The Saints regained control of the NFC South with a convincing 31-21 win over the Carolina Panthers. Quarterback Drew Brees is happy about the win, but says there’s still room to improve..:
cut 20 (17) those things”
The Atlanta Falcons also lost, so now New Orleans has a one-game lead over the Panthers and a two-game lead over the Dirty Birds for the division lead.

After a third consecutive losing season, UL Lafayette has fired head coach Mark Hudspeth. Athletic Director Bryan Maggard informed Hudspeth of his decision Sunday morning following the team’s 63-14 loss to Appalachian State:
Cut 13 (10) “our program”

We found out bowl games on Sunday, and the LSU Tigers will be in the Citrus Bowl for the second straight year..taking on Notre Dame New Years Day at Camping World Stadium in Orlando. LSU Coach Ed Orgeron is excited..:
Cut 15 (09) “matchup”
Both LSU and Notre Dame are 9-3.

There may have been some controversy over Alabama getting the nod over Ohio State to play in the College Football Playoff, but New Orleans is thrilled about getting a Crimson Tide versus Clemson matchup in the Sugar Bowl.

On Saturday, Grambling won their second consecutive championship and 8th overall in the SWAC with a 40-32 victory over Alcorn State. The Tigers will play in the Celebration Bowl on December 16th versus North Carolina A&T.

Louisiana Tech keeps its bowl streak alive after it was announced the Bulldogs will play in the Frisco bowl against SMU on December 20th.

In Shreveport, the Walk On’s Independence Bowl will feature Southern Miss and Florida State on December 27th.

Troy and North Texas will play in the R & L Carriers New Orleans Bowl on December 16 in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.