A much anticipated Pelicans season begins tonight as New Orleans is at Brooklyn tonight. The Pels late-season success and playoff production from rookie standouts along with Zion Williamson’s return from injury have created massive hype for this season from both fans and national media. Coach Willie Green says the team needs to focus more on their preparation than the attention if they want to win big…
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The season tips off at 6:30

The Saints leave for Arizona today where they’ll play the Cardinals tomorrow night. Wide receiver Chris Olave has cleared concussion protocol and is expected to play, but cornerback Marshon Lattimore and wide receivers Michael Thomas and Jarvis Landry did not practice yesterday. Quarterbacks Jameis Winston and Andy Dalton were limited.

ULM steps out of Sun Belt play this Saturday to visit the Black Knights of Army. Army’s triple-option offense averages over 300 rushing yards a game. Warhawks Coach Terry Bowden says stopping the run game will be a key to victory ….
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Kick-off is at 11 AM central time.

A big key for LSU this Saturday when they host seventh ranked Ole Miss is slowing down the Rebels run game. Ole Miss is averaging 271 rushing yards a game. Quinshon Judkins and Zach Evans give the Rebels a one-two punch in the backfield and quarterback Jaxson Dart can run the ball too. Kick-off is at 2:30.

Louisiana Tech will wear baby blue uniforms for its homecoming game against Rice this Saturday.