COVID-19 has resulted in three college football games involving Louisiana football teams being postponed this weekend. LSU versus Alabama, ULM against Arkansas State and yesterday Louisiana Tech informed Rice that because of a combination of COVID-19 cases, contact tracing and injuries they have a position group that’s too thin to play a game on Saturday.

LSU is hoping to make-up the Alabama game, even though the Tigers do not have an open date before the SEC Championship game on December 19th. Athletics Director Scott Woodward says his staff is working with the SEC to make sure the game will be played or else it’s another financial hit for his department…
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Just three SEC games on Saturday as four games have been postponed because of COVID-19.

Linebacker Kwon Alexander is eligible to make his Saints debut on Sunday when New Orleans hosts San Francisco. The Saints acquired Alexander in a deal with the 49ers before the trade deadline. The former LSU Tiger is 30-years-old and was a Pro Bowler in 2018. Safety Malcolm Jenkins is impressed with Alexander’s athletic ability
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There were five Saints who were limited in practice last week including Quarterback Drew Brees. But he was limited last week as well and still led New Orleans to a five straight win last week.

25th ranked U-L Lafayette can win a Sun Betl Western Division Championship with a win over South Alabama on Saturday. It would be the third straight title for the Ragin Cajuns who are 6-and-1 on the season.

Tulane is also in action tomorrow as they are set to host Army at 11 AM on ESPN Two.