coach Matt Viator says they can throw the ball too…
cut 17 (16) “….as well”
Kick-off in Malone Stadium is at 6 PM. The Warhawks are 0-3, while Georgia Southern is 1-and-1.

Saints All-pro receiver Michael Thomas was back at practice yesterday after missing the last two games with a high-ankle injury. Thomas was limited and so was cornerback Marshon Lattimore, because of a hamstring injury. Cornerback Janoris Jenkins, tight end Jared Cook and left guard Andrus Peat did not practice.

After giving up 37 points in a loss to Green Bay on Sunday, Saints Coach Sean Payton wants to see his defense play with more discipline. He says it was disappointing to see how they played the boot leg on Sunday night…
cut 18 (13) “…corrected”
Payton wore a paper mask during Sunday’s loss to Green Bay after getting fined for not wearing a mask in the previous game. The NFL is serious about this issue. They are reportedly looking to strip teams of draft picks and hand down suspensions if protocols are not followed.

LSU Coach Ed Orgeron says he expects All American cornerback Derek Stingley Junior will be able to play this Saturday at Vanderbilt after missing the season opener with an illness. Commodores Coach Derek Mason says Stingley’s return will be a big boost for the Tigers defense…
cut 20 (18) “…the field”
In other LSU injury news, Orgeron says starting left tackle Dare Rosenthal is very questionable. Coach O says Cameron Wire would start if Rosenthal can’t go.

Former LSU Tiger D-J LeMahieu’s two out, two strike RBI single in the ninth inning helped the Yankees defeat the Indians 10 to 9 last night. New York advances to the American League Division Series. So does Tampa Bay and Houston.

LSU Center Liam Shanahan says Saturday’s loss to Mississippi State was a wake-up call for the Tigers and there are no excuses for their performance. During a zoom conference with reporters, Shanahan was asked if the unusual preseason was a factor in the 10-point defeat to the Bulldogs…
cut 30 (20) “…I’m confident”
And today, LSU Coach Ed Orgeron says he expects All-American cornerback Derek Stingley Junior will play Saturday at Vanderbilt.

College football news reports that the College Football Playoff will stay at four teams this year after a proposal was discussed to expand the playoff to eight teams.

There was a lot of discussion at the State Capitol today over the 25-percent maximum capacity at athletic events. High school football programs are not happy with this coronavirus restriction. Assistant state health officer Dr. Joe Kanter says while fans might sit apart from each other, there are times when they may get close to each other and we know that a person can spread the virus even if they are asymptomatic.
Cut 8 (13) “…without knowing it (x2).”
Baton Rouge Republican Rick Edmonds says the inability to attend high school football games is detrimental to families who feel it’s a time-honored tradition. Edmonds tells state health officer, Dr. Jimmy Guidry, he wants the policy to be reviewed to see if the cap can be raised.
Cut 9 (07) “…given to that.”
The high school football season begins tomorrow night.

The 20th ranked LSU Tigers look to rebound this Saturday when they visit Vanderbilt at 6:30 in Nashville. Safety Jacoby Stevens says they can’t let Saturday’s loss longer….
cut 17 (17) “…press on there”
Today on the SEC Media teleconference, Coach Ed Orgeron said he believes Derek Stingley will play Saturday night against the Commodores after missing the season opener with a non-COVID illness. But he says starting left tackle Dare Rosenthal is questionable with an injury. Cam Wire would start if Rosenthal can’t play.

La Tech starting left tackle Willie Allen has decided not to play anymore this season. In a statement on Twitter, Allen says there’s too much going on this country and he’s concerned about his health and COVID-19.

The Saints are in Detroit this Sunday to face the Lions. Both teams are 1-and-2 on the year. Detroit won last week beating the Cardinals in Arizona. Lions Quarterback Matthew Stafford threw for 270 yards and two touchdowns. Coach Sean Payton on the veteran Q-B….
cut 28 (18) “….played well”
A new injury report comes out today. We’ll see if Michael Thomas is able to practice. He’s missed the last two games with a high ankle sprain. Starting guard Andrus Peat suffered an ankle injury in the loss to the Packers and we’ll get a better idea of the severity today.

The NFL has posptponed its first game because of COVID-19 concerns. The Steelers-Titans game will be played either Monday or Tuesday. Tennessee had nine positive cases among staff and players.

The New Orleans Saints return to the practice field today as they get ready for the Detroit Lions on Sunday. The Black and Gold are looking to snap a two-game losing streak. Through three games, the Saints have committed 24 penalties, that’s tied with Dallas for the second-highest total in the NFL. Cameron Jordan says eliminating penalties will be a focus at practice this week…
cut 28 (28) “…can’t happen”
Kick-off on Sunday is at noon.

La Tech starting left tackle Willie Allen has decided not to play anymore this season. In a statement on Twitter, Allen says there’s too much going on this country and he’s concerned about his health and COVID-19.

There were some bright spots for LSU in Saturday’s loss to Mississippi State. Graduate transfer Jabril Cox played well in his first game in an LSU uniform after a standout career at FCS power North Dakota State. The linebacker had a pick six for LSU’s first score…
cut 18 (20) “…myself.
LSU junior wide receiver Terrace Marshall also picked up where he left off last season as he caught eight passes for 122 yards and two touchdowns. This Saturday, LSU visits Vanderbilt, who held Texas A-and-M to 17 points in a loss. Marshall expects to be successful in Nashville..
cut 19 (16) “…the same’

LSU’s Myles Brennan broke school records on Saturday by completing 27 passes on 46 attempts for 346 yards. Those are all record hights for first-time LSU starting quarterbacks. But Brennan was also intercepted twice and sacked seven times. Coach Ed Orgeron says Brennan needs to make quicker decisions…
cut 17 (17) “….quarterback would”
LSU cornerback Derek Stingley is expected to play this Saturday against Vanderbilt after missing the season opener because of an illness.

The Pelcians have reportedly reached out to Doc Rivers about their head coaching vacancy. Rivers was fired by the Clippers after failing to get Los Angeles to at least the Western Conference Finals.

The Saints made Alvin Kamara one of the highest-paid running backs in the league just before the season started and so far that investment is paying off. Through three games, Kamara is averaging nearly five yards a carry and has 27 receptions with six total touchdowns. Coach Sean Payton highlighted his 52 yard TD catch in Sunday night’s loss…
Cut 19 (15) “…later on”
No update from Payton on starting left guard Andrus Peat, who left the game on a stretcher. He reportedly suffered a high ankle sprain and underwent further testing yesterday.

Several schools in Lake Charles have made the decision not to play varsity high school football this season, because of Hurricane Laura. Barbe, Sam Houston, LaGrange and Washington-Marion have opted out.

Neville is now playing Leesville in Friday’s season opener. The Tigers were scheduled to play Ouachita Parish, but Ouachita has several positive COVID cases.

LSU Football Coach Ed Orgeron admits they should have had a better plan in place on both sides of the ball this past Saturday when they lost to previously unranked Mississippi State 44-34. LSU gave up 623 passing yards and the Tigers offense allowed seven sacks. Coach Ed Orgeron says he looks forward to getting back on track this Saturday at Vanderbilt
Cut 16 (22) “…fixing it”
Orgeron expects All-American cornerback Derek Stingley to play on Saturday against Vanderbilt. He was unavailable for Saturday’s game as he was hospitalized the night before because of a reported allergic reaction.

The Saints are 1-and-2 but at least running back Alvin Kamara is off to a great start after a down year last season. Through three games this season, he has 153 rushing yards on nearly five yards a carry and 285 yards through the air with six total touchdowns. Kamara also had an impressive 52-yard touchdown catch in Sunday night’s loss to Green Bay, where he broke five different tackles. Coach Sean Payton says Kamara is a tough player who refuses to go down…
cut 20 (16) “….tackle”
The Saints are in Detroit this Sunday. The Lions ended an 11-game losing streak with a win at Arizona this past weekend.

Can the Titans play this Sunday? The team has closed its practice facilities until Saturday after three players and five members tested positive for COVID.

And Barbe, Sam Houston, LaGrange, and Washington-Marion will not play varsity football this season because of Hurricane Laura.