Zion Williamson had 29 points but the Pelicans still lost last night to Portland 106-95. C-J McCollum had an off night as he was 6 of 17 from the field for just 13 points. New Orleans is now 6-and-6 on the season.

The Ragin Cajuns are 5-and-5 overall, 3-and-4 in the Sun Belt after a solid 36-17 win over Georgia Southern. Ben Wooldridge threw three first half touchdown passes in the final home game of the year.

LSU is coming off a signature overtime win over Alabama and is now ranked 7th in the College Football Playoff rankings ahead of its game against Arkansas tomorrow. Now with control of the SEC West, safety Major Burns says the team is focused on keeping their upward momentum…
Cut 18 (15) “…trending upward.”
Kick-off is at 11 AM. The high temperature will be in the mid-40s.

After a come-from-behind one-point win, ULM is on the road Saturday to face Georgia State. The Panthers started the year 0-4, but they’ve won four of their last five. Warhawks Coach Terry Bowden says Georgia State has a history of taking some lumps early but finishing strong…
Cut 17 (23) “…lose belief in yourself”
Georgia State is 4-5 overall, 3-and-2 in the Sun Belt. Kick-off is at noon.

Other action on Saturday. there’s a top 25 matchup in Yulman Stadium as 17th ranked Tulane hosts 22nd ranked Central Florida. Louisiana Tech is at Conference USA leader UTSA. Northwestern State is at Southeastern Louisiana. The winner will be in first place in the Southland. Nicholls hosts Texas A-and-M Commerce and McNeese travels to Houston Christian.