Who’s Playing
Louisiana-Monroe @ LSU
Current Records: Louisiana-Monroe 4-6; LSU 4-6
What to Know
The Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks need to shore up a defense that is allowing 35.4 points per game before their contest on Saturday. They will square off against the LSU Tigers at 9 p.m. ET at Tiger Stadium. These two teams are out to turn their luck around after having lost tight contests in their previous games.
It was a hard-fought matchup, but Louisiana-Monroe had to settle for a 27-24 defeat against the Arkansas State Red Wolves last week. Louisiana-Monroe’s loss came about despite a quality game from WR Malik Jackson, who rushed for two TDs and 166 yards on 22 carries. One of the most memorable plays of the contest was Jackson’s 75-yard touchdown rush in the third quarter. Jackson’s sharp performance set his single-game rushing touchdown high for the season.
Speaking of close games: LSU fought the good fight in their overtime contest against the Arkansas Razorbacks last week but wound up with a less-than-desirable result, falling 16-13. QB Garrett Nussmeier had a memorable game, but not in the way you want to be remembered: despite one touchdown, he threw two interceptions with only 179 yards passing.
The Warhawks are the clear underdogs, so they’re hoping it’s the size of the fight that determines this one. They have failed bettors playing the spread in their past three games, so buyers beware.
The losses bumped both teams down to an identical 4-6. Louisiana-Monroe and LSU are both 2-3 after wins this season, but that symmetry won’t hold for long.
How To Watch
- When: Saturday at 9 p.m. ET
- Where: Tiger Stadium — Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- TV: ESPN2
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
Odds
The Tigers are a big 29-point favorite against the Warhawks, according to the latest college football odds.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
This is the first time these teams have played each other within the last six years.
