No. 8 LSU hosts Louisiana Tech for football matchup on September 12

No. 8 LSU prepares to host Louisiana Tech at Tiger Stadium this Saturday, September 12. The Tigers enter the contest following a 51-10 win over Clemson in the season opener under head coach Lane Kiffin. Louisiana Tech arrives in Baton Rouge after defeating Northwestern State, where the team totaled 80 points in its own season opener. LSU is paying $1.6 million to host the Bulldogs as part of a nonconference game contract. The Tigers plan to counter the Bulldogs' tempo-style offense with a defense coordinated by Blake Baker. While Louisiana Tech relies on run-pass option schemes and moving the pocket, LSU looks to build on the performance of edge rushers Princewill Umanmielen and Jordan Ross.

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