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.

Not a great first game for Bo Pelini, who began his second stint as LSU’s defensive coordinator on Saturday with the Tigers giving up 623 passing yards. The Tigers tried to play man-to-man coverage, but couldn’t keep up with the Mississippi State receivers or the running back coming out of the backfield. It didn’t help that LSU cornerback Derek Stingley missed the game, because of a non-COVID-19 illness. Stingley could return to practice today and play on Saturday.

LSU Coach Ed Orgeron says Stingley’s replacement Jay Ward missed a couple of weeks during the preseason because of an injury. The Tigers other starter at corner, Cordale Flott, got picked on a lot. Orgeron says they still have confidence in this group…
cut 18 (15) “….and practicing”
LSU is at Vanderbilt on Saturday.

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.

ULM is off to an 0-3 start and they’ll have to play the rest of the season without cornerback Corey Straughter. The preseason All-Sun Belt selection announced on Twitter that he needs surgery on his wrist.

The Saints have a two-game losing streak for the first time since 2017 after losing to Green Bay 37-30 last night. New Orleans Quarterback Drew Brees threw for 288 yards and three touchdowns, but he says mistakes keep costing them…
cut 4 (12) “…opportunities”
The Saints had nearly 400 yards of total offense but also settled for three field goals.

LSU Quarterback Myles Brennan threw for 345 yards and three touchdowns, but he was also intercepted twice and sacked seven times in the Tigers 44-34 defeat to previously unranked Mississippi State. Brennan says they don’t want to get used to losing…
cut 18 (09) “..period”
LSU is at Vanderbilt on Saturday.

The Cajuns had a dramatic victory on Saturday as Nate Snyder hit a 53-yard field goal with no time left to give U-L Lafayette a 20-18 win over Georgia Southern. The Cajuns won despite not having several starters and reserves available because of COVID-19 and injuries. Coach Billy Napier says this game will serve as a great learning tool for these young adults…
cut 20 (25) “…game of football”
Napier is optimistic they’ll have more players available for their next game, an October 7th matchup with Appalachian State.

La Tech quarterback Luke Anthony has been named the Conference USA Offensive player of the week. Anthony threw for five touchdowns and ran for another in the Bulldogs 66-38 win over Houston Baptist.

The Saints have their first two-game losing streak since 2017 as they lost to Green Bay 37-30 last night. A Taysom Hill fumble in the fourth quarter turned the momentum in the Packers favor, plus New Orleans committed eight penalties. Coach Sean Payton says his team is facing a bit of a gut check…
cut 3 (08) “…the truth”
Alvin Kamara had a huge game for the Black and Gold with 197 yards from scrimmage, including a 52-yard touchdown catch that saw him break five tackles. But It’s the second straight week the Saints defense gave up more than 30 points. They also failed to force a turnover last night, only had one sack, and gave up a couple of big passing plays.

Tampa Bay moved into first place in the NFC South with a 28-10 win over Denver. Carolina won its first game, beating the Chargers 21-16 and the Falcons blew another double-digit lead in the fourth quarter and lost to 3-and-0 Bears.

No surprise here but Mississippi State Quarterback K-J Costello has been named the SEC Offensive Player of the Week after setting a league record with 623 passing yards against LSU in a 44-34 win upset win for the Bulldogs. The Tigers played without All-American cornerback Derek Stingley Junior, because of a non-COVID illness that put him in the hospital on Friday. Coach Ed Orgeron says they tried to play man-to-man defense with an inexperience secondary
Cut 16 (20) “…obviously”

Ragin Cajuns kicker Nate Snyder is the Sun Belt Special Teams Player of the week. His 53-yard field goal as time expired helped U-L Lafayette improve to 3-0 with a 20-18 victory over Georgia Southern. Cajuns linebacker Lorenzo McCaskill was named the Sun Belt defensive player of the week.