ESPN reports that the College Football Playoff is finalizing a deal to expand to 24 teams next season. The new format is expected to feature automatic bids for Power conference champions, one auto bid for the top Group of Six team, and 19 at-large bids. In the expected format, the top eight seeds receive a bye, and all first- and second-round games would be played on campuses. Conference title games would likely be eliminated, and the format could jeopardize many bowl games.
LSU is rebounding from a gut-wrenching loss to Kentucky and will host number-16 Mississippi State on Saturday. The Tigers’ defense did not play up to its dominant standard in the loss, and Linebacker T.J. Dottery says it’s added motivation.
The Tigers and Bulldogs kick off at 11 on Saturday. Mississippi State quarterback Kamario Taylor is listed as questionable as he deals with a right foot injury.
ULM coach Bryant Vincent announced on The Morning Drive with Aaron & Jake in Monroe that graduate running back Don Chaney is eligible and expected to play against LA Tech this weekend. The Miami, Louisville and Charlotte transfer will make his Warhawk debut and give the team another option in the backfield.
Louisiana Tech head coach Sonny Cumbie says the Warhawks passing offense is already a threat.
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McNeese visits Northwestern State Saturday, and Cowboys coach Matt Viator says they have to be ready for an in-state battle.
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McNeese is 2-and-4 on the season and 1-and-2 in conference, while Northwestern is 0-and-6. Kickoff is at noon.