Still waiting for an official announcement from Texas A-and-M about the hiring of John Chavis as the Aggies new defensive coordinator. But the Chief was seen with A-and-M Head Coach Kevin Sumlin in Texas yesterday. Meanwhile, LSU athletic director Joe Alleva says Chavis owes LSU 400-thousand dollars, because of a buyout that was part of his contract with the Tigers.

What a shocking result last night in the Mercedes Benz Superdome as Ohio State railled back from a 21-6 first half deficit to beat Alabama 42 to 35 and advance to the college football championship game against Oregon. Buckeyes running back Ezekiel Elliot rushed for 230 yards and two touchdowns against Alabama’s defense, while Crimson Tide quarterback Blake Sims threw three interceptions.

Auburn also lost yesterday as Wisconsin beat the War Eagles 34-31 in overtime in the Outback Bowl. Missouri was a 33-17 winner over Minnesota in the Citrus Bowl.

LSU cornerback Jalen Mills announced on twitter that he’s entering the NFL draft. He becomes the second junior to leave LSU early, linebacker Kwon Alexander is the other. Collins was second on the team in passes defensed. Defensive back Jalen Mills will also reportedly enter the draft.

We’ll find out this afternoon if Warren Easton standout Tyron Johnson will give his verbal commitment to the Tigers. Johnson is playing in the Under Armour All-American Game at three PM in San Antonio. Johnson caught 94 passes and had 17 touchdowns for Easton this past season.

LSU men’s basketball could also receive a big verbal pledge today. Six-foot-four shooting guard Antonio Blackeney is expected to choose between LSU, Kentucky and Missouri today. He’s ranked as the second best shooting guard in the country, according to ESPN.

NBA tonight…the Pelicans will host the Houston Rockets. New Orleans will look to bounce back after a tough New Year’s Eve overtime loss to San Antonio.