On Wednesday during the weekly SEC coaches teleconference, LSU coach Ed Orgeron talked about what it would be like to play against his son this weekend.
Orgeron’s son, Cody, is the starting quarterback for McNeese State, the Tigers’ opponent Saturday night.
Said Ed Orgeron of the unique situation: “Obviously, it’s different, but I’ve got to put that aside. I’ve got to put the Tigers first. He’s got to put McNeese first. We’ll compete like we always do.”
While the game will be difficult for Ed, it won’t be any easier for Cody, who discussed his homecoming earlier this week.
“It’s definitely difficult,” the senior signal caller said earlier this week. “Going in there, I got both of my brothers still on the sideline, my dad. I feel like it’s me against the whole (family), but I wouldn’t want it any other way. I live for stuff like that. You dream of moments like this as a kid, and it’s finally here. I just can’t wait to go out there and play, have fun.”
While McNeese State lost its season opener to West Florida, 42-36 last Saturday, the 6-1, 192-pound Orgeron played well, as he completed 30-of-48 passes for 361 yards and 2 touchdowns. He also added 35 yards and a TD on the ground.
And while his team enters the LSU game as a huge underdog, Cody Orgeron said he and his teammates have to put that aside and just play the game.
“Obviously, it’s a very unique situation playing against my dad,” Orgeron said. “But at the same time, it’s just another football game, 11-on-11. Go out there and fight and compete.”
The LSU-McNeese State is set to kickoff at 8 p.m. EST, and it will air on ESPN+ and SEC+.
"Chris Wallace covers college football for Saturday Down South. He has covered college athletics for multiple newspapers and also worked previously for Rivals.com and GolfChannel.com."
