The College Football Playoff is officially expanding to 24 teams next season. The CFP and ESPN reached a nearly 1.7-billion-dollar agreement that would kick off the playoffs the second weekend in December and eliminate power conference championship games. LSU Athletics Director Verge Ausberry says LSU supported the 24-team playoffs. One reason was for more playoff games played on campus.
Cut 6 (09) “…championship game.”
The 24-team playoff could have come in handy for LSU this season, because there’s very little chance they’ll make this year’s 12-team field following their 31-13 loss to Alabama Saturday. Tigers head coach Lane Kiffin noted that LSU dominated the game statistically, outgaining Alabama in total offense, 457 yards to 285.
Cut 14 (13) “…the fourth downs.”
LSU wraps up its home schedule this Saturday against Texas. Kickoff is at 6:30.
Even though two U.S. House races remain pending, attention is starting to shift to next year’s gubernatorial election. Pollster John Couvillon says given the pounding Democrats laid on Republicans across the country – and Jamie Davis’ near-miss against Julia Letlow in Louisiana – several high-profile Democrats will likely be considering a run for the state’s top office.
Cut 4 (10) “…perhaps some others.”
The Saints finally won inside the Superdome this season as New Orleans “held” on to beat the Cleveland Browns in overtime, 23-22. Saints Coach Kellen Moore credits quarterback Tyler Shough and the offense for scoring two red zone touchdowns, one near the end of regulation and the other in overtime.