LSU Tigers
From the heart of Louisiana, where the air is thick, the lights burn bright, and the roar never fades.
This is Baton Rouge — home of champions, built on grit, pride, and southern fire.
It’s more than purple and gold. It’s a tradition that runs deep through every athlete, every fan, every Tiger.
On the field, the court, the track, the pool — the standard is the same:
Excellence. Passion. Pride.
The past is legendary. The future — unstoppable.
When the band plays, when the crowd erupts, and when victory’s on the line…
The world knows one thing:
We are the LSU Tigers.
Forever. Fearless. Geaux Tigers!
Football:
LSU Secures First Win Under Interim Coach Frank Wilson, Edges Arkansas 23–22 The victory ensures that “The Golden Boot” stays in Baton Rouge for the fourth straight year. The trophy, crafted from 24-karat gold in the shape of Arkansas and Louisiana, stands four feet tall, weighs nearly 200 pounds, and is valued at $10,000. It is believed to be the heaviest trophy in any college football rivalry. Interim Coaching First This game marked the first matchup in SEC-era Tiger Stadium history where both teams were led by interim head coaches. Key Takeaways Arkansas: The Razorbacks had multiple opportunities to put the game away but made critical mistakes. Quarterback KJ Jefferson (or Green, depending on official starter) threw two interceptions, including one in the end zone, and Arkansas was stopped on a fourth-and-goal inside the LSU 1-yard line early in the third quarter. LSU: The Tigers’ offense, often criticized this season, managed just two touchdowns—enough to claim a narrow victory.
Alabama Cruises Past LSU in SEC Clash, Extends Winning Streak Alabama continued its dominant run in the SEC with a 20-9 victory over LSU, marking the Crimson Tide’s eighth straight win and keeping their perfect conference record intact. The No. 4-ranked Tide withstood a determined LSU squad on Saturday night, grinding out the win and staying on pace for a potential SEC Championship Game appearance. The triumph also stretched Alabama’s home winning streak against unranked opponents to an incredible 85 games — though the contest wasn’t without tense moments. LSU threatened late in the fourth quarter, trailing 17-9 with 8:42 remaining, but Alabama’s defense made a pair of crucial stops to maintain the lead. Conor Talty’s 44-yard field goal with just over four minutes left put the game out of reach, giving Alabama its third straight victory over the Tigers. Alabama’s offense avoided any three-and-outs, yet finishing drives proved challenging. Quarterback Ty Simpson, who struggled at times, connected with Isaiah Horton for a pivotal 21-yard gain that set up Talty’s decisive kick, giving the crowd at Bryant-Denny Stadium a reason to cheer. Defensively, the Tide were largely in control. Aside from a 37-yard run by Harlem Berry in the first half, LSU’s offense had little success. So much so that interim coach Frank Wilson replaced veteran quarterback Garrett Nussmeier with sophomore Michael Van Buren Jr. in the second half. Van Buren brought a brief spark, but the Tigers (5-4, 2-4 SEC) finished with just 232 total yards.
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BATON ROUGE, La. — Marcel Reed accounted for four touchdowns as No. 3 Texas A&M flipped a narrow halftime deficit into a commanding 49–25 win over No. 20 LSU on Saturday night. Reed threw for two scores, ran for two more, and finished with 310 total yards for the unbeaten Aggies (8–0, 5–0 SEC). KC Concepcion added a touchdown catch and a 79-yard punt return, helping A&M snap a six-game losing streak in Tiger Stadium and earn its first win there since 1994. Coach Mike Elko challenged his team at halftime, reminding them they were “the better team.” The Aggies responded with a dominant second half, improving to their best start since 1992. Reed hit Jamarion Morrow for a short TD, broke loose for a 41-yard scoring run, and kept his growing Heisman case alive. Morrow later added a rushing touchdown. LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier threw for 168 yards and a touchdown but was sacked five times before being pulled late. The Tigers (5–3, 2–3 SEC) led 18–14 at the break after a blocked punt for a safety, an end-zone interception, and freshman Harlem Berry’s short scoring run. Texas A&M quickly took control after halftime, scoring twice in the first six minutes. Concepcion’s punt return made it 28–18, and by early in the fourth quarter the lead had ballooned to 42–18 as LSU’s home crowd began to thin. Coach Brian Kelly called the second half “unacceptable,” while Elko praised his team’s poise after an emotional start. The Aggies also celebrated strength coach Tommy Moffitt — fired by Kelly in 2021 — in the locker room, with players saying they dedicated part of the win to him. Takeaway: Texas A&M continues to erase old droughts, adding a long-awaited Tiger Stadium victory to a season already filled with road breakthroughs.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Diego Pavia powered No. 17 Vanderbilt to a 31–24 upset of No. 10 LSU on Saturday, throwing for 160 yards and a touchdown while adding 86 rushing yards and two scores. The win pushed the Commodores to 6–1 — their best start in 75 years. The victory marked Vanderbilt’s first over LSU since 1990 and ended a 10-game losing streak in the series. It was also just the fourth time since 1947 that both programs met as ranked teams. With the win, Vanderbilt (2–1 SEC) secured bowl eligibility, a milestone that once stood as the program’s main benchmark. “We’ve earned the right to enjoy this,” head coach Clark Lea said. “But one game won’t define who we are. There’s still a lot ahead for this group.”
No. 11 LSU Overcomes Mistakes to Hold Off South Carolina, 20–10 BATON ROUGE, La. — Garrett Nussmeier passed for 254 yards and two touchdowns, tight end Trey’Dez Green had a breakout night, and LSU’s defense contained South Carolina’s LaNorris Sellers as the Tigers overcame three turnovers to win 20–10 on Saturday at Death Valley. Despite sloppy moments, LSU (5–1, 2–1 SEC) held firm in a hard-fought matchup, proving resilient in key situations.
Basketball:
Women's Basketball:
LSU Rolls Past Alcorn State, Extends 100-Point Streak to Six Games No. 5 LSU continued its offensive tear Thursday night, cruising to a 112–49 win over Alcorn State and setting a new SEC mark with its sixth straight game scoring 100 or more points. Flau’Jae Johnson and MiLaysia Fulwiley led the Tigers with 18 points each as LSU improved to 6–0. The Tigers entered the night averaging more than 115 points per game with wins coming by more than 60 on average — and they stayed right on pace. Mikaylah Williams and Katie Koval added 15 apiece, while Grace Knox chipped in 12. Koval, coming off the bench for the first time this season as LSU experimented with its lineup, made a strong impact with a burst of scoring and rebounding in the second quarter. Alcorn State (2–3) was paced by Nakia Cheatham’s 16 points, while Maya Hunkin-Claytor added 11. The Braves struggled with turnovers, giving the ball away 31 times compared to 18 made shots. LSU broke open a 10-point game late in the first quarter with an 18-0 run that stretched into the second period, building a 57–21 lead by halftime. Fulwiley closed the opening quarter with eight straight points, including a buzzer-beating three. By the end of the third, LSU was up 86–35, and the Tigers crossed the 100-point threshold again with just over four minutes left, thanks to a three-point play from Koval.
Victory on the Road: Tigers Defeat Green Wave. The LSU women's basketball team secured a decisive 101-71 road victory against Tulane after building an insurmountable lead in the opening quarter. The Tigers dominated the first 10 minutes, shooting 67% from the field and converting opponent turnovers into 11 points to take a large advantage. Despite Tulane's efforts, they matched the Tigers' scoring pace in the final three quarters and held a 47-43 rebounding edge for the game
BATON ROUGE, La. — Sophomore Kate Koval recorded her second straight double-double, and seven LSU players reached double digits as the No. 5 Tigers rolled past Charlotte, 117–59, on Wednesday night at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. The victory marked LSU’s fourth win in a row, pushing the Tigers to 4–0 overall, while Charlotte fell to 2–2. LSU also extended its streak of 100-point performances to four games, following high-scoring outings against Houston Christian (108), Southeastern Louisiana (115), and Georgia Southern (118).
LSU Tops Georgia Southern 118-70 in Flau’jae Johnson’s Homecoming
No. 5 LSU Dominates Season Opener Against Houston Christian
Men's Basketball:
Mike Nwoko poured in 19 points, and LSU capitalized at the foul line with 30 made free throws in a 98–81 win over Florida International. LSU took a 43–38 edge into the break even though FIU hit more shots from the field. The difference came at the line, where the Tigers went 13-for-14, compared to the Panthers’ 3-for-9. Early in the second half, LSU put together a 13–0 run—highlighted by a pair of threes from Sutton—to stretch the margin to 62–43. The Tigers stayed firmly in control from there, never letting the lead shrink below 15.
BATON ROUGE, La. — LSU rolled past New Orleans on Monday night, earning a 93–58 victory at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center to improve to 2–0 on the season. The Privateers dropped to 2–1 with the loss. LSU built a comfortable advantage in the opening half, shooting 38.5% from the field and hitting five shots from beyond the arc to take a 44–32 lead into the break. The Tigers pulled away even further in the second half, knocking down 50% of their attempts while holding UNO to under 27% shooting. LSU continued its efficiency from long distance, connecting on nearly 42% of its three-pointers, and made 12 of 16 free throws. Michael Nwoko led LSU with 22 points on 9-for-13 shooting while adding five rebounds. Marque Sutton and Jalen Reed each contributed 15 points, and Pablo Tamba added 10 to give the Tigers four players in double figures. New Orleans was paced by Jakevion Buckley, who scored 12 points despite a tough shooting night at 3-for-13.
BATON ROUGE — LSU Opens Season With Historic Shooting Night in 96–60 Rout of Tarleton State LSU lit up the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on Wednesday, opening the 2025–26 season with a dominant 96–60 win over Tarleton State while shooting over 70% from the field — only the third time in program history the Tigers have reached that mark. The victory also marked a milestone for head coach Matt McMahon, who picked up his 200th career win. LSU ended the night shooting 70.2% (33-of-47), the second-highest field goal percentage ever recorded by the men’s team inside the PMAC and the third-best performance in school history. Only a late offensive foul that wiped out a made three-pointer kept the Tigers from setting a new arena record. The Tigers were nearly flawless from the start, hitting 16 of 21 shots in the first half. They also knocked down 8 of 18 attempts from the perimeter (44.4%) and went 22-of-29 at the free-throw line. Six Tigers scored in double figures, and 10 of 13 players who saw the floor contributed points. Portland transfer Max Mackinnon led the team with 19 points, including four three-pointers, and added five assists. UNLV transfer Dedan Thomas Jr. followed with 16 points and eight assists. Marquel Sutton scored 13, while Mike Nwoko and Jalen Reed each added 11, and Robert Miller III chipped in 10. LSU’s explosive offensive showing sets a powerful tone as the Tigers begin their new campaign.