The Saints look to win the NFC South today and avoid a three-game losing streak when they host the Vikings for a 3:30 kick-off. Minnesota is 6-8 and need a win to keep their faint playoff hopes alive. Saints Safety Malcolm Jenkins…
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New Orleans has lost to the Vikings twice in the playoffs in recent history, both times Minnesota won on the final play.

The Pelicans are also in action today as they face the reigning Eastern Conference Champion Miami Heat. New Orleans looks to build off a season-opening win over the Raptors, while the Heat lost its season opener to the Magic. In the season-opening win versus Toronto, Brandon Ingram had 24 points and 11 assists, while Zion Williamson had 15 points and ten rebounds.

LSU basketball has scheduled a game versus Nicholls at 1 PM.

Glen Guilbeau for the USA Today Network reports that Cincincinnati defensive coordinator Marcus Freeman has emerged as Coach Ed Orgeron’s top choice to replace Bo Pelini as defensive coordinator. The Bearkats are undefeated and rank 11th in the nation in total defense. Former Vanderbilt coach Derek Mason has also been contacted.

The Ragin Cajuns will face U-T-S-A tomorrow in the Servpro First Responder Bowl in Dallas. The Roadrunners feature the Conference USA Player of the Year in Sincere McCormick, who has rushed for 13-hundred yards. Cajuns Coach Billy Napier says they must slow down McCormick…
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A win for the Cajuns gives them ten for the season. Kick-off is at 2:30 on A-B-C.