The Saints offense didn’t have their best performance last night but the Black and Gold defense was on its game in a 31-17 win over the Atlanta Falcons. New Orleans forced four turnovers, held the Falcons to 26 yards rushing and sacked Quarterback Matt Ryan six times. Linebacker DeMario Davis had five hits on the quarterback and two tackles for a loss…
cut 7 (11) “…good day.”
New Orleans is now 10-and-1 they’ll play on Thursday again next week, against the Cowboys who won their third straight yesterday.

A trip to the Fiesta, Peach or Sugar Bowl is on the line tomorrow when LSU visits Texas A-and-M. A SWAC Championship title game berth is on the line in Saturday’s Bayou Classic between Southern and Grambling. The Jags have to protect the football, as Grambling has forced 27 turnovers this year.

ULM and UL-Lafayette will battle it out Saturday and if the Cajuns win, they’ll go to the Sun Belt Championship game, while the Warhawks can reach the league title game with a win and an Arkansas State loss. ULM Coach Matt Viator says with a chance to get to the Sun Belt Championship game, he’s hoping for a big crowd…
cut 15 (23) “….that’s fun”

For the second straight year, there will be an FCS playoff game at John L Guidry Stadium during Thanksgiving weekend as Nicholls hosts San Diego on Saturday. Colonels Coach Tim Rebowe’s team has won four in a row, scoring 40 or more in every game during the win streak…
cut 16 (20) “…Chandler Arceneaux”

The Saints feasted on four Atlanta turnovers and Drew Brees threw four more touchdown passes as New Orleans beat the Falcons 31-17 last night. Brees says the crowd was awesome for a rare Thanksgiving game in the Dome…
cut 30 (13) “…was great”
New Orleans is now 10-and-1.

LSU goes after its 10th win of the year tomorrow when the Tigers take on Texas A-and-M. LSU Quarterback Joe Burrow says the Aggies have a physical defensive front…
cut 13 (10) “…the face”
Texas A-and-M ranks number one in the SEC in rush defense. Kick-off is at 6:30. Kick-off is at 6:30.

A lot is at stake when ULM hosts the Ragin Cajuns on Saturday. UL-Lafayette can advance to the Sun Belt Championship game with a win, but if Arkansas State loses and the Warhawks win, they’ll represent the west in the league title game. The Cajuns have one of the top offenses in the league led by quarterback Andre Nunez. ULM Coach Matt Viator says it’s the Cajuns run game that’s most impressive
Cut 14 (17) “…each week”
If UL-Lafayette wins they’ll play in the Sun Belt title game.

The winner of Saturday’s Bayou Classic between Southern and Grambling State will advance to the SWAC Championship game.

Down in Thibodaux on Saturday, Nicholls hosts San Diego in the opening round of the F-C-S playoffs.

The Saints are big favorites to beat Atlanta today and extend their win streak to 10 games. NFL Analyst Mike Detillier says for the Falcons to have a shot today, they need to protect quarterback Matt Ryan….
cut 13 (12) “…Game 1”

New Orleans beat Atlanta earlier this season and in that game Michael Thomas and Alvin Kamara had big games, with the two combining to catch 25 passes. Kick-off is at 7:20.

LSU Coach Ed Orgeron says the team’s leading receiver Justin Jefferson is questionable for Saturday’s game against Texas A-and-M. But Jefferson was at practice yesterday, after missing practice on Monday and Tuesday. Cornerback Kelvin Joseph will be a gametime decision.

In a matchup of two of the best big men in the NBA, Joel Embiid and the 76ers got the best of Anthony Davis and the New Orleans Pelicans. Philadelphia beat the Pels 121-120 as A-D missed the third of three free throws with 2.5 seconds left. Davis had just 12 points on the night, while Embiid had 31 points and 19 rebounds.

The 19th ranked LSU Tigers begin play today at the Advocare Invitational Tournament in Orlando, Florida. The Bayou Bengals will face Charleston at 6 PM. LSU is undefeated, while the Cougars are 3-1 after losing to Oklahoma State n Sunday. LSU will play three games in Orlando before returning home to Baton Rouge after Sunday’s game.

The Ragin Cajuns completed play at the Gulf Coast Showcase in Florida with a 68-61 win over Tulane. Marcus Stroman scored a career-high 26 points, 19 points in the second half as UL Lafayette erased a seven-point second half deficit. It’s the first win for the Cajuns over the Greenies since 1935.

LSU football coach Ed Orgeron says wide receiver Justin Jefferson is questionable for Saturday’s game versus the Texas A-and-M Aggies. Jefferson leads the team with 45 catches and the Tigers are expected to throw the ball a bunch on Saturday since the Aggies rank number one in the SEC in rush defense.

Orgeron has also been named a semi-finalist for coach of the year honors. Coach O plans on having the out of state players over at his house tomorrow for Thanksgiving. He plans on serving oyster dressing, but quarterback Joe Burrow is not anxious to try it…
cut 14 (09) “…appealing to me”

Drew Brees is appealing to those who are voting for the Pro Bowl. Brees leads all players with 487-thousand votes as of November 20th. Tomorrow Brees and the Saints host the Falcons.

The Ragin Cajuns have played well enough down the stretch to give them an opportunity to represent the Sun Belt Western Division in the league’s first ever title game. UL Lafayette has won three of its last four and if they beat ULM on Saturday, they will be West champions. Coach Billy Napier likes the development of his team….
cut 17 (25) “….right way”
ULM can win the West with a win Saturday and an Arkansas State loss.

The Pelicans begin a three-game road trip tonight through the Eastern Conference as they visit the Philadelphia 76ers. Philly has won three in a row and they are undefeated at home. Tip time is at six o’ clock.

LSU is ranked seventh in the latest college football playoff rankings heading into the final game of the regular season. Sirius XM College Football Sports Nation host and Athlon Sports writer, Braden Gall, says Coach Ed Orgeron and the Tigers are one of the best stories of college football this year…
cut 15 (10) “…personal level”
LSU will visit Texas A-and-M on Saturday. The Tigers have won eight in a row against the Aggies. Orgeron said today that LSU’s leading receiver Justin Jefferson will be questionable for Saturday’s game.

The Saints have one more day of practice before they host the Atlanta Falcons tomorrow night. New Orleans is a big 13 point favorite, but will rookie receiver Tre’Quan Smith play. He was limited at practice yesterday. Unknown if veteran receiver Brandon Marshall is ready to play.

A win for the Cajuns on Saturday against ULM and they will play in the first ever Sun Belt Championship game. UL-Lafayette, the Warhawks and Arkansas State enter the final regular season game in a three-way tie for first place in the West Division. Coach Billy Napier says the pressure is on to win, but it’s been that way for awhile….
cut 18 (16) “….forward to”
For ULM to advance to the Sun Belt Championship, the Warhawks will need a win on Saturday and also an Arkansas State loss.

McNeese ended its season with three straight losses and after three seasons, Lance Guidry is out as head coach of McNeese.

Nicholls is getting ready to host an FCS playoff game on Saturday and Colonels quarterback Chase Fourcade has been named the Southland Player of the year.

Prior to the season, LSU was picked to finish 5th in the seven-team SEC West, but the Fighting Tigers could end up winning 10 regular season games, if they defeat Texas A&M on Saturday. SiriusXM College Football Sports Nation host Braden Gall was one of those who didn’t expect much from this group of Tigers….
cut 13 (09) “…for him”
The latest college football rankings came out last night and LSU is still ranked seventh.

Saints defensive end Marcus Davenport has returned to practice on a limited basis. Davenport is trying to come back from a toe injury that has sidelined him since the win over the Vikings.

Rookie wide receiver Tre’Quan Smith was also limited at practice yesterday with a foot injury. It’s unknown if wide receiver Brandon Marshall will make his Saints debut.

UL-Lafayette and ULM will face each other Saturday at Malone Stadium with first place on the line in the Sun Belt West Division. Both teams are 6-5 overall, 4-3 in conference and in a three-way tie with Arkansas State. Cajuns Coach Billy Napier says one of their top priorities against the Warhawks is to slow down their quarterback Caleb Evans…
Cut 16 (18) “…for you”
Kick-off on Saturday is at 2 PM.

McNeese has fired head football coach Lance Guidry after three seasons. Guidry compiled a 21-12 record in Lake Charles, but never led the Cowboys into the F-C-S playoffs.

Nicholls Quarterback Chase Fourcade has been named Southland Player of the Year.

With the Rams historic 54-51 win over the Chiefs on Monday night, Los Angeles keeps pace with New Orleans for the top seed in the NFC playoffs. The Saints still own the tie breaker, thanks to their head-to-head win over the Rams.

New Orleans will host Atlanta Thanksgiving night and if the Saints score 40 or more points, they will become the first NFL team to score 40 or more points in seven games during a season.

The Saints defense has also been very impressive in recent games. They’ve held three of their last four opponents to 20 points or less, which is big in today’s offensive minded NFL. Defensive End Cameron Jordan says getting off to a good start is a big key…
cut 13 (12) “….landslide”
Saints defensive end Marcus Davenport returned to practice. He’s missed the last few weeks with a toe injury.

LSU is getting ready to close out the regular season on Saturday against Texas A-and-M. Tigers Coach Ed Orgerons ays protecting quarterback Joe Burrow will be a key…
cut 17 (17) “….our offense”
The Tigers are 2.5 point underdog against the Aggies. Texas a-and-M has lost seven straight to LSU.

McNeese announces head football coach Lance Guidry will not return as head coach. Guidry compiled a 21-12 record in three seasons in Lake Charles. Athletic Director Bruce Hemphill says a national search for a new head coach begins immediately.

Nicholls Quarterback Chase Fourcade was named the Southland’s Player of the Year. Fourcade threw for 2,447 yards and 19 touchdowns to lead the Colonels to a conference co-championship.

LSU Football Coach Ed Orgeron says his team needs to get ready for a physical, tough game this Saturday against Texas A-and-M. Coach O says his team can’t show up and expect to win, even though they’ve had their way with the Aggies since they joined the SEC…
cut 18 (21) “….they’ll believe it”
The Aggies feature one of the top running backs in the SEC, Trayveon Williams, who has rushed for 1,326 yards and 13 touchdowns.

LSU’s Greedy Williams, Devin White and Cole Tracy are finalists for national awards. Williams is a Jim Thorpe Award Finalist, White is a Butkus finalist and Tracy is a Lou Groza Finalist. They’ll find out if they win on December sixth.

Saints running back Mark Ingram has rushed for over 100 yards in back-to-back games as the former Heisman Trophy winner is getting back into the swing of things after missing the first four games of the season due to a suspension for violating the league’s policy on performance enhancing drugs….
cut 30 (08) “…capitalize on em”
Ingram is 347 yards away from becoming the franchise’s all-time leading rusher. The Saints host Atlanta on Thursday night.

Anthony Davis had 29 points and 9 rebounds and Julius Randle recorded a triple-double in the Pelicans 140-126 win over San Antonio. It was the Pels third straight win as they begin a three-game road trip on Wednesday against the Philadelphia 76ers.

The LSU Tigers moved up three spots to number 19 in the latest AP Top 25 poll. The Bayou Bengals begin three games in Orlando on Thursday against 3-and-1 Charleston.

The eighth ranked LSU Tigers look for their eighth straight win over Texas A-and-M when the two teams meet on Saturday night in College Station. The Aggies are 7-4 and they rank number one in the SEC in defending the run. But Coach Ed Orgeron says he wants a balanced offensive attack against A-and-M….
Cut 16 (22) “…great plan”

The Rams kept pace with the Saints in the battle for the top seed in the NFC. Los Angeles beat Kansas City 54-51 in the highest-scoring game in Monday night football history. The Chiefs became the first team in league history to score 50 points and still lose.

The Pelicans completed a perfect three-game homestand last night by beating the San Antonio Spurs 140-126. Julius Randle had a triple double, 21 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists. Anthony Davis had 29 points and sat for the final 5:52 to watch his team win for the sixth time in seven games…
cut 30 (13) “…at home”
The Pels begin a three-game road trip in Philadelphia tomorrow night and the team will be without former Ragin Cajun Elfrid Payton. He’ll miss about six weeks with a broken pinkie finger that needs surgery.

In college hoops…the Ragin Cajuns defeated Colorado State 91-73 in the Gulf Coast Showcase. JaKeenan Gant had 19 points to lead the way. Tulane is playing in the same event in Florida and beat South Dakota State 84-80. And Houston beat Northwestern State 82-55.

No one in the NFL is playing better than the Saints. New Orleans trounced the Philadelphia Eagles 48-7 yesterday for its ninth straight win. The Saints are 9-1 and they have a three-game lead over Carolina for first place in the NFC South. But Coach Sean Payton knows there’s still six games left and anything can happen….
cut 17 (16)”….(laughter)”
New Orleans will go after its 10th straight win when they host Atlanta on Thanksgiving night.

The Pelicans have won four of their last five as they host San Antonio in the Smoothie King Center tonight. Anthony Davis has scored 40 or more points in his last two games. Bad news regarding point guard Elfrid Payton. The team announced he’ll undergo surgery tomorrow on a fractured finger and Payton will miss about six weeks.

Eighth ranked LSU has one regular season game left and its this Saturday versus Texas A-and-M. A ten-win season and a berth into a New Year’s Six bowl game is on the line for the Tigers. Coach Ed Orgeron knows his guys will be ready….
cut 20 (15) “…prepare our best”
Orgeron says starting defensive end Breiden Fehoko will miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery on his injured left arm.

Les Miles is the new head coach of the Kansas Jayhawks. His critics said his run-oriented offense couldn’t win the big game in today’s college football. Miles defended his offensive philosophy at LSU when asked during his introductory press conference
Cut 5 (14) “…ten a year”