After defeating Florida in the SEC opener in Week 3, the LSU Tigers have a bit of a tune up game this week. The Tigers are set to welcome the Southeastern Louisiana Lions to Baton Rouge on Saturday night. Hailing from the FCS level, LSU and SLU actually have a common opponent this season in the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs. SLU fell to Louisiana Tech in Week 1 by a score of 24-0. In week 2, LSU defeated Tech 23-7.
Here's everything you need to know ahead of kick-off on Saturday night.
How to watch No. 3 LSU vs Southeastern Louisiana in Week 4
The matchup between the Tigers and Lions will be broadcast on SEC Network.
- Date: Saturday, September 20
- Time: 6:45 p.m. CT
- Venue: Tiger Stadium (Baton Rouge, LA)
- How to Watch (TV): SEC Network
- Streaming: ESPN+, SECN+
- LSU record: 3-0
- Southeastern Louisiana record: 2-1
What are the betting odds for LSU vs Southeastern Louisiana?
As of 9:00 a.m. CT on Wednesday, September 17, no betting odds have been released for the matchup between the LSU Tigers and Southeastern Louisiana Lions. ESPN Analytics matchup predictor gives LSU a 98.5% chance to win the game.
Injury report
After losing Whit Weeks in the first quarter due to a controversial targeting call, West Weeks went down with a lower body injury on Saturday night against Florida. After pressuring Florida QB DJ Lagway, Weeks remained on the ground for several moments and proceeded into the medical tent. He briefly emerged from the tent with his helmet on, but then had to go back in. He did not return to the game, and Brian Kelly stated earlier this week that Weeks is dealing with a calf injury. His availability for Saturday's contest against SLU remains unknown at this time.
LSU injury report
DT Zion Williams: Questionable (Undisclosed)
TE Trey'Dez Green: Questionable (Knee)
RB JT Lindsey: OUT (Suspension)
LB West Weeks: Questionable (Calf)
Series history between LSU and Southeastern Louisiana
LSU all-time head-to-head record vs Southeastern Louisiana Tech: 2-0
LSU and Southeastern Louisiana have met just twice in their respective histories. In the first meeting, LSU won 48-7 in 1949. The most recent meeting came in 2018 when LSU defeated SLU 31-0.
What is the weather forecast for LSU vs Southeastern Louisiana?
The weather should once again be great for football on Saturday night in Death Valley. According to The Weather Channel, after seeing highs in the mid-90s during the day, the kick-off temperature at Tiger Stadium is expected to be in the mid-80s. The temperature will continue to drop into the low-70s throughout the game with a light breeze. Severe weather is not expected to be an issue.