The Saints will not have All-Pro receiver Michael Thomas for a fourth straight game tonight as he’s not playing because he reportedly punched teammate C-J Gardner Johnson at practice on Saturday. Thomas was listed as questionable because of an ankle injury, but in the latest injury report, it said Thomas was out and the reason was not related to an injury.

Tonight’s game against the Chargers has an interesting quarterback matchup. You have Drew Brees for the Saints, who is 41-years-old, while Los Angeles has a rookie quarterback in Justin Herbert, who is 22-years-old. In Herbert’s last game against the Bucs, he completed 80-percent of his passes for 290 yards and three touchdowns.

Elsewhere in the NFC South, Carolina is a surprising three and two after beating the Falcons 23–16. The Falcons are 0-5 and Owner Arthur Blank has fired General Manager Thomas Dimitroff and Head Coach Dan Quinn.

After getting upset by previously winless Missouri, LSU is no longer ranked in the Top 25 polls and there are serious questions about the defense after giving up 586 yards of offense. Fans are pointing the finger at defensive coordinator Bo Pelini, but Coach Ed Orgeron still supports Pelini…
cut 28 (06) “…get better”
It’s the first time LSU has not been ranked since 2017. The Cajuns are ranked 21st heading into Wednesday night’s game against Coastal Carolina.

Louisiana Tech is 2-0 in Conference USA after beating U-TEP 21-17. Coach Skip Holtz says they won despite not having their starting offensive tackles because of COVID…

The Saints will not have All-Pro wide receiver Michael Thomas for tonight’s game against the Chargers as he’s being disciplined for reportedly getting into a fight with defensive back C-J Gardner-Johnson. New Orleans is facing a Chargers defense that ranks in the middle of the pack, but they do have Joey Bosa, who has three sacks in four games. Offensive tackle Terron Armstead on the Chargers defensive front…
cut 17 (13) “…of their defense”
Kick-off is at 7:15.

NFL Network reporter Jane Slater says Cowboys Quarterback Dak Prescott is in high spirits after suffering a gruesome ankle injury in yesterday’s win over the Giants. The former Haughton star and Sulphur native is facing a four to six month recovery after a compound fracture and dislocation of his right ankle.

The LSU Football team is not ranked for the first time since 2017 after they were upset by previously winless Missouri on Saturday. Coach Ed Orgeron says the performance on defense was embarrassing….
cut 27 (12) “….get it fixed”
LSU is at 10th ranked Florida on Saturday.

Louisiana Tech is 2-0 in Conference USA play after a 21-17 win over UTEP on Saturday. The Bulldogs won despite only 210 yards of total offense, but Tech’s defense only gave up one touchdown. Head Coach Skip Holtz
cut 18 (13) ” to compete”
Louisiana Tech will host Marshall at 5 PM on Saturday.

17th ranked LSU will look to build off last week’s blowout victory over Vanderbilt when they face a winless Missouri team in Columbia on Saturday for an 11 AM kickoff. Tigers quarterback Myles Brennan has thrown for 682 yards and seven touchdowns in two games. Senior Jontre Kirklin caught two TD passes last week and the former Lutcher standout looks to keep contributing…
cut 20 (20) “…I’m saying”
Meanwhile, Missouri is averaging just 16 points a game and they could play two different quarterbacks. TCU transfer Shawn Robinson and freshman Connor Bazelak, who played most of the game last weekend in a loss at Tennessee.

It’s unclear if Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas will be able to play Monday versus the Los Angeles Chargers. He’s missed the last three weeks with a high ankle sprain and Coach Sean Payton says the offense as a whole has just been okay with Can’t Guard Mike…
cut 29 (19) “…cleaned up”
A win over the Chargers on Monday night will put New Orleans into a first-place tie with Tampa, who lost last night in Chicago.

Tulane also lost last night as the Green Wave fell to Houston 49-31.

Tomorrow night, Louisiana Tech will host UTEP for homecoming, while ULM has a non-conference contest at Liberty.

LSU is gearing up for a so-called home game in Missouri tomorrow as they face a Tigers team that is off to an 0-2 start. Mizzou is averaging just 16 points a game. LSU Safety Jacoby Stevens says Missouri tries to confuse opposing defenses…
cut 19 (23) “.of position” ‘

A wild high school football game took place last night at Eddie Robinson Stadium in Grambling as Ruston defeated Neville in three overtimes 38-35. The Tigers led 21-0 at halftime and in the first overtime, Ruston scored on fourth and goal from the 45-yard line on a hail mary pass.

Louisiana Tech is back at Joe Aillet Stadium tomorrow night to host the UTEP Miners. After battling through a COVID outbreak a month ago, Holtz says they head into Saturday’s home game as healthy as they’ve been
cut 18 (16) ” nice job”
Kick-off is at 6 PM.

ULM is at Liberty for an 11 AM kick-off tomorrow. The Monroe News-Star reports that nose tackle Mason Husmann along with defensive tackles Sir’Darrius Ellis and Demonde Harris did not make the trip.

Last night, Tulane blew a 24-7 lead and lost to Houston 49-31.

In the NFL, the Bears beat Tampa Bay 20 to 19. So the Bucs fall to 3-and-2 and if the Saints beat the Chargers on Monday, they will be tied with Tampa for first in the NFC South.

LSU is gearing up for a so-called home game in Missouri tomorrow as they face a Tigers team that is off to an 0-2 start. Mizzou is averaging just 16 points a game. LSU Safety Jacoby Stevens says Missouri tries to confuse opposing defenses…
cut 19 (23) “.of position” ‘
The last time LSU played Missouri was in 2016. A special night for Coach Ed Orgeron who just took over the program after Les Miles was fired.

Miles has tested positive for the coronavirus. The former Tigers coach says he plans to fulfill his responsibilities as the Kansas Jayhawks head coach remotely as he quarantines. Miles is not reporting any symptoms.

After getting blown out by 31 points on the road against 22nd ranked BYU last Friday, La Tech returns to Joe Aillet Stadium tomorrow night to host Conference foe UTEP. Bulldogs coach Skip Holtz is looking for a bounce-back performance…
cut 17 (19) “plays’

Tulane blew a 24-7 lead and lost to Houston last night 49-31. The Cougars outgained the Green Wave 476 to 211 as the Greenies defense scored two touchdowns in the first quarter, but the offense struggled all night long.

In the NFL, the Bears beat Tampa Bay 20 to 19. So the Buccaneers fall to 3-and-2 and if the Saints can beat the Chargers on Monday, they will be tied with Tampa for first place in the NFC South.

As long as Hurricane Delta continues to eye a landfall in southwest Louisiana, the Saints plan to stay at their training facilities in Metairie as they get ready for their Monday night match-up with the Los Angeles Chargers. Chargers Coach Anthony Lynn named rookie Justin Herbert his starting Q-B going forward. Veteran Tyrod Taylor will serve as his backup. Saints Coach Sean Payton says Herbert has played really well…
cut 30 (21) “…those things”

The 17th ranked LSU football team leaves Baton Rouge today for the Show Me State as they are set to play Missouri at 11 AM on Saturday. Coach Ed Orgeron says starting guard Ed Ingram is questionable.

ULM goes after its first win of the season on Saturday as they visit Coastal Carolina. The Warhawks are coming off a 35-30 loss to Georgia Southern. The Eagles blocked a punt for a touchdown in the third quarter that proved to be the difference. ULM coach Matt Viator says the suspension of practice during preseason because of COVID has hurt their performance on special teams…
cut 18 (18) “….correctable things”
Liberty, led by former Ole Miss Coach Hugh Freeze, is 3-0 on the season. Kick-off is at 11 AM.

And former LSU Coach Les Miles has tested positive for COVID-19. Miles says he’ll continue his coaching duties with the Kansas Jayhawks from home during isolation. Miles is currently asymptomatic.

Saints Coach Sean Payton confirms the Black and Gold will stay in New Orleans to prepare for Monday night’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers. The team was looking at relocating to Indianapolis because of Hurricane Delta…
cut 30 (03) “…of us”
Since the Saints are staying put that means Monday Night’s game against the Chargers will be played in the Superdome, but no fans for a third straight home game.

Tulane is in action tonight as they visit American Association rival Houston. It’s finally the season opener for the Cougars, who had five games either canceled or postponed because of COVID-related issues. The Green Wave are 2-1 and will start freshman Michael Pratt at Q-B, who has taken over for Keon Howard. Coach Willie Fritz says Pratt has had a good week of practice
cut 19 (11) “.last outing”

The 17th ranked LSU football team will leave Baton Rouge today for the Show Me State as they are set to play Missouri at 11 AM on Saturday. Coach Ed Orgeron says starting guard Ed Ingram is questionable, but starting tackle Dare Rosenthal could return after missing last Saturday’s game.

U-L Lafayette’s Saturday home game against Coastal Carolina has been postponed until Wednesday night.

ULM has a non-conference game against Liberty on Saturday at 11 AM. Warhawks Coach Matt Viator hopes the early start time will lead to better results for his team, who has yet to win a game this season…
cut 17 (14) “….as well”
The Liberty Flames are 3-and-0 and coached by former Ole Miss Head Coach Hugh Freeze.

And Louisiana Tech is still set to host UTEP at 6:30 at Joe Aillet Stadium.

The Saints are reportedly staying put. The franchise was considering evacuating to Indianapolis because of Hurricane Delta, but the Athletic reports the Black and Gold have decided to prepare for their Monday night matchup against the Chargers at their training facility in Metairie. That means the game will be played in the Superdome, but Mayor Latoya Cantrell has said no fans.

Because of Hurricane Delta, LSU will go on the road and visit Missouri for an 11 AM kickoff on Saturday. First-year Mizzou Coach Eliah Drinkwitz looks forward to the challenge of hosting the defending national champs…
cut 20 (15) “…playing”
LSU Coach Ed Orgeron says starting left guard Ed Ingram is questionable, but starting left tackle Dare Rosenthal could return after missing last week’s game.

The 23rd ranked Ragin Cajuns will wait until Wednesday to host Coastal Carolina as Hurricane Delta has postponed Saturday’s game to the middle of next week. If Delta causes significant damage to Lafayette, the game could be moved to Conway, South Carolina.

ULM is at Liberty this Saturday as the Warhawks are still looking for that first win of the season. They face a team that’s yet to lose. The Flames are 3-and-0 and they’ve won five in a row dating back to last season. ULM Coach Matt Viator is impressed with Liberty Quarterback Malik Willis…
cut 16 (20) “…he’s a playmaker”
Kick-off in Lynchburg, Virginia is at 11 AM central time.

Tonight, Tulane is at Houston as the Cougars finally kick-off their season after seeing multiple games postponed or canceled because of COVID.

Instead of LSU hosting Missouri on Saturday night, the Fighting Tigers will travel to the Show Me State and play Missouri on their home field. Kick-off will be at 11 AM. Coach Ed Orgeron says the 11 AM kickoff will be a benefit, because a night game would have resulted in the team rolling back into Baton Rouge early Sunday morning…
Cut 7 (06) “…advantage for us.”

LSU’s Ail Gaye has become a force on defense as he leads the SEC in quarterback pressures. Gaye is a juco transfer and he didn’t think he would be a starter right away, but wants to be one of the best defensive lineman in the country…
cut 19 (24) “….a teammate”

The Saints are looking at possibly relocating to Indianapolis before Hurricane Delta arrives. New Orleans next game is Monday night at home against the Los Angeles Chargers. That game would be played in Indy as well if the Saints evacuate to the Midwest.

The Ragin Cajuns are back in the Top 25 AP and coaches polls, even though they didn’t play last Saturday. They come in at number 23 as they get ready to face Coastal Carolina on Saturday. Coach Billy Napier says hopefully the ranking motivates his players to perform at a higher level
cut 16 (24) “…keep winning.”
Still no word on the status of Saturday’s game.

LSU’s football game versus Missouri this Saturday will reportedly be moved from Tiger Stadium because of Hurricane Delta. It’s being reported the game will be played at 11 AM at Missouri and an official announcement could be made this morning. Mizzou moved into the SEC in 2012 and this will be the Tigers’ first trip to Missouri’s home field since joining the league.

A break out star on LSU’s defense this season has been junior college transfer Ali Gaye, who has emerged as the Tigers best pass rusher. Gaye transferred in from Garden City Community College and says coaching has allowed him to take his game to a different level…
cut 18 (20) “…on me”

The 23rd ranked Ragin Cajuns are scheduled to host Coastal Carolina on Saturday at 11 AM, but will that game have to be postponed or moved because of Hurricane Delta. No word yet on what will happen. It’s a matchup between two undefeated teams. Coastal Carolina leads the Sun Belt in scoring and they rank second in the league in total defense. Coach Billy Napier says Coastal has improved its personnel on defense…
cut 17 (20) “good job’

Several high school football games have been moved to Wednesday and Thursday because of Hurricane Delta.

The LSU-La Tech men’s basketball game has reportedly been moved from Bossier City to Baton Rouge because of COVID. The game is scheduled for December sixth in the PMAC.