JACKSONVILLE, Ala. (WBRC) - For the first time in school history, Jacksonville State is going bowling. In their first season as a Division 1 FBS team, the Gamecocks are going to the New Orleans Bowl to take on Louisiana. Jax State was initially not eligible to play in a bowl since they are in their first year transitioning as an FBS team, despite winning eight games on the season. However, they are able to play in the New Orleans Bowl anyway due there not being enough eligible six-win teams this...

Louisiana-Lafayette: Ragin' Cajuns have a record five victories in the New Orleans Bowl. Jacksonville State head coach Rich Rodriguez is unhappy with an intentional grounding penalty during the second half of an NCAA college football game against South Carolina on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Columbia, S.C. Credit: AP/Artie Walker Jr. Jacksonville State: The Gamecocks are playing in their first-ever bowl as they transition to the Bowl Subdivision. Louisiana-Lafayette: Seventh appearance in New Orleans Bowl, 11th bowl game in school history.

LANSING, Mich. (WILX)- The Detroit Lions struggled to get energy on Thanksgiving Day, and they felt flat. That wasn’t the case to start Sunday’s game in New Orleans. Less than eight minutes into the game, it was 21-0. David Montgomery capped off the Lions first drive with a 2-yard touchdown run. Then the first drive for the Saints is picked off by rookie safety Brian Branch. Sam Laporta has continued to prove himself as a dangerous weapon for Detroit and had a 13-yard touchdown catch to make it a two-score...

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For the season straight season, Louisiana football ventured into the final week of the regular season needing to win its final game to reach bowl eligibility. And for the second straight time, Michael Desormeaux's team answered the bell. This year, the Ragin' Cajuns (6-6) handled rival Louisiana-Monroe, 52-21, Saturday to earn win No. 6 and the right to play in a bowl. That victory landed UL in the New Orleans Bowl where it will face Jacksonville State from Conference USA, Saturday, Dec. 16 (1:15 p.m., ESPN). Rumors of the New...

Bowl season is approaching, and most eligible teams will find out where they are playing in the postseason after the conference championship games are contested this weekend. However, two fan bases already found out where their teams are playing in an unexpected way. Ticketmaster appeared to leak who will be playing in the New Orleans Bowl, with Jacksonville State facing off against Louisiana. A Ragin’ Cajuns fan found that the ticketing giant prematurely posted the matchup on its website before an official announcement. On the heels of the apparent leak,...

And suddenly there was host of holiday happenings. It's December, dearies, and the days are shorter but the nights are packed with plenty. The lights go on Friday for CHRISTMAS IN LAFRENIERE PARK, the annual illumination with millions (yes, millions) of lights throughout the green spaces and even the lagoon at 3000 Downs Blvd. in Metairie. There are decorations and holiday displays that appeal to all ages. In addition to the drive through aspect, there's also a walking section for those inclined to hoof it like Rudolph. The lights come...