In Monday’s national championship game, LSU’s defense will have to figure out a way to slow down two-time ACC Offensive Player of the year in Clemson running back Travis Etienne. The junior from Jennings understands he has a unique opportunity in front of him…
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Clemson brings a 29-game winning streak to the natty. Both teams will travel to New Orleans later today.

New Mississippi State football coach Mike Leach will be introduced during a press conference in Starkville today. Leach is known for his quirky style and he got off the plane last night ringing a cowbell. In 18 seasons at Texas Tech and Washington State, he was 139-and-90.

The 13-and-25 Pelicans visit the Knicks tonight, who have 10 wins. Brandon Ingram is making a run for the All-Star team, he’s averaging 25 points a game and shooting 40-percent from three-point territory.

ULM’s JD Williams had 20 points, but the Warhawks lost to Georgia Southern 67-56 last night. ULM is 6-9 overall, 2-and-4 in the Sun Belt.

The Ragin Cajuns fell behind 25 to 2 and lost to Georgia State 90-52 in Atlanta. U-L Lafayette dressed just seven scholarship players as freshman Mylik Wilson did not play because of a knee sprain. The Cajuns are 7-and-10 overall, 2-and-4 in Sun Belt action.

Louisiana Tech also got off to a slow start last night and lost to UTSA 89-73 in San Antonio. The Roadrunners hit a program-record 18 three-pointers. Tech is 11-and-4 overall, 2-and-1 in Conference USA.

The LSU Lady Tigers upset 10th ranked Texas A-and-M in College Station. Jailin Cherry came off the bench to score 12 points.

Louisiana Tech has released its 2020 football schedule. The Conference USA opener is at Southern Miss in Week 2. The Bulldogs conclude the regular season at FIU.