SEC commissioner Greg Sankey spoke to CBS broadcasters during Saturday’s game between Texas A&M and Tennessee about the LSU-Florida game being postponed. He said they did not reach the decision lightly as the forecast on Hurricane Matthew which was bearing down on Florida continued to change. Sankey said they acknowledged that they are looking for another opportunity to play that game but it’s difficult. He said it’s important to play that game between the Gators and the Tigers. LSU takes on Southern Miss this weekend in Tiger Stadium.

Southeastern won an exciting game over McNeese State in Hammond Saturday night. The Lions were lifted to the 31-24 win after Justin Algo threw an 82 yard touchdown pass to Brandon Acker with 8 seconds left to play. The win came on the heels of a strong defensive performance by SLU, which held McNeese to 304 yards.

ULM dropped a close contest Saturday to Idaho. The Warhawks fell 34-31.

UL-Lafayette plays host to Appalachian State on Wednesday night in an ESPN2 contest. Coach Mark Hudspeth says he has no doubt the Cajuns are going to get the Quarterback Anthony Jennings turnovers fixed and still have an outstanding season. UL-Lafayette is 2-3.

In the NBA, the New Orleans Pelicans fell to the Houston Rockets, 123-117 in Shanghai. It was the first time New Orleans has ever played in China. Omar Asik scored 14 points, grabbed 14 rebounds and had five blocks in 28 minutes, but the Pels were held scoreless for the final 1:36. Shooting guard E’Twaun Moore led the Pelicans with 25 points, Anthony Davis had 23 and rookie Buddy Hield finished with 14. It was New Orleans’ second consecutive preseason loss.

It’s possible that when the Panthers take on the Saints this weekend in the Mercedes Benz Superdome they will not have quarterback Cam Newton. Newton has been ruled out for tonight’s Monday night game against Tampa Bay. He took a hit to the helmet in a loss to Atlanta and hasn’t practiced since.