No. 18 LSU eyes bounce-back performance against Nicholls State
Associated PressThe AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! LSU needs a convincing victory to remain in the AP Top 25 p oll after stumbling late in a 27-20 season-opening loss to USC in Las Vegas last week. Nicholls produced five takeaways on three interceptions and two fumble recoveries during the Colonels’ 25-17 loss at Louisiana Tech last week. The Colonels have lost 10 straight to FBS opponents since the victory over Kansas.. LSU’s home opener also marks the beginning of Tiger Stadium’s 100th season.. LSU has won 10 straight games in Tiger Stadium, where head coach Brian Kelly is 13-1. He had 395 yards vs. Wisconsin in last season’s ReliaQuest Bowl.. LSU RB John Emery tore a knee ligament at practice this week and is out for the season.