In the NFL, the third preseason game is considered the most game-like situation of the preseason with starters playing later into the game while the fourth and final game is more of a dress rehearsal with many of the starters sitting out.
With its four preseason scrimmages, LSU is following a similar script.
LSU coach Ed Orgeron has been calling the fall scrimmages "preseason games" throughout camp and told reporters on Thursday evening that Saturday's scrimmage will be the most intensive scrimmage yet.
"We're going to meet at 9:00 in the morning," Orgeron said. "We're going to scrimmage a preseason game No.