Tenth-ranked LSU heads to Kentucky in search of its first win in Lexington since the Bluegrass Miracle in 2002. The Tigers are second in the nation in total defense even after losing key starters Whit Weeks and Dashawn Spears. Linebacker TJ Dottery has stepped up to lead the defense, and he says Davhon Keys and Tylen Singleton are playmakers in the middle as well.
Cut 20 (15) “…going it’s awesome.”
Kickoff is at 6 p.m.
The Saints host the undefeated Vikings on Sunday. New Orleans will be without starting linebacker Kaden Elliss and run-stuffer Anfernee Jennings again, and running back Alvin Kamara, safety Julian Blackmon, and wide receiver Barion Brown are questionable.
Vikings receivers Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison are both questionable, and starting left tackle Christian Darrisaw is out.
Louisiana Tech makes its long-awaited Sun Belt football debut against UL Lafayette this weekend. Bulldogs defensive lineman Emmanuel Ogens shared the statement the d-line wants to make in their first conference game.
Cut 21 (11) “…line of scrimmage.”
The teams have met 87 times going back to 1910 but have only played four times since 2000. The Cajuns are 4-and-1 and sit atop the Sun Belt West this season.
The rivalry will have even more at stake thanks to the announcement of the Governor’s Cup. Jeff Landry announced the competition between ULL, ULM and LA Tech.
Southeastern will be the only Louisiana Southland team in action. The Lions visit UTRGV at 7:00.
In the SWAC. Southern heads to Prairie View A&M at 3:00, and Grambling hosts Jackson State at 4:00.