LSU is ranked 14th in the first College Football Playoff rankings. The Tigers are the highest ranked two-loss team. This Saturday’s opponent, Alabama, is ranked eighth.

The Crimson Tide are ranked 17th in the country in total defense, allowing 306 yards per game. They are also particularly stingy against the run, allowing 109 yards a contest. While the Tigers have the nation’s most explosive offense. Coach Brian Kelly says that unit is ready for the challenge…
cut 20 (15) “…is needed”

Back to the College Football Playoff Rankings, Tulane is ranked 24th. They are the highest ranked Group of Five school, so they are in line to play in a New Year’s Six Bowl for a second consecutive season. The Green Wave are at 1-and-7 East Carolina this Saturday.

Undefeated Liberty is a 16.5 point favorite to beat Louisiana Tech on Saturday. The Bulldogs are three and six and they need to win their final three regular season games in order to be bowl eligible. Coach Sonny Cumbie says they want to be involved in postseason play…
cut 18 (18) “….every season”
Kick off on Saturday is at five PM.

The Saints did not make a trade on NFL trade deadline day. New Orleans hosts the Bears this Sunday. Chicago acquired pass rusher Montez Sweat from Washington.

The Bills have signed former LSU star Leonard Fournette to their practice squad.

NBA, the Pelicans are at Oklahoma City tonight. Brandon Ingram is questionable after missing Monday’s loss to Golden State with knee soreness. An MRI on the knee showed nothing concerning.