The early betting line for the battle of the unbeatens between LSU and Alabama has the Crimson Tide favorite by 6.5 points. The Tigers are more the tested team with three wins over top-ten opponents. Defensive end Rashard Lawrence says LSU also brings a lot of experience to Bama…
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The big question in Tuscaloosa will quarterback Tua Tagovailoa play. Alabama Coach Nick Saban says Tua will practice Wednesday but doesn’t know if he’ll be ready to play November ninth after undergoing surgery on his ankle.

The Pelicans were without the injured Zion Williamson and Jrue Holiday and fell to 0-and-4 with a 134 to 123 loss to Golden State last night. The Pels trailed by 29 early in the 4th quarter.

The Saints and Falcons have the most intense rivalry in the NFL, according to knowrivalry.com, a project of professors from West Carolina and Northern Kentucky Universities. Contributing fans are given 100 points to distribute among teams they believe their team has the biggest beef with. West Carolina Professor David Tyler…
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When the Saints return from the bye week, they’ll host the Falcons. The game looks like a mismatch, New Orleans is 7-and-1, Atlanta is one-and-7.

The Ragin Cajuns head into Saturday’s homecoming game against Texas State as big favorites. U-L Lafayette is coming off week and they are 5-and-2, while the Bobcats are two and five. Coach Billy Napier points out that Texas State has a quality win over Georgia State.

ULM will host Arkansas State. The loser of this game can forget about winning the Sun Belt Western Division. Kick off at Malone Stadium is at 2:30.