LSU is back in Tiger Stadium on Saturday night as the Bayou Bengals will host Auburn. The Fighting Tigers enter the game ranked 121st in pass defense, while Auburn is 119th in pass offense. Auburn has decided to be more of a run team in Hugh Freeze’s first season at the helm. Kick off is at 6 PM.
While this game is ongoing, safety Greg Brooks is at St. Jude’s Hospital in Memphis, as he continues to get treatment following surgery to remove a cancerous tumor from his brain. Coach Brian Kelly says they are inspired by the support Brooks has received nationally. He says Brooks’ unfortunate situation has also provided the players an important lesson…
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After getting blown out 55-7 on their home field last Saturday, ULM will look to get a win on the road Saturday night as they visit Texas State. The Warhawks beat the Bobcats last season 31-30, rallying back from a one point deficit. Kick off from San Marcos is at 6:02.
It’s homecoming for Grambling on Saturday as the Tigers will host Alabama A-and-M at 2 PM. The Tigers are coming off a tough one point loss to Alcorn State. Grambling lost to Alabama A-and-M in double overtime last year.
It’s also homecoming for Southeastern Louisiana. The Lions are looking to turn around a disappointing season as they host Lamar at 3 PM at Strawberry Stadium on Saturday. S-L-U is still looking for its first win of the season.
The Saints are looking for their second consecutive win on the road on Sunday as they visit the Houston Texans. Offensive guard Andrus Peat, who missed last week’s win with a concussion now has a groin strain and it’s questionable whether he’ll play Sunday.