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Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (87) acknowledges the fans after an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023, in New Orleans. Detroit won 33-28. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

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Sam LaPorta has career day for Lions, Saints QB Derek Carr hurt as Detroit wins 33-28
By BRETT MARTEL - AP Sports Writer
Sun,12/03/23-3:50PM , 48 Reads
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — For a rookie tight end from a college program not known for its offensive prowess, Sam LaPorta has been a quick study in the NFL and is playing a prominent role in what could be a special season for the Detroit Lions.
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Jacksonville State quarterback Zion Webb (10) pulls away from South Carolina defensive tackle Tonka Hemingway (91) during the second half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)

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FBS newcomer Jacksonville State plays its first bowl, faces Louisiana-Lafayette in New Orleans Bowl
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Sun,12/03/23-3:25PM , 41 Reads
Louisiana-Lafayette (6-6, Sun Belt) vs. Jacksonville State (8-3, Conference USA), Dec. 16, 2:15 p.m. ET

LOCATION: New Orleans

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Louisiana-Lafayette: K Kelvin Almendares, 13-of-14 FGs, 46-of-47 PATs, 85 points.

Jacksonville State: DE Chris Hardie, 16.5 tackles for loss, 8.5 sacks.

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Holloway scores 26 to lead Tulane over Fordham 89-81
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Sun,12/03/23-3:16PM , 44 Reads
NEW YORK (AP) — Collin Holloway had 26 points in Tulane's 89-81 win against Fordham on Sunday.
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Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers throws a pass in the first half of the Big 12 Conference championship NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

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Big 12 champion Texas will face Pac-12's Washington in CFP semifinal at the Sugar Bowl
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Sun,12/03/23-12:26PM , 46 Reads
No. 3 Texas (12-1, Big 12) vs. No. 2 Washington (13-0, Pac-12), Jan. 1, 8:45 p.m. ET

LOCATION: New Orleans

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Texas: QB Quinn Ewers, 3,161 yards passing, 21 touchdowns, six interceptions.

Washington: QB Michael Penix, 4,218 yards passing, 33 touchdowns, nine interceptions.

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