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NCAA gives LSU 1-year probation for ex-assistant's conduct
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thu,09/22/22-12:50PM , 282 Reads
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The NCAA placed LSU’s football program on one year of probation Thursday after determining that former offensive line coach James Cregg violated recruiting restrictions during the 2020 football season.
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LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) looks for a receiver during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Mississippi State in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. LSU won 31-16. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)

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LSU favored big in nonconference tilt with New Mexico
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thu,09/22/22-12:01PM , 334 Reads
New Mexico (2-1) at LSU (2-1), Saturday, 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+)

Line: LSU by 31 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.

Series record: First meeting.

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Carolina Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6), center, runs with the ball during the first half an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)

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Panthers know third downs critical vs. division rival Saints
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Wed,09/21/22-11:00PM , 180 Reads
NEW ORLEANS (1-1) at CAROLINA (0-2)

Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, Fox

OPENING LINE: Saints by 2 1/2, according to FanDuel SportsBook.

AGAINST THE SPREAD: New Orleans 1-1, Carolina 0-2.

SERIES RECORD: Saints lead 29-26.

LAST MEETING: Saints beat Panthers 18-10 on Jan. 2, 2022, in New Orleans.
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New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore breaks up a pass intended for Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans during the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

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Saints' defense encouraged by strides made since opener
By BRETT MARTEL - AP Sports Writer
Wed,09/21/22-8:01PM , 422 Reads
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Saints coach Dennis Allen entered this week sounding more optimistic about the defense he oversees — even if he wasn't particularly happy about outcome of his team's latest game.

New Orleans (1-1) boasted the seventh-ranked defense in the NFL last season and has many core players back on that side of the ball.
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