LSU looks to be at full strength for tomorrow’s SEC Championship game against unbeaten and top ranked Georgia. Quarterback Jayden Daniels is fine after injuring his ankle last week, cornerback Jarrick Bernard-Converse has returned from a concussion and Coach Brian Kelly says leading rusher Josh Williams appears ready to go….
cut 16 (19) “…effective”
A win for LSU could put them in the Sugar Bowl.

The Sugar Bowl will be part of the 12-team playoff that’s coming to college football starting with the 2024 season. The Sugar Bowl will be the site of a quarterfinal game in 2024 and 2025…. SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey says they’ll keep the division format in football until the league expands to 16 teams in 2025.

Tulane hosts UCF tomorrow as the Green Wave try to win their first conference championship since 1998 as they look to win the American Athletic Conference. Green Wave Coach Willie Fritz hopes this is just the first of many tries to win a conference title in the years to come…
Cut 19 (17) “…whole program”
A win for Tulane and they could be headed to the Cotton Bowl.

Tonight it’s semifinal action of the high school football playoffs….The reigning Class 5A champs, the Zachary Broncos, travel north to play top-seeded Ruston, the Division Two-select semifinals will be played in Lafayette, as top seeded St. Thomas More hosts E-D White and Teurlings Catholic hosts Lafayette Christian. In Division Two non-select, Iowa hosts North Desoto, while Lutcher travels to West Feliciana.

LSU Tigers leave for Atlanta tomorrow where they’ll play top ranked Georgia on Saturday in the SEC Championship Game. The Bulldogs are second in the SEC in passing yards with quarterback Stetson Bennett at the helm. His top receiver is tight end Brock Bowers. Tigers cornerback Mekhi Garner says they are really good at the tight end position…
cut 18 (18) “…stop that offense’
Kick off Saturday is at 3 PM.

The College Football Playoff Board of Managers announced that a 12-team playoff will begin with the 2024 season. The six highest ranked conference champs automatically qualify and then the next six highest-ranked teams will receive at-large bids. The top four conference champs receive a bye and seeds five through eight will host a first round playoff game on their campus.

Southern will play Jackson State in the SWAC Championship game on Saturday. The Tigers trounced the Jaguars in the regular season matchup, winning 35-0. Southern Coach Eric Dooley says they need to execute better…
Cut 19 (17) “…forward to it”
Kick-off is at 3 PM in Jackson.

Zion Williamson scored a season-high 33 points as the Pelicans defeated the Raptors 126 to 108 last night. Williamson was 12 of 15 from the floor. He also grabbed ten rebounds, five assists, four steals and two block shots. Trey Murphy started for an injured Brandon Ingram and hit six three-pointers, and scored 26 points. New Orleans visits the Spurs tomorrow night.

Tonight in college hoops, Northwestern State at Stephen F Austin.

After allowing 274 rushing yards in the loss to Texas A&M, the Tigers defense looks to bounce back this Saturday in the SEC Championship game against Georgia. LSU cornerback Mekhi Garner admits they came out flat against the Aggies…
Cut 16 (16) “…good thing”

And it’s a good day for those who have wanted an expanded college football playoff. The College Football Playoff Board of Managers announced that a 12-team playoff will begin with the 2024 season. So who will make the playoffs. The six highest ranked conference champs automatically qualify and then the next six highest-ranked teams will receive at-large bids. The top four conference champs receive a bye and seeds five through eight will host a first round playoff game on their campus. Bowl games will make up the quarterfinals and semi-finals sites. The championship game for the 2024 season will be played January 20th, 2025.

Southern will play Jackson State in the SWAC Championship game on Saturday. The Tigers trounced the Jaguars in the regular season matchup, winning 35-0. Southern Coach Eric Dooley says they need to execute better…
Cut 19 (17) “…forward to it”
Kick-off is at 3 PM in Jackson.

Zion Williamson scored a season-high 33 points as the Pelicans defeated the Raptors 126 to 108 last night. Williamson was 12 of 15 from the floor. He also grabbed ten rebounds, five assists, four steals and two block shots. Trey Murphy started for an injured Brandon Ingram and hit six three-pointers, and scored 26 points. New Orleans visits the Spurs tomorrow night.

Tonight in college hoops, Northwestern State at Stephen F Austin.

LSU’s offense has struggled at times this season, so how will they perform against Georgia’s defense, which leads the nation for the fewest points allowed, allowing eleven a game and rank fourth in total defense? Tigers freshman tight end Mason Taylor…
cut 17 (12) “….we’re coached”

Southern heads to Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium to play Jackson State in the SWAC Championship game on Saturday. Jaguars Coach Eric Dooley says playing on J-S-U’s home field doesn’t bother him…
cut 20 (19) “….as well”
Kick-off is at 3 PM.

College football could have a 12-team playoff as soon as 2024. That’s because the Rose Bowl has reportedly signed an agreement that would allow the C-F-P to expand from four to 12 teams in 2024. According to Ross Dellenger at Sports Illustrated, the six highest-ranked champs automatically qualify and then the next six highest-ranked teams get At-Large bids. The top four conference champs get byes and the better seed will host first-round matchups.

Former LSU assistant coach and Nebraska interim head coach Mickey Joseph has been arrested on suspicion of strangulation and third-degree domestic assault. Joseph was taken into custody after police received a report of a domestic disturbance at a home in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Zion Williamson had a season-high 33 points on 12 of 15 shooting as the Pelicans defeated the Raptors 126 to 108. Trey Murphy had 26 points and hit six three-pointers. New Orleans is 13-and-8 and visit the Spurs Friday.

After laying a dud in College Station and losing to Texas A-and-M, LSU hopes to redeem itself this Saturday against top ranked Georgia in the SEC Championship game. Running back Josh Williams knows this team’s resilience will shine this week as it has all season…
cut 17 (19) “…positive mindset”
This will be LSU’s seventh appearance in the SEC Championship game. The Tigers are five and one in this game.

The 12-and-8 Pelicans host the 11-and-9 Toronto Raptorts tonight. C-J MCollum is no longer in health and safety protocols, but he will not play tonight. Larry Nace Junior is expected to play despite a shoulder injury. Tip off is at 7 PM.

Southeastern beat Idaho last week 45-42 to advance to the second round of the FCS playoffs. The Lions will visit Samford Saturday in Birmingham. SLU has made two second-round playoff appearances in the last three years, but Coach Frank Scelfo and the Lions haven’t managed to make it to the quarterfinals.
Cut 19 (15) “…through this game.”
In losses in 2019 and 2021 to Montana and James Madison, the Lions lost by a combined score of 132-48.

It looks like Willie Fritz is staying at Tulane. There was speculation Fritz was leaving to take the head coaching job at Georgia Tech, but the Yellow Jackets are promoting interim coach Brent Key to full-time coach.

Northwestern State starting quarterback Zachary Clement announces he’s entering the transfer portal. He threw for nearly 25-hundred yards and 19 touchdowns last season.

LSU will face undefeated Georgia in the SEC Championship game. The Tigers lost to Texas A&M to eliminate them from playoff contention. LSU Defensive End BJ Ojulari says that’s not the level they play at and plan to use the performance as motivation heading into Championship weekend…
Cut 16 (18) “…to play UGA.”
LSU has fallen to 14 in the latest college football playoff rankings and there only way to play in the Sugar Bowl would be to beat Georgia. A loss and the Tigers could be in Orlando for the New Year’s holiday.

Tulane Coach Willie Fritz says he’s staying with the Greenies. Georgia Tech expressed interest in Fritz, but the Yellow Jackets have decided to make interim coach Brent Key their full-time coach. The Green Wave host U-C-F on Saturday in the American Athletic Conference championship game.

Southeastern Louisiana is preparing to face Samford in the second round of the F-C-S playoffs. The Lions have failed to reach to the quarterfinals in two of last three years as they suffered losses to Montana and James Madison. Turnovers were a big issue in both games and Coach Frank Scelfo is emphasizing limiting mistakes against the Bulldogs…
cut 20 (21) “…out the stadium”
Kick-off is at 2 PM.

In basketball…Southeastern Louisiana gave the 11th ranked Lady Tigers a good game last night, holding LSU to a season low point total, but Kim Mukley’s team found a way to win, knocking off the Lions 63-55. The Ragin Cajuns mens’ team raced past Loyola 104-70. Tonight the Pelicans host Toronto.

LSU will make its seventh SEC Championship game appearance on Saturday when they face the top ranked Georgia Bulldogs. After an offseason of turnover and speculation, senior Linebacker Micah Baskerville says the team didn’t focus on this success down the road during the summer…
Cut 18 (20) “…and be prepared.”
LSU and Georgia kickoff at 3:00 p.m. Saturday in Atlanta. The Tigers are down to number 14 in the latest College Football Playoff rankings.

The 11th ranked LSU Lady Tigers got a scare from Southeastern Louisiana last night but LSU eventually pulled through beating the Lions 63-55 in the PMAC. Angel Reese had 25 points and 11 rebounds to lead LSU, while the Lions got 28 points from Alexius Horne from Denham Springs.

Southeastern beat Idaho last week 45-42 to advance to the second round of the FCS playoffs. The Lions will visit Samford Saturday in Birmingham. SLU has made two second-round playoff appearances in the last three years, but Coach Frank Scelfo and the Lions haven’t managed to make it to the quarterfinals.
Cut 19 (15) “…through this game.”
In losses in 2019 and 2021 to Montana and James Madison, the Lions lost by a combined score of 132-48.

It looks like Willie Fritz is staying at Tulane. There was speculation Fritz was leaving to take the head coaching job at Georgia Tech, but the Yellow Jackets are promoting interim coach Brent Key to full-time coach.

The U-S Men’s Soccer team is advancing to the knock out stage of the World Cup after beating Iran 1-nil yesterday.

LSU will face number-one-ranked Georgia Saturday in the SEC Championship. The defending national champs have been in the SEC Championship game four of the last five years including a loss to Alabama last year. LSU Coach Brian Kelly doesn’t think their familiarity with the game will give them an advantage but knows they’re a talented confident team….

Cut 18 (19) “…that as well.”

Kickoff in Atlanta is at 3 p.m.

The USMNT held on to a 1-0 victory over Iran to advance to the knockout round of the World Cup. Forward Christian Pulisic suffered an abdominal injury while scoring the lone goal in the 38’ minute and was subbed off at the end of the first half. The US held on to advance and will face the Netherlands Saturday.

After the loss to the 49ers, the Saints are 4-8 on the season and sit at last in the NFC South, but the division-leading Buccaneers are only one game ahead of the Black and Gold. With 3 of the last five games of the season against division opponents and a Monday night matchup against the Bucs next week, New Orleans is still in the hunt for a playoff berth, but Coach Dennis Allen says the team isn’t worried about the standings…

Cut 20 (15) “…has to be.”

The Pelicans got their 12^th win of the season over the Thunder last night, moving them to third in the Western Conference. Without CJ McCullom and Brandon Ingram, Zion Williamson led the team with 23 points, 8 rebounds, a career-high 8 assists, and 3 blocks. The Pels will host Portland tomorrow at 7:00.

The Lady Tigers will look to remain undefeated tonight as they host Southeastern. LSU has moved to 11^th in the nation after a 99-68 win over UAB and hopes to continue their streak against the 4-2 Lions. Tip-off is set for 7:00.

LSU suffered a disappointing 38-23 loss Saturday to Texas A&M. LSU Coach Brian Kelly says the team knows they didn’t play up to standard and isn’t worried about a let-down game in the upcoming SEC Championship…
Cut 16 (17) “…their standard.”
With the loss, the Tigers fall to 9-3 on the season, eliminating them from playoff contention. Still the SEC West Champions, LSU will face number one Georgia Saturday in the SEC Championship.

Auburn officially introduced Hugh Freeze as its new football coach. In 13 seasons, Freeze has a 76-47 record as a head coach at Lambuth, Arkansas State, Ole Miss and most recently Liberty.

Texas A-and-M has said Darrell Dickey will not return as the school’s offensive coordinator.

The Saints are 4-8 after a 13-0 loss in San Francisco on Sunday. The defense played well but the offense had two trips inside the five-yard line resulting in zero points. Head Coach Dennis Allen says the team was successful in creating opportunities but couldn’t capitalize against a good team…
Cut 19 (17) “…has to increase.”
Allen was asked if the errors that are plaguing the team fall more on the players or coaches and Allen responded it’s a combination of both.

The Pelicans did not have Brandon Ingram or C-J McCollum last night, but Zion Williamson stepped up and scored 27 points as New Orleans defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 105 to 101. Williamson had a career-high eight assists.

College hoops, Tulane over ULM 75-60, UT Martin Topped McNeese 86-83 and Grambling over Dartmouth 73-49.

The Saints are 4-8 after a 13-0 loss in San Francisco on Sunday. The defense played well but the offense had two trips inside the five-yard line resulting in zero points. Head Coach Dennis Allen says the team was successful in creating opportunities but couldn’t capitalize against a good team…
Cut 19 (17) “…has to increase.”
Allen was asked if the errors that are plaguing the team fall more on the players or coaches and Allen responded it’s a combination of both.

The Pelicans did not have Brandon Ingram or C-J McCollum last night, but Zion Williamson stepped up and scored 27 points as New Orleans defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 105 to 101. Williamson had a career-high eight assists.

College hoops, Tulane over ULM 75-60, UT Martin Topped McNeese 86-83 and Grambling over Dartmouth 73-49.

New college football playoff rankings come out tonight. LSU’s chances to play in the four-team college football playoff were dashed with its loss to Texas A-and-M. But LSU can still win an SEC Championship with a win over Georgia this Saturday in Atlanta. Coach Brian Kelly says an SEC title in his first season is still a tremendous accomplishment…
cut 17 (20) “…football program”

Tulane is preparing to play U-C-F in this Saturday’s American Atheltic Conference Championship Game. But much of the focus outside of the team is whether coach Willie Fritz will be the next head coach at Georgia Tech. He was asked about it several times yesterday…
cut 27 (06) “…at Tulane” (2x)