The LSU football team leaves today for frigid Arkansas where they’ll play the Razorbacks tomorrow night in Fayetteville. The game time temperature is expected to be in the mid-30s.

LSU is hoping to play in a warm weather bowl. CBS-sports-dot-com senior writer Jerry Palm predicts the Tigers will play in the Fiesta Bowl in Arizona, where they’ll likely face off against a Group of Five school, most likely U-C-F….
cut 17 (12) “….Fiesta Bowl”
ESPN and Sports Illustrated predicts LSU will end up in the Peach Bowl, but they need to win their final three games.

It’s win or go home for Louisiana high school football teams starting tonight as it’s the first round of the playoffs. In Class Five-A, top-seeded West Monroe hosts district rival Pineville. Second-seeded Destrehan hosts Hammond. Acadiana is the three seed and the Wreckin Rams host Live Oak.

Los Angeles Rams cornerback Marcus Peters had a sharp reaction to Saints Coach Sean Payton’s statement that they got the match up they wanted on the game-clincing touchdown pass to Michael Thomas last week. Peters seems eager to face the Saints again in the playoffs…
cut 30 (14) “…together”
Peters couldn’t stop Thomas last week as the Saints star receiver had 12 catches for 211 yards and a touchdown. Peters had coverage on Thomas for six of those catches.

The playoffs basically get underway Saturday for McNeese and Nicholls State. Both teams need to win to keep their hopes alive of getting into the F-C-S playoffs. The Cowboys are at Northwestern State, while the Colonels host Stephen F Austin.

The Ragin Cajuns will be wearing special uniforms on Saturday when they host Georgia State. It’s Military Appreciation Day at Cajun Field for the 4 PM kick-off.

The Saints newest acquisition, Dez Bryant, spoke with the media for the first time since inking a deal with the black and gold to finish out the season. He joins a depleted receiving core that’s lost Ted Ginn Jr, Tommy Lee Lewis, and now Cameron Meredith to injuries. The former All-Pro says he’s excited about the opportunity to work with his new squad.
Cut 19 (13) “…with these guys.”
So will Bryant play this Sunday against Cincinnati? Coach Sean Payton says they are taking it one day at a time.

A win over the Bengals and the Saints lead for first place in the NFC South will grow to two games, because the Steelers crushed the Panthers 55-21 last night. Tough night for Carolina quarterback Cam Newton. He was sacked five times and threw a pick six.

If LSU is able to win its final three games, the Tigers are in position to play in one of the New Years Six bowl games. CBS-sports-dot-com Senior Writer Jerry Palm says the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans is a possibility for the Tigers….
Cut 16 (11) “…as well.”
If Georgia doesn’t make the four-team playoff or if the Bulldogs do not finish higher than LSU in the college football playoff rankings, than LSU will end up at the Sugar Bowl. And Coach Ed Orgeron says defensive linemen Breiden Fehoko will not play tomorrow against Arkansas because of an injury. So your starting defensive line will be Ed Alexander, Glen Logan and Rashard Lawrence. Safety John Battle will only play in an emergency.

Here’s the college football schedule for Saturday, Louisiana Tech will host Rice. McNeese tries to remain in first place in the Southland as the Cowboys host Northwestern State. Nicholls is also in a three-way tie for first place and the Colonels host Stephen F Austin.

Former All Pro wide receiver Dez Bryant is officially a New Orleans Saint after signing a one-year contract worth a reported 600-thousand dollars. Bryant at times was an off the field distraction in Dallas. But Saints Coach Sean Payton says…
cut 13 (10) “…help support you”
Bryant was the primary target in Dallas, but NFL analyst Mike Detillier says he’ll be more of a complimentary piece in New Orleans…
cut 27 (13) “…move on”
Payton says they’ll see how practice goes this week, before deciding if he’ll play Sunday at Cincinnati. Cam Meredith will not play in the game, he needs a scope done on his surgically repaired knee.

LSU’s Ed Orgeron says free safety John Battle and defensive linemen Breiden Fehoko will likely not play Saturday against Arkansas. Battle has an injured ankle and Fehoko has been bothered by a left arm injury. On the recruiting front, four-star offensive tackle Courtland Ford from Cedar Hill High in Texas has committed to LSU. 24-7 sports rates him as the 23rd best offensive tackle in the Class of 2020.

ULM looks to stay in first place in the Sun Belt Western Division when they visit South Alabama on Saturday. The Jaguars are 1-4 in the league. But Warhawks Coach Matt Viator says South Al has one of the better wide receivers in the conference…
Cut 19 (25) “.really impressive”
Kick off is at 4 PM.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the one-year contract between the Saints and wide receiver Dez Bryant will pay the former All-Pro wide out 600-thousand dollars. NFL Analyst Mike Detillier believes Bryant is a good fit for this team….
cut 18 (20) “….2018”
And the Saints have placed wide receiver Cam Meredith on injured reserve. Coach Sean Payton says Meredith needs his knee scoped, so the free-agent signee in the offseason finishes with just nine catches on the season.

Week 10 of the NFL season kicks off tonight with Carolina traveling to Pittsburgh to take on the Steelers. The Panthers are six and two, just one game back of New Orleans for first place in the NFC South.

LSU’s Ed Orgeron says free safety John Battle and defensive linemen Breiden Fehoko will likely not play Saturday against Arkansas. Battle hurt his ankle against Alabama and Fehoko has been bothered by a left arm injury. The Tigers are looking for their third straight win over the Hogs.

ULM has won three straight heading into Saturday’s Sun Belt Contest against South Alabama. Warhawks Coach Matt Viator says they can’t just assume they’ll win this Saturday, because they are playing well…
cut 20 (18) “…gonna lose”
Kick off is at 4 PM. Also in the Sun Belt, the Ragin Cajuns host Georgia State. UL Lafayette will wear special uniforms as part of Military Appreciation Game.

The Pelicans snapped a six-game losing streak last night with a 107-98 win over Chicago.

The Saints add a new face in the receiving core: former Cowboy star Dez Bryant. The outspoken wide out has been without a team since his release in April, but had a try out in New Orleans this week that apparently well. NFL analyst Mike Detillier says Coach Sean Payton has always been a big fan of Bryant…
Cut 16 (12) “ offense does”
Bryant joins Mike Thomas and rookie Tre’Quan Smith in a receiving core that has not produced much outside of Thomas, who is one of the best NFL receivers in the game.

Anthony Davis, who has been battling an elbow injury looked like one of the best players in the game again last night as he had 32 points to help the Pelicans snap a six-game losing streak by beating the Chicago Bulls 107-98. Davis also had 15 rebounds for his first double-double in three games.

The LSU football program has received a verbal commitment from a four-star offensive lineman prospect from Texas. His name is Courtland Ford from Cedar Hill high in Texas. He’s six-foot-six, 305 pounds and 24-7 sports rates him as the 23rd best offensive tackle in the Class of 2020.

Ed Orgeron said last night that defensive lineman Breiden Fehoko and free safety John Battle will likely not play on Saturday against Arkansas.

47 of Louisiana’s 64 parishes approved the legalization of online fantasy sports games for cash prizes. River Ridge Republican Representative Kirk Talbot authored the legislation that put the question on the November sixth ballot. Talbot says more work still needs to be done…
cut 14 (06) “…side of it” (2x)
Talbot says he will look at other states for how to handle the additional tax revenue from the newly legalized activity, which hopes to be up and running by the end of next year.

Dez Bryant is set to become a New Orleans Saint as he’s reportedly agreed to a deal with the Black and Gold. Bryant was released by Dallas in April after failing to live up to a five-year, 70-million dollar contract. The Saints are looking for another receiver to compliment Michael Thomas.

LSU comes in number seven in the latest college football playoff rankings.

Les Miles is reportedly up for the head coaching job at Kansas.

After losing by 42 to Mississippi State last week, Louisiana Tech returns home to host a Rice team that has won just one game. Coach Skip Holtz on what they’ll do to make sure they get a win…
cut 20 (19) “….to execute”
Kick-off is at 6 PM.

47 parishes voted to legalize online fantasy sports games, but you can’t start playing yet. Matt Doyle has more..
Voicer 3 (30) “…I’m Matt Doyle”

The college basketball season tipped off last night with LSU trouncing Southeastern Louisiana 94-63. Five-star recruit Naz Reid had 17 points and six rebounds.

Louisiana Tech had an impressive opening night as the Bulldogs beat Wichita State 71-58. Daquan Bracey had 16 points to lead the way.

Successful start to the season for the LSU basketball team, who dominated Southeastern Louisiana 94-63 last night. Six Tigers scored in double figures. Freshman forward Emmitt Williams recorded his first double-double, 12 points and 10 rebounds.

Louisiana Tech pulled off a shocking win last night as the Bulldogs defeated Wichita State 71-58 in front of 10-thousand fans last night at the Charles Koch Arena. The Shockers had won 72 of their last 75 home games. Tech dominated the glass and junior DaQuan Bracey had a game-high 16 points.

The Ragin Cajuns shot 67-percent from the field as UL-Lafayette beat the University of Virgina Islands 121-80. ULM beat Jackson State 75-66 as Daishon Smith had 24 points and was 5-of-6 from three point territory.

Nicholls, UNO and Northwestern State were also winners.

The NFL Network is reporting the Saints and former Cowboys receiver Dez Bryant are working on a deal that would bring the ex All-Pro pass catcher to New Orleans. Bryant worked out for the Saints yesterday, but left town without a contract, but the interest reportedly remains high betwen Bryant and the Saints.

Former LSU head coach Les Miles may return to coaching. There are reports that Kansas has Miles at the top of their list to become the next head coach of the Jayhawks.

Despite the shutout loss to Alabama, LSU is seventh in the College Football playoff rankings. The Tigers are at Arkansas this Saturday and temperatures are expected to be around 40-degrees. Quarterback and Ohio native Joe Burrow is ready for the cold, but doesn’t have advice for his teammates….
cut 18 (14) “…little bit”

LSU linebacker Devin White has spoken with reporters for the first time since the targeting penalty that resulted in a first-half suspension for the Alabama game. White called the targeting penalty against him a bogus call and says it will not change the way he plays
cut 10 (07) “….tackle people”
White says it was very difficult to watch the first half from the locker room.

The Fighting Tigers are 7-2 and ranked ninth in the country heading into Saturday’s game against Arkansas. Coach Ed Orgeron says for his guys to get past the Alabama game, they’ll need to be mentally tough…
cut 16 (20) “…motivational tool”
The Razorbacks are having a tough season at 2-7

LSU basketball returns to the Maravaich Center tonight as the Fighting Tigers host Southeastern Louisiana to begin year two of the Will Wade era. The 23rd ranked Bayou Bengals enter the season ranked in the Top 25 for the first time since the 2015-16 season.

Louisiana Tech begins its 92nd season of basketball at Witchita State. The Bulldogs went just 1-and-10 in true road games last season.

ULM is also on the road as the Warhawks visit Jackson State, while UL-Lafayette will host the Virgin Islands at the Cajundome for a 7:15 tip. The Cajuns won 27 games last season and three starters return, JaKeenan Gant, Malik Marquetti and Marcus Stroman.

The Pelicans are back from a five-game road trip that saw them fail to win a game away from home. New Orleans has a six-game losing streak after losing to Oklahoma City 122 to 116 last night. New Orleans hosts Chicago tomorrow.

After getting shutout by top ranked Alabama, the LSU Tigers are turning their attention to two-and-seven Arkansas. LSU Coach Ed Orgeron says the Razorbacks are playing better, especially on the offensive side of the ball…
cut 17 (18) “….some sacks”
Orgeron says starting free safety John Battle is questionable for Saturday’s game in Fayetteville. He went down with an ankle injury on the first play of the 29-nothing loss to the Crimson Tide.

The Saints will go after their eighth straight win on Sunday and could former Cowboy Dez Bryant be on the field for New Orleans in Sunday’s game against the Bengals. Bryant and Brandon Marshall are working out for the Black and Gold today as are not getting much production from their receivers, outiside of Michael Thomas.

The Pelicans lost their sixth straight last night as they completed a winless five-game road trip with a 122 to 116 loss to Oklahoma city. New Orleans trailed by 14 points heading into the fourth quarter, they cut the deficit to one point, but the mountain was to high to climb. Julius Randle had 28 points, Jrue Holiday added 22 and Anthony Davis had 20 points, but was just 7-of-20 from the floor. The Pels host Chicago tomorrow night.

The second year of Will Wade area begins tonight as LSU opens its season by hosting Southeastern Louisiana, who won a share of the Southland Conference title last season. The 2018-29 roster features three fantastic freshmen, Naz Reid, Emmitt Williams and Ja’vonte Smart. Tip time is 7:30.

In other action tonight, The Ragin Cajuns will host the University of Virgin Islands. UL Lafayette was 27-7 last season and they return three starters from that team.

Louisiana Tech visits Wichita State. DaQuan Bracey is a Conference USA preseason selection. ULM is at Jackson State.

Following Saturday’s loss to Alabama, LSU Coach Ed Orgeron said they didn’t have the personnel to beat the top ranked Crimson Tide. On Tell the Truth Monday, Orgeron said he could have coached better….
cut 15 (12) “…there’s number one”
The Tigers are 7-2 and ranked ninth in the country heading into Saturday’s game against Arkansas.

The Saints are 7-1 but they are looking for another wide receiver and they are reportedly bringing in former Cowboy Dez Bryant for a work out. Brandon Marshall is another veteran receiver who will get a try out today. Michael Thomas is having a great season, but none of the other receivers have really stood out. Ted Ginn Junior is on injured reserve and Cam Meredith, who was signed in the offseason, has been a bust so far.

The Pelicans lost their sixth straight game last night as they fell to Oklahoma City 122 to 116 at Chesapeake Energy Arena. The Pels turned it over 21 times and that led to 28 points, while the Thunder turned it over just a dozen times. Head Coach Alvin Gentry on finishing an 0-and-5 road trip…
cut 30 (19) “…regroup”
New Orleans has a chance to get a win tomorrow night against the banged up Chicago Bulls.

The college basketball season begins tonight and the LSU Tigers will host Southeastern Louisiana, who won a share of the Southland Conference. Coach Will Wade has brought in the fourth best recruiting class in the country led by five-star prospects Naz Reid and Emmitt Williams.