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)

LSU suffered a disappointing 23-38 loss Saturday to Texas A&M. Tied 17-17 in the third quarter, the Aggies scored 21 unanswered points to pull away and secure the game before a late touchdown from 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 (18) “…their standard.”

The Saints fell to 4-8 yesterday after a 13-0 loss in San Francisco. The defense did a good job of slowing down a high-powered 49ers offense, but New Orleans beat themselves with costly turnovers and penalties and two trips inside the 5-yard line that resulted in no points. Saints analyst Mike Detillier says the game was winnable…

Cut 12 (7) “…way to lose it.”

The Saints are 4^th in the NFC South but sit only one game behind the division-leading Buccaneers ahead of their Monday Night matchup next week

Tulane finished their regular season with a 27-24 win over Cincinnati to secure home-field advantage in the AAC title game against UCF. The Knights are one of two teams to beat Tulane this season. Rumors have swirled with reports that Green Wave Head Coach Willie Fritz may be leaving for Georgia Tech in the offseason. The reports were later retracted and Fritz said that right now he’s just focused on preparing his team…

Cut 27 (15) “…this morning.”

Liberty coach and former Mississippi State head coach Hugh Freeze has agreed to be the next Auburn Head Coach. He will replace Bryan Harsin who was fired earlier this year and become Auburn’s third Head Coach in the last four years.

The Pelicans will host the Thunder tonight. OKC has lost 4 of their last 5 but the Pelicans are hoping to bounce back from a 132-111 loss to the Grizzlies last week. The Pels will be without CJ McCullom for the second straight game and all-star forward Brandon Ingram is doubtful. Larry Nance and Naji Marshall are both questionable for the matchup, but 2020 first-round draft pick Kira Lewis is available for tonight’s game after missing last season with an MCL sprain. Tip-off is at 7:00 p.m.

Disappointing end to what was a great regular season for the LSU Tigers as they lost on Saturday to Texas A&M 38-23 in Bryan-College Station. The Aggies rushed for 274 yards and a Jayden Daniels fumble in the third quarter that led to a scoop and score for A&M resulted in the upset. Coach Brian Kelly
Cut 19 (19) “…didn’t have it”
LSU now prepares to play top ranked and undefeated Georgia in the SEC Championship game. Kelly is optimistic quarterback Jayden Daniels can practice tomorrow despite injuring his ankle on Saturday.

Tulane is preparing to host Central Florida in the American Athletic Conference Championship game on Saturday, but there are rumors that coach Willie Fritz will be the next head coach at Georgia Tech. The 62-year-old Fritz is 41-and-45 in his seven seasons at Tulane.

For the first time since 2002 the Saints were shutout in an NFL regular season game as they lost to the 49ers 13 to nothing in San Francisco yesterday. San Fran leads the NFL in fewest yards per game given up. But New Orleans had chances. However kicker Will Lutz missed a field goal, Alvin Kamara fumbled twice for the first time in his career and Coach Dennis Allen says there were some passes that could have been caught…
Cut 18 (25) “…you have to make”
The Saints are at Tampa Bay next Monday.

LSU men’s basketball held off Wofford yesterday 78-75. The game featured 19 lead changes and Adam Miller had 26 points. Northwestern State State is now 5-and-2 after beating Bethune-Cookman 69-66 yesterday.

LSU is preparing to play in the SEC Championship game, but they didn’t show up in College Station as they were upset by Texas A-and-M 38-23 on Saturday. Coach Brian Kelly says his team learned a valuable lession…
cut 20 (19) “…on the road”
Kelly said yesterday that quarterback Jayden Daniels will be in a walking point through today after injuring his ankle on Saturday. Kelly is optimistic he’ll be able to practice tomorrow.

In other college football news, the Ragin Cajuns beat Texas State to get bowl eligible on Saturday, Southern defeated Grambling in the Bayou Classic and will play Jackson State in the SWAC championship game, Southeastern won its F-C-S won its playoff game against Idaho and will play Samford on Saturday.

For the first time since 2002, the Saints were shut out in a regular season game as New Orleans failed to score any points in a 13-0 loss to the 49ers in San Francisco. Coach Dennis Allen says it was a disappointing loss…
Cut 17 (18) “…advantage of them”
It was not a surprise to see the Saints offense struggle. San Francisco leads the NFL in fewest yards per game given up. But New Orleans had some chances, but kicker Will Lutz missed a field goal, Alvin Kamara fumbled twice and there were some difficult catches not made by receivers.

The loss dropped the Black and Gold’s record to four and eight. They visit Tampa Bay a week from tonight. The Buccaneers lost in overtime to fall to 5-and-6, but they are in first place in the NFC South.

Let’s take a look at some high school football playoff scores from last night. In Division Four-select, Ouachita Christian is headed to the semi-finals for the fourth consecution season as the Eagles defeated Glenbrook 28-27 to snap their 17 game winning streak.

St. Martin’s in New Orleans is headed to the semi-finals for the first time ever as they defeated St. Mary’s 29-25. In Division Four, non-select, Oak Grove was a winner over Kentwood 20-14. The Tigers will visit Haynesville next week.

Ruston is in the semifinals for the first time since 1999 as the Bearkats beat Denham Springs 49-31. Ruston hosts Zachary who defeated Southside 48-37.

In Division One-select, Catholic High advances as they took down Edna Karr 32-24.

One of the bigger upsets last night. Westgate beat second seeded Neville 21-10. and Carencro beat the top seed in Division One-Select, Warren Easton 29-26.

It’s the final full weekend of college football. 5th ranked LSU is at Texas A-and-M. Rain is not in the forecasdt in College Station. Ragin Cajuns need a win at Texas State to get bowl eligible. ULM is looking for its fifth win of the season as they host Southern Miss, Louisiana Tech looks to upset UAB in Ruston. Grambling also looking to pull off an upset as they face Southern in the Bayou Classic in New Orleans. Southeastern Louisiana hosts Idaho in an FCS playoff game.

Tomorrow the Saints, visit the 49ers. San Francisco has Nick Bosa, who leads the N-F-C in sacks with 10.5. New Orleans Quarterback Andy Dalton says Bosa is as good as it gets when it comes to rushing the passer…
cut 19 (18) “….out there”
Kick-off is at 3:25.

LSU looks for its 10th win of the season tomorrow night when they visit Texas A-and-M in College Station. Kyle Field holds 102-thousand fans, but with the Aggies playing for just pride, their fans may prefer to watch this one from home. But LSU defensive end BJ Ojulari expects a difficult environment…
Cut 17 (14) “…College Station”
A-and-M is not heading to a bowl game for the first time in nearly 15 years.

19th-ranked Tulane will host the American Athletic Conference Championship next Saturday after beating 24th-ranked Cincinnati 27–24 today, ending the Bearkats’ 32-game home winning streak. Tyjae Spears rushed for 181 yards and 2 TDS.

In the World Cup….the U-S and England played to a zero-zero draw and will need to beat Iran on Tuesday to advance to the knockout stage.

The Ragin Cajuns can qualify for a bowl game with a win on Saturday against Texas State. ULM could keep Southern Miss out of a bowl game if the Warhawks can knock off the Golden Eagles. Southern is playing for a trip to the SWAC Championship game when they face Grambling in the Bayou Classic at 1 PM on Saturday.

Louisiana Tech closes out the regular season on Saturday when they host UAB. The Blazers are led by running back DeWayne McBride, who is the fifth-leading rusher in college football, with 1,441 rushing yards. Bulldogs Coach Sonny Cumbie says it will take a team effort to slow down McBride
Cut 20 (20) “…hang on”
LSU held McBride to just 34 rushing yards last week. Kick-off is at 2:30.

Also tomorrow, Southeastern hosts Idaho in a first-round FCS playoff game.