The Saints bring a five-game winning streak into Sunday’s game at Minnesota, while the Vikings have won three in a row. During the win streak, Minnesota’s defense has forced eight turnovers, allowed just five touchdowns and opponents have converted on 4 of 32 third down chances. Running back Mark Ingram says they will need to play well…
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Ingram will look to be the first running back to have a rush for more than 20 yards against the Vikings defense this season.

Big news on the recruiting front, Destrehan’s John Emery has de-committed from Georgia. He’s considered one of the nation’s top running backs and attended the LSU game when the Tigers upset Georgia.

Louisiana Tech kicks-off this weekend’s local college football weekend by visiting Florida Atlantic tonight, in a game that will be televised by CBS Network at 5:30. Coach Skip Holtz says he’d rather paly on Saturday, but likes playing on national television…
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The Owls are 3-4, but they they’ve won 10 straight at home. Tech is seeking its third win a row and a victory makes them bowl eligible.

The Ragin Cajuns are home tomorrow night to host Arkansas State. A win and UL-Lafayette gets back to 4-4 on the season.

In high school football, St Frederick snapped a 13-game losing streak to Ouachita Christian as the Warriors defeated the Eagles 24-21.