LSU is back home this weekend and is playing No. 10 Auburn.

LSU coach Ed Orgeron held his last press conference of the week, and gave updates on the health of LSU’s offensive line, senior defensive end Frank Herron and plans to stop Auburn running back Kerryon Johnson.

Two starters on the offensive line questionable

Starters on the offensive line remain a question mark for the Tigers as they head into a weekend matchup against Auburn.

Orgeron said that both senior tackle KJ Malone and junior tackle Toby Weathersby are “questionable” for the Tigers on Saturday.  That means that LSU could potentially play three true freshman on the offensive line this weekend.

Orgeron was impressed with freshman Austin Deculus last week and said the team will have to live with making freshman mistakes.

“The thing about these guys is that they can handle the physicality of the game,” Orgeron said.  “That’s a positive for a freshman lineman especially up front in the SEC.”

Sophomore lineman Adrian Magee and freshman center Lloyd Cushenberry also took snaps with the first team in practice this week according to Orgeron.

Frank Herron a “full go” on Saturday

Senior defensive end Frank Herron will return to the team this week after being ineligible for the first six weeks of the season.

Orgeron said Herron looked good in practice this week, and the team was excited to have him back.

“He worked very hard the six weeks he was off,” Orgeron said.  “His conditioning level is going to have to improve.”

Tigers have tough test ahead in tackling Kerryon Johnson

LSU made tackling a primary focus this week in preparation for Auburn running back Kerryon Johnson.  Johnsonhas rushed for 12 touchdowns on the season and his 126 rushing yards per game leads the SEC.

Orgeron said it will be key for the LSU front seven to get to Johnson early.

“The advantage he has is when he breaks the line of scrimmage,” Orgeron said.  “It’s hard for a 180 pound defensive back to tackle him one on one.”

Dave Aranda spent last weekend charting the missed tackles the team had against Florida.  It allowed the defense to see what positions were having trouble with different types of tackles.

Open field tackles was the area Orgeron said was a point of emphasis for the players in practice and put each group through different technique drills.

“I do believe you are going to see an improved tackling team,” Orgeron said.