11:40 LRN Sportscast

LSU is number 15 in the initial College football playoff rankings. Alabama is number 11. The two teams meet Saturday night in Tiger Stadium and Tigers quarterback Garrett Nussmeier is looking to bounce back from a three interception performance against Texas A-and-M…

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Kick off Saturday is at 6:30.

The Saints made the decision to fire Dennis Allen and many Saints fans are wondering if General Manager Mickey Loomis is the next one to receive a pink slip. WWL Radio Saints Analyst Mike Detillier on if Loomis will also be fired…

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The Saints host the Falcons this Sunday.

In the latest high school football polls….Lutcher is now ranked number one in Class 4A. Teurlings Catholic fell from the top spot to number four after losing to St. Thomas More. Bunkie is the new number ranked Team in Class 3A. The Panthers are 9-and-0 and will face Marksville in the annual Catskin Game.

Southeastern Louisiana hosts Northwestern State on Saturday and kick-off has been moved up six hours to noon because potential impacts from Hurricane Rafael. But Rafael no longer looks like a threat to Louisiana.

The Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame says induction ceremonies for the Class of 2025 will take place between June 26 to the 28th in Natchitoches. Former West Monroe, LSU and NFL star Andrew Whitworth is the headliner.

In basketball…LSU opens its season tonight by hosting ULM. The Tigers are picked to finish 14th in the  SEC.

The Pelicans host the Cavaliers. Cleveland is undefeated on the season and Pels star Zion Williamson is questionable with thigh soreness.