6:45 LRN Sportscast

LSU Quarterback Jayden Daniels did not practice yesterday as he’s in concussion protocol. Garrett Nussmeier took the first team snaps as the Tigers prepared for Saturday night’s matchup with the Florida Gators. We’ll get more of an update from Coach Brian Kelly when he speaks on the SEC Coaches teleconference.

The Saints are tied for the NFL lead with 18 takeaways and they are number one with 12 interceptions. Last season, they intercepted a franchise-low seven passes. Safety Marcus Maye was asked about the difference between this year and last year
Cut 16 (17) “…take advantage of it.”
The Saints are 5-and-4 and on a two-game winning streak and will host the Minnesota Vikings, who will start Joshua Dobbs at Q-B. Dobbs came off the bench to lead Minnesota to a 31-28 victory against Atlanta. Dobbs was acquired in a trade with Arizona last week.

Former LSU pitcher Kevin Gausman has been named a finalist for the 2023 American League Cy Young Award. The other finalists are Yankees pitcher Gerret Cole and Minnesota’s Sonny Gray. Gausman was 12-9 with a 3.16 ERA. He led the American League with 237 strikeouts.

ULM football is 2-and-7 heading into this Saturday’s home game against Troy. Warhawks Coach Terry Bowden says his players are still fighting…
cut 20 (20) “….palying hard”
The Warhawks host the Trojans at 1 PM at Malone Stadium.

Tonight the Pelicans are at Minnesota. New Orleans will look to snap a two-game losing streak. The T-Wolves have won three in a row. Tip off is at 7 PM.