For the second straight week, Louisiana Tech lost in overtime as the Bulldogs fell to F-I-U 42-34 in double OT in Miami. Freshman Quarterback Landry Lyddy in his first collegiate start threw for 256 yards, no touchdowns and no interceptions. Smoke Harris had nine catches and Marquis Crosby rushed for 115 yards and two TDs. FIU’s Q-B Grayson James played really well, 321 passing yards and three touchdowns.

ESPN College Gameday is in Jackson, Mississippi today for the Southern-Jackson State matchup. A battle of division leaders in the SWAC.

Grambling hosts Alcorn State. The Tigers have not lost to the Braves at home since 2006.

Nicholls looks for its third straight conference win as they visit Lamar.

And McNeese hosts Southeastern Louisiana for homecoming. The Lions have only turned it over four times. Kick-off is at 7 PM in Lake Charles.

The Pelicans did not have Zion Williamson or Brandon Ingram last night and lost in Phoenix 124-111. Jonas Valanciunas tried to pick up the slack as he had 25 points and ten rebounds. But the Suns shot 52-percent from the field and Mikal Bridges had 27 points in 31 minutes. NOLA visits the Clippers on Sunday.

The two and five Saints will be without three key starters for Sunday’s game against the Raiders. Wide receivers Jarvis Landry, Michael Thomas and cornerback Marshon Lattimore have been ruled out. Five players are listed questionable including guard Andrus Peat and cornerback Paulson Adebo. Kick-off in the Dome is at noon.

In Game one of the World Series, former LSU star Aaron Nola gave up five runs in 4.1 innings last night, but his Phillies came from behind to beat the Astros six to five in ten innings. Houston’s Alex Bregman was 1-for-4 with a run scored. Game two is tonight.