The Saints pulled off a stunning win in Seattle, beating the Seahawks 33-27 without Drew Brees. New Orleans first touchdown came on a 53-yard punt return by rookie Deonte Harris and the defense scored the second TD on a Vonn Bell 33-yard fumble return. Q-B Teddy Bridgewater and the offense handled the rest. Coach Sean Payton says they were ready to play…
Cut 13 (10) “…big play.”
Bridgewater threw for 177 yards and two touchdowns and Alvin Kamara had two touchdowns.

The Saints are in first place in the NFC South at 2-and-1, every other team is 1-and-2. The Colts galloped past the Falcons 27-24, Carolina crushed Arizona 38-20 and Buccaneers blew an 18-point halftime lead and lost to the Giants 32-31.

LSU’s offense remains an offensive force, but questions remain about the Tigers defense after improving to 4-0 with a 66-38 win over winless Vanderbilt. Quarterback Joe Burrow set a school-record with six touchdown passes and he threw for 398 yards, 357 yards in the first half, which is also a school-record….
Cut 16 (09) “…afterward”
One of Burrow’s receivers could miss the next month as Terrace Marshall underwent surgery to fix his fractured foot. Marshall leads LSU with six touchdown catches.

Elijah Mitchell had three touchdowns as the Ragin Cajuns beat Ohio 45-25. Iowa State blew past ULM 72-20.

Nicholls and Southeastern are 1-0 in the Southland after winning their openers. McNeese and Northwestern State lost their Southland openers and Grambling lost its SWAC opener.

The fourth-ranked LSU football team had the alarm clocks set early this morning as they’ll face Vanderbilt at 11 AM in the SEC opener for the Tigers. Quarterback Joe Burrow should have another big game throwing the football as the Commodores are one of the worst pass defenses in college football. LSU is only averaging 3.6 yards a carry, but junior running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire says the offense is performing just fine…
cut 30 (10) “…forced”
In other action in the SEC Today, Georgia hosts Notre Dame, Auburn is at Texas A-and-M, while Florida hosts Tennessee.

Louisiana Tech won its Conference USA opener last night as the Bulldogs defeated FIU 43-31. Justin Henderson had a big night with three touchdowns and 141 yards rushing. Bailey Hale tied a school record with five field goals. Tech’s next game is next Saturday at Rice.

ULM will look for the school’s first-ever win against a Big 12 school when they visit Iowa State. Both teams are coming off one-point losses. The Ragin Cajuns are at Ohio. After scoring 77 points last week against Texas Southern, how will U-L Lafayette’s offense perform today at 1 PM.

Southland play begins today. McNeese is at Abilene Christian. The Cowboys have never lost to A-C-U in six previous matchups. Ninth ranked Nicholls travels to Stephen F Austin to begin defense of its conference title. The Lumberjacks are winless on the season. Southeastern hosts Lamar. The Lions lost by 11 to Ole Miss last weekend, while Lamar is 2-and-1. And Northwestern State is at Houston Baptist. H-B-U has put up a lot of points this year.

Grambling also begins SWAC play today as the Tigers are at Alabama State. Grambling hopes to get its first win of the season.

And then tomorrow its the Saints versus the Seahawks. Drew Brees, Tre’Quan Smith and Sheldon Rankins will not play. But Rankins says he’s close to getting back on the field as he recovers from a torn Achilles.

LSU offensive lineman Ed Ingram is officially back with the Tigers after he was suspended for more than a year. Ingram started 12 games as a freshman at right guard, but didn’t play last season following an arrest in Dallas for alleged sexual assault. The charges have been dropped and he’s back with the team. Ingram is not expected to play in tomorrow’s game against Vanderbilt.

Louisiana Tech begins conference play tonight as the Bulldogs host F-I-U. The Panthers lost their league opener to Western Kentucky two weeks ago and then last week dropped a game to New Hampshire. Tech Coach Skip Holtz says F-I-U has run for a bunch of yards with backup QB Kaylan Wiggins at the helm…
cut 20 (15) “…through the air”
F-I-U has kept it a secret on who will play quarterback tonight, Kaylan Wiggins or James Morgan, who got hurt in the loss to the Hilltoppers.
The Saints go into Sunday’s game without Drew Brees, who had surgery on his throwing hand this week. Teddy Bridgewater is expected starter and he hopes the offense can be as prolific as it is when Drew Brees is on his game…
cut 17 (12) “….our teammates”
Bridgewater failed to lead New Orleans into the end zone last Sunday after Brees got hurt.

Louisiana’s private high schools have decided not to play their state championship football games at the Mercedes Benz Superdome. That’s likely disappointing news for many kids from select schools who dream of playing in the Dome. Louisiana Select School Association CEO JP Kelly says they did what they could to make all parties involved satisfied…
cut 11 (08) “…with it”
Kelly says select schools will hold their title games the weekend before the Prep Classic, possibly at UL-Lafayette, Southeastern Louisiana or Yulman Stadium.

The Saints continue preparations in Seattle for Sunday’s game against the Seahawks. Quarterbacks Teddy Bridgewater and Taysom Hill could get some snaps and Bridgewater says he trusts the coaching staff’s game plan…
cut 18 (13) “…it work”
Kick-off is at 3:25.

LSU football coach Ed Orgeron says starting tackle Saahdiq Charles is available to play Saturday against Vanderbilt, but Coach O says a coach’s decision may result in him not playing. Pass rusher K’Lavon Chaisson is doubtful, but Tiger Rag-dot-com is reporting that offensive guard Ed Ingram has been reinstated. He was arrested over a year ago for aggravated sexual assault, but charges have been dismissed.

Louisiana Tech plays a rare Friday night home game tonight against F-I-U. Bulldogs Coach Skip Holtz understands Friday is reserved for high school football, but he’ll take the national TV exposure they’ll get on the CBS Sports Network…
cut 19 (28) “enthusiasm.”
La Tech enters the game with a 2-1 record, while F-I-U is 1-and-2.

Tulane improved to three and one with a thrilling 38-31 win over Houston last night. The Green Wave were down by 21 points, but quarterback Justin McMillan threw three touchdown passes, including a 53-yard scoring strike with just a few seconds left.

Teddy Bridgewater is expected to get the start at quarterback on Sunday when the Saints visit the Seahawks. Bridgewater believes he shook some rust off by getting meaningful snaps last week…
Cut 16 (20) “…means”
On the other side of the ball, the Saints defense will have to contend with Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, who completed 83-percent of his passes and threw for 300 yards last week against Pittsburgh.

What a game at Yulman Stadium last night as Tulane rallied from a three-touchdown deficit to beat Houston 31–28. Justin McMillian threw a 53-yard TD pass to Jalen McCleskey with three seconds left for the win.

Louisiana Tech plays a rare Friday night home game tonight against F-I-U. Bulldogs Coach Skip Holtz understands Friday is reserved for high school football, but he’ll take the national TV exposure they’ll get on the CBS Sports Network…
cut 19 (28) “enthusiasm.”
La Tech enters the game with a 2-1 record, while F-I-U is 1-and-2.

In high school football, select schools have decided not to play their state championship games at the Mercedes Benz Superdome. Instead, they’ll hold their title games the week before the Prep Classic, possibly at UL-Lafayette, Southeastern Louisiana or Yulman Stadium.

LSU Quarterback Joe Burrow should be able to put big numbers on Saturday when the fourth-ranked Tigers visit Vanderbilt. The Commodores rank last in total defense, as they’ve given up nearly eight yards a play in their first two games this season. Vandy Head Coach Derek Mason has high praise for Burrow, who has emerged as a Heisman candidate. Mason compared Burrow to a great quarterback who plays in Louisiana…
cut 17 (18) “…Brees”
In Vandy’s last game, they allowed 420 passing yards to Purdue. Kick off on Saturday is at 11 AM.

Tonight in Yulman Stadium, Tulane will host Houston in the American Athletic Conference opener for both teams. Last year the Cougars beat the Green Wave 48-17 in Houston on a Thursday night.

Coach Sean Payton is not announcing a starting quarterback for Sunday’s game at Seattle, but veteran Teddy Bridgewater is expected to get the nod. Bridgewater’s last win as a starting Q-B was week 17 of the 2015 season when he was a member of the Vikings. Seattle is a tough place to play, so that will be a challenge for Bridgewater and his rookie center Erik McCoy. McCoy says running the football is one of their big keys and they hope some long sustained drives can’t keep the crowd out of it…
cut 30 (10) “…and execute”
Kick-off is at 3:25.

The Pelicans announced today that Fox Sports New Orleans will broadcast 72 regular-season games this year, plus a preseason game at the Smoothie King Center on October 11th versus the Utah Jazz. The 10 regular-season games not being televised by Fox Sports New Orleans are already set to air on national television.

LSU is a 23.5 point favorite this Saturday in Nashville against winless Vanderbilt. The Commodores started their season by getting crushed by Georgia and dropping a 42-24 game to Purdue two weeks ago. Vandy Head Coach Derek Mason says he won’t let the rough start keep them down…
cut 18 (21) “….to win”
Last night on his radio show, Coach Ed Orgeron gave a timeline on when defensive ends Glen Logan and Rashard Lawrence might return. Orgeron says Lawerence could be back in two weeks for the Utah State game, while Logan might not be back until the Florida game on October 12th.

Saints Coach Sean Payton will not say who will start at quarterback on Sunday against Seattle. Payton says they are preparing for both Teddy Bridgewater and Taysom Hill to play. The team has activated wide receiver Lil-Jordan Humphrey to the 53-man roster from the practice squad. Humphrey is an undrafted rookie from Texas.

Week four of the college football season gets underway tonight as Tulane hosts Houston in the American Athletic Conference opener. The Green Wave are 2-and-1, while the Cougars are one and two. Houston quarterback D’Eriq King has a rushing and passing touchdown in 14 straight games, which ties Tim Tebow’s FBS record.

Tomorrow night, Louisiana Tech hosts F-I-U on CBS Sports Network. The Bulldogs have never lost to the Panthers in three previous meetings.

Tonight, the LHSAA Game of the Week, which is streamed on the association’s website, will be Airline High at Ruston. The game will be played at Joe Aillet Stadium.

The LSU Tigers blazing hot offense rolls into Nashville Saturday to take on Vanderbilt for the team’s first SEC matchup of the season. Commodores coach Derek Mason has yet to coach against LSU since his 2014 hire, but he’s watched tape on the team and can tell this year’s Tigers are different.
Cut 16 (15) “…way around”
LSU is 22-1-7 in the series dating back to 1902 and won the last matchup 27-3 in 2010.

Week four of the college football season begins tonight as Tulane hosts Houston for its American Athletic Conference opener. The game will air live on ESPN starting at 7 PM. The Green Wave are searching for their fifth straight win at home.

Saints QB Drew Brees said on social media that surgery on his injured thumb was a success, but an official timetable on when he’s expected back has not been given. Reports indicate the injury could take six weeks to fully heal. Coach Sean Payton says there are no plans to put Drew on injured reserve.
Cut 29 (05) “optimistic”
Payton is not naming a starter for Sunday’s game at Seattle, he says the plan is to play both Teddy Bridgewater and Taysom Hill. The team has also promoted Lil-Jordan Humphrey from the practice squad to the active roster.

In other NFL news…Carolina Panthers Cam Newton missed practice yesterday with his bothersome foot injury. Kyle Allen could get the start against Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals this Sunday.

Tonight’s NFL matchup is Tennessee at Jacksonville. Leonard Fournette has rushed for 103 yards through two games this season for the Jags.

Tonight’s LHSAA game of the week, which will be streamed on the association’s website will be Airline versus Ruston.

Saints Quarterback Drew Brees had surgery this afternoon on his injured thumb. Earlier today, Coach Sean Payton spoke with reporters from Seattle and would not name a starter for Sunday’s game against the Seahawks. Teddy Bridgewater filled in for the injured Brees last week, but failed to guide the Saints into the end zone. Payton is not putting the blame on Bridgewater though…
cut 11 (10) “…playing”
Payton says there are no plans to put Brees on injured reserve. The team has put wide receiver Keith Kirkwood on I-R because of a hamstring injury.

ESPN.com’s Andrew Lopez reports that Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram and guard Lonzo Ball have been full participants in the team’s voluntary offseason workouts. Both players had significant injuries last season.

It was a little surprising to see Northwestern State score two touchdowns against LSU’s defense last Saturday. But safety Jacoby Stevens says once they woke up, they made the proper adjustments and they understand the mistakes made
cut 19 (19) “eye discpline.”
The Tigers are at Vanderbilt this Saturday at 11 AM. The major news coming out of the SEC Coaches teleconference this morning is that LSU will wear its purple jerseys again this Saturday.

LSU has released its 2020 baseball schedule. The Tigers will open the season at home against Indiana on Valentine’s Day. LSU’s first road game will be February 19th in Thibodaux versus the Nicholls Colonels. SEC play begins March 13th at Ole Miss. The Tigers will host the defending national champion Vanderbilt Commodores during the first weekend of April.

Saints quarterback Drew Brees undergoes thumb surgery today in Los Angeles and once its completed an official timeline will be given on when the future hall of famer will return. Six weeks is the best guess at this point. New Orleans has re-signed quarterback J-T Barrett to the practice squad and put wide receiver Keith Kirkwood on injured reserve.

LSU played better on defense in the second half against Northwestern State, after allowing the Demons to score two touchdowns in the first half. Linebacker Patrick Queen says communication was the key to a better performance in the second half…
cut 20 (13) “…plays out”
LSU will once again be without several defensive starters on Saturday. Defensive ends Rashard Lawrence and Glen Logan are both out, while outside linebacker K’Lavon Chaisson is questionable.

The Ragin Cajuns are on the road Saturday to face the Ohio Bobcats of the Mid-American Conference. UL-Lafayette is coming off a 77-6 win over Texas Southern and Coach Billy Napier says he’s seeing good development from several players…
cut 18 (24) “…steps forward”
Former Ragin Cajun Charles Tillman has been elected to the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. The 2020 class also features Coach Nick Saban, Saints wide receiver Joe Horn and Duck Dynasty’s Phil Robertson.

ESPN.com’s Andrew Lopez reports that Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram and guard Lonzo Ball have been full participants in the team’s voluntary offseason workouts. Both players dealt with significant injuries last season.