For the second year in a row, the Saints lose a home postseason game in overtime as Minnesota upset the Black and Gold 26-20 The Vikings fumbled on their first possession, but the Saints had to settle for a field goal despite great field position. Quarterback Drew Brees says not scoring a touchdown on the first drive set a bad tone…
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Brees turns 41-years-old this month but did not want to speculate on his playing future during his post-game press conference. He’s set to become a free agent in March.

Saints linebacker Kiko Alonso will reportedly spend the offseason rehabbing from a torn A-C-L. He sustained the injury during yesterday’s playoff loss. It’s the third time he’s had a torn A-C-L in his career.

Alabama Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has announced he’s forgoing his senior season and entering the NFL draft.

An improved LSU defense faces its biggest test a week from tonight in the national championship game. Clemson has one of the top quarterbacks in the nation in Trevor Lawrence, who is 25-0 as a starter during his college career. Defensive lineman Rashard Lawrence says he is impressed in Lawrence’s ability to run with the football
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After spending the weekend practicing, LSU is off today and tomorrow. They are set to arrive in New Orleans on Friday night.

Tonight it’s the Lending Tree Bowl in Mobile as U-L Lafayette faces MAC Champion Miami of Ohio. There’s also Sun Belt basketball tonight as ULM is at Coastal Carolina, while the Cajuns are at Appalachian State.