LSU vs Southern

The schools both lie in Baton Rouge, but this will be the first-ever matchup between the two programs. The Jaguars are coming off a 4-7 season, but they were ...

[Joe Foucha](https://lsutigerswire.usatoday.com/tag/joe-foucha/) is suspended for the next three games, while [Raydarious Jones](https://lsutigerswire.usatoday.com/tag/raydarious-jones/) is out for the season. It is also dealing with some lingering injuries, as players like [Xavier Hill](https://lsutigerswire.usatoday.com/tag/xavier-hill/), [Sevyn Banks](https://lsutigerswire.usatoday.com/tag/sevyn-banks/), [Quency Wiggins](https://lsutigerswire.usatoday.com/tag/quency-wiggins/), [Jordan Allen](https://lsutigerswire.usatoday.com/tag/jordan-allen/) and [Nathan Dilbert](https://lsutigerswire.usatoday.com/tag/nathan-dilbert/) didn’t suit up against Florida State. [Ali Gaye](https://lsutigerswire.usatoday.com/tag/ali-gaye/) will miss the first half after he was ejected for targeting against FSU. It has a great opportunity to do so this weekend, with the [FCS Southern Jaguars coming into Tiger Stadium](https://lsutigerswire.usatoday.com/lists/lsu-football-southern-preview-areas-improvement-week-2/). [John Emery Jr.](https://lsutigerswire.usatoday.com/tag/john-emery-jr/) serves the final game of his suspension this week and is slated to return for the matchup against the Bulldogs. [7 things to know about LSU’s Week 2 matchup against Southern](https://lsutigerswire.usatoday.com/lists/lsu-football-southern-seven-things-to-know-week-2/) The Jaguars are coming off a 4-7 season, but they were dominant in their season opener against Florida Memorial, an NAIA opponent, winning 86-0. [Maason Smith](https://lsutigerswire.usatoday.com/tag/maason-smith/) tore his ACL, [ending his 2022 campaign](https://lsutigerswire.usatoday.com/2022/09/05/lsu-football-maason-smith-tore-acl-out-for-season-injury-news/) on the first series. [Jayden Daniels](https://lsutigerswire.usatoday.com/tag/jayden-daniels/)(209 yards, 2 TDs, 0 INTs, 74.3% completion) Rushing: Jayden Daniels (16 attempts, 114 yards, 0 TDs) Receiving: [Jaray Jenkins](https://lsutigerswire.usatoday.com/tag/jaray-jenkins/)(Five receptions, 46 yards, 2 TDs Tackling: [Jay Ward](https://lsutigerswire.usatoday.com/tag/jay-ward/), [Major Burns](https://lsutigerswire.usatoday.com/tag/major-burns/)(8) Sacks: [Mike Jones Jr.](https://lsutigerswire.usatoday.com/tag/mike-jones-jr/), [BJ Ojulari](https://lsutigerswire.usatoday.com/tag/bj-ojulari/)(1) Interceptions: N/A [USA TODAY Sports database](https://sportsdata.usatoday.com/football/ncaaf/injuries). [watch here](https://www.fubo.tv/lp/collegefootball/?irad=399332&irmp=1205322&sharedid=CollegeWire&subID=CollegeWires)) [season-opening 24-23 loss to Florida State](https://lsutigerswire.usatoday.com/lists/lsu-football-twitter-reactions-from-florida-state-loss/).

LSU Tigers football score, live game updates on Saturday against Southern in Death Valley.

Koki Riley covers LSU sports for The Daily Advertiser and the USA TODAY Sports South Region. Even besides the blocked extra point, LSU had an ugly performance against the Seminoles. LSU football vs. But kicker Damian Ramos' extra point was blocked on the final snap of the game. [heartbreaking 24-23 defeat](https://www.theadvertiser.com/story/sports/college/lsu/2022/09/06/lsu-football-brian-kelly-press-conference-southern-fsu/65458798007/) to Florida State (2-0) last Sunday in the Superdome. LSU football score vs.

After a disappointing loss in the season opener to Florida State, LSU returns to Baton Rouge for its home opener against Southern. Though on the field, ...