Tomorrow night it’s 21st LSU and sixth ranked Texas in the final home game of the season for the Tigers. The two head coaches, Lane Kiffin and Steve Sarkisian know each other well. They first coached together at USC 25 years ago, again shared a staff at Alabama in 2016 and have crossed paths throughout their mirrored careers. Sarkisian says they were both heavily influenced by Nick Saban and Pete Carroll, and he recalls something Carroll told them.
LSU linebacker Whit Weeks continues to be listed as questionable for the game.
Erik McCoy is not expected to start at center for the Saints when they host the Panthers on Sunday. Cesar Ruiz will move from right guard to center and rookie Jeremiah Wright will make his second career start at right guard. Carolina has struggled to stop the run, ranking 28th in rush defense.
Louisiana Tech could win a Sun Belt West title tomorrow in its first season back in the conference. The 7-and-2 Bulldogs host 3-and-6 Southern Miss at 4 p.m. The Golden Eagles are coming off a 54-23 loss to James Madison last Thursday, so Bulldogs coach Sonny Cumbie says they will have extra time to prepare for a big rivalry game.