What to watch for when LSU hosts McNeese State on Saturday

A look at the 10 areas to watch when the LSU Tigers take on McNeese State on Saturday night in Death Valley.

The LSU Tigers didn’t have a great showing in the season opener last Saturday, but it is a new week as they host McNeese State of the Southland Conference. The home opener of the season is ahead of Central Michigan next week.

The in-state competition comes in with an 0-1 record under former LSU assistant coach Frank Wilson. He spent 2005-07 under Ed Orgeron at Ole Miss in his first gig at the collegiate level. Wilson was with LSU from 2010-15 before leaving to take the head coaching position at UT-San Antonio. This is his second season with McNeese.

There is also the storyline of Ed Orgeron facing his son Cody, who is the starting quarterback for the Cowboys. Will his defense take it easy on the coaches’ son? Probably not, but Cody would also love to get the win over his dad’s team.

With so many issues arising last week against UCLA, we highlight 10 areas of the team to watch on Saturday.


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