The Saints playoff chances received a huge blow last night as New Orleans could not keep up with a surging Rams team, losing in Los Angeles 30-22. The game was not as close as the score indicates. The Black and Gold trailed 30-7 before scoring a couple of touchdowns in the fourth quarter.

It was another slow start for the defense, giving up a 95-yard scoring drive on L-A’s first possession. And the Saints offense only rushed for 35 yards and they were 0-for-3 on fourth down. Coach Dennis Allen…
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And the Saints are missing an opportunity to win the NFC South. The loss drops their record to 7-8, a half game back of Tampa Bay, who hosts Jacksonville on Sunday. New Orleans next game is in Tampa on New Year’s eve.

LSU’s Garrett Nussmeier is preparing to make his first start at quarterback for the Tigers when they face Wisconsin in the ReliaQuest Bowl on New Year’s Day. During the offseason, Nussmeier will battle with Vanderbilt transfer AJ Swann for starting quarterback in 2024. Nuss says he doesn’t feel pressure to make a statement on New Year’s Day..
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There’s a chance LSU could lose offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock to Notre Dame. The Fighting Irish are reportedly interested in bringing Denbrock back for a third time. LSU and Denbrock have discussed a three-year contract extension, but the LSU Board of Supervisors has yet to approve.

In basketball…Trey Murphy had a season-high 28 points as the Pelicans defeated the Cavaliers 123 to 104 last night. Jalen Cook had 17 points, Carlos Stewart added 16 and LSU defeated Lamar 87-66.