4:45 LRN Sportscast

Alabama is almost a 30-point favorite to beat LSU tomorrow night in Tiger Stadium. LSU Defensive Coordinator Bo Pelini is impressed with Alabama’s offense which is led by Heisman Trophy candidate quarterback Mac Jones, bruising running back Najee Harris and Louisiana’s own DeVonta Smith, who has 12 touchdowns.
Cut 16 (10) “…do that yet”

Too bad LSU does not have Cam Jordan. The Saints defensive end was named the NFC Defensive Player of the Month for November. Jordan had five sacks last month as the defense as a whole has stepped up its game…
cut 30 (15) “…we thing”
The Saints are at Atlanta on Sunday. Jordan had a three-sack performance versus the Falcons on November 22nd.

The 25th ranked Ragin Cajuns will face the Appalachian State Mountaineers tonight on ESPN at 7:30. U-L Lafayette has yet to beat App State in their eight previous tries. Head Coach Billy Napier says they have complete respect for the Mountaineers.
Cut 20 (17) “this week”
The Cajuns are a slight underdog in tonight’s game.

ULM is a three-touchdown underdog in tomorrow afternoon’s contest against Arkansas State. Based on the depth chart provided by the Warhawks, they only have 21 players available on defense.

Tulane closes out its regular season tomorrow at 11 AM by hosting Memphis. A win can give the Green Wave a six and five record.

The Pelicans have released the first half of their schedule. New Orleans will open the season on December 22nd versus the Raptors. The game will be played in Tampa because that’s where the Raptors are playing their home games.