Mike Leach’s death is still having a resounding impact on all of college football. LA Tech head Coach Sonny Cumbie played under Leach at Texas Tech and served on his staff. Cumbie had the opportunity to talk to reporters about his former mentor and says he’s still in shock over Leach’s death…

Cut 16

Purdue has added a familiar face to its coaching staff in the wake of Head Coach Jeff Brohm’s departure. Purdue alumn and former Saints quarterback Drew Brees is set to take an interim assistant coaching job with the Boilermakers ahead of their Citrus Bowl matchup with the Tigers. Starting quarterback Aidan O’Connell has announced he will be skipping the bowl game and senior cornerback Cory Trice has opted out to declare for the 2023 NFL draft.

The Pelicans will look to bounce back from a sloppy performance in Utah Tuesday that put an end to their seven-game win streak. New Orleans shot just 40% from the floor and made 4 of 27 from three en route to a 121-100 loss. They’ll play the Jazz again tonight as they hope to separate themselves in the West. The Pels are currently tied with Memphis for first in the Western conference at 18-9, and will hope to regain some momentum behind all-star forward Zion Williamson. Jose Alvarado has been listed as out for tonight’s matchup and Brandon Ingram is set to miss his ninth straight game. Tip-off tonight is at 8:00

Angel Reese scored a career high 32 points on 13-15 shooting in LSU’s 88-42 win over Lamar last night. Her 15 rebounds secured her her tenth double-double of the season. She is the first LSU player with 10 consecutive double-doubles to start the season since Sylvia Fowles had 19 straight in the 2006-2007 season. 

The Ragin’ Cajuns will head to Lake Charles tonight to face McNeese as the I-10 rivals have their 98th meeting. UL-Lafayette is 9-1 through their first ten games, the best start to a season since 1990-91. Tip-off in the Legacy Center is tonight at 7:00