Many Louisiana Tech fans hope LSU will have a let down performance on Saturday night when the Bulldogs face the Tigers in Death Valley. LSU is coming off a big road win and go into Saturday’s game as huge favorites. Tech Coach Skip Holtz says he’s not expecting an LSU let down
Cut 16 (14) “…to play”
LSU’s starting left tackle Saahdiq Charles was not spotted at practice yesterday during the portion that’s viewed by the media. No word on his status for Saturday’s game.

The Saints have placed receiver and return man Tommylee Lewis on injured reserve because of a knee injury. It’s unclear who will return punts this Sunday against Atlanta. Alvin Kamar or Ten Ginn Junior are possibilities. Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones missed yesterday’s practice with a calf injury.

The Ragin Cajuns look to rebound this Saturday in the Sun Belt opener against Coastal Carolina. UL Lafayette allowed over 600 yard of offense in a 56-10 loss to Mississippi State last week. The Bulldogs were 8-of-11 on third downs. First-year Cajuns Coach Billy Napier admits his defense is a work in progress
Cut 19 (20) “ better communication”
The Cajuns are a four-pont favorite this Saturday.

Former Louisiana College athletic director, basketball and baseball coach Billy Allgood passed away yesterday at age of 86. Allgood won 327 games in 26 seasons as the head basketball coach.