For the first time under Brian Kelly, the LSU Tigers enter Week 2 with a 1-0 record. LSU picked up a great win on the road at No. 4 Clemson in Week 1, which propelled LSU to No. 3 in the AP Top 25 Poll. Now, we're on to Louisiana Tech for a Week 2 matchup on Saturday night. It's the home opener for the Tigers, and the home fans will be ready to see their team get to 2-0 against an in-state opponent.
Here's everything you need to know ahead of kick-off on Saturday night.
How to watch No. 3 LSU vs Louisiana Tech in Week 2
The game won't be played on traditional television broadcast channels, as there are other matchups that the big networks are choosing to broadcast. The LSU vs Louisiana Tech game will only be available through streaming on ESPN+ or SEC Network+. ESPN+ costs $11.99 per month or $119.99 per year for the standalone service. You have the option to get it bundled with Disney+ and Hulu for a total of $16.99 per month with ads. If you get ESPN+, SEC Network+ is automatically included, which is a great service for watching smaller sports that aren't typically shown on big networks.
- Date: Saturday, September 6
- Time: 6:30 p.m. CT
- Venue: Tiger Stadium (Baton Rouge, LA)
- How to Watch (TV): N/A
- Streaming: ESPN+, SECN+
- LSU record: 1-0
- Louisiana Tech record: 1-0
What are the betting odds for LSU vs Louisiana Tech?
Not surprisingly, professional oddsmakers are heavily favoring the Tigers in this in-state matchup. LSU is so heavily favored that moneyline wagers aren't available on most sportsbooks. As of 10:30 a.m. ET on Wednesday, Sept. 3, here are the betting odds for LSU vs Louisiana Tech on DraftKings Sportsbook:
Spread
- Louisiana Tech +37.5 (-108)
- LSU -37.5 (-112)
Total
- 51.5 (Over -105/Under -115)
Injury updates for LSU vs Louisiana Tech
LSU suffered a tough break when Florida State WR transfer Destyn Hill broke his hand in the opener against Clemson. He is not expected to play against Louisiana Tech. Here is the full injury report for both teams:
LSU injury report
- WR Destyn Hill: OUT (Hand)
- RB JT Lindsey: OUT (Suspension)
- QB Michael Van Buren Jr.: Questionable (Undisclosed)
- WR Nic Anderson: Questionable (Concussion)
Louisiana Tech injury report
- WR Jay Wilkerson: Questionable (Undisclosed)
Series history between LSU and Louisiana Tech
LSU all-time head-to-head record vs Louisiana Tech: 19-1
Louisiana Tech's lone win over LSU came in 1905 by a score of 6-0 in Ruston. LSU has won 16 consecutive matchups since then, with the most recent victory coming in 2018 at Tiger Stadium by a score of 38-21.
What is the weather forecast for LSU vs Louisiana Tech?
The weather should be great in Baton Rouge on Saturday evening. According to the Weather Channel, after seeing a high of 92 degrees during the afternoon, the projected kick-off temperature will be in the mid-80s with little to no wind. Inclement weather is not projected to be an issue.