LSU Tigers face McNeese State as heavy favorites in Week 5

The No. 11 LSU Tigers are set to host the McNeese State Cowboys this Saturday night at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge. LSU enters the Week 5 matchup with a 3-1 record following a 35-6 victory over Texas A&M. McNeese State holds a 2-3 record after a recent win against East Texas A&M.

LSU is a heavy 48.5-point favorite according to FanDuel. A key factor for the Tigers is the health of quarterback Sam Leavitt, who is uncertain for the game after sustaining a leg/hamstring injury in the previous matchup. If Leavitt cannot play, backup Landen Clark may see action.

Key individual matchups include McNeese State quarterback Jake Strong against the LSU defensive line, and LSU running back Dilin Jones against Cowboys linebacker Landon Barrett. The game is scheduled to air on the SEC Network.