Fourth-ranked LSU is using the bye week to tighten up on defense. Coach Ed Orgeron says they’ll use the extra practice time to experiment with moving cornerback Kristian Fulton from outside corner to covering up the slot receiver…
cut 30 (07) “…this week”
The Tigers next game is a week from Saturday at home against Utah State.

After winning its Conference USA opener by beating F-I-U, Louisiana Tech hits the road this weekend to visit a winless Rice team. Bulldogs coach Skip Holtz is telling his team not to overlook the Owls…
cut 16 (20) “…this team”
Tech had 565 yards of offense in last Friday’s win over F-I-U, but Holtz is not happy with settling for three field goals in the red zone.

The Saints begin preparations today for their big Sunday night matchup against the Cowboys. Teddy Bridgewater should have more confidence in this game after leading the Black and Gold to a road win in Seattle.

In the Southland Conference, Nicholls has one more non-conference game left as the Colonels are at Texas State. Southeastern Louisiana looks to improve to 2-0 in league play as they visit Northwestern State. McNeese will host Sam Houston State. The Cowboys lost their Southland opener last weekend and they are 2-and-2 on the season. Cody Orgeron has started all four games at quarterback for the Pokes, completing less than 60-percent of his passes for 678 yards, six touchdowns, and three interceptions. McNeese Coach Sterling Gilbert says Cody is giving it his best…
cut 19 (20) “…he is”
Kick-off between McNeese and Sam Houston is at 6:00.