06:45 LRN Sportscast, November 16th

LSU will host UAB in their final home game of the season Saturday night. Head Coach Brian Kelly has grown a relationship with his team in his first season and praised his senior class and linebacker Micah Baskerville for their resilience…:
Cut 16 (20) “that story”
Kickoff in Death Valley is at 8pm. Last night the latest College Football Playoff rankings were released, and LSU moved up one spot to No. 6.

In a historic move, the LSU Band has been nominated for a Grammy thanks to their collaboration with Lake Charles musician Sean Ardoin. The Golden Band from Tigerland is featured on Ardoin’s latest LP for all 12 tracks and it’s up for Best Regional Roots Album in the ceremony happening in February.

Louisiana Tech Coach Sunny Cumbie says freshman Landry Lyddy will start at quarterback Saturday at Charlotte. That’s because regular starter Parker McNeil has a broken middle finger on his throwing hand. Jack Turner will serve as Lyddy’s backup.

The Ragin Cajuns moved to 5 wins on the season after a victory over Georgia Southern. Now they’ll face their biggest matchup of the season as they visit 20th-ranked Florida State on Saturday with Bowl eligibility on the line. Coach Michael Desormeaux…:
Cut 19 (18) “excited for as well”
Kickoff is set for 11am.

Zion Williamson was injured last night but the Pelicans handled the Grizzlies anyway, picking up a 113-102 victory.