LSU’s new starting quarterback Danny Etling played well in his first SEC start and now he’ll get a chance to make his first start against an SEC team on the road when the Bayou Bengals visit Auburn on Saturday. Coach Les Miles says Etling will play well, if he focuses on the task at hand..:
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The game kicks off at 5pm on Saturday on ESPN.

Miles added Monday during Lunch with Les that star running back Leonard Fournette is not experiencing any swelling in his left ankle following the Mississippi State game. He said they are full speed ahead.

LSU’s next home football game will be televised on SEC Network, the university announced Monday. The Tigers face Missouri at home on October 1 at 6:30 p.m.

In the Louisiana Sports Writers Association Honors, UL-Lafayette running back Elijah McGuire got the Offensive Player of the Week award. HE rushed for 223 yards and a touchdown in the Cajuns’ 28-23 win over South Alabama.

LSU Defensive End Arden Key was dubbed the LSWA Defensive Player of the Week. He had two sacks among five tackles in the Tigers’ win over Mississippi State. Key and LSU punter Josh Growden have been named SEC players of the week. Growden was named Co-Special Teams Player of the Week after averaging 49.2 yards per punt against the Bulldogs.

The LSWA Special Teams Player of the Week is Southern Wide Receiver Willie Quinn. He had five touchdowns in the Jaguars’ 64-6 victory over Alabama State.

Nicholls freshman defensive lineman Sully Laice (Lesh) has received STATS FCS National Freshman of the Week honorable mention. The Former Lutcher standout had three sacks in a win over UIW on Saturday.

New Orleans Saints cornerback PJ Williams is back in New Orleans after suffering a concussion during Sunday’s game against the Giants. Head coach Sean Payton all of the news is positive.