The drama over former LSU Coach Brian Kelly’s buyout is over as the university has informed Kelly that he’s been terminated without cause and the school will play the required buyout, which is 54-million dollars. Kelly will receive monthly payments over six years as long as he makes a good faith effort to find another job, whether that’s coaching or in the media.

Pro Football Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk will reportedly be the next head coach at Southern University. The New Orleans native has served as Colorado’s running backs coach this season.

ULM has reportedly found its next athletics director, and if you watched the movie “The Blindside,” you are familiar with him. It’s S-J Touhy, the son of Sean and Leigh Ann Touhy, who took in Michael Oher, before he became a big NFL star. Touhy is currently the deputy A-D at Oral Roberts and has also worked in the athletics departments of UCF, Arkansas, SMU and Liberty.

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The quarterfinals of the high school football playoffs are tomorrow night. The defending champs in Division Two select, Archbishop Shaw will head to Shreveport to face Loyola Prep. The Flyers have an explosive offense led by quarterback Byrce Restovich. But the LHSAA Network’s Spencer Verrett says the Eagles have an excellent defensive secondary…

Cut 15 (08) “….up there”

In Division Four-select, seventh seeded Ouachita Christian faces second-seeded Riverside. Verrett says the Eagles are coming off a shutout win over Southern Lab…

Cut 21 (10) “….Riverside”

In NFL news…Saints running back Alvin Kamara did not practice yesterday because of a sprained knee, while Joe Burrow returns from a toe injury tonight as the Bengals battle Baltimore.

College football writer Ross Dellenger of Yahoo-sports says the signs are pointing toward Lane Kiffin leaving Ole Miss and heading to LSU, but nothing is guaranteed.

Cut 3 (10) “…Lane Kiffin.”

Kiffin and the Rebels are scheduled to announce his future plans Saturday.

Arkansas is hiring South Florida head coach Alex Golesh to replace Sam Pittman in Fayetteville. Golesh was previously the offensive coordinator at Tennessee and has led the Bulls to an 8-and-3 record this season.

In Feast Week men’s hoops U-N-O will look to pull off another upset as they visit 20^th-ranked Texas Tech at noon today.

Southeastern Louisiana travels to UNC Wilmington at 6:00 tonight.

And Louisiana Tech hosts Indiana State in the TAC at 6:30. The Lady Techsters will visit 15^th-ranked Baylor at 2:00 this afternoon.

Interim head coach James Borrego will look to make it two wins in a row as the Pelicans host the Grizzlies in their final NBA Cup matchup tonight at 7.

The quarterfinals of the high school playoffs kick off Friday. LHSAA Network’s Spencer Verrett says he’s circling Belle Chasse versus West Feliciana in Division Two. Coach Stephen Meyers’ Cardinals have the makings of a championship contender.

Cut 17 (16)  “…back in Louisiana.”

UL-Lafayette is just one win away from becoming bowl eligible for the eighth straight year. The Cajuns take on ULM Saturday for rivalry weekend, and head coach Michael Desormeaux (DEZ-er-moe) says he wants his team to start out faster and be able to finish the season strong.

Cut 19 (13) “…postseason dreams alive.”

Kickoff is at 2:00

The Saints have signed former LSU kicker Cade York after releasing Blake Grupe, who has missed an NFL-high eight field goals on the season. York was on LSU’s 2019 national championship team. He struggled his rookie season with the Bengals in 2022 and only appeared in six games last season. WWL Radio Saints analyst Mike Detillier says York has not kicked in the NFL this year.

Cut 14 (11) “…a bit inconsistent.”

In the Lane Kiffin sweepstakes, ESPN Baton Rouge talk show host Matt Moscona told the guys on Tiger Rag Radio last night that Florida is no longer in contention for Kiffin…

Cut 26 (10) “…picked LSU”

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The quarterfinals of the high school football playoffs are on Friday night. Two of the most successful programs in the state will meet in the River Parishes as third-seeded St. James hosts sixth-seeded Oak Grove in the Division three non-select bracket. The LHSAA Network’s Spencer Verrett says both teams have dynamic offenses…

Cut 18 (18) “….to possibly win”

Oak Grove is outscoring opponents 89-0 in the playoffs this year.

Former Oak Grove star Kaleb Proctor has been named the Southland Conference Player of the Year after recording eight sacks as an interior defensive lineman for Southeastern Louisiana. His teammate, K-K Reno from Catholic High of New Iberia, is the Southland Defensive Player of the Year.

LSU will close out the season in Oklahoma Saturday. While the Sooners are playing for a College Football Playoff berth, LSU is fighting for an eight-win season. Head Coach Frank Wilson says there is a lot to play for, with pride at the top of that list.

Cut 19 (18) “…to beat you.”

Kickoff is at 2:30

Former LSU wideout Ja’Marr Chase apologized on social media for spitting on Steelers cornerback Jalen Ramsey two weeks ago. Chase originally denied the incident before being suspended for Sunday’s game by the NFL. Chase and the Bengals will take the field Thanksgiving night in Baltimore along with quarterback Joe Burrow who is set to return after missing the last two months with a toe injury.

Southern and Grambling will face off in the Dome for the 51^st Bayou Classic this weekend. The Tigers are looking to beat Southern for the first time since 2021, which would give Grambling its first 8-win season since 2017. Head coach Mickey Joseph says the rivalry between the two teams will only last until the game is over.

Cut 17 (16)  “…of the boot.”

Kickoff in New Orleans Saturday is at 1 p.m.

The Pelicans notched their first win under interim head coach James Borrego in a 143-130 home victory over the Bulls last night. New Orleans returns to action tomorrow night against Memphis in their final NBA Cup game.

McNeese earned a 73-60 win over Murray State on day two of the Cayman Islands Classic and take on Middle Tennessee at 4:00 this afternoon.

UL-Lafayette fell to 1–and-6 after a 77-56 loss to UC Davis last night.

The most accurate field goal kicker in NFL history had a tryout with the Saints. Jeff Palermo reports Justin Tucker is looking for a job, following the end of a ten-game suspension.

Cut 1 (32) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

The Pelicans scored 74 points in the first half last night, and that scoring outburst helped New Orleans end a nine-game losing streak by beating the Chicago Bulls 143-130. Eight players scored in double figures, led by Zion Williamson who had 29 points.

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LSU’s offense will have its hands full Saturday at Oklahoma, who boast the number-six scoring defense in the country. The Sooners are allowing 14 points a game, and LSU coach Frank Wilson says they have no weaknesses.

Cut 18 (16)  “…they contest passes.”

Southern and Grambling will play in the Bayou Classic in the Caesar’s Superdome for the 51^st time on Saturday. Despite being 1-and-10, Southern coach Fred McNair says this game will bring out the best in his team.

Cut 16 (15) “…will show out.”

Grambling is looking to beat Southern for the first time since 2021.

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”

As I mentioned Grupe missed two field goals. He’s missed eight on the season, the most in the NFL.  Former Ravens star kicker Justin Tucker came to New Orleans today on a tryout. It’s his first tryout since he’s been reinstated following a 10-game suspension for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy. He allegedly acted inappropriately with massage therapists.

Patriots offensive tackle Will Campbell injured his knee in yesterday’s win over the Bengals. The former LSU and Neville star is expected to miss some time, but the injury is not season-ending.

Louisiana Tech won its sixth game of the season on Saturday, a come from behind overtime win over Liberty. Quarterback Trey Kukuk sparked the rally and he did it with his legs. Kukuk had 31 yard rushing touchdown in the third quarter and a 29-yard rushing touchdown in the fourth quarter to tie the game. Kukuk says the players wanted to win this game for head coach Sonny Cumbie and the coaches…

Cut 18 (18))  “…into this team.”

The Lane Kiffin watch is on in Baton Rouge. Ole Miss says an announcement about Kiffin’s future with the university would be made this Saturday, one day after Friday’s Egg Bowl matchup against in-state rival Mississippi State. LSU fans believe he’s heading to Baton Rouge…

Cut 13 (08)  “…Ole Miss coach.”

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”