The LSU men’s basketball team lost its 13th straight road game last night as they got off to a slow start in the second half and lost to Syracuse 80-57. The McNeese Cowboys went on the road and easily defeated UAB 81-60 as Shahada Wells had 36 points. ULM rallied back from an 18-point first half deficit to beat Northwestern State 74-70.

New college football playoff rankings were released last night, Georgia is number one followed by Michigan, Washington, Florida State and Oregon. Oregon plays Washington in the Pac-12 Title game on Friday Night and Brett McMurphy with the Action Network says an average performance by Ducks quarterback Bo Nix will help Jayden Daniels’ Heisman chances…
cut 17 (18) “….benefit Jayden”

Three days after losing to Southern in the Bayou Classic, Grambling has made a change, firing football coach Hue Jackson after just two seasons. Jackson was 8-and-14 in those two seasons, but failed to beat Southern in his two chances in the Bayou Classic. Grambling athletics director Trayvean Scott on what’s he’s looking for in a new head coach…
cut 20 (20) “…that’s significant”
Scott hopes to name a new head coach in the next seven to ten days.

Northwestern State has named Blaine McCorkle as its new head football coach. McCorkle has been the head coach at Belhaven the last six seasons. It’s a division three school in Jackson, Mississippi and before McCorkle arrived, the Blazers only won two games and this past season they won nine games and the program’s first berth in the Division 3 playoffs.

After a bad loss on the road to Atlanta, the hot seat is getting warmer for Saints Coach Dennis Allen. New Orleans is 5-and-6 on the season and fans are expecting more and they would like to see more emotion from Allen, especially after the team plays poorly…
cut 16 (20) “…sense of urgency’
The Saints have a tough game coming up this Sunday in the Ceasars Superdome. They’ll host the Detroit Lions. The Lions lead the NFC North with an 8-and-3 record and they are looking to rebound from a Thanksgiving loss to Green Bay.

The Pelicans lost for a second straight game in Utah as they fell to the Jazz last night 114 to 112. Tonight, LSU is at Syracuse. U-L Lafayette men’s hoops defeated Loyola of New Orleans 78-54.

ULM Athletics Director John Hartwell is searching for a new head football coach after firing Terry Bowden following a two and ten campaign. Hartwell says after watching the Warhawks lose to the Ragin Cajuns on Saturday, he decided a culture change is needed…
cut 18 (18) “…to lose”

Nicholls athletics director Jonathan Terrell is hoping no team will ever have to experience what they did following their loss to Southern Illinois in the FCS playoffs. They were stranded at a small airport for 22 hours before returning to Thibodaux…
cut 6 (10) “…for us’
The team arrived back on campus Sunday night just before 9:30.

After Sunday’s disappointing loss to Atlanta, running back Alvin Kamara said the Saints do not have an identity and they are consistently inconsistent. But Coach Dennis Allen believes the team has an identity…
cut 17 (19) “….defense”
While the Saints are 12th in total offense, they are 19th in the league in points per game, averaging just under 21 points a game. New Orleans hosts the Lions this Sunday.

LSU running back Armoni Goodwin has entered the NCAA Transfer portal. Former Warren Easton star, Shone Washington, a defensive tackle from East Mississippi Community has committed to LSU.

The Pelicans lost a second straight game to the Jazz, 114 to 112.

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The Nicholls State football team spent 22 hours in an airport as a result of a pilot issue and the inability to get another plane in a timely manner after losing to Southern Illinois in an FCS playoff game. Nicholls Athletics Director J-T Terrell says finding a hotel room at the last minute was impossible…
cut 5 (10) “>…140 people”
After losing Saturday afternoon, the team finally arrived back in Thibodaux just before 9:30 on Sunday night.

ULM is looking for a new head football coach after firing Terry Bowden after three seasons. Warhawks athletics director John Hartwell believes the next coach will put ULM in a position to compete for Sun Belt Championships…
cut 20 (16) “…all want”
Hartwelll hopes to name a new coach in seven to ten days

LSU has produced a website touting quarterback Jayden Daniels’ Heisman candidacy. The website shows that Daniels leads the country in numerous categories, including total yards, total touchdowns, passing touchdowns, rushing yards, passer rating and the number of plays, 20 yards or more, which is 90. LSU sports information director Michael Bonnette says this week they are also releasing a four-part series of short videos on Daniels….
cut 30 (05) “….see on the field”

After three seasons at ULM, Terry Bowden is out as the head coach at ULM. The Warhawks finished this season on a ten game losing streak. KNOE-TV Sports Director Aaron Dietrich says despite the losses, it seemed like Bowden had the support of athletics director John Hartwell,,,
cut 9 (11) “…pink slip”

The Ragin Cajuns are bowl-eligible for a sixth consecutive season after defeating in-state rival ULM 52-31 on Saturday. Michael Desormeaux is proud of his team for achieving bowl eligibility…
Cut 20 (20) “…for our program”
The Cajuns will find out their bowl destination sometime before Sunday night.

The Saints had a chance to take a firm grip on first place in the NFC South, but lost to Atlanta 24 to 15. New Orleans made five trips to the red zone and failed to score a touchdown each time. Also receivers Rashid Shaheed and Chris Olave also went down with injuries. Shaheed has a hamstring injury, while Olave suffered a concussion.

LSU Quarterback Jayden Daniels finished off his Heisman campaign by throwing four touchdown passes in the Tigers 42-30 win over Texas A-and-M. Daniels was held in check in the first half as he only threw for 52 yards and rushed for 59.

But Early in the fourth quarter, LSU linebacker Greg Penn intercepted a pass setting up the Tigers’ offense at the Aggies’ 39-yard line. Three plays later, Daniels connected with Brian Thomas Jr. on a 23-yard TD pass as he made the grab over a defender. Daniels says that play got the offense going…
Cut 17 (16) “..coming out of halftime.”
Daniels will find out if he’s a Heisman finalist next Monday. The team will find out on Sunday their bowl game destination and opponent.

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.

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.

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.