LRN Sportscast 6:45 November 7

A big key for LSU this Saturday when they face Alabama is to keep Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe from beating the Tigers with his legs. In last year’s game against LSU, he rushed for 155 yards and four touchdowns. And  two weeks ago in a loss to Texas A&M, LSU couldn’t stop a running quarterback. Bama coach Kalen DeBoer expects LSU will be prepared…

Cut 18 (17)   “…their best.”

LSU men’s basketball won its first game of the season last night, beating ULM 96 to 60 as Jalen Reed had 24 points and eight rebounds.

The Pelicans dropped to 3-and-6 on the season with a 131 to 122 loss to the undefeated Cavaliers.

LSU’s women’s basketball has received a commitment six-foot-two Grace Knox from California. She’s ranked as the 11th best player in the country.

Darren Rizzi was named as the Saints interim head coach on Monday and he’s getting used to his new role…

Cut 19 (15) “….the same page”

Rizzi has rearranged the locker room so players now their lockers grouped by position and he’s also altered the structure of practice. New Orleans hosts Atlanta on Sunday.

Louisiana Tech hosts Jacksonville State on Saturday. The Gamecocks are undefeated in Conference USA Play, while the Bulldogs are 3-and-5 overall, two and three in Conference USA. Bulldogs Coach Sonny Cumbie says they are trying to win their final four games to finish with a winning record…

Cut 17 (11) “…our football team”

Kick off Saturday is at 3:30 and it will be televised on the CBS Sports Network.