Auburn arrives in Baton Rouge today looking for its first win in Death Valley since 1999. They won that game 41-7 and it’s known as the Cigar Game as then head coach Tommy Tuberville and several players smoked cigars as they celebrated the victory on the field. This Auburn team is ranked 10th in the country, 5-1 overall, 3-and-0 on the SEC. Because of injuries to tackles KJ Malone and Toby Weathersby, LSU may have to play three freshmen on the line.

Last night in Lafayette, Andre Nunez threw for 232 yards and one touchdown in his first start as the Cajuns defeated Texas State 24-7. UL Lafayette is now 3-3 and 2-1 in the Sun Belt.

ULM looks to go 4-0 in the Sun Belt when they host Georgia State on Saturday for homecoming. The Warhawks are averaging about 10-thousand fans a game, will attendance increase with the team’s recent winning ways.

Tulane has won two in a row and they are at FIU.

There’s a possibility starting Saints tackle Terron Armstead will make his season debut against the Lions. He’s been working his way back from a torn shoulder labrum. Quarterback Drew Brees looks forward to when Armstead can return to the field…
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Wide receiver Willie Snead might also play for the first time on Sunday. Detroit QB Matthew Stafford has a gimpy ankle. Kick-off is at noon.

In Southland football action on Saturday…Nicholls hosts Abilene Christian as the Colonels look to go 3-1 in the Southland. Northwestern State is at Sam Houston State. Southeastern Louisiana visits Houston Baptist. The Lions are also looking to improve to 4-1 in league play.

The Pelicans have their final preseason game as they visit Memphis.