A very frustrating loss for the Saints yesterday as they fell to the Atlanta Falcons 24 to 15. Kicker Blake Grupe was responsible for all of their points as the rookie made five fields goals. New Orleans made five trips into the red zone and failed to score a touchdown. Coach Dennis Allen thought they had solved their red zone woes that hurt the team earlier in the year…
Cut 18 (13) “…that’s a problem.”
The loss drops New Orleans’ record to 5-and-6, while Atlanta improves to 5-and-6 and they are in first place in the lousy NFC South since they own the tie breaker. New Orleans is back home this Sunday to face the Detroit Lions.

The Pelicans conclude a three-game road trip tonight in Utah. New Orleans lost to the Jazz 105 to 100 on Saturday.

LSU Quarterback Jayden Daniels threw four touchdown passes as he made his final case for the Heisman Trophy in a come-from-behind 42-30 win over Texas A&M on Saturday in Tiger Stadium. Daniels threw for 235 yards and rushed for 120 yards. Tigers Coach Brian Kelly says Daniels made a strong closing argument for college football’s most prestigious award…
Cut 16 (16) “..for the Heisman.”
Heisman ballots go out today and LSU has launched a website that kid jayden dot-com to inform voters of Daniels incredible accomplishments.

After three seasons, Terry Bowden is out as the head coach of ULM. The Warhawks just concluded a two and ten season and in three seasons in Monroe Bowden went 10 and 26.

Louisiana Radio Network Sports, I’m Jeanne Burns…

LSU Quarterback Jayden Daniels gets one more chance to impress the Heisman voters as the Fighting Tigers host Texas A-and-M at 11 AM today.. Daniels leads the country in several categories, inluding total offense, averaging 417 yards a game. LSU Coach Brian Kelly also hopes voters take into account on how Daniels can take over a game…
cut 18 (18) “….specifics”
Daniels’ biggest competition for the Heisman, Oregon quarterback Bo Nix, threw for 367 yards and two touchdowns as the Ducks defeated Oregon State 31-7. Oregon will play in the Pac-12 championship.

Tulane will play in the A-A-C title game after beating U-T-S-A 29-16.

The Ragin Cajuns need a win this afternoon over in-state rival ULM to qualify for a bowl game. U-L-M needs a win to snap a nine game losing streak.

Grambling and Southern meet at 1 PM in the Bayou Classic. The winner finishes the season with a 6-5 record.

Nicholls takes on Southern Illinois this afternoon in the F-C-S playoffs. It’s the fourth playoff appearance in the last seven years for the Colonels and the first since 2019.

In the high school football playoffs…LSU commit and Lafayette Christian quarterback JuJuan Johnson became the all-time all-purpose yardage leader in Louisiana high school football as the Knights defeated McDonough 35…. 57-21. He has 13,662 all-purpose yards surpassing Brock Berlin.

Dutchtown, Jena and Northwest are headed to the semis for the first time in school history.

Destrehan’s 25-game winning streak is over as Zachary defeated the Wildcats 35-14 and Calvary Bapitst’s James Simon rushed a school record 348 yards as the Cavaliers defeated Parkview Baptist 49-28.

The 14th-ranked LSU Tigers close out the regular season on Saturday by hosting Texas A&M. The Aggies have a seven and-four record and they are unranked. Coach Brian Kelly’s team is 8-and-3 and a win on Saturday and a victory in a bowl game, gets them to their goal of 10 wins….
Cut 17 (10) “…for them.”
Kick off is at 11 AM.

The Bayou Classic kicks off at 1 PM in the Ceasars Superdome. Both teams are 5-and-5 and looking to finish the season with a winning record.

The Ragin Cajuns host ULM at 2 PM. U-L Lafayette needs a victory to be bowl eligible, while the Warhawks are trying to end a nine game losing streak.

Nicholls is at Southern Illinois at a first round FCS playoff game.

The Saints will visit their biggest rival on Sunday when they take on the Atlanta Falcons. New Orleans is 5-and-5 and thankfully in first place in the NFC South. Atlanta and Tampa Bay are one game back at 4-and-6. Defensive end Cam Jordan says they understand the importance of this game…
Cut 16 (18) “…this game.”
Kick-off on Sunday is at noon.

High School football playoffs tonight….top seeded North DeSoto hosts eighth seeded Iowa in a Division two non-select game. Louisiana Footall Magazine publisher Lee Berkeen says the Griffen are favorite to win, but the YellowJackets are very talented…
cut 28 (13) “…give em a game”

The regular season of the college football season comes to a close tomorrow as the 14th ranked LSU Tigers host Texas A-and-M. The Aggies have one of the best defenses in the country, holding teams to 287 total yards a game. A&M leads in the nation in tackles for losses. LSU Coach Brian Kelly on the Aggies front seven…
cut 21 (16) “….where he is”
Cooper is Edgerrin Cooper, who starred at Covington High School in Louisiana. He leads the Aggies in tackles with 75 and tackles for a loss with 16.

Also tomorrow, the Ragin Cajuns host ULM. The Bayou Classic is at 1 PM between Southern and Grambling. Nicholls will visit Southern Illinois in a first round FCS playoff game.

The Saints will visit their biggest rival on Sunday when they take on the Atlanta Falcons. New Orleans is 5-and-5 and thankfully in first place in the NFC South. Atlanta and Tampa Bay are one game back at 4-and-6. Defensive end Cam Jordan says they understand the importance of this game…
Cut 16 (18) “…this game.”
Kick-off on Sunday is at noon.

Tonight it’s the quarterfinal round of the high school football playoffs. In Division One non-select, top-seeded Ruston is trying to get back to the state championship game for a second consecutive season. The Bearcats host Walker who is in the quarterfinals for the first time in program history. 21st seeded Mandeville is the cinderella in they bracket and they are at 4th seeded Airline.

Saints quarterback Derek Carr was a full participant in practice yesterday as New Orleans gets ready to face NFC South Rival Atlanta on Sunday. Carr left the last game with a shoulder injury and a concussion, but he looks good to go to play the Dirty Birds. Four-time pro bowl cornerback Marshon Lattimore did not practice because of an ankle injury and could still end up on injured reserve.

The Pelicans closed out a six-game homestand with a second straight win over Sacramento last night. Zion Williamson had 25 points as New Orleans improved to 8-and-7. New Orleans visits the Clippers tomorrow night.

In college hoops, Louisiana Tech dribbled past McNeese 71-62. Daniel Batcho had 17 points as Tech’s leading scorers Isaiah Crawford and Jaylin Henderson were held to a combined seven points. Christian Shumate had 15 points for the Cowboys and surpassed one-thousand for his career.

The Cajuns tied a school record with 18 made three-pointers as U-L Lafayette outscored Long Beach State 92-82 to go 2-and-1 in the Gulf Coast Showcase. Kentrell Garnett and Blake Butler each had 20 points.

For high school football teams that make it this far in the playoffs, practicing on Thanksgiving week is a great treat. You still have 64 teams left. In Division One-select, the Host of the Sports Scouting Report on Youtube, Lee Brecheen, says he could see 13th seeded Alexandria Senior High upsetting 5th seeded Edna Karr…
cut 13 (09) “…eight years”
In Division Four-select, the defending champion Ouachita Christian Eagles will face St. Mary’s tomorrow. Brecheen likes O-C-S to win this game and two more after this one to claim their ninth state championship…
cut 18 (18) “…win it again”
Vermilion Catholic is the top seed in Division Four select. The Eagles host Ascension Catholic tomorrow night.

LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels is considered a favorite to win the Heisman Trophy according to several different oddsmakers. Should Tigers receivers Malik Nabers and Brian Thomas also be considered for the Heisman? Coach Brian Kelly believes so….
cut 17 (22) “…that conversation”
Nabers and Thomas have combined to catch 135 passes for 2,445 yards and 26 touchdowns.

The Ragin Cajuns and ULM meet on Saturday to close out the regular season. A win for U-L Lafayette and they will qualify for a bowl game, while the Warhawks are trying to snap a nine-game losing streak. Cajuns Coach Michael Desormeaux was asked about playing down to a team that’s lost nine in a row…
Cut 18 (03) “…lightly.”
Kick off Saturday is at 2 PM in Lafayette.

The Saints have placed wide receiver Michael Thomas on injured reserve with a knee injury suffered in the loss to the Vikings. Ross Jackson, host of the Locked on Saints Podcast, says the team expects Thomas will return this season…
Cut 19 (18) “…ready to go.”
This Sunday New Orleans is at Atlanta.

Former Saints quarterback Drew Brees says his right arm no longer works. He blames that shoulder injury he had in 2005 that nearly ended his career. During an appearance on ESPN Radio, the 44-year-old says when he plays catch with his son in the backyard, he throws left-handed.

The Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame announces it will induct the 2024 class during the weekend of June 20 to the 22nd. Brees and former Lady Tiger great Seimone Augustus headline the class.

LSU’s Malik Nabers and Brian Thomas Junior are among the ten semifinalists for the Biletnikoff Award, which recognizes college football’s best receiver. Nabers and Thomas have combined to catch 135 passes for 2,445 yards and 26 touchdowns. Texas A&M interim head coach Elijah Robinson…
Cut 16 (14) “..forward to it.”
LSU-Texas A&M Saturday at 11 AM in Tiger Stadium.

Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas has landed on the injured reserve list, which means he’ll miss at least the next four games because of a knee injury suffered in the loss to the Vikings. And Marquez Callaway is back with the Saints as he’s been signed to the team’s practice squad. Callaway caught 83 passes during three seasons in New Orleans from 2020 to 2022.

The Ragin Cajuns and ULM meet on Saturday to close out the regular season. A win for U-L Lafayette and they will qualify for a bowl game, while the Warhawks are trying to snap a nine-game losing streak. Cajuns Coach Michael Desormeaux was asked about playing down to a team that’s lost nine in a row…
Cut 18 (03) “…lightly.”
Kick off Saturday is at 2 PM in Lafayette.

The Southland Conference announces Colonels running back Jaylon Spears as the league’s player of the year and Nicholls’ Tim Rebowe as Coach of the Year. Spears has 1,286 all-purpose yards and nine touchdowns. Rebowe earns Southland Coach of the Year honors after leading the Colonels to an undefeated league season. Nicholls is at Southern Illinois on Saturday in a first round FCS playoff game.

The Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame announces it will induct the 2024 class during the weekend of June 20 to the 22nd. Drew Brees and Seimone Augustus headline the class.

The Saints have put wide receiver Michael Thomas on injured reserve with a knee injury, which means he’ll miss at least the next four weeks. He suffered the injury in the November 12th loss to the Vikings. Thomas is third on the team in receptions with 39 catches for 448 yards and one touchdown. Ross Jackson host of the Locked on Saints Podcast says Thomas’ absence gives others a chance to produce…
Cut 20 (19) “…career touchdown.”
The Saints are at Atlanta on Sunday.

The Pelicans host the Sacramento Kings tonight, who they just beat on Monday. New Orleans is trying to close out a six-game homestand with a four and two record. CJ McCollum has returned to practice after suffering a collapsed lung. He expects to cleared soon.

LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels is considered a favorite to win the Heisman Trophy according to several different oddsmakers. Should Tigers receivers Malik Nabers and Brian Thomas also be considered for the Heisman? Coach Brian Kelly believes so….
cut 17 (22) “…that conversation”
Nabers and Thomas have combined to catch 135 passes for 2,445 yards and 26 touchdowns.

In college basketball…Kobe Julien scored a career-high 30 points as the Cajuns defeated Buffalo 68-60. U-L Lafayette plays Long Beach State this afternoon to finish out play in the Gulf Coast Showcase tournament.

Louisiana Tech and McNeese play each other at 3 PM in Ruston. The Cowboys defeated Texas State 59-48 yesterday, while the Bulldogs dribbled past Southern Utah 67-53.

The 14th ranked LSU football team is getting ready to host a seven and four Texas A-and-M team that has an interim coach. Tigers Coach Brian Kelly says he’s not worried about A-and-M’s mindset heading into the game, he’s more concerned about LSU’s preparation…
Cut 18 (17) “….success”

The seventh ranked Lady Tigers were successful for a second straight last night without All-American Angel Reese. LSU beat T-S-U 106-47 as Reese was not with the team. Coach Kim Mulkey says Reese will be back sooner than later, but is not providing any details on her absence and she’s not letting it be a distraction…
cut 5 (09) “…coaches do”
LSU’s next game is Friday in the Cayman Islands against Niagara.

Saints Quarterback Derek Carr remains in concussion protocol, so his status is up in the air for this Sunday’s game at Atlanta. New Orleans has a 5-and-5 record as its been an up and down season. Coach Dennis Allen is looking for more complimentary football in the final seven games…
cut 20 (20) “…better results”
Kick-off is at noon.

Louisiana Tech has fired defensive coordinator Scott Power. The Bulldogs ranked 118th nationally in scoring allowing 33 points a game.

Brandon Ingram had 31 points as the Pelicans blew out the Kings 129 to 93 last night. Zion Williamson added 26 points.

The Cajuns lost to Wright State 91=-85.

LSU Football Coach Brian Kelly believes quarterback Jayden Daniels is pulling away from the other contenders for the Heisman Trophy. Daniels has 4,591 passing and rushing yards combined. That’s nearly 1,000 more than Washington QB Michael Penix and Oregon signal caller Bo Nix, his two main contenders for the Heisman.

Kelly says Daniels ability to throw the deep ball and produce big plays with his legs sets him apart from Penix and Nix
Cut 16 (20) “…taking hits”
Daniels also has 36 touchdown passes, one more than Nix and six more than Penix Junior. The Tigers host Texas A-and-M this Saturday.

Saints Quarterback Derek Carr remains in concussion protocol, so his status is up in the air for this Sunday’s game at Atlanta. New Orleans has a 5-and-5 record as its been an up and down season. Coach Dennis Allen is looking for more complimentary football in the final seven games…
cut 20 (20) “…better results”
Kick-off is at noon.

Other sports news…the Pelicans blew out the Kings 129-93 win last night. The Lady Tigers trounced Texas Southern 106-47. Still no Angel Reese and Coach Kim Mulkey says it’s locker room issues. The Ragin Cajuns men’s team lost to Wright State 91-85. La Tech defensive coordinator Scott Power has been fired.