The Slate | Jackson Free Press | Jackson, MS

The Slate

It was a good weekend for Mississippi college football. Alcorn State University won the SWAC Championship, and Mississippi State and Ole Miss got huge bowl invites.

Thursday, Dec 11

NFL (7:25-11 p.m., NFLN): The surprising Arizona Cardinals try to stay in the NFC West race against the very tough St. Louis Rams.

Friday, Dec 12

NBA (6-8:30 p.m., ESPN): The Portland Trail Blazers travel to the Windy City to battle the Chicago Bulls in a battle of playoff-caliber teams from the east and west.

Saturday, Dec 13

College football (2-5 p.m., CBS): A college football tradition ends the regular season as the Army Black Knights play their main rival the Navy Midshipmen.

Sunday, Dec 14

NFL (7:30-11 p.m., NBC): Watch a battle for control of the NFC East as the Dallas Cowboys try to avenge a Thanksgiving loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.

Monday, Dec 15

NFL (7:30-11 p.m., ESPN): See a matchup between two underwhelming teams as the New Orleans Saints hit the road to face the Chicago Bears.

Tuesday, Dec 16

NBA (7-9:30 p.m., ESPN): Watch a possible playoff matchup between the current No. 1 west team the Golden State Warriors and the No. 4 team the Memphis Grizzlies.

Wednesday, Dec 17

College basketball (6-8 p.m., SECN): The Mississippi State Bulldogs look to continue their season in their nonconference slate at home against the Arkansas State Red Wolves.

As good as college football has been for Mississippi, the New Orleans Saints' season has been bad. The Saints currently have a losing record in the Superdome.

Support our reporting -- Follow the MFP.