LSU’s offense gets a lot of the headlines for last night’s 42-25 victory over Clemson in the national championship game. But the Tigers defense forced a high-powered Clemson offense to punt nine times as the other Tigers were 1-of-11 on third downs. Coach Ed Orgeron says the key was slowing down former Jennings running back Travis Etienne…
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Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence had won 25 straight games, but last night he was a mediocre 18 of 27 for 234 yards, no touchdowns and he fumbled once.

Patrick Queen had a big game. The junior from Livonia High School had eight tackles, including 2.5 tackles for a loss and he was credited with a half-sack.

Purple and Gold Nation showed out in force last night not only at the dome but at watering holes across Louisiana to watch LSU’s historic win…
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Not sure if there were a lot of people watching, but the Pelicans beat the Pistons 117 to 110 overtime last night. Jahlil Okafor had 25 points and 14 rebounds as New Orleans played without Brandon Ingram, J-J Redick and Derrick Favors because of injuries.

LSU basketball hosts Texas A-and-M. The Tigers are looking to go 4-and-0 in the SEC