LSU’s six and one record has the Tigers in the discussion when it comes to projecting the field for the first ever 12 team playoff. Coach Brian Kelly says they are not breaking down projected brackets, instead they’ll continue to strive for consistency which has been their focus during their current six game winning streak….

Cut 17 (17) “…to that”

LSU is at Texas a-and-M on Saturday night, who has also won six in a row.

The Saints have lost five in a row and they are preparing to start rookie Spencer Rattler for a third consecutive game if Derek Carr is not healthy. Coach Dennis Allen Allen is hopeful Taysom Hill can return from fractured ribs and there’s a chance interior offensive linemen Lucas Patrick and Cesar Ruiz will return this weekend. The Chargers lost last night to the Cardinals 17 to 15.

Louisiana Tech takes on UTEP tonight in Conference USA action. The Miners lead the league in tackles for loss so Bulldogs Coach Sonny Cumbie says it will be important for quarterback Evan Bullock to get rid of the ball quickly…

Cut 19 (24) “….create pressure”  

La Tech has dominated this series, winning ten of the 11 games played between the two schools as members of Conference USA.

Edna Karr is the newly ranked number one team in Class 5A. Neville, who defeated Ruston last Friday and ended the Bearkats 20-game winning streak is ranked second. Ruston is ranked third.