A brutal offensive performance by the LSU Tigers on Saturday, as they could only score one touchdown in a 13-10 win over Western Kentucky. Interim head coach Frank Wilson gave credit to the Hilltoppers’ defense…

Cut 16 (16) “…football game”

LSU concludes the regular season on Saturday against 8^th 8th-ranked Oklahoma. The Sooners have one of the best defenses in the country.

An announcement on Lane Kiffin’s future at Ole Miss is expected on Saturday. It’s been reported LSU is prepared to offer Kiffin a 90-plus million dollar contract. This LSU fan believes Kiffin will be the next head coach for the Fighting Tigers…

Cut 15 (08) “…kind of suspect”

The Saints made three trips into the red zone against the Falcons on Sunday, but only managed three points in a 24-10 loss to Atlanta. Kicker Blake Grupe missed two field goals. And in the third quarter, the Black and Gold failed to score a touchdown after getting the ball to the one-yard line. Coach Kellen Moore says they didn’t get it done on offense…

Cut 19 (10) “…find a way”

Running back Alvin Kamara left the game with a knee injury. Reports say it’s not serious, but he could miss some time. New Orleans is at Miami this Sunday.

La Tech won its sixth game of the season on Saturday, a come-from-behind win over Liberty. The Bulldogs are bowl eligible and will conclude the regular season this Saturday at Missouri State.

Southeastern Louisiana is in the FCS playoffs, and the Lions will host a playoff game this Saturday at noon against Illinois State.

Ole Miss athletics director Keith Carter says Lane Kiffin will coach in Friday’s Egg Bowl against Mississippi State and then an announcement on Kiffin’s future will be made on Saturday. On3.com is reporting that Ole Miss, LSU and Florida are all set to offer Kiffin 13-million a year.

Ross Dellenger of Yahoo Sports is reporting that LSU’s total contract package is worth nearly 90-million dollars. The deal has Governor Jeff Landry’s support and LSU is also promising Kiffin 25-million dollars plus in roster cash.

Tonight, a football game will be played in Tiger Stadium as LSU closes out the home portion of its schedule by hosting Western Kentucky. Michael Van Buren will make his second consecutive start at quarterback.

In other action today, Louisiana Tech hosts Liberty, ULM is at Texas State, McNeese visits Lamar, Tulane is at Temple as the Green Wave have a chance at making the college football playoffs.

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A couple of big upsets in Division One non-select last night in the second round of the high school football playoffs. 26^th seeded Barbe defeated West Monroe 42-35 as the Buccaneers had nearly 400 yards of rushing. Barbe will advance to play second seeded Neville. The Tigers took down Mandeville 31-14.

14^th seeded Ouachita Parish went to St. Charles Parish and stunned Destrehan 21-19. The Lions are in the quarterfinals for the first time since 2021 and they’ll play sixth seeded Parkway. The Panthers beat Hahnville in overtime 37-31.

The game of the night might have been in Division 2 non-select as 10^th seeded Lutcher defeated seventh seeded Franklin Parish 42-41. The Bulldogs will head to southwest Louisiana next week to take Iowa, who beat Northwest 69-28.

A couple of other scores Union Parish over Erath 14-9 and Mansfield defeated Marsksville 62 to 60 in overtime.

SEC fans’ week of waiting on the Lane Kiffin sweepstakes will continue. Ole Miss Athletics Director Keith Carter announced a decision regarding their head coach’s future will come next Saturday following the Rebels’ Egg Bowl matchup with Mississippi State Friday. Carter and Kiffin met earlier today and agreed to focus on closing out their current 10-and-1 regular season campaign. Ole Miss was previously rumored to want a decision from Kiffin before the Egg Bowl, and if he were to leave Oxford, he would not coach the sixth-ranked Rebels during their likely College Football Playoff run.

The LSU Board of supervisors authorized new University President Wade Rousse to formally fire Brian Kelly. Board Chair Scott Ballard announced the motion’s unanimous approval.

Cut 10 (06) “…motion is approved.”

The second round of the Louisiana high school playoffs kick off tonight. In Division Two, the Franklin Parish Patriots host the Lutcher Bulldogs. Spencer Verrett of the LHSAA Network says he could see either team making a run, but he expects the Patriots to come out on top.

Cut 14 (11) “…last year ended.”

Last year the Patriots’ season ended in the quarterfinals, losing 42-28 to Iowa.

Louisiana Tech is down to two quarterbacks after sophomore Evan Bullock exited last week’s game with an upper-body injury in the 28-3 loss to Washington State. Junior Trey Kukuk (Q-kuhk) will be the starter for this week’s game against Liberty, and head coach Sonny Cumbie says the entire offense will have to elevate its play.

Cut 18 (10)  “…continue to elevate.”

This is expected to be a big day in LSU’s pursuit of Lane Kiffin. Kiffin will reportedly meet with his athletics director at Ole Miss, as the Rebels administration is looking for clarity on his coaching future. Bookies-dot-com has Kiffin as the favorite to be the next head coach at LSU, the second favorite is Missouri Coach Eli Drinkwitz. Christopher Bowen with Bookies-dot-com…

Cut 6 (08) “….the SEC move”

The Ragin Cajuns kept their bowl hopes alive last night with a 34-30 win at Arkansas State. Lunch Winfield had two rushing touchdowns.

Southeastern Louisiana won the River Bell Classic for a second year in a row with a 38-26 victory over Nicholls. The Lions are 9-3 and should get into the FCS playoffs.

Stephen F Austin crushed Northwestern State 62-14.

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Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier has been ruled out for tomorrow night’s game against Western Kentucky, which means Michael Van Buren will make a second consecutive start. Even with all the coaching changes, Van Buren is glad he ended up at LSU.

Cut 17 (16)  “…me do that.”

Van Buren said that he will stay with the program through the coaching changes.

Second round of the high school football playoffs is tonight. Oak Grove is trying to get back to the DOME after missing out last year. The LHSAA Network’s Spencer Verrett on tonight’s matchup against Richwood…

Cut 15 (12) “…recently”

Ole Miss’ Lane Kiffin is LSU and Florida’s top targets in their head coaching searches. Rebels fans are on edge, but Kiffin says being pursued by other programs speaks volumes for what’s happening at Ole Miss.

Cut 16 (19) “…from that perspective.”

Kiffin spoke on Wednesday on the SEC Football Coaches’ weekly teleconference. He was asked multiple times about his coaching future and the rumors about his potential departure from Oxford. Kiffin said several times he does not talk about other coaching jobs.

In basketball…Derik Queen had 30 points, but the Pelicans lost again to the Nuggets 125 to 118. La Tech fell at Indiana State 60-51.

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The Ragins Cajuns football team is at Arkansas State tonight. U-L Lafayette is without seven players, six on the defensive side, as they are serving suspensions for the postgame scuffle that took place with Texas State. Coach Michael Desormeaux’s secondary is depleted so the defensive line needs to get after the quarterback….

Cut 19 (10) “….quite a bit”

Also tonight, Nicholls is at Southeastern Louisiana and Northwestern State hosts Stephen F Austin.

The second round of the high school football playoffs is tomorrow night. The LHSAA Network Game of the Week is St. Paul’s at Evangel. Spencer Verrett wonders if the Wolves can slow down the Eagles’ high-flying offense…

Cut 13 (13) “…explosive offense”

The college football world is waiting to see what Ole Miss football coach Lane Kiffin will do. Will he stay at Ole Miss, leave for Florida or be hired as the next head coach at LSU. Kiffin’s ex-wife visited both Baton Rouge and Gainesville this week. Michael Katz of the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal says Kiffin faced a similar decision  three years ago as he was courted by Auburn, and he won’t be hasty to make a decision.

Cut 12 (11) “…bitten him.”

LSU hosts Western Kentucky in the final home game of the season on Saturday. Interim head coach Frank Wilson said quarterback Garrett Nussmeier is doubtful, while linebacker Whit Weeks has a chance to play.

The Saints and receiver Brandin Cooks have parted ways and ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports New Orleans is working on a deal to host a home game in Paris, France next year.

ULM football has lost six straight games as the Warhawks enter the last two weeks of the season. Head coach Bryant Vincent wants his team to keep fighting and believes they will persevere.

Cut 19 (15) “…the only way.”

The Warhawks are on the road Saturday as they face Texas State at 4 p.m.

After dropping a close game to Nicholls this past Saturday, Northwestern State has a quick turnaround as the 1-and-10 Demons will face Stephen F. Austin tomorrow night. Coach Blaine McCorkle says, despite ten straight losses, he likes the fight his young team is showing.

Cut 20 (10) “…proud of them.”

Kickoff in Turpin Stadium tomorrow night is 6:30 p.m.

The college football world is waiting for an answer from Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin as LSU, Florida and others try to tempt him away from Oxford in the midst of a 10-and-1 campaign with the Rebels. Michael Katz of the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal says there’s a lot of confusion around Kiffin’s future.

Cut 10 (08) “…another direction.”

Kiffin was a guest on the Pat McAfee show yesterday and said it’s completely false that Ole Miss administrators have asked him to decide by next Friday on where he’ll coach next season.

LSU quarterback Michael Van Buren told reporters last night that he wants to remain an LSU Tiger and play for the new coach. Van Buren is the likely starter at quarterback this Saturday against Western Kentucky.

In basketball…LSU defeated Alcorn State 107 to 81 last night. Michael Nwoko (nuh-WOE-koe) had 29 points and nine rebounds in 20 minutes of work.

The Saints look to win two straight as they host the Falcons this Sunday. Starting quarterback Tyler Shough is coming off his first career win, and head coach Kellen Moore says the rookie is operating at a high level.

Cut 16 (17) “…created some points.”

The Falcons are expected to start Kirk Cousins at quarterback as Michael Penix could miss the rest of the season with a knee injury.

After dropping a close game to Nicholls this past Saturday, Northwestern State has a quick turnaround as the 1-and-10 Demons will face Stephen F. Austin tomorrow night. Coach Blaine McCorkle says, despite ten straight losses, he likes the fight his young team is showing.

Cut 20 (10) “…proud of them.”

Kickoff in Turpin Stadium tomorrow night is 6:30 p.m.

Multiple reports say LSU has zeroed in on Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin as its next head football coach. On Monday, sources say LSU sent a private plane to Oxford, Mississippi, and flew several members of Kiffin’s family down to Baton Rouge so that his ex-wife, Layla Kiffin, can tour the city.

There are reports that Ole Miss has given Kiffin a deadline of November 28^th to make a decision about his future. The Rebels have offered a contract extension to Kiffin, who has yet to agree to it. Florida is also courting Kiffin.

Wilson Alexander covers LSU football for the Advocate and says it’s possible Kiffin could leave Ole Miss before the Rebels begin their run through the College Football playoffs…

Cut 11 (13) “…other jobs”

Ole Miss is 10-1 on the season and have an open date this Saturday before they play the Egg Bowl against Mississippi State on November 29^th.

The LSU football team is getting ready to play Western Kentucky and interim head coach Frank Wilson said it’s too early in the week to tell if Garrett Nussmeier will be able to play this Saturday. Nussmeier missed the win over Arkansas because he re-aggravated his ab injury and Michael Van Buren made his first start in a Tiger uniform. Van Buren threw for 221 yards and a touchdown against the Razorbacks. Wilson says they kept the game plan simple for the sophomore, but it took him a while to settle into his first start.

Cut 17 (16)  “…that he did.”

The fifth ranked LSU women’s basketball team defeated Tulane 101 to 71 last night to improve to 5-0 on the season.

The Pelicans lost to the Thunder 126 to 109 last night.

LSU men’s basketball hosts Alcorn State tonight. The Cajuns are at Stanford, Northwestern State visits San Francisco, Grambling is at San Diego and Southern faces Washington in Seattle.

Speculation Lane Kiffin could leave Ole Miss for LSU or Florida has ramped up after members of Kiffin’s family visited Baton Rouge. Andrew Greenstein has more…

Cut 2 (34) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein”

The fifth-ranked LSU women’s basketball team broke the century mark for the fifth time last night to improve to 5-and-0 on the season. The Lady Tigers trounced Tulane 101-71. Flau’jae Johnson had 22 points.

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A former UNO basketball player owns up to his mistake. Dae Dae Hunter appeared on ABC’s Good Morning America and admitted to his role in a point-shaving scandal. The NCAA has permanently banned all three players. Hunter admitted he was in on it.

Cut 13 (08)  “…miss a couple.”

Hunter told Good Morning America that he did it so that he could get money to care for his newborn child.

LSU freshman running back Harlem Berry is showing flashes of becoming a really good player. Interim head coach Frank Wilson says it takes time for freshmen to shine…

Cut 18 (18) “…bear itself”

Wilson doesn’t know if quarterback Garrett Nussmeier will star this Saturday against Western Kentucky.

Although Stephen F Austin claimed a Southland Conference title on Saturday, the Southeastern Lions are still in the hunt for an FCS playoff spot after their 10-7 win over Incarnate Word. Coach Frank Scelfo says it was a great way to bounce back after a disappointing loss to Lamar.

Cut 17 (19)  “…we did.”

The 8-and-3 Lions will host Nicholls in the River Bell Classic Thursday. The Colonels won their final home game of the season over Northwestern State Saturday behind running back Shane Lee’s career-high 134 rushing yards. First-year head coach Tommy Rybacki says they found a way to win.

Cut 20 (17) “…the season.”

ULM suffered its sixth straight loss Saturday after blowing an early 14-nothing lead over South Alabama. After a 3-and-1 start, Warhawks coach Bryant Vincent says they keep beating themselves.

Cut 19 (17) “…fourth down.”

The Warhawks will visit Texas St for their final Sun Belt clash Saturday.

The fifth-ranked LSU women’s basketball team will head to New Orleans tonight to take on Tulane at 6:00. The Green Wave have started 2-and-1 on the season, with their lone loss coming by just eight against Missouri. The Lady Tigers will look to continue their undefeated 4-and-0 start.

The Pelicans will host the defending champion Thunder tonight at 7:00. Interim Head Coach James Borrego will look to earn his first win leading the Pels after losing his debut 124-106 against the Warriors last night.