Quarterback play could determine Saturday’s SEC showdown between 4th ranked LSU and 7th ranked Alabama. The Crimson Tide have started Jacob Coker for much of the season and he’s thrown for 16-hundred yards and eleven touchdowns. LSU’s Brandon Harris has thrown for nearly 11 hundred yards, nine touchdowns and zero interceptions. Bama Coach Nick Saban likes what he’s seen from Harris…

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In the first College Football Playoff ranking, LSU ranks number two while ‘Bama comes in at number four..

The jersey worn by LSU running back Leonard Fournette in LSU’s win over South Carolina will be auctioned off beginning Saturday. Fournette’s autographed jersey will be packaged with a Steve Spurrier autographed South Carolina helmet and a LSU helmet signed by Les Miles. Opening bid for the group of three items is set at $7,000. You can place bids at LSUauction-dot-com. All proceeds will go to aid South Carolina flood victims.

Louisiana Tech has a 6-3 record, 4-and-1 in Conference USA, heading into Saturday’s homecoming matchup with North Texas. Quarterback Jeff Driskel is a big reason for the Bulldogs success. He’s thrown for 27-hundred yards, 19 touchdowns and 4 interceptions. The former Florida quarterback says he’s enjoyed his time in Ruston…

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Tech is coming off a big 42-17 win over Rice.

The Orlando Magic led by 11 after the first quarter and never looked back as they beat the Pelicans 103-94 last night at the Smoothie King Center. Orlando forward Evan Fournier led all scorers with 30. Eric Gordon led the Pels with 21 followed by Anthony Davis with 14. New Orleans will host the Atlanta Hawks Friday night. The Pelicans are winless on the season, Atlanta has won their last four.