Texas State opened SBC play with series wins against App State and at James Madison....series are the lone road games where Louisiana plays 15 of 18 at home. • The Ragin’ Cajuns open a nine-game homestand on Tuesday

The man who fatally shot retired NFL star Will Smith during a confrontation following a car crash in 2016 received a 25-year prison...Smith attended Ohio State University and helped the Buckeyes win the 2002 national championship.

No, the big money winner didn't come from a Texas-sold ticket but the Lone Star State did experience some big wins in that drawing...Another ticket sold in the state earned a prize of $100,000.