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Multiple media reports say an MRI has revealed that Saints starting quarterback Derek Carr will miss multiple weeks with an oblique injury. The Saints rank fourth in the NFL in scoring offense, but WWL’s Bobby Hebert says the Saints offense is in trouble without Carr…

Cut 17 (17) “…scoring offense’

Either Jake Haener or Spencer Rattler will start at quarterback this Sunday against Tampa Bay.

LSU wide receiver Chris Hilton could make his season debut on Saturday night when the Tigers take on Ole Miss. Hilton suffered a bone bruise in preseason camp and has not played in a game this year. Coach Brian Kelly says the healing process has taken longer than they originally thought…

Cut 27 (09) “…out there”

Kelly says Hilton’s speed would be great asset for the Tigers passing attack.

The Ragin Cajuns rushed for 188 yards in their win over Southern Miss, but averaged just over four yards a carry. Coach Michael Desormeaux says the potential is there to create bigger plays in the run game if they can get better blocking down the field…

Cut 19 (21) “….get better.”  

U-L Lafayette will face Appalachian State on Thursday.

The Philadelphia Eagles have released former LSU and North Webster star linebacker Devin White. White has not played a single snap this season. He was beat out for a starting job  by Nakobe Dean. The 26-year-old won a Super Bowl with Tampa Bay and is a former second-team All Pro performer.

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Multiple media reports say Saints Quarterback Derek Carr will miss multiple weeks with an oblique injury sustained in the fourth quarter of Monday’s loss to Kansas City. Former Saints quarterback Bobby Hebert (AY-bear) on WWL radio says without Carr, the Black and Gold are in trouble…

Cut 16 (10)   “…nine to six.”

The Saints are set to host the Buccaneers on Sunday and then will play the Broncos a week from Thursday. New Orleans will start either Jake Haener or Spencer Rattler at quarterback. Both are inexperienced.

The LSU defense is getting ready for Jaxson Dart and the Ole Miss offense. Dart is a quarterback who can throw it and run it. Tigers defensive end Sai’vion Jones….

Cut 29 (11) “…he can do”

Kick-off on Saturday is at 6:30.

The Cajuns will host Appalachian State on Saturday. The Mountaineers have one of the best quarterbacks in the Sun Belt. Joey Aguilar is averaging 305 yards passing, but he’s thrown five interceptions in five games. Coach Michael Desormeaux says putting pressure on Aguilar is a key…

Cut 20 (21) “…this week” 

Kick off is at 6:30.

Louisiana Tech lists Evan Bullock as the starting quarterback for tomorrow night’s game against Middle Tennessee. The redshirt freshman from Anna, Texas, threw for 218 yards against FIU in his first start. Omari Wiggins is listed as the starting running back. The former Acadiana star has only rushed for 59 yards on 19 carries.

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The Saints are back home following last night’s 26-13 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. And they’re going to be without their starting quarterback for a while. Ian Rappaport is reporting that Derek Carr will miss multiple games with an oblique injury. He suffered the injury in the fourth quarter as he has was falling backward following a hit from a Chiefs defender…

Cut 29 (05) “…felt it”

Meanwhile, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes threw for 331 yards and he avoided several sacks. Coach Dennis Allen…

Cut 18 (16) “…for us”

The next challenge for the Saints are the Buccaneers on Sunday. Tampa Bay arrived in New Orleans today to prepare for the game because of Hurricane Milton.

 

It will be LSU and Ole Miss on Saturday night in Tiger Stadium. Last year’s game between these two teams, a track meet broke out as Ole Miss won 55-49 and the two teams combined for 1,343 yards. Coach Brian Kelly does not want to see another touchdown fest…

Cut 17 (17) “…score appropriately.”

The over-under is 63.5 points and the Rebels are 3.5 point favorite.

 

ULM has been an underdog all season long, but this Saturday the Warhawks are a 6.5 point favorite to beat Southern Miss. ULM is 4-and-1, 2-and-0 in the Sun Belt, while the Golden Eagles are 1-and-4 and lost their Sun Belt opener to the Ragin Cajuns last week.

 

UL Lafayette is a 10.5 point favorite to beat Appalachian State on Saturday night. The Mountaineers are off to an 0-and-2 start in the Sun Belt.

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After starting the season 2-0, the Saints now have a three-game losing streak after losing to the Kansas Ciy Chiefs 26-13. Patrick Mahomes threw for a season-high 331 yards and New Orleans running back Alvin Kamara was held to 26 yards on 11 carries.

Saints quarterback Derek Carr threw for 185 yards, two touchdowns and an interception, but left the game in the fourth quarter with an oblique injury after taking a hit from a Chiefs defender…

Cut 20 (14) “…couldn’t

Carr will get an M-R-I on his injured oblique today.

The Buccaneers arrive in New Orleans today. They will play the Saints in the Superdome on Sunday, but Tampa has re-located its operations to the Big Easy because of Hurricane Milton, which is set to hit the Tampa Bay area as a major hurricane.

 

An LSU defense striving to improve, faces its biggest test on Saturday night when the 13th ranked Tigers take on ninth ranked Ole Miss. The Rebels rank second in the country in total offense, averaging 577 yards a game. LSU Coach Brian Kelly says one way to slow down Ole Miss, is to keep its offense off the field, which means LSU wants to win the time of possession

Cut 16 (16)   “…clear advantage.”

LSU would also have an advantage if Ole Miss receiver Tre Harris can’t play on Saturday. Harris injured his ankle in last Saturday’s win over South Carolina and Rebels coach Lane Kiffin doesn’t sound optimistic about Harris’ chances of playing on Saturday.

The Pelicans opened preseason play with a 106 to 104 win over Orlando yesterday. Zion Williamson had 16 points.

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There was no late lead to hold onto this time for the Saints. The Saints went into Arrowhead Stadium last night and got doubled up by the two-time defending Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs, 26-13. After the game, Coach Dennis Allen was not happy with his team’s performance.

Cut 19 (24) “….disappointed in that.”  

The Saints only had 46 yards rushing in this game. As Alvin Kamara was held to 26 yards on 11 carries.

New Orleans will be home this Sunday to face division rival Tampa Bay. The Buccaneers will arrive in the Crescent City today as they will prepare in New Orleans this week as Tampa Bay could receive a direct hit from Hurricane Milton.

When LSU played Ole Miss last year, the Tigers gave up a school record 706 yards in a 55 to 49 loss to the Rebels in Oxford. Coach Brian Kelly remembers why it was long day for his defense…

Cut 18 (18) “…one dimensional”

Ole Miss’ top receiver and one of the best receivers in the country, Tre Harris might not play in this game because of an ankle injury. LSU running back Caden Durham is practicing this week after suffering a foot injury in the win over South Alabama.

Ragin Cajuns linebacker Chandler Whitfield is the Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Week. He had four sacks in the win over Southern Miss.

Cornerback Laurence Sullivan had two interceptions in the Colonels blow out victory over Southern and Sullivan was named the Southland defensive player of the week.

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The Saints will look to snap a two-game losing streak tonight as they’ll face the 4-and-0 Kansas City Chiefs. New Orleans will not have one of its best playmakers on offense, Taysom Hill, and several starting offensive linemen. The Saints defense will have to contend with Patrick Mahomes. Defensive coordinator Joe Woods says Mahomes ability to keep plays alive is one of his best skills…

Cut 18 (14) “….what he does”

Kick-off is at 7:15.

After this game, the Saints will have a short week to get ready for Tampa Bay. Because of Hurricane Milton, the Buccaneers will fly to New Orleans tomorrow and will spend the week in the Crescent City preparing for Sunday’s game.

 

LSU Coach Brian Kelly says Caden Durham, CJ Daniels and Zy Alexander are all expected to practice this week as the Tigers prepare for the Ole Miss Rebels.

 

ULM is 2-and-0 in the Sun Belt and one of the biggest surprises in all of college football following its big win over James Madison on Saturday. Coach Bryant Vincent says Warhawk nation will come together again next Saturday night to host Southern Miss for homecoming…

Cut 19 (21) “….all come together.”  

 

The Ragin Cajuns won for the first time in Hattiesburg since 1993 as U-L Lafayette upended Southern Miss 23-13 on Saturday. The win snapped U-S-M’s 11-game home winning streak in the series. Coach Michael Desormeaux…

Cut 16 (11)   “…do that.”

The Cajuns host App State this Saturday.

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Big challenge for the Saints tonight as they face the two-time defending champion Kansas City Chiefs in their home stadium. K-C is 4-and-0 and the Saints have lost their last two, failing to hold on to late leads. New Orleans Quarterback Derek Carr says the team is confident they can win close games…

Cut 14 (07) “…right now.”

The Saints will be without Taysom Hill, linebacker Pete Werner and several offensive linemen, which is not good news, considering the Chiefs have one of the best defensive linemen in Chris Jones. Kick off is at 7:15.

The LSU Tigers get back to work today to prepare for Saturday night’s SEC showdown against Ole Miss. The Rebels are ranked ninth after beating South Carolina 27 to 3. LSU held steady at 13 despite several upsets on Saturday involving teams ranked in the Top 10. The Rebels are a 2.5 point favorite. Kick off is at 6:30.

ULM is 2-and-0  and in first place in the Sun Belt Western Division after an upset win over James Madison. The Warhawks beat the Dukes 21-19 and will host Southern Miss at 4 PM this Saturday.

The Ragin Cajuns defeated Southern Miss on Saturday 23 to 13. The Cajuns defense was the story in this game as they held Southern Miss to 17 total yards in the final 30 minutes and pitched a shutout. Sophomore linebacker Cameron Whitfield had a school-record tying four sacks and forced a fumble. Coach Michael Desormeaux says the pressure on USM quarterback Tate Rodemaker was the key…

Cut 17 (20) “…by them.”

The Cajuns are back home this Saturday night against App State.

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ULM is 4-and-1 for the first time since 1993 after they shocked James Madison on Saturday night, pulling off a stunning 21 to 19 victory over the Dukes. J-M-U nearly had 400 yards of offense, but the Warhawks had a defensive touchdown, a long TD run by freshman Ahmad Hardy and Jake Godfrey caught a touchdown pass. Coach Bryant Vincent…

Cut 18 (10)  “…saw tonight.”

The Ragin Cajuns won for the first time in Hattiesburg since 1993 as U-L Lafayette upended Southern Miss 23-13 on Saturday. The win snapped U-S-M’s 11-game home winning streak in the series. Coach Michael Desormeaux…

Cut 16 (11)   “…do that.”

The Cajuns host App State this Saturday.

The Saints will look to snap a two-game losing streak tonight by getting a win in one of the toughest venues for opposing teams. New Orleans will take on Kansas City in Arrowhead Stadium at 7:15. Saints Quarterback Derek Carr is one and eight lifetime playing against the Chiefs in Kansas City…

Cut 15 (10) “…huge challenge.”

Taysom Hill will not play for the Saints. He’s dealing with fractured ribs. Linebacker Willie Gay, guard Cesar Ruiz, center Shane Lemieux and defensive end Payton Turner have also been ruled out.

In the Southland Conference on Saturday. McNeese gave up three touchdowns in the second quarter and lost to Houston Christian 43-22. Antonio Martin Junior rushed for 185 yards and two TDs as Southeastern defeated Texas A-and-M Commerce 21 to 9. Nicholls routed Southern 51 to 7 as Pat McQuaide tossed four touchdowns. And Stephen F Austin cruised past Northwestern State 59 to 17

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ULM will look to make a statement on Saturday night when they host James Madison. The Dukes are 4-and-0, while the Warhawks are 3-and-1 and coming off a victory over Troy to kick-off Sun Belt play.

U-L Lafayette begins Sun Belt action on Saturday versus Southern Miss. It’s the 55th meeting between the two schools and the Cajuns only victory in Hattiesburg came in 1989. Southern Miss is off to a rough start as they are 1-and-3. Cajuns Coach Michael Desormeaux says these are the games you need to win to win a Sun Belt title…

Cut 17 (15) “…probably out”

Louisiana Tech’s next game is Thursday at home against Middle Tennessee. Bulldogs Coach Sonny Cumbie is turning over offensive play calling duties to co-offensive coordinator and offensive line coach Nathan Young.

The Saints face a tough test on Monday night as they’ll visit the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs. K-C is 57-and-19 at home since 2015 and Coach Dennis Allen says Arrowhead Stadium is one of the best venues in the NFL…

Cut 19 (12) “…in that stadium”

The Chiefs are 4-and-0 this season and win for the Saints would put them in a three-way tie for first place in the NFC South with Tampa Bay and Atlanta.

In the Southland Conference on Saturday….McNeese will look to go 2-and-0 in conference play as the Cowboys visit Houston Christian. Southeastern Louisiana welcomes Texas A-and-M Commerce to Hammond for its conference opener. Northwestern State resumes its rivalry versus Stephen F Austin. These two schools are meeting for the first time since 2019. Nicholls is at Southern. The last time these two teams met was in 2002 and the game was won by Nicholls 21-13 in Baton Rouge.

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The Saints continue to prepare for their Monday night matchup with the two time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs. It’s been a slow start to the season for the soon to be 35-year-old Travis Kelce. The future hall of fame tight end has just 15 catches in four games. Coach Dennis Allen says K-C likes to move Kelce around…

Cut 18 (30) “…pretty good”

Kelce might get some more opportunities with Kansas City’s top receiver Rashee Rice out  with a knee injury.

ULM is coming off a Sun Belt Conference opening win over Troy and now they get to host James Madison tomorrow night. The Dukes are 4-and-0. Warhawks coach Bryant Vincent is hoping for a big crowd on Saturday night….

Cut 20 (21) “….this town”

The first ever meeting between these two schools will kick off at 6 PM and E-S-P-N U will televise.

The Ragin Cajuns play their Sun Belt opener tomorrow night against 1-and-3 Southern Miss. U-L Lafayette is 3-and-1, but Coach Michael Desormeaux says a new season begins on Saturday night…

Cut 16 (14)   “…as well.”