# Early Season Showdowns Set the Tone | Baton Rouge News

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Podcast: [Baton Rouge News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/baton-rouge-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7575259)
Published: 2026-09-18T22:57:02+00:00
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College football explodes this weekend with LSU vs. Ole Miss set for a low-scoring showdown and Alabama crushing Florida State by nearly 20 points, while the NFL kicks off with Saints vs. Ravens and Steelers vs. Patriots—both with juicy spreads. Early-season games are make-or-break moments for team identity and player confidence. Meanwhile, WNBA lines point to decisive wins as Fever dominate Tempo and Valkyries face Fire in high-stakes matchups. Keep an eye on how these predictions unfold—it’s all setting the tone for the season. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.wbrz.com/news/best-bets-college-football-week-3-can-lsu-prevail-in-oxford-/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/2caa7975bbe5e056 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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