The new car smell of the Lane Kiffin era is wearing off for some LSU football fans after the Tigers suffered yet another big home loss to Alabama. The Tigers’ playoff hopes are on life support, and there has been a lot of criticism of the team after the 31-13 defeat, but Kiffin says he spoke with his players about blocking out that noise.

Cut 18 (18)  “…listen to that.”

LSU faces Texas at 6:30 Saturday.

The ninth-ranked LSU women’s basketball team returns to action against McNeese tonight. The Tigers are coming off back-to-back blowouts that set program records for the largest margin of victory in history. Tip-off is at 7.

Will Wade’s men’s team took care of La Tech last night in a 90-50 win. The Tigers head to Washington to face Gonzaga on Saturday.

After starting SWAC play with wins over Alcorn State and Jackson State, Grambling has dropped three straight and is now eliminated from conference title contention. Head coach Mickey Joseph says he expects and wants to be back at Grambling next season but understands that is not in his control.

Cut 16 (14) “…but life don’t.”

The Tigers visit Bethune-Cookman at noon Saturday. 14 players have been suspended following the postgame brawl after their loss to UAPB.

LA Tech head coach Sonny Cumbie told the Tim Fletcher Show this morning that starting quarterback Blake Baker played through a foot injury against Troy before exiting the game, and he will know more about his status for Saturday’s matchup with Southern Miss after practice today and tomorrow.

Tech linebacker Alonzo Jackson Jr. was named Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Week after recording 2.5 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, a forced fumble & a 66-yard fumble-return touchdown against Troy.