We’re getting closer to the big game between 2nd ranked LSU and 4th ranked Alabama. Starting center Ethan Pocic says he’s trying to keep his emotions in check as the team continues preparations…

cut 19 (18) “be ready”

The play of the offensive line will have a big say on who wins this game as the Tigers will look to establish Heisman trophy candidate Leonard Fournette.

In college basketball news…an ESPN report says LSU freshman Antonio Blakeney has been cleared to play this season. The NCAA was apparently looking to see if he violated any rules by appearing in a workout video with a trainer.

Louisiana Tech announces that transfer LeAntwan Luckett has been ruled eligible to play this upcoming season for the Bulldogs. The fifth year senior scored over 14-hundred points at Alcorn State.

The Saints take a three-game winning streak into Sunday’s game against the Titans, who have lost six in a row. Quarterback Drew Brees is coming off one of his best performances, as he threw for a career-high 511 yards and seven touchdowns in a wild 52-49 win over Giants. Brees says it will be hard to duplicate that performance again..

cut 17 (20) “to happen”

The Saints are 4-4 on the season while the Titans are 1-7.

The city of New Orleans will host the College Football National Championship game in 2020. Atlanta will host the championship game in 2018 and the title game will be played in Santa Clara, California in January 2019.