For the first time since 2002, a Manning will take the field in Tiger Stadium on Saturday. Texas quarterback Arch Manning will break the 3-3 tie between the Tigers and Louisiana football’s royal family as his No. 6 Longhorns visit No. 21 LSU. The New Orleans native says he is familiar with a night game in Death Valley.
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Saints running back Travis Etienne was again limited at practice today as he works back from a hamstring injury. Alvin Kamara returned to the field after resting a back issue on Monday. Rookie D-tackle Christen Miller did not practice after being limited with a knee injury yesterday New Orleans hosts the Panthers on Sunday with sole possession of the NFC South on the line. Head coach Kellen Moore…
Legendary Louisiana high school football coach Dale Weiner passed away yesterday at the age of 74 after a long bout with Parkinson’s. One of the winningest coaches in state history, he helped transform the Baton Rouge Catholic High School program and won a state title in 2015.
2-and-7 ULM hosts 6-and-3 UL Lafayette tonight at 8. The Warhawks are looking for their third win in four games, while the Cajuns are working to improve the draw for their ninth-straight bowl appearance. ULM coach Bryant Vincent is expecting a tough-fought rivalry game.
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The game will be broadcast on ESPN 2.
In women’s college hoops tonight, LA Tech hosts Northwestern State and Southeastern Louisiana hits the road to face 15th-ranked TCU.
The southern men’s basketball team is still searching for its first win, but the Jags are 25-point dogs at Minnesota tonight.