In LSU’s three losses this season, they have given up 42 points or more. Saturday night the Tigers will host the Florida Gators. Florida is averaging 29 points a game and they are led by an accurate quarterback in Graham Mertz. Coach Brian Kelly on what he’s looking for from his defense…
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LSU Quarterback Jayden Daniels is expected to play despite spending a lot of the week in concussion protocol. But the Tigers leading rusher Logan Diggs is doubtful with an upper body injury. Kick-off is at 6:30.

There’s a chance former LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson will play Sunday against the Saints. The Vikings list Jefferson as questionable for the game. He has missed the last four games with a hamstring injury.

Nicholls can clinch a spot in the FCS playoffs with a win over Lamar on Senior Day in Thibodaux. The Colonels are undefeated the Southland, while the Cardinals are 4-1 in league play. It would be the seventh appearance in the FCS playoffs for the red and gray.

In other Southland action…Southeastern Louisiana is at Texas A-and-M Commerce, while McNeese hosts an improved Houston Christian team. It’s the final home game of the season for the Cowboys.

Louisiana Tech’s last home game is Saturday as well as the Bulldogs will host Sam Houston. Saturday is also the final home game for ULM. The Warhawks will try to snap a seven game losing streak by hosting Troy.
The Ragin Cajuns lost to Southern Miss in overtime on Thursday and they will visit Troy next Saturday.