McNeese at No. 11 LSU — 7:45 p.m. ET, SEC Network

McNeese St at LSU
McNeese St at LSU

This is the one nonconference game on the SEC slate.

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LSU enters 3-1, while McNeese makes the trip to Tiger Stadium.

The primary goal for LSU is straightforward: take control early and don’t let an FCS opponent hang around. Games like this become troublesome only when the favorite commits turnovers, allows a couple of explosive plays and gives the underdog reason to believe.

LSU should have major advantages in size, depth and speed. Look for the Tigers to establish the running game, build an early lead and eventually give younger players substantial playing time.

McNeese may manufacture a touchdown, but LSU should control this from beginning to end.

Prediction: LSU 45, McNeese 7