For the fifth straight game, the Saints started slow and could not come back from a 24-3 halftime deficit as they ended up losing in Minnesota 27-19. New Orleans gave up nearly 300 yards of offense in the first half and backup quarterback Jameis Winston could not lead the Black and Gold back. Coach Dennis Allen…
Cut 16 (16) “…all the time.”
Winston came in for an injured Derek Carr who suffered both a shoulder injury and a concussion on a hard hit. The shoulder injury is reportedly not serious. Marshon Lattimore and Michael Thomas also suffered injuries.

The Saints are 5-and-5 and still in first place in the NFC South. They will have this Sunday off.
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There was another controversial call involving targeting that went against LSU on Saturday. Senior safety Andre Sam was ejected from the game in the second quarter while trying to tackle Florida running back Montrell Johnson. After a lengthy review, it was determined Sam was guilty of targeting. Coach Brian Kelly begs to differ…
Cut 20 (16) “..play football”
LSU’s Jayden Daniels made history in the Tigers 52-35 victory over Florida. He’s the first player in F-B-S history with more than 350 yards passing and 200 yards rushing in the same game. The performance should at least guarantee Daniels a trip to New York for the Heisman Trophy ceremony.

The Pelicans lost their fifth in a row last night, falling to Dallas 136 to 124. Same two teams on Tuesday in New Orleans.

LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels put on a performance in Tiger Stadium on Saturday night that’s never been accomplished in FBS college football. Daniels threw for more than 350 yards and rushed for more than 200 yards in the Tigers 52-35 win over Florida. Daniels says he could not do it by himself…

Cut 18 (18) “…opponent”
Daniels has two more games to improve his case as the Heisman Trophy winner. The Tigers host Georgia State this Saturday and then Texas A-and-M the Saturday after Thanksgiving. The Aggies fired Jimbo Fisher, paying him 76–million dollars for him to go away.

The Saints played poorly in the first half yesterday in Minnesota and ended up losing to the Vkings 27-19. Quarterback Derek Carr went down with a concussion and shoulder injury, so it was up to Jameis Winston to lead New Orleans back. He threw two touchdowns but he was also intercepted twice.

The Saints fall to 5-and-5 and will have this Sunday off and they can use it as Carr, Marshon Lattimore and Michael Thomas all left yesterday’s game with injuries. Head Coach Dennis Allen…
cut 17 (17) “…be successful”
There are reports that Carr’s injury is not significant.

The Pelicans lost their fifth straight last night as they lost to Dallas 136 to 124. New Orleans will play the Mavs against on Tuesday in the Smoothie King Center.

The top ranked Lady Tigers trounced Mississippi Valley State 109-47.

The 19th-ranked LSU Tigers will host the Florida Gators tonight at Tiger Stadium. Kick-off is set at 6:30. It’s the 70th meeting between the SEC rivals. LSU has won 33 times, Florida has won 33 times and there have been three ties. Tigers Quarterback Jayden Daniels is expected to play after spending the week in concussion protocol.

The LSU men’s basketball team was upset last night at home as Nicholls defeated the Tigers 68-66. Jalen White scored the winning basket with one second left as he nailed a three-pointer. Nicholls led by as many as 24 points.

There was also a big upset in the high school football playoffs as Northshore shocked West Monroe nine to seven. The Panthers blocked a field goal on the final play of the game. The loss ends a 29-game winning streak in the first round of the playoffs for the Rebels. In another upset last night, St. Martinville over Leesville 46-40.
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The Saints leave for Minnesota today to take on the Vikings tomorrow, but will wide receiver Michael Thomas make the trip? Thomas was reportedly arrested in Kenner last night. Thomas allegedly slapped a phone out of another person’s hand. The Saints say they are aware of the incident and gathering more information.

The Pelicans lost their fourth straight as they blew a seven-point fourth-quarter lead and lost to the Rockets 104 to 101 last night. Brandon Ingram had 31 points in a losing effort.

A win today for Nicholls on the football field and they will receive an automatic bid to the F-C-S playoffs. The Colonels host Lamar at 3 PM.

Also today….final home game of the season for Louisiana Tech and ULM. The Warhawks host Troy, while the Bulldogs face Sam Houston State. McNeese plays its final home game too as they host an improved Houston Christian team at 7 PM. Southeastern Louisiana is at Texas A-and-M Commerce and Tulane hosts Tulsa at 11 AM.

In LSU’s three losses this season, they have given up 42 points or more. Saturday night the Tigers will host the Florida Gators. Florida is averaging 29 points a game and they are led by an accurate quarterback in Graham Mertz. Coach Brian Kelly on what he’s looking for from his defense…
cut 17 (20) “…four quarters”
LSU Quarterback Jayden Daniels is expected to play despite spending a lot of the week in concussion protocol. But the Tigers leading rusher Logan Diggs is doubtful with an upper body injury. Kick-off is at 6:30.

There’s a chance former LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson will play Sunday against the Saints. The Vikings list Jefferson as questionable for the game. He has missed the last four games with a hamstring injury.

Nicholls can clinch a spot in the FCS playoffs with a win over Lamar on Senior Day in Thibodaux. The Colonels are undefeated the Southland, while the Cardinals are 4-1 in league play. It would be the seventh appearance in the FCS playoffs for the red and gray.

In other Southland action…Southeastern Louisiana is at Texas A-and-M Commerce, while McNeese hosts an improved Houston Christian team. It’s the final home game of the season for the Cowboys.

Louisiana Tech’s last home game is Saturday as well as the Bulldogs will host Sam Houston. Saturday is also the final home game for ULM. The Warhawks will try to snap a seven game losing streak by hosting Troy.
The Ragin Cajuns lost to Southern Miss in overtime on Thursday and they will visit Troy next Saturday.

LSU Coach Brian Kelly says LSU Quarterback Jayden Daniels is probable for tomorrow night’s game against Florida. But leading rusher Logan Diggs is doubtful with an upper body injury. The Tigers and Gators kick off at 6:30 on Saturday night.

The Saints will be in Minnesota on Sunday. The Vikings will start Joshua Dobbs. He was acquired last week in a trade with Arizona and came off the bench to lead Minnesota to a victory over the Falcons last Sunday. Saints running back Alvin Kamara is very familiar with Dobbs as the two played together at Tennessee. Kamara is not surprised by his flawless transition into the Vikings offensive scheme.
Cut 18 (18) “…what he’s doing.”
Kick off Sunday is at noon.

For the 11th straight time, the Ragin Cajuns have lost a football game to Southern Miss. The Golden Eagles defeated U-L Lafayette 34-31 in overtime last night. Southern Miss running back Frank Gore junior had 158 yards rushing on 33 carries and scored the game-winning touchdown.

Tonight Grambling is at Arkansas Pine Bluff. The Tigers are 4-and-5, while the Golden Lions are 1-and-8.

Louisiana Tech plays its final home game of the season as they host Sam Houston State at 2 PM tomorrow. And it will be the final home game for Smoke Harris. Harris leads the team in receiving and he’s an outstanding punt returner. Coach Sonny Cumbie says he’ll be missed…
Cut 20 (20) “..football team”

LSU Football Coach Brian Kelly says Quarterback Jayden Daniels is probable to play tomorrow night against Florida after being in concussion protocol this week. But a new injury has popped up for the Tigers. Running back Logan Diggs is doubtful with an upper body injury.

Florida has been getting good quarterback play from Wisconsin transfer Graham Mertz. He’s thrown for 24-hundred yards 17 touchdowns and only two interceptions. Kelly says he recruited Mertz out of high school…
cut 16 (20) “…playmakers”

Disappointing loss for the Ragin Cajuns last night as they were upset by Southern Miss 34-31 in overtim. U-L Lafayette is now 5-and-5 on the season.
The Saints are getting ready to play the Minnesota Vikings, who have won four in a row. Joshua Dobbs will make his first start of the season at quarterback for Minnesota after coming off the bench to beat the Falcons last week. Coach Dennis Allen on the former Tennessee Volunteeer…
cut 19 (21) “…the game”
Kick-off is at noon.

The top ranked LSU Lady Tigers received their championship rings and dropped a national championship banner from the rafters last night and then went on to beat Queens 112 to 55. Angel Reese had 28 points and 14 rebounds.

Also in women’s hoops…Auburn beat U-L Lafayette 60-54 and La Tech routed Louisiana Christian 88-52 and in the NBA the Pelicans are at Houston.

LSU Quarterback Jayden Daniels returned to practice yesterday as he makes his way out of concussion protocol. Coach Brian Kelly has yet to name a starting QB for Saturday night’s game against Florida. Wide receiver Kyren Lacy says they can win with either Daniels or Garrett Nussmeier
Cut 20 (09) “…needs us.”
Kick off is at 6:30.

The Ragin Cajuns can become bowl eligible for a school-record sixth consecutive season with a win tonight at home against Southern Miss. U-L Lafayette is coming off a tough loss to Arkansas State last Saturday. Coach Michael Desormeaux wants his team to play hard for 60 minutes…
Cut 16 (19) “…gonna be.”
Chandler Fields will get the start at QB for the injured Zeon Chriss.

The Saints will look for their third win a row on Sunday when they visit the Minnesota Vikings. Minnesota has won four straight and they will start Josh Dobbs at quarterback after acquiring him in a trade last week with Arizona. Justin Jefferson is back practicing with the Vikings after missing four games with a hamstring injury, but he’s not expected to play this Sunday.

A short-handed Pelicans team lost last night to the Timberwolves 122 to 101. Brandon Ingram had 24 points in a losing effort. Zion Williamson did not play because of personal reasons and CJ McCollum continues to recover from a collapsed lung.

The LSU women’s basketball team gets its national championship rings tonight and they raise a banner as the Lady Tigers host Queens in their home opener.

The number one player in Louisiana in girls high school basketball, Jada Richard, has signed with LSU.

An upset in women’s hoops last night as Nicholls knocked off Tulane 69-66.

LSU will host Florida on Saturday night. Backup quarterback Garrett Nussmeier took first team snaps in practice yesterday. But Coach Brian Kelly says Daniels returns to practice today as he’s moving out of concussion protocol, but he’s not ready to say who will start at quarterback against the Gators…
Cut 11 (11) “…on Saturday”

The Ragin Cajuns will will host Southern Miss tomorrow night and U-L Lafayette Coach Michael Desormeaux has announced his starting quarterback….
cut 20 (12) “….Thursday night”
Chriss reportedly broke his fibula in last Saturday’s loss at Arkansas State.

The Saints are 5-and-4 and on a two-game winning streak. They are executing better in the red zone. In the first seven games, they converted just 38-percent of their red zone opportunities into touchdowns, the last two games, they are six for nine. Offensive lineman James Hurst says giving quarterback Derek Carr more time in the pocket has been a key…
Cut 17 (18) “..helpful.”
New Orleans hosts the Vikings on Sunday.

ULM hosts Troy on Saturday. The Trojans have won six in a row and Warhawks Coach Terry Bowden is impressed with their offense…
cut 19 (19) “….score a lot”

LSU Quarterback Jayden Daniels did not practice yesterday as he’s in concussion protocol. Garrett Nussmeier took the first team snaps as the Tigers prepared for Saturday night’s matchup with the Florida Gators. We’ll get more of an update from Coach Brian Kelly when he speaks on the SEC Coaches teleconference.

The Saints are tied for the NFL lead with 18 takeaways and they are number one with 12 interceptions. Last season, they intercepted a franchise-low seven passes. Safety Marcus Maye was asked about the difference between this year and last year
Cut 16 (17) “…take advantage of it.”
The Saints are 5-and-4 and on a two-game winning streak and will host the Minnesota Vikings, who will start Joshua Dobbs at Q-B. Dobbs came off the bench to lead Minnesota to a 31-28 victory against Atlanta. Dobbs was acquired in a trade with Arizona last week.

Former LSU pitcher Kevin Gausman has been named a finalist for the 2023 American League Cy Young Award. The other finalists are Yankees pitcher Gerret Cole and Minnesota’s Sonny Gray. Gausman was 12-9 with a 3.16 ERA. He led the American League with 237 strikeouts.

ULM football is 2-and-7 heading into this Saturday’s home game against Troy. Warhawks Coach Terry Bowden says his players are still fighting…
cut 20 (20) “….palying hard”
The Warhawks host the Trojans at 1 PM at Malone Stadium.

Tonight the Pelicans are at Minnesota. New Orleans will look to snap a two-game losing streak. The T-Wolves have won three in a row. Tip off is at 7 PM.

With three regular season games left, the statistics do no look pretty for LSU’s defense. Out of 130 FBS teams, LSU ranks 122nd in allowing teams to convert on third down, 129th in Red Zone defense and the Tigers are 97th in total defense. During his Monday press conference, Coach Brian Kelly was asked how much work will be needed in the offseason to fix the problems on defense….
cut 18 (19) “….beating Florida’
In Saturday’s loss to Alabama, Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe had a career-high 155 rushing yards and four touchdowns. Kelly said one adjustment he wishes they made, was putting a spy on Milroe.

The Saints forced five turnovers in their 24-17 win over the Chicago Bears. After recording just seven interceptions last season, New Orleans has an NFL-high 12 interceptions. Coach Dennis Allen says it’s been more of an emphasis this season…
Cut 19 (19) “…to make.”
The Saints are tied for the NFL lead in takeaways with 18. New Orleans is at Minnesota on Sunday.

In basketball…the top ranked LSU women’s basketball team dropped its season opener to 20th ranked Colorado 92-78. Seven footer Will Baker had 29 points as the Tigers men’s team defeated Mississippi Valley State 106 to 60. McNeese opened the Will Wade era with a 76-65 victory over VCU. Wade is serving a ten-game suspension to open the season.