The LSU Tigers will face Syracuse this morning and it will be the first time they’ve ever played at the Carrier Dome. Senior offensive tackle Vadal Alexander says he’s excited for the match-up…
cut 30 (14) “…forward to it”
LSU is averaging seven yards per rush, while Syracuse’s defense is only allowing 1.5 yards a rush. We’ll see if that changes today.

ULM is at 12th ranked Alabama this afternoon. The Crimson Tide are a 38-point favorite. Warhawks Coach Todd Berry is not worried about the point spread…
cut 19 (08) “…every week”
It’s ULM’s first visit to Tuscaloosa since 2007 when they upset Alabama.

Louisiana Tech is looking to snap a two-game losing streak this afternoon as they host F-I-U. The Bulldogs are averaging aboug 540 yards in total offense, which leads Conference USA. The Panthers, who are 2-and-1, lead the league in total defense, allowing 314 yards a game.

U-L Lafayette is home to take on Akron tonight. Brooks Haack is expected to make his third consecutive start at quarterback.

Elsewhere…Nicholls State is at Colorado. Northwestern State looks for its first win of the year as they host Central Arkansas. McNeese State matches up with Mississippi College. Grambling takes on Prairie View at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas and Southern faces on Georgia.

The Saints have ruled Drew Brees out for tomorrow’s game at Carolina. Luke McCown will start under center for the Black and Gold who are looking for their first win of the year. McCown says he’s ready for the challenge of facing the Panthers…
cut 17 (11) “….give you fits”
Kick-off is at noon tomorrow.