While many of this weekend’s games were just tune-ups for showdowns to come, there were several great battles to keep things exciting, including Michigan’s last-second win over Notre Dame, South Carolina’s shootout victory over Georgia and Auburn stuffing Mississippi State at the goal line to win their 17th straight game.
With that, here are the highlights from the top 25 and other games of interest this week:
September 10, 2011 The #2 ranked LSU Tigers whipped the Northwestern St. Demons in their home opener at Tiger Stadium Saturday night by the score of 49-3. Tiger quarterback Jarrett Lee finished 9-10 for 133 yards and a touchdown. LSU running backs Michael Ford, Spencer Ware, and Alfred Blue combined for 5 TD runs. The LSU defense allowed only 95 yards to the Demons, as Northwestern St. finished with -4 yards on the ground.
September 10, 2011
September 8, 2011 LSU wide receiver Russell Shepard was ruled ineligible by the NCAA a few weeks before the season started for breaking an NCAA rule that bars discussing ongoing investigations with teammates. Shepard and the Tigers have been awaiting to hear when the NCAA would cap his punishment, making him eligible to play again.
September 8, 2011
August 4, 2011 ( This is the third in a series of twelve articles on Louisiana opponents for 2011. Today: Nicholls State
NICHOLLS STATE COLONELS
Location: Thibodaux, LA
Stadium: John L. Guidry (12,800)
2010 Record: 4-7 (3-4 Southland)
Coach: Charlie Stubbs
Record: (4-7) 2nd season
Last meeting with Louisiana: Sept 1, 2001
June 13, 2011
April 27, 2011
April 27, 2011 Louisiana's Ragin Cajun softball plays plays host to the Northwestern St. Demons, on Wednesday night, in non-conference action. First-pitch, at Lamson Park, is scheduled for 6 o'clock. You can catch all the action on Sports Radio ESPN 1420, and espn1420.com, beginning with the pre-game show, at 5:45 pm. Ragincajuns.com has a preview, below.
