LSU played the opener last week without two defensive starters who did not travel from Baton Rouge to the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
Although those two players -- linebacker Donnie Alexander and cornerback Kevin Toliver -- were seen in practiced this week, LSU coach Ed Orgeron said their playing status for Saturday would not be determined until just before kickoff.
"I think that's going to be all the way to game time," Orgeron said. "(Defensive coordinator Dave Aranda) has not made a decision yet. Obviously Donnie had a tremendous spring for us. Donnie is up to 230. He's done a lot of good things.