FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

(Louisiana Statewide - December 15, 2025) – From bowl matchups featuring Louisiana programs to conversations with college football coaches across the state, Louisiana Public Broadcasting (LPB) presents GAME NOTES – 2025 SPECIAL WRAP-UP EDITION, airing Friday, December 19 at 8:00 p.m. on LPB’s statewide network. The one-hour special will also be available for on-demand streaming at lpb.org/gamenotes.

The special features season recaps and forward-looking discussion with Northwestern State University Head Coach Blaine McCorkle, Nicholls State University Head Coach Tommy Rybacki, Southeastern Louisiana University Head Coach Frank Scelfo, University of Louisiana Head Coach Michael Desormeaux, and University of Louisiana at Monroe Head Coach Bryant Vincent.

The program also includes conversations with outgoing Tulane University Head Coach Jon Sumrall, as he departs for Florida, along with new Tulane Head Coach Will Hall, offering perspective on the program’s transition.

Viewers will hear comments from new Louisiana State University Head Coach Lane Kiffin from his introductory press conference, along with insight from Louisiana State Interim Head Coach Frank Wilson as the Tigers prepare for the Houston Bowl. The special also features remarks from new Southern Head Coach Marshall Faulk.

Additional coverage includes Louisiana Tech University Head Coach Sonny Cumbie discussing the Bulldogs’ upcoming Independence Bowl appearance, along with highlights from the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns’ 68 Ventures Bowl matchup against Delaware.

GAME NOTES is LPB’s original sports series spotlighting 11 college football programs across six conferences, delivering statewide coverage throughout the season.

Encore broadcasts of the special air Saturday, December 20 at 10:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., and Wednesday, December 24 at 11:30 p.m. Viewers can stream past episodes and team-specific highlights at lpb.org/gamenotes or on the LPB YouTube channel.

Major production funding for Game Notes is provided by Southern University and A&M College and The Hargrove Foundation, with additional support from Lafayette Travel, The LSU Alumni Association and The Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU, Louisiana Tech University, Natchitoches Regional Medical Center, Red Stick Sports, and the U.S. Army Baton Rouge Recruiting Battalion.

For more information, contact Colleen Spillane, Promotions Manager, Louisiana Public Broadcasting at (225)-767-4453 or 1-800-272-8161 ext. 4453 or by email at cspillane@lpb.org.

About Louisiana Public Broadcasting: Since 1975, Louisiana Public Broadcasting (LPB) has served as the statewide public television network for Louisiana, with stations in Alexandria, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Lake Charles, Monroe, and Shreveport as well as our affiliation with WLAE-TV in New Orleans. In addition to producing award-winning documentaries that celebrate the history, culture, and people of Louisiana, LPB is committed to educational service. Through a wide range of outreach programs, LPB helps children across the state build essential literacy, math, and science skills, ensuring that learning extends beyond the classroom.