22nd-ranked LSU hosts 16th-ranked Mississippi State tomorrow. Former Bulldogs defensive coordinator and head coach Zach Arnett returned to Starkville this season to lead the defense. LSU coach Lane Kiffin says he spent a year on his Ole Miss staff.
Cut 21 (08) “…more multiple.”
The Saints go on the road to play the Giants on Sunday. Owner Gayle Benson called the team’s 1-and-4 start unacceptable, and Nola-dot-com’s Jeff Duncan says they need to get back on track.
The Giants are 3-1-and-1 and are led by former Saints quarterback Jameis Winston.
Cut 22 (08) “…starting quarterback”
Saints receiver Chris Olave returned to practice today and is questionable with an illness.
Tulane kicks off against Memphis tonight at 6:30. The 5-and-1 Tigers will be a big test for a 2-and-3 Green Wave team looking to rebound from a loss to Army in its American Conference opener.
UL Lafayette hosts Troy tomorrow at 4. The Trojans are scoring 28 points a game and rank fourth in the Sun Belt in yards per game, but the Cajuns have one of the league’s top defenses. Head coach Michael Desormeaux says Troy still hasn’t abandoned its run-heavy philosophy.
Cut 20 (16) “…down the field.”
ULM and LA Tech renew the I-20 Rivalry at 7:00 tomorrow in Monroe. The Bulldogs are looking to go 2-and-0 in their first Sun Belt conference schedule while the Warhawks hope to break a 13-game losing streak.
Another in-state rivalry tomorrow, McNeese visits winless Northwestern State at noon. At 2:00, Grambling looks for its third win in a row at Alabama A&M, and Southeastern Louisiana hosts Lamar at 4:00.