LSU Running back Derrius Guice will not play Saturday night against Syracuse. But there is some positive injury news. Head Coach Ed Orgeron says starting defensive end Rashard Lawerence should play against the Orange. Tiger Rag Associate Editor James Moran says the former Neville star’s return to the field is critical….
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True freshman Tyler Taylor is also expected to start for the Tigers. He’ll replace Donnie Alexander, who is suspended for the first half of Saturday’s game, because he committed a targeting penalty against Mississippi State Quarterback Nick Fitzgerald.

On today’s Saints injury report, cornerback Sterling Moore was upgraded to limited participation so he might be able to play Sunday against the Carolina Panthers. Moore is dealing with a chest injury. Rookie cornerback Marshon Lattimore remains in the NFL’s concussion protocol and did not practice, the same goes for Zach Strief and Terron Armstead. Panthers Quarterback Cam Newton was limted at practice as well, because of injuries to his right shoulder and ankle.

Louisiana Tech is getting ready to play South Carolina. The Bulldogs are coming off a come from behind win over conference rival Western Kentucky, while the Gamecocks are trying to bounce back from a homeloss to Kentucky. South Carolina struggled to run the ball last week, only 54 yards rushing.

Southeastern Louisiana looks for its first win of the year on Saturday when they host Lamar at Strawberry Stadium. Lions Coach Ron Roberts is hopeful Lorenzo Nunuz can start at quarterback. He’s seen limited action the last two weeks because of a knee injury.