Broncos coach Sean Payton will make his return to the Superdome tomorrow night when Denver plays the Saints on Thursday night football. Payton was the head coach in New Orleans for 15 seasons, guiding the franchise to its lone Super Bowl. There’s a lot of talk about what Payton did in the Big Easy, but his focus is on winning the game…

Cut 17 (17) “…better games”

Louisiana Tech had an excellent opportunity to improve to 2-and-1 in Conference USA, but the Bulldogs lost in overtime to New Mexico State 33 to 30 last night. Tech had a game-winning 27-yard field goal blocked in the final seconds of regulation. The win snapped a five-game losing streak for New Mexico state.

Former LSU defensive back Greg Brooks Junior is unable to talk or walk according to his attorneys and now he’s suiting, LSU and Our Lady of the Lake and the physician who performed surgery to remove a tumor from his brain. LSU coach Brian Kelly and LSU’s athletic training staff are also named defendants. Legal analyst Franz Borghardt…

Cut 5 (10) “….evaluations by team”

LSU Coach Brian Kelly was asked about the suit this week. He says the program still has love for Brooks, but unfortunately lawsuits are a part of our society.

The LSU women’s basketball team is ranked seventh in the AP Preseason Top 25 poll.

Ragin Cajuns men’s basketball will be without one of its best players for the season  six-foot-eight Hosana Kitenge for the year.

The Pelicans lost in preseason action last night, falling to the Houston Rockets 118 to 98. Jordan Hawkins led New Orleans with 20 points.

LSU will face a 4-and-2 Arkansas team this Saturday. The Razorbacks were off this past weekend. The Hogs are third in the SEC in total offense as their former coach Bobby Petrino is back calling plays as offensive coordinator. Tigers Coach Brian Kelly says Petrino’s scheme is tough to prepare for…

Cut 18 (17)  “…offensively.”

Arkansas Quarterback Taylen Green was injured in the Razorbacks big win over Tennessee. The Razorbacks did not play last Saturday, but Coach Sam Pittman is optimistic he’ll play this Saturday against the Tigers.

There is college football tonight as Louisiana Tech has a chance to improve to 2-and-1 in Conference USA by taking on a struggling New Mexico State team that has one of the worst offenses in college football. Kick-off is at 8 PM.

The popularity of Dennis Allen is at an all-time low among Who Dat Nation as the Saints are on a four-game losing streak. Allen’s predecessor, Sean Payton, will be back in the Superdome on Sunday as Payton’s Denver Broncos will take on the Black and Gold. Allen says it will be a challenge coaching against a New Orleans institution.

Cut 15 (16) “…try to attack.”

The Saints failed to land Davante Adams in a trade as he’s headed to the Jets. But New Orleans has signed veteran Dante Pettis who has 71 career receptions. Starting receivers Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed are both injured and could miss Thursday’s game.

The LSU women’s basketball team is ranked seventh in the AP Preseason Top 25 poll.

And the Ragin Cajuns will be without one of its best players for the season  six-foot-eight Hosana Kitenge for the year.

Eighth-ranked LSU is at Arkansas this Saturday. Coach Brian Kelly is optimistic receiver CJ Daniels will return from a knee injury, while Chris Hilton is day-to-day with a leg injury. Freshman Trey-Dez Green caught a TD pass on Saturday and Kelly says they are moving the six-foot-seven pass catcher to wide receiver…

Cut 17 (13) “…moving forward”

Arkansas Quarterback Taylen Green was injured in the Razorbacks big win over Tennessee. The Razorbacks did not play last Saturday, but Coach Sam Pittman is optimistic he’ll play this Saturday against the Tigers.

Louisiana Tech is at New Mexico State tonight in Conference USA action. The Bulldogs are 2-and-3, while the Aggies are 1-and-5.

The Saints will look to snap a four-game losing streak on Thursday when New Orleans hosts Denver. Coach Dennis Allen says in direct contrast to the first two games of the season where everything clicked, the last four games have exploited the team’s weaknesses, as evidenced by scores of missed tackles on Sunday.

Cut 14 (14) “…being too complicated.”

The Broncos are three and three on the season after losing by a touchdown last to the Chargers on Sunday.

No changes at the top of the high school football polls….Ruston, Teurlings Catholic, University High, Newman and Vermilion Catholic are ranked number one.

The LSU Lady Tigers are ranked seventh in the A-P Women’s basketball poll and for the first time ever McNeese is receiving votes in the Men’s A-P Top 25 poll.

What a difference a year makes when it comes to LSU’s defense. Ole Miss rolled up a school record 706 yards of offense against the Tigers last year, but they only reached the end zone twice last Saturday night. Coach Brian Kelly says the tackling was much better this time…

Cut 16 (16)   “…anytime”

Sophomore linebacker Whit Weeks is the SEC defensive player of the week after his career-high 18 tackles and defensive end Bradyn Swinson was named the league’s defensive lineman of the week after picking up two more sacks. The Tigers are at Arkansas on Saturday night.

In women’s basketball, LSU’s Flau’Jae Johnson and Aneesah Moore are the Preseason Co-SEC Player of the Year. The duo shared the honor with Texas’ Madison Booker. The preseason media poll has LSU finishing third, followed by South Carolina and Texas.

The popularity of Dennis Allen is at an all-time low among Who Dat Nation as the Saints are in a four-game losing streak. Allen’s predecessor, Sean Payton, will be back in the Superdome on Sunday as Payton’s Denver Broncos will take on the Black and Gold. Allen says it will be a challenge coaching against a New Orleans institution.

Cut 15 (16) “…try to attack.”

Seventeen players are listed on the injury report, but if New Orleans practiced yesterday, the Saints say Taysom Hill would have practiced. Allen also says Tyrann Mathieu will be fine after leaving yesterday’s game with a forearm injury.

Fresh off a win against Middle Tennessee last Thursday, Louisiana Tech is in action again tonight against New Mexico State. Bulldogs quarterback Evan Bullock was named Conference USA Player of the Week. Bullock accounted for six touchdowns last week and threw for 296 yards.

Three LSU players have received SEC Players of the Week Honors. Linebacker Whit Weeks is the defensive player of the week after recording a career-high 18 tackles. Bradyn Swinson was named SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week. Swinson had a career-high eight tackles and two sacks. Q-B Garrett Nussmeier is the league’s offensive player of the week as he threw for 337 yards and three touchdowns. But Nuss also completed less than 50-percent of his passes and threw two interceptions…

Cut 11 (06) “…got a win.”

The Saints have lost four in a row as they were trounced by the Buccaneers 51 to 27 yesterday. New Orleans gave up 594 total yards, second most in franchise history. Coach Dennis Allen…

Cut 20 (15) “….explosive plays”

ULM moved to 5-and-1 on the season with a homecoming win over Southern Miss 38-21. The Warhawks’ 38 points are a season-high. Coach Bryant Vincent…

Cut 18 (17)  “…this team.”

ULM is off this Saturday and then a trip to South Alabama on October 26th.

The Ragin Cajuns are also 5-and-1 after beating Appalachian State 34 to 24. U-L Lafayette is at Coastal Carolina this Saturday. The Chanticleers are coming off a 39-7 loss to James Madison.

The Sun Belt men’s basketball preseason poll came out today, the Cajuns are picked to finish fourth, while ULM is picked to finish last.

For the first time ever, McNeese received votes in the Associated Press preseason Top 25. The Cowboys are coming off a 30-win season and an appearance in the NCAA Tournament. The Pokes received 11 votes.

It was a game for the ages – LSU’s come from behind 29-26 overtime thriller over Ole Miss. Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier called it the worst game of his career, completing less than 50 percent of his passes and throwing two interceptions. But Head Coach Brian Kelly says the offense never blinked..

Cut 14 (15) “…for him.”

LSU moves up to eighth in both major polls following the win.

The Saints looked like one of the worst teams in the NFL yesterday as they were blown out 51 to 27 by the Buccaneers. New Orleans Coach Dennis Allen….

Cut 19 (15) “…all areas”

It’s the fourth straight loss for New Orleans who gave up 594 total yards, second most in franchise history.

On Saturday, the Ragin Cajuns improved to 5-and-1 overall and 2-and-0 in the Sun Belt with a 34-24 victory over Appalachian State. U-L Lafayette scored two touchdowns in the fourth quarter to pull away from the Mountaineers. Coach Michael Desormeaux’s team has won in its last three games by ten points or less.

Cut 17 (17) “…proud of em.”

ULM is now 5-and-1 for the first time since 1987 after beating Southern Miss 38-21. The Warhawks are 3-and-0 in the Sun Belt. Southeastern Louisiana is 2-and-0 in the Southland after winning easily over Houston Christian 37 to 7.

Grambling is now 0-and-2 in the SWAC after losing to Alcorn State 17 to 15.

LSU moved up five spots to number 8 in the AP 25 poll after an exhilarating   29-26 victory over Ole Miss in overtime. LSU trailed most of the game, but tied it with 27 seconds left on a 23-yard Garrett Nussmeier touchdown pass to Aaron Anderson on a fourth downplay. And then Nussmeier threw a touchdown to Kryen Lacy for the game-winning score in O-T. But Coach Brian Kelly says it was the defense that gave them a chance to win…

Cut 13 (15)  “… complimentary football.”

Linebacker Whit Weeks had a career-high 18 tackles and defensive end Bradyn Swinson had two sacks as LSU as a team had six sacks. The Tigers are 5-and-1 and 2-and-0 in the SEC and at Arkansas this Saturday.

The Saints rallied from a 17-0 deficit to take a 27-24 lead at halftime, only to fall apart in the second half and lose to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 51-27. Coach Dennis Allen had this to say afterwards…

Cut 19 (15) “….all areas.”  

The Saints suffered a couple of injuries. Tyrann Mathieu went down with a wrist injury and Chris Olave left with a concussion. It’s the fourth straight loss for New Orleans who gave up 594 total yards, second most in franchise history.

ULM is now 5-and-1 for the first time since 1987 after beating Southern Miss 38-21. The Warhawks are 3-and-0 in the Sun Belt. The Ragin Cajuns are 2-and-0 after beating Appalachian State 34 to 24. Southeastern Louisiana is 2-and-0 in the Southland after winning easily over Houston Christian 37 to 7. Tough loss for Grambling as the Tigers fell to Alcorn State 17 to 15 on a field goal in the final seconds.

LSU’s defense on Saturday night will be tested by a very good Ole Miss offense, led by a three-year starter at quarterback in Jaxson Dart. Coach Brian Kelly says Dart is tough-minded and not afraid of the bright lights…

Cut 14 (10) “…that’s Jaxson Dart.”

Dart is averaging 350 passing yards a game.

Fifth-four pick Spencer Rattler will make his NFL debut on Sunday as he’ll start at quarterback for the Saints against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. New Orleans offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak says not only does he have confidence in Rattler, but Rattler has a lot of confidence in himself.

Cut 20 (14) “…two guys’ personalities.” 

Kickoff at the Superdome is at noon.

ULM will try to improve to 5-and-1 with a homecoming win on Saturday over Southern Miss. Warhawks Coach Bryant Vicent says his team is playing with confidence and belief…

Cut 18 (15) “…can go”

Kick-off is at 4 PM.

The Ragin Cajuns will look to go 2-and-0 in the Sun Belt when they host Appalachian State. The Mountaineers are 2-and-3 overall, and have lost two straight.

Grambling is coming off the bye week to host Alcorn State.

Nicholls begins Southland play on road with a contest at U-I-W. Southeastern Louisiana is at Houston Christian and Northwestern State hosts Texas A-and-M Commerce. Both teams are winless.

La Tech quarterback Evan Bullock threw five touchdowns and ran for another on Thursday as the Bulldogs trounced Middle Tennessee 48 to 21. Tech is at New Mexico State on Tuesday. The Aggies are 1-and-5.

LSU’s defense on Saturday night will be tested by a very good Ole Miss offense, led by a three-year starter at quarterback in Jaxson Dart. Coach Brian Kelly says Dart is tough-minded and not afraid of the bright lights…

Cut 14 (10) “…that’s Jaxson Dar”

Dart is averaging 350 passing yards a game.

Louisiana Tech defended its home turf last night with a dominating 48 to 21 victory over a struggling Middle Tennessee team. The Bulldogs had a season-high 551 total yards and quarterback Evan Bullock threw for 290 yards and accounted for six touchdowns. Coach Sonny Cumbie felt a breakout game coming…

Cut 29 (17) “…defense”

Tech is at New Mexico State on Tuesday.

It’s homecoming on the ULM campus and the Warhawks are 4-and-1 and will host Southern Miss. Coach Bryan Vincent is trying to turn around a football program that has not had a winning season since 2012. The coach says ULM can be more than just a program that wins seven or eight games a year…

Cut 17 (20) “…it has begun.”

In other action…The Ragin Cajuns host Appalachian State. Nicholls is at U-I-W to begin Southland play, Southeastern Louisiana is at Houston Chrisitan, Grambling hosts Alcorn State, and Northwestern State hosts Texas A-and-M Commerce in a battle of two teams that are winless.

Huge game for LSU-and-Ole Miss on Saturday night as the two rivals meet for the 113^th time. The game will kick off at 6:30 in Death Valley and LSU is celebrating 100 years of Tiger Stadium. LSU Sports Information Director Michael Bonnette…

Cut 12 (13) “….on their helmet”

Each fan will also receive an LED wristband which will produce a light show that’s never been seen in Tiger Stadium before.

Louisiana Tech defended its home turf last night with a dominating 48 to 21 Conference USA victory over struggling Middle Tennessee team. The Bulldogs had a season-high 551 total yards and quarterback Evan Bullock accounted for six touchdowns, five of them through the air.

Evangel quarterback Pop Houston threw for 767 yards and accounted for ten touchdowns, but the Eagles still lost last night as Captain Shreve outscored Evangel 77 to 76 in overtime.

ULM football is 4-1 for the first time since 1993 and the Warhawks are preparing to host Southern Miss tomorrow afternoon for Homecoming. The Warhawks are 2-0 in the Sun Belt, but Coach Bryant Vincent says this team has yet to accomplish any of its goals…

Cut 16 (16)   “…going to grow.”

Fifth round pick Spencer Rattler will appear in his first NFL game on Sunday when he gets the start at quarterback for New Orleans against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at noon in the Superdome. Offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak has all the confidence in the world in Rattler.

Cut 19 (14) “….respect for him.”