LSU’s new starting quarterback Danny Etling is getting ready for his first road start in the SEC. The Bayou Bengals’ last trip to the Plains was not a good one. The Tigers were embarrassed as Auburn beat up LSU 41-7 and the Tigers have lost six of eight on the Plains. But Etling is confident they can get the job done on the road…
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Etling and LSU’s offense will go up against a defense that’s run by former LSU defensive coordinator Kevin Steele.

Saints Coach Sean Payton wants to see his team run the football more. New Orleans only had 13 rushes in their 16-13 loss to the Giants. Also, Payton still has a lot of confidence in rookie kicker Will Lutz.

Louisiana Tech quarterback Ryan Higgins could not guide the Bulldogs to a win over Texas Tech, but Coach Skip Holtz liked that his senior signal caller did not turn the ball over. La Tech is back on the road this Saturday for the start of Conference USA Play as they visit Middle Tennessee. Blue Raiders running back I’Tavius Mathers scored four touchdowns in a win over Bowling Green last week.

Cajuns Coach Mark Hudspeth says the placekicking job is under evaluation for UL Lafayette after sophomore kicker Stevie Artigue missed two PATS and a 40-yard field goal. Hudspeth says other guys will get some opportunities this week, but he’s hoping Artigue can improve.

In the latest high school football polls…John Curtis has moved into the top spot in Five-A after beating Parkview Baptist last week. Amite is the new number one team in Class 3-A. The Warriors have victories over Franklinton and Kentwood this season.