LSU concludes its four-game homestand tonight with a non-conference game against New Mexico State. Many Tiger fans are wondering if LSU will be up to play this game, after a tough loss last week and a big game against Auburn coming up. Coach Les Miles says LSU will be ready….
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Miles says Anthony Jennings will likely take the first snap at quarterback tonight, but he says they plan to give true freshman Brandon Harris plenty of snaps as well.

Also in the SEC today…fifth ranked Auburn will host Louisiana Tech. A matchup to watch in this game is Bulldogs running back Kenneth Dixon against Auburn’s defense. The War Eagles have only allowed 86 yards on the ground this season. Kick-off on the SEC Network is at 3 PM.

ULM has a good opportunity to improve to 2-and-0 in the Sun Belt as they host Troy at six Pm tonight. The Trojans are 0-and-4 overall and have scored just 62 points on the season. But the Warhawks will need to get their offense going too, after getting shutout at LSU two weeks ago.

Tulane is at Rutgers for an eleven A-M kickoff. The Green Wave are 1-and-3, while the Scarlet Knights are 3-and-1.

Southeastern Lousiaina begins Southland play tonight against Incarnate Word. The Lions are looking to break a two-game losing streak. Nicholls State seeks its first win of the year as they visit Central Arkansas. McNeese State returns from a bye week to host Arkansas Tech.

In the SWAC….Grambling State, who beat Jackson State last week, faces winless Prairie View in Dallas, and Southern visits Alcorn State in a game that can be seen on ESPN 3 at four P-M.

Tomorrow night…the Saints visit the Dallas Cowboys. New Orleans would like to force more turnovers, they have just one takeaway and that came in the season opener.