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.

LSU and Florida has become one of the great rivalry games in the SEC. Tigers linebacker K’Lavon Chaisson says its two schools that do not like each other…
Cut 18 (19) out of hand”
The Gators rushed for 215 yards against the Tigers last season in a 27-19 win in the Swamp, but Florida ranks near the bottom in rushing this season, averaging 140 yards a game.

Appalachian State shut down the Ragin Cajuns offense last night as the Mountaineers left Lafayette with a 17-7 win. UL-Lafayette Quarterback Levi Lews threw for just 131 yards. App State is now 5-0, while the Cajuns are 4-and-2.

The Saints continue to get ready for a Jaguars offense that features a couple of former LSU stars. Running back Leonard Fournette has rushed for over 100 yards in his last two games, while DJ Chark ranks fifth in the NFL in receiving yards with 465 yards and he’s averaging 18 yards a catch.

Jacksonville Owner Shad Khan is optimistic cornerback Jalen Ramsey will play this Sunday against the Saints. Ramsey has missed the last two games as the disgruntled super star has been seeking a trade.

Tonight’s NFL game tonight, is the Giants at the Patriots.

ULM faces Texas State in a Sun Belt match-up that can be seen on ESPN-U at 8:15. Both teams won their Sun Belt opener. The Warhawks have won 11 of the 15 meetings between the two teams.

The LHSAA Game of the Week is Ouchitia Christian at Cedar Creek. The game will be streamed on the LHSAA’s website.

Just a couple more days before 5th ranked LSU hosts seventh-ranked Florida in a rivalry that has really grown over the years. Outside linebacker K’Lavon Chaisson says bad blood will collide in Death Valley at 7 PM….
cut 19 (16) “…whole game”
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.

The Ragin Cajuns four-game winning streak was snapped last night as Appalachian State beat U-L Lafayette again 17-7. That’s now seven straight losses for the Cajuns against Appalachian State as U-L Lafayette could not get its offense going last night as they had just 254 yards of offense.

Tonight ULM is at Texas State for an 8:15 kick-off on ESPN-U. Both teams are two and three on the season and the Bobcats are averaging just 20 points a game. But Warhawks Coach Matt Viator says Texas State feature some good skill position players…
cut 17 (15) “….haven’t seen”
The Bobcats had more time to prepare for this game as they were off last Saturday, while ULM lost to Memphis 55-33.

LSU’s offense, which leads the country in scoring, faces its toughest test by far on the season when they host Florida on Saturday. The Gators lead the SEC in defensive scoring, allowing 10 points a game and they lead the conference in sacks with 26. Center Lloyd Cushenberry says protecting quarterback Joe Burrow is a must…
cut 19 (18) “…avoid that”
Last year, Florida dominated LSU’s o-line, beating the Tigers 27-19.

Saints linebacker DeMario Davis won his appeal and will not be fined for wearing a headband that said Man of God during the week three win over Seattle. Davis says the headband has helped raise 30-thousand dollars and he’s donating that money to St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi.

Big game tonight for the Ragin Cajun football team as they host Appalachian State in a game that will be televised by ESPN Two starting at 7 PM. The two teams met in the first Sun Belt championship game last year and both teams could meet again in the conference title game. U-L Lafayette Coach Billy Napier says he’s impressed with Appalachian State quarterback Zac Thomas…
cut 17 (29) “…be important”
U-L Lafayette has yet to beat the Mountaineers in six previous tries.

Also tonight, the Pelicans face the Bulls in preseason action in Chicago.

After back-to-back 11 AM kick-offs, Tiger Nation is fired up for a 7 Pm kickoff inside Death Valley on Saturday night when 5th ranked LSU hosts 7th ranked Florida. Coach Ed Orgeron knows purple and gold nation will bring it…
cut 17 (16) “…ready to go”
The hostile environment awaiting the Gators is one reason why LSU is a 13-point favorite.

Ragin Cajuns Coach Billy Napier is hoping for a big crowd for tomorrow night’s nationally televised Sun Belt match-up against Appalachian State. It’s a rematch of last year’s Sun Belt title game, which was won by the Mountaineers. The Cajuns are three-point favorite. Kick-off is scheduled for 7 PM on ESPN Two.

Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson looked good in his preseason debut last night, scoring 16 points, grabbing seven rebounds, three assists and three steals in a 133-to-109 win over Atlanta. Williamson threw down his first massive dunk in the first two minutes of the contest and he enjoyed the experience…
cut 30 (10) “…my belt”
The Pels head to Chicago to play the Bulls tomorrow.

The 49ers are the only undefeated team in the NFC after thumping Cleveland 31-3 last night. San Fran is now 4-and-0. Former LSU Tiger Odell Beckham continues to have a hard time finding his way in the Browns offense, had just two catches for 27 yards.

St. James, who defeated previously unbeaten Assumption, is the newly ranked number one team in Class 3-A. Sterlington is ranked season. St. James hosts rival Lutcher this Saturday, while Sterlington is at Farmerville.

5th ranked LSU enters Saturday night’s showdown with Florida with a 5-0 record and they lead the country in scoring averaging 55 points a game. But the two Power five schools the Tigers have faced, have a defense that’s ranked 104 or higher in the country. Florida will be the best defensive team LSU has faced, but Orgeron likes what his team can do on offense…
cut 18 (21) “…we’re ready”
LSU wide receiver Terrace Marshall was back at practice yesterday, much earlier than many had thought when he had surgery on his foot two weeks ago. On the defensive side of the football…senior defensive end Rashard Lawrence and linebacker Michael Divinity are back at practice Coach O hopes they’ll be ready for Saturday night.

Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson looked good in his preseason debut last night, scoring 16 points, grabbing seven rebounds, three assists and three steals in a 133-to-109 win over Atlanta. Williamson threw down his first massive dunk in the first two minutes of the contest and he enjoyed the experience…
cut 30 (10) “…my belt”
The Pels head to Chicago to play the Bulls Wednesday and they’ll host Utah in the Smoothie King Center on Friday.

The 49ers remain the only undefeated team in the NFC after thumping the Cleveland Browns 31-3. San Fran is now 4-and-0. Tough night for former LSU Tiger Odell Beckham, who had just two catches for 27 yards.

The Yankees advanced to the American League Championship Series as the Bronx Bombers completed a sweep of Minnesota with a 5-1 win over the Twins. The Astros can close out the Rays tonight with a win in Tampa.

Even without Drew Brees, the Saints look like one of the best teams in the NFL as they are 4-and-1 following a 31-24 win over Tampa Bay on Sunday. The Black and Gold’s defense has been solid and got six more sacks yesterday. Defensive end Cam Jordan says it was fun to see…
cut 12 (13) “…an offensive line”
Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater threw for 314 yards and a career-high four T-Ds. Eleven of Bridgewater’s completions went to wide receiver Michael Thomas, who finished 182 yards receiving and two scores…
cut 17 (20) “…for a quarterback”

5th ranked LSU had an easy time last Saturday as they defeated Utah State 42-6. Quarterback Joe Burrow threw for 344 yards and five T-Ds as the offense produced 601 yards of offense. Wide receiver Justin Jefferson had another huge game with nine catches for 155 yards and two touchdowns. Jefferson and the Tigers are 5-0 for a second consecutive season…
cut 20 (14) “our own game”
The Tigers are now getting ready for a top 10 matchup against Florida in Tiger Stadium at 7 PM. The game has been officially sold out.

Nicholls State senior quarterback Chase Fourcade is the Southland Conference Offensive Player of the Week. Fourcade accounted for 375 yards of total offense and two touchdowns in a win over Central Arkansas.