Alabama ended up creeping back up on Georgia in the College Football Playoff national championship game last night, and rallied to a 26-23 win after Amite grad Devonta Smith caught the winning pass for the Crimson Tide in overtime. Alabama Coach Nick Saban now has six major poll natties, including one at LSU.

There are reports indicating LSU Coach Ed Orgeron is going to name Steve Ensminger as offensive coordinator for the Tigers. Coach O had previously expressed interest in expanding the role of the longtime assistant, though the move is not final yet and is not being confirmed by LSU.

LSU is losing junior defensive back Kevin Toliver to the 2018 NFL Draft, and right tackle Toby Weathersby. Each announced their plans to forgo their senior seasons with the Tigers on MOnday. They join edge rusher Arden Key as LSU underclassmen who have declared for the draft. Key announced his news last week and said Monday he’d partnered with CAA, an agency that represents numerous NFL players.

Saints Coach Sean Payton’s dance moves following Sunday’s playoff win over Carolina have made the rounds on social media. Rookie running back Alvin Kamara filmed Payton and the rest of the team getting down in the locker room. Linebacker Manti Te’o says it was a great moment for the entire team:
Cut 16 (21) dance floor though”
New Orleans will face the Vikings on Sunday at 3:40 pm in the NFC divisional playoffs.

In the NBA, the Pelicans started strong and ended up with the win over the Pistons last night, 112-109.

Monday, LSU point guard Tremont Waters was named the SEC freshman of the week for the second time this season.