LSU’s defense will be tested on Saturday night when the Tigers visit fourth ranked Alabama. Crimson Tide quarterback Ty Simpson is a Heisman candidate as he’s thrown 20 touchdowns and only one interception this year. LSU Interim head football coach Frank Wilson says Simpson possesses an elite skillset.
Cut 17 (19) “…to gain yardage.
It looks like LSU will not have star linebacker Whit Weeks for a third consecutive game as he’s listed as doubtful with a bone bruise on his ankle.
In high school football…Ruston could look up a top seed in Division One non-select with a win tonight over West Monroe. Westgate likely secured a first round home playoff game by beating Comeaux 42-7. And Westminister Catholic will be your top seed in Division Four select after beating St. Edmund 37-22.
The Cajuns will host Texas State tomorrow, which will be the last Sun Belt matchup between the two teams as the Bobcats are moving to the Pac-12 after this season. U-L Lafayette Coach Michael Desormeaux says his team is focused on winning out to become bowl eligible.
The 1-and-8 New Orleans Saints are back on the road this Sunday to face an improving Carolina Panthers team that beat the Packers in Green Bay last Sunday. Rookie Tyler Shough will start again at quarterback for the Saints and defensive end Cameron Jordan says the Black and Gold’s defense has to set the tone…
Cut 6 (11) “…three turnovers”
The Panthers defense is improved, running back Rico Dowdle is third in the NFL in rushing and Q-B Bryce Young has won his last four starts