4:45 LRN Sportscast

13th ranked LSU continues to prepare for its game against ninth ranked Ole Miss on Saturday night. Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier on what he’s seeing from this Rebels defense…

Cut 16 (16)   “…I’m excited.”

The loser of this game will suffer their second loss of the season, leaving them with no margin for error if they want to participate in the 12-team College football playoff.

Saints rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler is preparing to make his first NFL start on Sunday when New Orleans hosts Tampa Bay. Derek Carr is out with an oblique injury and Coach Dennis Allen expects Carr will help mentor Rattler during the game…

Cut 29 (10) “….young guy”

Kick off is at noon.

Louisiana Tech will host Middle Tennessee tonight. Tech’s offense has struggled this season as they’re averaging just 19 points per game. Coach Sonny Cumbie has relinquished play calling duties and co-offensive coordinator and offensive line coach Nathan Young will call plays tonight…

Cut 20 (20) “…in that role” 

The Blue Raiders enter the game with a one and four record and they are on a four-game losing streak, with losses to Ole Miss, Western Kentucky, Duke and Memphis.

Louisiana Tech men’s basketball has been picked to win the Conference USA regular season title and Daniel Batcho has been named the league’s preseason player of the year. The Lady Techsters are picked to finish fifth.