Louisiana Tech takes on Marshall in tomorrow’s Conference USA Championship game. This is the first time the Bulldogs will play in a conference title game. Tech Head Coach Skip Holtz says conditioning could play a factor in this one, because Marshall has played some of its best football in the fourth quarter this year…

cut 17 (20) “big plays”

In order to win, the Bulldogs will have to slow down a Thundering Herd offense, lead by quarterback Rakeem Cato, that’s averaging 47 points a game. Kickoff is at 11AM and can be seen on ESPN2.

The Southern Jaguars will take on Alcorn State in SWAC Championship game in Houston tomorrow. Southern is looking to capture its second consecutive SWAC Championship and avenge an early season 56-16 loss to the Braves. You can watch on ESPNU beginning at 3PM.

The Saints will try to end a three-game home losing streak when they host the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. The Black & Gold go into the game with a healthy backfield as Khiry Robinson is expected back from a six-game absence because of a forearm injury. Quarterback Drew Brees says Robinson will be a nice addition to what Pierre Thomas and Mark Ingram are capable of doing…

cut 19 (14) “is great”

Before they started this losing skid in the Dome, the Saints won 20 straight games, including playoffs, played in New Orleans.

There’s a full slate of college basketball games for tomorrow…

McNeese hosts UL-Lafayette, Louisiana Tech takes on Jackson State, Tulane will host Mississippi State, Southeastern Louisiana travels to take on Southeast Missouri State, and ULM will play host to Louisiana College.