Good start to the season for the Pelicans last night as they went on the road and defeated Memphis 111 to 104. C-J McCollum led the way with 24 points, Zion Williamson scored the team’s final 12 points and finished with 23. Brandon Ingram added 19. The next game is the home opener on Saturday against the New York Knicks.

The Saints are headed to Indianapolis this Sunday to face the Colts. Indianapolis starting quarterback Anthony Richardson is done for the season after undergoing shoulder surgery. But New Orleans head coach Dennis Allen says Indy’s backup Gardner Minshew is more than capable…
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Both teams are 3-and-4 on the season and Kick-off is at noon.

After missing the Army game with a sprained ankle, LSU offensive tackle Emery Jones is expected to play in the Alabama game as he has returned to practice. But still no sign of cornerbacks Duce Chestnut and Denver Harris. They remain inactive according to head coach Brian Kelly. Also, the Tigers best corner, Zy Alexander, is expected to miss some time with a lower body injury.

Despite a 1-and-2 record in the Sun Belt, the Ragin Cajuns are still alive for a West Division championship as they get ready to visit South Alabama on Saturday. U-L Lafayette Coach Michael Desormeaux says they have five conference games left and they have to win them all…
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The Cajuns are 10.5 point underdogs Saturday. Both teams are 4-and-3 on the season, but the Jaguars have scored 55 points in back-to-back games against ULM and Southern Miss.