LSU’s defense on Saturday night will be tested by a very good Ole Miss offense, led by a three-year starter at quarterback in Jaxson Dart. Coach Brian Kelly says Dart is tough-minded and not afraid of the bright lights…

Cut 14 (10) “…that’s Jaxson Dart.”

Dart is averaging 350 passing yards a game.

Fifth-four pick Spencer Rattler will make his NFL debut on Sunday as he’ll start at quarterback for the Saints against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. New Orleans offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak says not only does he have confidence in Rattler, but Rattler has a lot of confidence in himself.

Cut 20 (14) “…two guys’ personalities.” 

Kickoff at the Superdome is at noon.

ULM will try to improve to 5-and-1 with a homecoming win on Saturday over Southern Miss. Warhawks Coach Bryant Vicent says his team is playing with confidence and belief…

Cut 18 (15) “…can go”

Kick-off is at 4 PM.

The Ragin Cajuns will look to go 2-and-0 in the Sun Belt when they host Appalachian State. The Mountaineers are 2-and-3 overall, and have lost two straight.

Grambling is coming off the bye week to host Alcorn State.

Nicholls begins Southland play on road with a contest at U-I-W. Southeastern Louisiana is at Houston Christian and Northwestern State hosts Texas A-and-M Commerce. Both teams are winless.

La Tech quarterback Evan Bullock threw five touchdowns and ran for another on Thursday as the Bulldogs trounced Middle Tennessee 48 to 21. Tech is at New Mexico State on Tuesday. The Aggies are 1-and-5.