07:30 LRN Sportscast October 21

LSU goes after its third striaght victory tonight when they visit Ole Miss. The Tigers rallied from 20 points down to beat Auburn 27-23 last week. Head Coach Ed Orgeron says they can’t afford to fall behind early to the Rebels…
Cut 12 (10) “start fast”
Kickoff is at 6:15.

There are two big games in Lincoln Parish today. Louisiana Tech hosts Southern Miss. The Golden Eagles are led by running back Ito Smith, who has 733 yards rushing and seven touchdowns. Kick-off is at 6 PM.

At two PM, Grambling hosts Alcorn State. Grambling beat the Braves in last year’s SWAC Championship game and the Tigers have won four of the last five games played between the two teams.

Also, 13th ranked South Florida is at Tulane, while ULM visits South Alabama.

The Saints three-game winning streak has put them in the hunt for an NFC South championship. They visit a wounded Green Bay Packers team tomorrow. Green Bay is without quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who was placed on injured reserve with a broken collarbone. New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees says his team has built up some confidence by winning its last three….
cut 10 (11) “…right direction”
Kick-off from Lambeau Field is at noon.

The Pelicans dropped to 0-and-2 on the season as they lost to Golden State 128 to 120. New Orleans had a 15 point first half lead, but the Warriors Klay Thompson hit seven three-pointers and finished with 31 points. Anthony Davis and DeMarcus Cousins each had 35 for New Orleans who begin a three-game road trip on Sunday against the Lakers.

LSU basketball received a verbal commitment from four star prospect Darius Days. A six-seven forward from Gainesville, Florida.