LSU Football Coach Ed Orgeron has taken the blame for the poor performance by the defense in the win over Ole Miss. But Tigers safety Jacoby Stevens says it’s up to the players to make plays…
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Orgeron says even though linebacker Michael Divinity has returned to practice this week. He’s not eligible to play unless the Tigers reach the national championship game.

Louisiana Tech played poorly on Friday against Marshall and lost their first conference game. Starting quarterback J’Mar Smith, leading receiver Adrian Hardy and starting linebacker James Jackson were suspended for the game, but Coach Skip Holtz is not using that as an excuse for why they lost. Smith and Hardy will also miss Saturday’s game at UAB.

The eight and two Ragin Cajuns are receiving votes in this week’s coaches poll. Offensive lineman Kevin Dotson says getting some national recognition is making the alums proud…
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U-L Lafayette hosts Troy on Saturday.

Also in the Sun Belt, ULM hosts Coastal Carolina. The Warhawks need to win their final two games in order to be bowl eligible.

Tomorrow night in Hammond, Southeastern Louisiana hosts Nicholls. The winner of this game will win at least a share of the Southland Conference title and an automatic berth into the FCS Playoffs.

S-L-U men’s basketball team is at Tusla, while the Lady Lions hoops squad is at LSU for a 6:30 tip-off at the PMAC.