Could LSU Athletic Director Joe Alleva be worried about his job if football tanks this season? Jeff Palermo reports…:
Cut 1 (27) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

The Tigers 2018 schedule was released Tuesday. LSU returns to AT&T Stadium in Arlington on September 1st to take on Miami (Florida). The Tigers home opener the next week will be against Southeastern Louisiana. The Tigers open conference play on September 15th on the road at Auburn, followed by home games against Louisiana Tech and Ole Miss.

Meanwhile a former Tiger doesn’t have much nice to say about the team he once played for. Once an LSU All-American Marcus Spears said on his SEC Network show Thinking Out Loud that the program has become a mediocre football team.

The Warhawks and Ragin Cajuns renew their rivalry this Saturday as they face each other in Lafayette. ULM Head Coach Matt Viator is impressed with UL-Lafayette’s offense, which is averaging 38 points a game and led by quarterback Jordan Davis…:
Cut 16 (15) “making plays”

For the first time since 2007, Nicholls State is ranked in a college football poll, coming in at number 23 in the FCS Coaches Poll. Head Coach Tim Rebowe says it’s a nice honor, but he’s more concerned about playing defending Southland champion Sam Houston state this Saturday…:
Cut 18 (13) “mean anything”

After two seasons, the Saints have traded Linebacker Stephone Anthony to the Miami Dolphins for a 2018 5th round draft pick.

Former LSU All-American Marcus Spears believes the Tigers have become an average college football program. Spears made that comment on his TV show “Thinking Out Loud.” LSU suffered its worst loss ever to Mississippi State last week.

Nearly every player had a bad performance, including quarterback Danny Etling, who completed just 45-percent of his passes for 137 yards. True freshman Myles Brennan watched from the sidelines, but Head Coach Ed Orgeron says Brennan might play more in the near future…
cut 17 (17) “…game goes”

LSU’s 2018 football schedule came out today. The Tigers open the season September 1st versus Miami in Dallas. They’ll host Georgia next season.

The Ragin Cajuns had a chance to pull off the upset last Saturday, but they fell to Texas A&M after leading by a touchdown at halftime. UL Lafayette Coach Mark Hudspeth says its hard to win when you turn the ball over five times…
cut 30 (22) “…like that”
The Cajuns open Sun Belt play this Saturday by hosting ULM, who has losses against Memphis and Southern Miss.

In the high school football polls…the number one ranked teams are West Monroe, St. Thomas More, De La Salle, Notre Dame and Logansport. In Two-a…the Pioners are the number one ranked team after a big win over Teurlings Catholic 44-7. This Friday Notre Dame hosts third ranked Catholic High of New Iberia.

LSU linebacker Devin White says defensive coordinator Dave Aranda was furious over the team’s performance in a 37-7 loss to Mississippi State in Starkville. The Tigers lost outside contain several times, which led to big gains on the ground. Cornerback Donte Jackson says the corners and safeties have to do a better job at keeping ball carriers in the middle of the field…
cut 19 (19) “…bad position”
According to a stat in the Advocate, the Bulldogs gained 177 of their 238 rushing yards outside of the tackles.

And former LSU Tiger Marcus Spears said the Tigers are just a mediocre football team and no longer a championship program

After two games, the Saints defense ranks last in the NFL in total defense, allowing 513 yards a contest. The 65 points they’ve allowed is second most in the league. Saints safety Kenny Vaccaro says they are playing undisciplined football. But could Vaccaro be part of the problem? He was benched during Sunday’s loss to New England and there’s been reports the Saints are looking to trade the former first round pick. Head Coach Sean Payton says Vaccaro needs to be more consistent and they are also trying to get more snaps for Vonn Bell.

Lousiana Tech’s Jaylon Ferguson has been named Conference USA Defensive Player of the Week. He had six tackles and two sacks in a 23-22 victory at Western Kentucky. Bulldogs senior kicker Jonathan Barnes has been named the league’s special teams player of the week.

In the FCS Coaches poll….Grambling State is ranked 22nd and Nicholls is ranked 23rd. First time the Colonels have been ranked since 2007.

LSU football coach Ed Orgeron is confident his team will rebound from Saturday’s shocking 30-point loss to Mississippi State. Orgeron believes the loss to the Bulldogs could be a turning point for the Tigers…:
Cut 16 (18) “of the season”
Running back Derius Guice the lack of production on offense on Saturday was not all Quarterback Danny Etling’s fault, it was a breakdown by the entire unit…:
Cut 18 (12) “next game”
Kickoff in Death Valley this Saturday against Syracuse is 6pm.

Saints defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins told NewOrleansSaints.com how the defensive front looks to create more pressure on the quarterback heading into Week 3. He says they need to learn from past mistakes…:
CUT 17 (12) “get off the field”
One of the big stories in the loss to the Patriots Sunday was the fact that the Saints benched safety Kenny Vaccaro halfway through. He’s been the subject of trade rumors. Vaccaro, a first-round draft pick in 2013, told reporters he was surprised by the benching, even though he admitted struggles in the Saints’ week 1 loss at Minnesota.

Former Celtics’ and LSU basketball star Glen Big Baby Davis wants to return to the NBA. According to Undefeated’s Marc Spears, that could possibly mean a stint in the NBA G League. The U-High grad has not played since the 2014-15 season, but says he wants to give pro hoops at least one more try.

LSU is back at practice today following Saturday’s 37-7 blowout loss to Mississippi State that dropped the Tigers record to 2-1. Quarterback Danny Etling says he’s not giving up on the season and is eager to correct the mistakes that led to Saturday’s blowout loss….
cut 17 (18) “…better leader”
LSU hosts Syracuse this Saturday at 6 PM.

For the first time since 2007, Nicholls State is ranked. The Colonels are 2-1 after a 44-13 win over Prairie View A-and-M. Nicholls is ranked 23rd in the FCS Coaches poll and they’ll be at defending league champion and third ranked Sam Houston State this Saturday.

The Saints are 0-2 again for the fourth straight season after losing to New England 36-20. New Orleans Quarterback Drew Brees helped the Saints put up 429 yards of offense, but the Black and Gold scored just two touchdowns….
cut 30 (14) “…with them”
The Saints are at Carolina on Sunday.

McNeese State Quarterback James Tabary has been named Southland Offensive Player of the Week. The New Orleans native threw for 344 yards and four touchdowns in the Cowboys 34-27 win at Alcorn State. Tabary has now thrown for over 300 yards in a game for a school record fifth time.

Grambling’s De’Arius Christmas has been named SWAC defensive player of the week. He had eight tackles and returned a fumble for a touchdown in a 36-21 victory against Jackson State.

For the fourth straight season the Saints are 0-2 as New England beat New Orleans 36-20 to hand the Black and Gold their second straight defeat to start the year. The Patriots jumped out to a 20-3 lead as Quarterback Tom Brady threw three first quarter touchdown passes in the first quarter. Head Coach Sean Payton says the lack of a pass rush allowed the Pats to put up 557 tiotal yards of offense…
cut 8 (12) “….much time”
New Orleans is now 1-11 in the month of the September over the past four seasons.

The Saints will visit Carolina next Sunday. They will not have to worry about tight end Greg Osen, who broke his foot in the first half against the Bills, but Carolina still won 9-3. Atlanta and Tampa Bay also won yesterday.

“Tell the truth Monday” will not be kind for the LSU Tigers after they were embarrassed 37-7 by Mississippi State. The Tigers were beat at the line of scrimmage, the defense had blown assignments and LSU also committed 9 penalties for 112 yards. Quarterback Danny Etling is bothered by the high number of penalties…
Cut 16 (15) “shoot yourself in your foot”
LSU looks to get it turned around on Saturday against Syracuse.

Lousiaina Tech ended Western Kentucky’s 13-game home winning streak in conference games with a 23-22 win on Saturday. Sophomore quarterback J’Mar Smith passed for 306 yards…
cut 20 (17) “…the victory
Tech is at South Carolina on Saturday.

It was a rough weekend for Louisiana’s two most popular football teams. Jeff Palermo looks back at LSU’s 37-7 shocking loss to Mississippi State…:
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LSU dropped 13 spots to number 25 in the AP top 25.

The Saints a 36-20 decision to the New England Patriots Sunday, but Coach Sean Payton believes this team can turn things around…:
Cut 9 (13) “made of”

Louisiana Tech rallied back from a 22-13 4th quarter deficit to beat conference rival Western Kentucky 23-22. Jonathan Barnes 22-yard field goal with two seconds left gave the Bulldogs an important win as they look take the Conference USA western division. Barnes had three field goals on the night:
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The Bulldogs return to action Saturday when they face South Carolina.

In the Sun Belt, UL-Lafayette made it exciting at first against Texas A&M, but the Aggies went on to score 31 unanswered points to rally from a halftime deficit to defeat the Ragin Gajuns 45-21. ULM dropped its home opener 28-17 to Southern Miss.

Central Arkansas scored 21 unanswered points in the third quarter on the way to a 38-6 victory over Southeastern Louisiana.

Also in the Southland, McNeese State outlasted Alcorn State 34-27. Northwestern State triumphed over Lamar 35-28 in Natchitoches.

LSU and Mississippi State meet tonight in Starkville in the SEC opener for both teams. The Tigers best pass rusher returns to the field. Arden Key missed the first two games as he continued to recover from shoulder surgery. Key and the rest of the Tigers will look to control Bulldogs Quarterback Nick Fitzgerald who has 152 yards on the ground already this season. Tigers linebacker Devin White on this Mississippi State offense…
cut 30 (11) “….whole field”
Kick-off is at 6 PM.

The other big game in the SEC is Tennessee at Florida. The Vols are averaging 42 points a game. In College Station, Texas A-and-M hosts UL Lafayette. True freshman Kellen Mond might get the start for the Aggies at quarterback. Senior Jake Hubenak will reportedly not play because of a shoulder injury. Kick-off is at 11 AM.

Louisiana Tech and Western Kentucky resume their rivalry today as the two teams meet in Bowling Green, Kentucky at 6 PM. These two teams split a pair of games last season, Tech won in the regular season, but the Hilltoppers were victorious in the Conference USA title game.

Defending SWAC champion Grambling State opens defense of its league title by hosting winless Jackson State. Jackson State has really struggled to start the season. They’ve only scored 15 points in two games and they allowing almost 400 yards of total offense.

Tulane is at 2nd ranked Oklahoma. The Green Wave has never defeated a team ranked in the top five.

ULM hosts Southern Miss. It’s the first meeting between these schools since 1993. Southeastern Louisiana is at Central Arkansas. Northwestern State hosts Lamar, Nicholls State takes on Priaire View and McNeese State is at Alcorn State.

The Saints host New England tomorrow. Offensive tackle Zach Strief has been ruled out for the game because of an injury.

It’s LSU and Mississippi State Saturday night in Starkville. The SEC opener for both teams, who are 2-0 on the season. LSU had succes throwing the football down field last week and the voice of the Tigers, Chris Blair, anticipates the Bayou Bengals will open up the playbook even more against the Bulldogs….
cut 20 (23) “….gonna see”

Two quarterbacks heading to the Hall of Fame will meet on Sunday in the Mercedes Benz Superdome as the Saints host the New England Patriots in a matchup between Drew Brees and Tom Brady. Both teams are looking to avoid 0-2 starts. New Orleans has started the year 0-2 the last three seasons.

Louisiana Tech jumps into Conference USA play on Saturday against Western Kentucky. It’s the eighth meeting between the two teams and Tech leads the all-time series four to three. The home team is undefeated in the series. Head Coach Skip Holtz says it’s not easy running the football on the Hilltoppers…
cut 30 (19) “…as well”

In other action….the Ragin Cajuns are at Texas A-and-M, ULM hosts Southern Miss. Grambling opens SWAC play by hosting Jackson State. Tulane is at second ranked Oklahoma. In the Southland…Southeastern is at Central Arkansas, Northwestern State hosts Lamar, Nicholls takes on Prairie View and McNeese is at Alcorn State.

LSU gets its first test in the SEC tomorrow night when they visit Mississippi State. The voice of the Tigers, Chris Blair, believes this game will be won in the trenches….
Cut 18 (20) “the field”
Head Coach Ed Orgeron says Ed Ingram will start at right guard, but Saahdiq Charles will rotate in as they’ve done in the first two games. And walk-on Jack Gonsoulin will handle the field goal duties.

ULM hosts Southern Miss for its home opener tomorrow, while the Ragin Cajuns are at Texas A-and-M for an 11 AM kickoff. Nicholls State nearly beat the Aggies last week. Nicholls hosts Prairie View A-and-M. And Grambling hosts SWAC foe Jackson State.

Louisiana Tech jumps into league play tomorrow by facing the defending Conference USA champion Western Kentucky Hilltoppers. W-K-U is led by senior quarterback Mike White, who is considered one of the top quarterbacks in the country….
Cut 16 (16) “he’s done”
These two teams met twice last year. Tech won at home 55-52 and then lost in the Conference USA title game.

The Super Bowl champions will face the Saints in the Mercedes Benz Superdome on Sunday. Two Hall of Fame Quarterbacks will battle it out…Tom Brady and Drew Brees. Brady is 3-and-1 against the Saints during his career. In those four games, he’s thrown eight touchdowns and he was intercepted just three times. Kick-off is at noon.