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.

In years past after losing to Alabama, LSU’s intensity would fall off as the Tigers went through the rest of November without a chance at winning the SEC West. During his Monday press conference, Kelly was asked the performance of previous LSU teams after losing to Alabama…
cut 16 (24) “…this week”
LSU hosts Florida this Saturday night.

Lady Tigers Coach Kim Mulkey will need to see more from her team on the defensive end of the court after getting upset last night, 97-78 to 20th ranked Colorado. The Buffaloes shot 53-percent from the field and hit ten three-pointers in the upset of top ranked LSU.

Saints Coach Dennis Allen says they do not plan on bringing in any kickers for a try out, even though rookie Blake Grupe missed a 47-yard field goal late in the fourth quarter in Sunday’s win over the Bears….
cut 20 (19) “…into that”
Grupe is 18-of-23 on field goal tries this season. The Saints are at Minnesota this Sunday.

The Pelicans started a three game road trip in Denver last night and lost to the defending NBA champs 134 to 116. New Orleans was outscored 40-21 in the third quarter. Rookie Jordan Hawkins had 31 points in a losing effort.

The LSU men’s basketball team easily defeated Mississippi Valley State 106 to 60. Seven footer Will Baker had 29 points.

Louisiana Radio Network Sports, I’m Jeanne Burns….
Not the start the Lady Tigers basketball fans were expecting last night as top ranked LSU lost to Colorado 92-78. Colorado made 53-percent of its shots, while LSU made 44-percent.

LSU football can not win the SEC West as a result of its loss to Alabama, but Coach Brian Kelly says they can still have back to back ten win seasons if they win their final three regular season games and the bowl game. He says elite programs win ten or more games every year and that’s what he’s striving for….
cut 17 (18) “…not the case”
LSU hosts Florida this Saturday, quarterback Jayden Daniels is day to day with a head injury.
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Saints Coach Dennis Allen says they do not plan on bringing in any kickers for a try out, even though rookie Blake Grupe (Group-E) missed a 47-yard field goal late in the fourth quarter in Sunday’s win over the Bears….
cut 20 (19) “…into that”
Grupe is 18-of-23 on field goal tries this season. The Saints are at Minnesota this Sunday.

The Pelicans started a three game road trip in Denver last night and lost to the defending NBA champs 134 to 116. New Orleans was outscored 40-21 in the third quarter. Rookie Jordan Hawkins had 31 points in a losing effort.

The LSU men’s basketball team easily defeated Mississippi Valley State 106 to 60. Seven footer Will Baker had 29 points.

The Saints are all alone in first place in the NFC South after beating the Chicago Bears 24-17 yesterday. New Orleans quarterback Derek Carr threw for 211 yards and two touchdowns and is happy to see the team on a two-game winning streak…
Cut 16 (18) “…want to see”
The Saints are now five and four and will visit the Vikings this Sunday.

Minnesota rallied late yesterday to beat Atlanta 31-28. Josh Dobbs who was just acquired from Arizona last week, came off the bench and threw two touchdown passes. Minnesota is also 5-and-4 on the season.
The Bengals have won four in a row, Joe Burrow threw two TD passes in a win over the Bills.

There will be no SEC West Championship for LSU this season as the Tigers scored just one touchdown in the second half in a 42-28 loss to Alabama. Coach Brian Kelly says the Tigers did a lot of good things, but you have to play at a higher level than good in order to win in Tuscaloosa…
Cut 13 (12) “…enough level”
LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels threw for 219 yards and two touchdown passes and also rushed for 163 yards and a score. He left the game in the fourth quarter after taking a vicious hit to the helmet from Dallas Turner.

The LSU Lady Tigers begin defense of their national championship by facing 20th ranked Colorado tonight in Las Vegas. LSU men open the season at home against Mississippi Valley State.

The Pelicans CJ McCollum has a collapsed lung and is out indefitinely. New Orleans is at Denver tonight to begin a three game road trip.

Louisiana Radio Network Sports, I’m Jeanne Burns….
The Saints are in first place in the NFC South after a 24-17 win over the Chicago Bears. The Black and Gold’s defense had an up and down day. They allowed the Bears to score 17 points in the first half, but they forced five turnovers. Coach Dennis Allen…
cut 17 (16) “…defensively”
Paulson Adebo will likely be named the N-F-C Defensive Player of the Week. Adebo had two interceptions and also forced and recovered a fumble.
Taysom Hill had a passing touchdown and a receiving touchdown. He becomes only the second player in the NFL to record ten rushing touchdowns, ten receiving touchdowns and ten passing touchdowns in a career. The late Frank Gifford is the only other player to do it.
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Saturday night’s loss to Alabama resulted in LSU falling five spots in the latest A-P To 25 poll to number 18. The Tigers were defeated 42-28 as Coach Brian Kelly’s defense once again failed to slow down an opponent…
cut 15 (15) “…like this”
The Cajuns, ULM and Louisiana Tech all lost on the road, while 24th ranked Tulane defeated East Carolina 13-10. Nicholls is 5-0 in the Southland after an impressive 45-32 win over U-I-W.

The LSU Lady Tigers begin defense of their national championship by facing 20th ranked Colorado tonight. LSU men open the season at home against Mississippi Valley State.

The Pelicans CJ McCollum has a collapsed lung and is out indefitinely. New Orleans is at Denver tonight.