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Eaglin's TD lifts Alabama A&M over Grambling 37-31 in 2OT
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sat,10/08/22-5:24PM , 215 Reads
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Donovan Eaglin ran for 126 yards and two touchdowns, including the game-winner in the second overtime, and Alabama A&M beat Grambling 37-31 on Saturday.
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Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) carries against LSU linebacker Harold Perkins Jr. (40) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

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Hooker, No. 8 Tennessee too much for No. 25 LSU, 40-13
By BRETT MARTEL - AP Sports Writer
Sat,10/08/22-2:50PM , 284 Reads
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — As dynamic quarterback Hendon Hooker and his Tennessee teammates left the field in a mostly empty Tiger Stadium, nearly all the fans who remained were wearing orange and belting out the lyrics to “Rocky Top."
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Friday's Scores
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Fri,10/07/22-9:03PM , 301 Reads
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Acadiana 50, Sam Houston 16

Albany 29, Pine 21

Arcadia 36, Ringgold 0

Assumption 64, South Lafourche 28

Avoyelles 68, Oakdale 34

Baton Rouge Catholic 58, Liberty Magnet 21

Belaire 18, Broadmoor 6

Benton 62, Natchitoches Central 15

Berwick 33, Donaldsonville 12
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New Orleans Saints quarterback Andy Dalton (14) makes a pass to wide receiver Chris Olave (12) to score a touchdown during the second quarter of an NFL match between Minnesota Vikings and New Orleans Saints at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium in London, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

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Saints' Allen expects Dalton to start at QB vs. Seattle
By BRETT MARTEL - AP Sports Writer
Fri,10/07/22-4:50PM , 326 Reads
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Andy Dalton is expected to start at quarterback for New Orleans when the Saints host the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, while receiver Michael Thomas has been ruled out for a second straight game because of his foot injury.
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