WBRZ-TV in Baton Rouge is reporting LSU backup quarterback Colin Hurley crashed into a tree during the overnight hours near the south gates of LSU’s campus on Highland Road. Officials say Hurley was breathing but was in and out of consciousness and had a large cut on his face. Authorities do not know the cause of the crash, but investigators do not believe Hurley was impaired. The accident happened around 2:45 AM. The 17-year-old from Jacksonville, Florida, red shirted this past season.

Ohio State is an 8.5 point favorite in Monday night’s national championship game against Notre Dame. Tyler Horka from Blue and Gold Illustrated was a guest on Tiger Rag Radio this week and says even Golden Domers are not confident they can beat the Buckeyes…

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The Pelicans won their second straight game last night as New Orleans defeated Dallas 119 to 116. Dejounte Murray led the way with 30 points. Trey Murphy had another strong game as he scored 24 points and grabbed ten rebounds. He also had a big blocked shot with four seconds left.

ULM is still winless in the Sun Belt after losing to troy 77 to 58, while Tulane topped Florida Atlantic 80 to 65 to improve to 4-and-1 in the American.

Louisiana Tech is in fourth place in Conference USA and the Bulldogs are at Jacksonville State tonight. Tech Coach Talvin Hester believes his team can be better on the defensive end of the floor…

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La Tech is only forcing 12 turnovers a game. Tip off tonight is at 7 PM.

The Ragin Cajuns are at Arkansas State.