Live updates of the Louisiana vs Texas State football game. Louisiana leads 28-17 late in the second quarter. SECOND QUARTER Q2 4:16 Update - Texas State just led a five play, 77 yard touchdown drive that concluded with a touchdown pass to Titus Lyons. The Cajuns defense had no answers for the Bobcats as Brad Jackson and Co. moved the ball swiftly and efficiently. Bobcats now only trail 28-17. Q2 5:36 Update - Lunch Winfield has now thrown three touchdown passes in the first half of this game after a 12-yard pass to Shelton Sampson, who now has two touchdown catches this game. The Cajuns continue to take advantage of great field position and moving the ball well, averaging 6.7 yards per play. Q2 6:58 Update - Texas State's scoring search fails after Brad Jackson fumbled the ball as he was winding back to throw, forced by Jordan Lawson, and recovered by Cameron Whitfield to give the Cajuns great field position in the red zone. This now makes it two straight turnovers by Brad Jackson and the Texas State offense in back-to-back drives. Q2 8:29 Update - Louisiana finds the end zone again with a 12-yard touchdown run by Bill Davis. Redshirt freshman WR Landon Strother, who is in replacing WR Terrance Williams who was injured earlier in the game on a kickoff return, has played tremendously so far, catching a 14-yard pass on this drive. Q2 10:15 Update - Texas State QB Brad Jackson on 3rd and 4 on their own 21 throws an interception off of a tipped pass to his intended receiver, Chris Dawn Jr, caught by S Kody Jackson. The Cajuns now have great field position as they look to extend their lead. Q2 11:24 Update - Louisiana QB Lunch Winfield finds TE Caden Jensen for a WIDE open pass in blown coverage, leading to a 27-yard touchdown. The Cajuns now find themselves up 14-10 against the Bobcats following a 10 play, 94-yard drive, filled with lots of decisive plays by Lunch Winfield. FIRST QUARTER Q1 0:27 Update - Following a three-and-out by Louisiana, Texas State's Lincoln Pare found a huge open hole in the Cajuns defense for a 54-yard touchdown run to put the Bobcats up 10-7. Q1 4:45 Update - Texas State is on the board after an eight play 68-yard drive that concluded with a 25-yard field goal by Tyler Robles. Following a holding penalty on the Bobcats, Brad Jackson threw a 62-yard pass to a wide-open Beau Sparks that set them up inside the 25. However, the Cajuns defense held up well, even after a roughing the passer penalty, to only force three points. Q1 8:06 Update - After a three-and-out by Texas State, WR Shelton Sampson catches a 10-yard pass by Lunch Winfield to conclude a 10 play, 80-yard drive by Louisiana. Zylan Perry and Bill Davis on a combined five carries ran for a total of 52 yards on this drive. This makes it four straight games where the Cajuns score on their opening possession.

The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns are set to face off against the Texas State Bobcats at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium today at 4pm as they look to keep their bowl eligibility hopes alive. The Cajuns are coming off of a 31-22 win over South Alabama last week to boost them up to 3-6 on the season. A season of what-ifs for the Cajuns has now turned into a season of sudden boom or bust for these last few games, as one more loss would make them ineligible for a bowl game. The last time Louisiana missed a bowl game was in 2017 after a 5-7 season under Mark Hudspeth's final season at the helm. Texas State is coming into this game riding a four-game losing streak and 0-4 against Sun Belt opponents in what is their final season in the conference. Redshirt freshman Brad Jackson, who has been on fire this season averaging over 250 yards per game, looks to face off against a Cajuns defense that only allows 201 yards per game through the air. They also come in with one of the nation's best rushing attacks, averaging 217 yards per game on the ground, and is led by redshirt senior Lincoln Pare. Defense is expected to be at a premium in this game, with both defenses among the worst in the country in terms of yards allowed. UL's pass defense is expected to be a strength, however, which could limit Brad Jackson's ability to sling the ball today. Jackson had a 444-yard passing game against Marshall earlier this season.

The Game Saturday’s clash between the Southeastern Lions and the Lamar Cardinals is, without a doubt, one of the biggest FCS games of the week and possibly the defining moment of the Southland Conference season. Both teams enter at 7-2, but Southeastern sits atop the standings at 5-0 in conference play, while Lamar’s 4-1 mark leaves them one game back after last week’s loss to UIW. A win for Southeastern would certainly position the Lions well for the Southland Conference title and keep them firmly in the driver’s seat for an FCS playoff berth. For Lamar, this game represents their last real shot to stay in the title hunt. A loss to Southeastern today would all but end their hopes for the conference crown and a shot at the FCS post season. Kickoff in Beaumont is set for 3 PM in what promises to be a physical, high-energy battle. The Season So Far Southeastern has been dominant in FCS play, averaging 47.1 points per game while giving up just 12.2 points per game for a point differential of +34.9, ranking among the FCS leaders in point differential. In 9 games, the Lions have outgained opponents by over 110 yards per game (402.9 to 289.1), powered by a balanced offense and a ruthless defense. Quarterback Carson Camp leads the passing attack with 1,313 yards and 11 TDs, while Kyle Lowe has also put up numbers in the passing game (723 yards, 7 TDs). Jaylon Domingeaux remains a steady playmaker, averaging 70 yards per game and 8 TDs on the year. On the ground, the committee of Deantre Jackson, Calvin Smith Jr., and Jaedon Henry coupled with the running ability of Kyle Lowe continues to control tempo and wear down defenses. Defensively, Southeastern is thriving behind the leadership of guys like KK Reno, Kaleb Proctor, Jakyri Jones, and Ian Conerly-Goodly. The Lions lead the conference with 29 sacks. They have forced 11 turnovers, holding FCS opponents to under 290 yards per game. What truly separates this Southeastern team from the rest of the Southland is its elite special teams play. The Lions have scored in every possible way this season, whether it be offense, defense, or special teams, and their return units have been lethal. Brandon Hayes and D’Khai Joseph have combined for multiple kickoff and punt return touchdowns, consistently flipping field position and providing momentum-changing plays. The Lamar Story After starting 7-1 and climbing into the national rankings, Lamar’s momentum took a hit last week in San Antonio, falling 24-17 to UIW. The Cardinals are physical on defense, led by LB C.J. Miller (51 tackles) and DL Andrew Huff (4.5 sacks), allowing only 22.4 points per game. Their offense averages 296 yards per game, with quarterback Aiden McCown throwing for 948 yards and 7 TDs, supported by running back Xavier Coleman’s 346 yards rushing, yet their offense has gone stagnant late in games, a problem that haunted them even in wins against East Texas A&M and UTRGV. Their special teams, however, remain dangerous. Kyndon Fuselier is one of the top return men in the nation, averaging 19.0 yards per punt return with two TDs, while kicker Ben Woodard is 12-for-14 on field goals, including a 57-yard bomb. Expect Lamar to rely on field position and turnovers to stay competitive. With all of this, the statistics tell a clear story, Lamar’s offense ranks near the bottom of the conference in total yardage, while Southeastern’s defense ranks among the highest. If the Lions continue to play their brand of fast, physical football, they should control the line of scrimmage and dictate tempo early. Predictions This matchup carries massive weight in the Southland title race and the FCS playoff picture. Southeastern can all but clinch the conference with a win, while Lamar is fighting to stay alive. Expect a fired-up home crowd in Beaumont, but the Lions have shown time and again that they thrive in pressure situations. According to Dimers.com, the Lions enter as 9.5 point favorites with a money line of -350, while Lamar sits at +255. The total for the game is set at 51.5 points, suggesting an expectation of moderate scoring but with Southeastern’s balance on offense and defensive discipline, the Lions could easily move that number upward if they start fast like they have all season. The keys to victory in this game are simple: win the line of scrimmage, protect the football, and sustain drives. Southeastern’s defensive front will be tested against Lamar’s offensive line, but have been dominant all year. The Lions’ offensive efficiency, averaging 402.9 yards per game, should continue to wear down a Lamar defense that has struggled late against physical teams. Final Prediciton: Southeastern 31, Lamar 20. The Lions keep rolling, improve to 8–2 (6–0 SLC), and move one step closer to locking down a conference championship and postseason berth. Where to find me? X: @LionUpLeBlanc You can also see me on the weekly Louisiana Gameday show, previewing all the College Football in Louisiana! Lion Up!

The New Orleans Saints face their second divisional game of the season, and it could be a winnable one.

Team Stats (Pelicans at Mavericks) Final Score: 101-99 Rebounds: 56-44 Assists: 18-18 Blocks: 3-7 Steals: 10-11 Turnovers: 13-15 Stat Leaders Scoring Leaders: Saddiq Bey, 22; Cooper Flagg, 20 Rebound Leaders: Saddiq Bey, Trey Murphy III, 9; P.J. Washington, 11 Assist Leaders: Trey Murphy III, 5; Naji Marshall, 5 My Player of the Game: Saddiq Bey Chrissy's Key Takeaways * The Pelicans started out with another new starting five lineup and things were going well for the first half. * The third quarter was not as brutal for the Pelicans as it has been, but New Orleans still gave up their lead during that period. * Saddiq Bey was a game changer in this game. Without him, it could have been a different outcome. * I know we're only eight games in, but Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen do NOT look like rookies. Compared to how Cooper Flagg looked in the same game, he was the only one who looked like he's barely been in the NBA. * I would really like to see Trey Murphy start trying to go over people instead of around them. Follow @TheKneaux on X, and follow me there too, @SportsChrissy.

Team Stats (Hornets at Pelicans) Final Score: 112-116 Rebounds: 49-39 Assists: 20-27 Blocks: 6-3 Steals: 8-9 Turnovers: 19-12 Stat Leaders Scoring Leaders: Trey Murphy, 10; Miles Bridges, 20 Rebound Leaders: Derik Queen, 8; Ryan Kalkbrenner, 11 Assist Leaders: Derik Queen, 7; Collin Sexton, 5 My Player of the Game: Jose Alvarado Chrissy's Key Takeaways * The Pelicans started off doing well -- with Zion and Missi out, the lineup had Trey, Herb, Poole, Fears, and Looney. * Jose Alvarado hit a three-pointer with 15 seconds to go in the game to take a one-point lead. He finished with 18 points and was huge for the Pelicans. * Karlo Matković played great minutes and he was fantastic. Big spark for the team. He had two monster dunks and a huge block. * The third quarter was another horrible period to watch. The Pelicans got outscored 34-26 and were outmatched. * Fouling was a problem early on for New Orleans. Jordan Poole had four fouls in the third quarter and had to sit a good portion of the quarter. * The Hornets had 19 turnovers and the Pelicans capitalized on it. * With less than 90 seconds to go in the game, and the Pelicans down by two points, the lineup was Trey, Jose, Bey, Queen and Herb. * Zion Williamson is out 7-10 days with a hamstring injury. * The Pelicans have their first win of the season!! Follow @TheKneaux on X, and follow me there too, @SportsChrissy.

Team Stats (Pelicans at Thunder) Final Score: 106-137 Rebounds: 38-42 Assists: 26-33 Steals: 6-12 Blocks: 3-5 Turnovers: 16-11 Stat Leaders Scoring Leaders: Zion Williamson, 20; Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, 30 Rebound Leaders: Zion Williamson, 9; Isaiah Hartenstein, 14 Assist Leaders: Zion Williamson, 6; Isaiah Hartenstein, 8 My Player of the Game: Zion Williamson Chrissy's Key Takeaways * Easy game from the start for OKC. The Thunder are now 7-0 while the Pelicans are a lovely 0-6. * Zion Williamson did all he could to help out New Orleans, but something is not working. * The Pelicans have all the talent in the world and yet haven't been able to win even one game yet. They play the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday back at home. Follow @TheKneaux on X, and follow me there too, @SportsChrissy.