Second-ranked LSU heads to Mississippi State on Saturday to take on the Bulldogs. Tigers safety Jacoby Stevens says he likes playing in Starkville…
cut 17 (20) “…it’s a thrill”
LSU will face a struggling Mississippi State team that’s coming off a bad loss to Tennessee. The Bulldogs are averaging just 27-points per game. Kick-off is at 2:30.

Saints cornerback P-J Williams has been suspended two games for a violation of the NFL’s substance-abuse policy. The league did not give an exact reason for the suspension, but you may recall, Williams was arrested last January for allegedly driving while intoxicated after the loss in the NFC Championship game. New Orleans is at Chicago this Sunday.

ULM, who is in first place in the Sun Belt West Division, heads on the road to face 24th ranked Appalachian State on Saturday. The Mountaineers are 5-0, 2-0 in conference play and Warhawks Coach Matt Viator is impressed with App State’s team speed…
cut 20 (16) “…can’ run”
Appalachian State was also ranked last year, but it was short-lived because they lost to Georgia Southern five days after they cracked the Top 25.

Louisiana Tech is receiving votes in both polls as they get ready to host Southern Miss in a battle of two teams who are two and 0 in Conference USA. The Golden Eagles have the sixth-best passing offense in the country.

The Nationals have advanced to the World Series while the Astros have taken a two games to one lead in the American League Championship Series.

LSU is 6-and-0, ranked second in the country but the Tigers defense has had trouble stopping opposing offenses at times. Coach Ed Orgeron says he doesn’t want LSU involved in games like Saturday when both teams are trading touchdowns…
cut 17 (15) “….get better”
LSU made the proper corrections on defense last week as the Gators did not score in the final 26 minutes.

TV viewership for the LSU-Florida game was the highest for the network in nearly two years. On average there were six-point-four million viewers and it peaked late in the fourth quarter at seven-point-four million.

A University of Alabama student has been arrested on a terrorizing charge after he allegedly called in a threat to Tiger Stadium, during the LSU-Florida game. 19-year-old Connor Bruce Croll was arrested in Tuscaloosa and he’ll face charges in Baton Rouge.

The media picks LSU basketball to finish third in the SEC after winning the conference championship with a 16-and-2 league record last season. Senior guard Skylar Mays earned a spot on the league’s preseason second team. He averaged 13 points a game last season. Kentucky is the favorite to win the SEC, followed by Florida, LSU, Auburn and then Tennessee.

The 5-and-1 Saints are off today and tomorrow the players will begin to work on the Chicago Bears. The Monsters of Midway are allowing just 14 points a game. But one of their best defensive players was put on injured reserve today. Former Saint and pro bowl defensive tackle Akeim Hicks is out with an elbow injury. The Bears are a three-point favorite.

Lakeshore High School in Mandeville is the new number one team in Class Four-A. The Titans are 6-0 and coming off a shutout win over Archbishop Hannan. St. Thomas More fell from the top spot after back-to-back losses to Catholic of Baton Rouge and Westgate. Karr is ranked third, Neville has moved up a spot to fourth, Northwood is ranked fifth and Bastrop has moved up three spots to number six.

Tiger Stadium was electric during LSU’s 42-28 win over Florida on Saturday. Plenty of recruits were attendance and Coach Ed Orgeron says the feedback he’s received has been outstanding…
cut 18 (22) “….our fans”
According to ESPN, Six-point-four million watched the game, which is the network’s most watch game in nearly two years.

The Saints are reportedly working out 30-year-old running back Travaris Cadet today. Cadet has already had two stints with the Black and Gold. He first joined the Saints in 2012 as an undrafted rookie. Coach Sean Payton said running back Alvin Kamara tweaked his knee during the Jacksonville game.

LSU basketball has been picked to finish third in the SEC preseason poll involving media members who cover the SEC and the national college hoops scene. The Tigers are defending SEC champs and there top returning player is guard Skylar Mays, who is on the league’s preseason second team. Kentucky is the favorite to win the SEC, followed by Florida, LSU, Auburn and then Tennessee.

Nicholls has moved up to number nine in the latest STATS FCS Top 25 ranking. The Colonels defeated Northwestern State 45-35. Nicholls is at Sam Houston State this Saturday. Southeastern Louisiana is also out of the Top 25, after losing to Incarnate Word. The Lions are off this week.

Lakeshore High School in Mandeville is the new team ranked number one in the Class Four-A poll. The Titans are 6-0 and coming off a win over Archbishop Hannan 21-0. St. Thomas More fell from the top spot after back-to-back losses to Catholic of Baton Rouge and Westgate.

After a two-touchdown victory over Florida and with another big home game looming against Auburn, LSU gets ready to visit Mississippi State for a 2:30 kick-off against the Bulldogs this Saturday. Two years ago, the Tigers went into Starkville and were handed a 37-7 loss. Coach Ed Orgeron says his guys were not prepared to play that day…
cut 16 (17) “…that stadium”
The SEC has announced that LSU’s next home game against Auburn on October 26th will kick off at 2:30.

A University of Alabama student has been arrested on a terrorizing charge after he allegedly called in a threat to Tiger Stadium, during the LSU-Florida game. 19-year-old Connor Bruce Croll was arrested in Tuscaloosa.

The Saints two big offseason acquisitions on offense made their mark in Sunday’s 13-6 win over Jacksonville. Tight end Jared Cook scored the only touchdown of the game and running back Latavius Murray rushed for 44 yards and caught three passes for 35 yards. Coach Sean Payton…
cut 30 (45) “…internally”

LSU has moved up to number two in the Associated Press Top 25 poll. Alabama is number one and Ohio State is third. The Advocate’s Brooks Kubena is a Top 25 voter and in his poll, he has the Buckeyes first, because he says Ohio State is a complete team…
cut 14 (12) “…doing well”
The SEC Freshmen of the Week is LSU cornerback Derek Stingley junior. Florida went after the Baton Rouge native and his man caught some passes, but Stingley’s interception in the end zone in the fourth quarter was one of the big plays in the Tigers win over Florida. Coach Ed Orgeron is proud of Stingley….
cut 16 (13) “….had too”
LSU now gets ready to play Mississippi State this Saturday.

The Saints continue to win without Drew Brees. Thanks to a strong defensive performance, the Black and Gold knocked off Jacksonville 13-6 to improve to 5-and-1. New Orleans will be in Chicago this Sunday to take on a Bears team coming off a bye.

Louisiana Tech is receiving one vote in the latest AP Top 25 poll. The Bulldogs clobbered U-Mass 69-21 on Saturday and will host Southern Miss on the NFL Network this Saturday at 2:30. Tech and the Golden Eagles are tied for first place in the Conference USA West Division.

ULM leads the Sun Belt West Division with a 2-and-0 mark and the Warhawks will travel to 24th ranked Appalachian State on Saturday. The Ragin Cajuns have a Thursday night game against Arkansas State.

Nicholls has moved up to number nine in the latest STATS FCS Top 25 ranking. The Colonels defeated Northwestern State 45-35. Nicholls is at Sam Houston State this Saturday. Southeastern Louisiana is also out of the Top 25, after losing to Incarnate Word.

LSU is ranked second in the latest A-P Top 25 poll after beating Florida 42 to 28. It’s the Tigers second win this season against a Top 10 opponent. Quarterback Joe Burrow says they can’t let up now…
cut 18 (16) “….get there”
LSU is at Mississippi State for a 2:30 kick-off.

Louisiana Tech and ULM also have 2:30 kick-offs on Saturday. The Bulldogs, who smashed U-Mass 69-21, will host Southern Miss on the NFL Network. Tech and the Golden Eagles are tied for first place in the Conference USA West Division.

ULM leads the Sun Belt West Division with a 2-and-0 mark and the Warhawks will travel to 24th ranked Appalachian State on Saturday. The Ragin Cajuns have a Thursday night game against Arkansas State.

The Saints won their fourth straight yesterday, beating Jacksonville 13-6. Coach Sean Payton’s defense held the Jaguars to 226 yards of offense…
cut 20 (08) “…today”
Jags rookie sensation Gardner Minshew threw for only 163 yards and a pick. Former LSU star RB Leonard Fournette was held to less than four yards a carry on 72 yards rushing.

Elsewhere in the NFC South, Carolina has won four straight as they defeated Tampa Bay 37-26 in London. The Bucs turned it over seven times. The Falcons fell to one and five after a 34-33 loss to Arizona.

San Francisco has the best record in the NFC. The 49ers are 5-and-0 after a 20-7 win over the L-A Rams. Only 165 total yards for L-A.

The Pelicans remain undefeated in preseason play as New Orleans defeated the Spurs 123 to 114 in San Antonio.

The Saints are 5-and-1 for the second straight season after a gritty 13-6 win over the Jaguars in Jacksonville keeping the team undefeated in games started by Teddy Bridgewater. Coach Sean Payton says it wasn’t pretty, but it turned out to be a good team win….
cut 19 (17) “standpoint”
The Saints only touchdown came in the fourth quarter when Bridgewater connected with tight end Jared Cook on a four-yard touchdown pass. The Black and Gold defense was outstanding, keeping the Jags out of the end zone, holding Jacksonville to 226 yards.

Carolina also won to stay one game back of New Orleans for first place in the NFC South. The Panthers defeated the Buccaneers 37-26 in London.

LSU’s 42-28 exhilarating win over Florida coupled with Georgia’s stunning upset loss to South Carolina helped the Tigers climb up to number two in the Associated Press Top 25 poll. The offensive line was a big key in the Tigers win over the Gators as they held a good Florida defense to zero sacks. Quarterback Joe Burrow says the offensive line took it personally that they got beat up bad in the Swamp last year…
cut 17 (17) “….proud of them”
LSU will play its first game on C-B-S this Saturday as the Tigers will visit Mississippi State for a 2:30 kick-off.

The Pelicans remain undefeated in preseason play as New Orleans defeated the Spurs 123 to 114 in San Antonio. Zion Williams had 22 points and 10 rebounds.

For the first time since the Texas game, defensive starters K’Lavon Chaisson, Michael Divinity and Rashard Lawrence should all be on the field together when the fifth-ranked Tigers host Seventh-ranked Florida tomorrow night. Tiger Rag Editor James Moran says the goal will be to put pressure on the Gators quarterback…
cut 18 (20) “…bad wheel”
Kick-off is at seven o’ clock.

ULM moved into sole possession of first place in the Sun Belt West Division after beating Texas State 24-14 yesterday.

Tomorrow, Louisana Tech hosts UMASS at six PM. The Bulldogs are 4-and-1 and off to their best start since 2012.

Grambling plays its first home game of the year as the Tigers host Alabama A-and-M at 2 PM.

The Saints are at Jacksonville on Sunday. New Orleans wide receiver Michael Thomas leads the NFL in catches and receiving yards as the big-money contract he signed this offseason has not hurt his play. Coach Sean Payton says Thomas is so competitive, money was not going to change him…
cut 20 (19) “…worst critic”
The Jaguars expect their star cornerback Jalen Ramsey to play on Sunday. He hasn’t played since week three because of a back injury and has been limited in practice this week.

Zion Williamson and the Pelicans will host the Utah Jazz at the Smoothie King Center tonight in a preseason game. Williamson is coming off a 29-point performance in Chicago. Tip off is at 7 PM.

5th ranked LSU looks to stay undefeated when they host 7th ranked Florida on Saturday night in Death Valley. The Gators are also undefeated allowing just 10 points a game. Tiger Rag Editor James Moran says Florida’s defense, led by defensive coordinator Todd Grantham, has 26 sacks, and protecting LSU quarterback Joe Burrow will be a big key…
cut 17 (19) “…offensive line”

Last night, ULM defeated Texas State 24-14 as running back Josh Johnson rushed for 114 yards and two touchdowns.

In action tomorrow, Louisiana Tech hosts UMASS. Northwestern State is at Nicholls, McNeese visits Central Arkansas, Southeastern Louisiana hosts Incarnate Word and Grambling hosts Alabama State.

Two good wide receivers will be involved in Sunday’s Saints-Jaguars game in Jacksonville. Former LSU star and Jags wide out DJ Chark ranks fifth in the NFL in receiving yards with 465 and he’s averaging 18 yards a catch. Saints Coach Sean Payton says Chark has a connection with Jacksonville’s rookie quarterback Gardner Minshew..
cut 19 (15) “…those two guys”
And of course the Saints have wide receiver Michael Thomas who leads the NFL in catches and receiving yards.

It’s a big day for the Eastbank Little League All-Stars as they visit the White House to celebrate their historic championship at the Little League World Series in August. Head Coach Scott Frazier says he hasn’t seen many of the boys since winning the world title, but he knows they are excited about the opportunity…
cut 6 (05) “….there’s no doubt”
The little league team has already been to the governor’s mansion and they also had a parade in their honor in Metairie in August.

LSU Coach Ed Orgeron expects senior linebacker Michael Divinity will start on Saturday after getting hurt in the Vanderbilt game. And Orgeron expects senior defensive end Rashard Lawrence will play, but he doesn’t know if he’ll start. Florida coach Dan Mullen says quarterback Kyle Trask is a full go, despite a sprained MCL. LSU linebacker K’Lavon Chaisson says they look to get pressure on Trask…
cut 20 (21) “like that”
The match-up of the week in the SEC is LSU versus Florida. The Tigers lead the country in scoring, averaging 55 points per game, while the Gators are fifth in scoring defense and 10th in total defense. Kick-off is at 7 PM.

After losing to Memphis last Saturday, ULM jumps back into Sun Belt Play tonight when they visit Texas State. The Warhawks rank third in the Sun Belt in total offense and Coach Matt Viator likes what he sees from his quarterback Caleb Evans and his junior running back
Cut 16 (11) “…together”
Evans is once again, putting up numbers for the Warhawks as he’s averaging 292 yards of total offense per gam. He’s averaging 234 passing yards and 10 touchdowns. Kick-off tonight is at 8:15.

Last night, the Ragin Cajuns dropped a 17-7 decision to Appalachian State in a rematch of last year’s Sun Belt Championship. U-L Lafayette had a chance to take a 10-7 lead early in the second half but the Mountaineers blocked a 42-yard field goal try and App State went on to score 10 second-half points to win by 10.