The matchup has been decided for the College Football Playoff national championship game. Number one Clemson scored 21 unanswered second half points to blow past number four Oklahoma 37-17 in the Orange Bowl. And second ranked Alabama dominated number three Michigan State in the Cotton Bowl 38-0. Clemson and Alabama will meet January 11th in the CFP National Championship Game at Glendale, Arizona.

Louisiana Tech has promoted Tim Rattay from outside receivers coach to quarterbacks coach. Rattay has been a Bulldog assistant the last three years after a record-setting career as a quarterback for Tech in the late 1990s. Rattay was promoted after offensive coordinator Tony Peterson left La Tech for the same job at East Carolina University. No word on who the Bulldogs will hire to direct their offense.

In college basketball, Majok Deng scored 18 to lead ULM to a 72-56 win over Appalachian State. The win improves the Warhawks to 6-7 and a perfect 2-0 in Sun Belt Conference play.

A high school football prospect in northwest Louisiana has been arrested for a second time in the last several weeks. It’s being reported that Devin White was charged with careless operation of a motor vehicle and flight from an officer. White, who had a stellar career at North Webster, was charged with carnal knowledge of a juvenile in November. He’s being recruited by LSU.

The Clippers ended the Pels three game home winning streak last night defeating them 95-89. JJ Reddick pumped in 26 for Los Angeles to end an unbeaten 5 game road trip. Six Pelicans scored in double figures in the defeat led by Ryan Anderson’s 17 followed by Jrue Holiday with 15. The Pels are now 10-22 and are looking to get a “W” this Saturday at Dallas.

The Saints are looking to close out the regular season on a two game winning streak when they face the Atlanta Falcons. Although they’re guaranteed a second straight losing season, a win would let New Orleans finish the season with a 7-9 record. Sunday’s kickoff is at noon.