LSU faces an Auburn team this Saturday that has a quarterback who could be dealing with some confidence issues. Auburn QB Jeremy Johnson has already thrown five interceptions in two games. But LSU defensive line coach Ed Orgeron says Auburn’s up tempo offense is hard to prepare for…
cut 20 (10) “…right gaps”
Kick-off on Saturday is at 2:30.

In injury news, Louisiana Tech starting center Kirby Wixson is expected to miss this Saturday’s game against Kansas State because of an injury. Southeastern Louisiana Coach Ron Roberts says he’s looking at resting his starting quarterback, D’Shaie Landor, for Saturday’s game at Ohio. Landor sprained his knee last week.

And the Pelicans have reportedly signed guard Norris Cole to a one-year qualifying offer, after averaging 8 points and shooting 31-percent from three-point territory last season.

There’s sad news coming out of Grambling State. The wife of legendary football coach Eddie Robinson, Doris Robinson, passed away this morning. A university spokesperson says Robinson had been in the hospital after suffering from a recent illness. She was 96-years-old.

The Saints are back at work today getting ready Sunday’s home opener against Tampa Bay. Coach Sean Payton said today in a teleconference with reporters that he would like to see his defense put more pressure on the quarterback. New Orleans failed to register a sack last week against Carson Palmer and the Cardinals. This Sunday its rookie Jameis Winston, who will be making his first start on the road.

The UL Lafayette baseball program has released its 2016 schedule. The highlight of the non-conference schedule is a trip to Houston to play in the Houston College Classic. which also features Texas Tech, Rice and TCU. The Cajuns will also have to travel to South Alabama and Troy once league play starts.

Former All-SEC pitcher Randy Wiles has passed away after a brief battle with cancer. Wiles was a star at LSU in the early 1970s.