14th ranked LSU gearing up to face Mississippi State on Saturday. The Bulldogs run a 3-3-5 defense, which means three defensive linemen, three linebackers, and five defensive backs. This unit forced five turnovers in an overtime win over Arizona last Saturday. State’s defense also had nine tackles for a loss, eight pass breakups, and one sack. LSU offensive lineman Emery Jones says the Dogs like to move people around at the line of scrimmage.
Cut 17 (21) “…some runs.”
Mississippi State’s best two players are at linebacker, Nathaniel Watson and Jett Johnson. Johnson led the SEC in total tackles last year.

Louisiana Tech hosts former Conference USA foe North Texas this Saturday night at Joe Aillet Stadium. The Bulldogs are coming off a 51-21 win over Northwestern State. Bulldogs Quarterback Hank Bachmeier wants to finish off more drives with a touchdown…
Cut 19 (21) “…right direction.”
Tech should have some success moving the ball on Saturday. U-N-T has struggled on defense, allowing nearly 600 yards of offense, which ranks dead last in FBS football.

The Saints have placed third-year defensive end Payton Turner on injured reserve with a turf toe injury. Turner will miss at least the next four games.