LSU takes on Auburn tomorrow on the Plains in a big SEC Western Division contest. Quarterback Danny Etling will make his first road SEC start. Coach Les Miles says he spent the week at practice getting him ready for the atmosphere he’ll face at Jordan-Hare Stadium…:
Cut 17 (16) “to play”
Kickoff is at 5pm on ESPN.

The Ragin Cajuns and Tulane meet Saturday at Yulman Stadium in a non-conference instate match-up. Cajuns Coach Mark Hudspeth likes how his defense has performed since defensive coordinator Melvin Smith was replaced by Mike Lucas after the season-opening loss to Boise State…:
Cut 19 (13) “think a lot”
Kickoff is at 7pm on ESPN 3.

Louisiana Tech begins Conference USA play by visiting Middle Tennessee. After losing 59-45 to Texas Tech, Bulldogs Coach Skip Holtz says we can see another shootout in Murfreesboro…:
Cut 20 (14) “40 points a game”

Elsewhere around the state this weekend, Grambling hosts Alcorn State. McNeese travels to face Incarnate Word. Nicholls is at South Alabama. And Northwestern State travels to face in state rial Southeastern. Southern is at Alabama A&M.

The Saints are 0-2 with losses to the Oakland Raiders and New York Giants by a combined total of four points, and look to break the trend against the 1-1 Falcons in the Superdome on Monday night. Coach Sean Payton says Monday Night Football is easy motivation with regards to the importance of the game.

There’s a 50th anniversary Saints football fundraiser going on to support Team Gleason and the fight against ALS. Fans who would like to order a football can call 800-345-2868 or go online towww.nikcosports.com.