It's Game Day: LSU-Oklahoma Meet For First Time In Tiger Stadium

by Staff Reporter

November 30, 20241 Comments

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LSU (7-4, 4-3 SEC) returns to Tiger Stadium on Saturday night for the season finale against Oklahoma (6-5, 2-5 SEC). Kickoff from Death Valley is at 6 p.m. CT on ESPN.

LSU is coming off a 24-17 victory over Vanderbilt, while Oklahoma pulled off a big upset over Alabama last week, 24-3.

LSU is currently a 6-point favorite, and the over/under is 47.5.

ESPN's Tom Hart and Jordan Rodgers will call the game on Saturday, while Cole Cubelic will report from the sidelines. Preview per LSUSports.net:

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Saturday’s contest with the Sooners will mark their first visit to Tiger Stadium and it will be just the fourth all-time meeting between two of college football’s winningest programs. LSU is 2-1 against OU, beating the Sooners 21-14 in the BCS National Championship Game in New Orleans and 63-28 in the 2019 CFP Semifinals. The Sooners are coming off a convincing 24-3 win over No. 7 Alabama in Norman.

“This will be a great way to finish off the regular season, with a team that’s coming in off of a great win and with both teams looking to finish the season strong,” Kelly said.

LSU will also honor its senior class with a pregame ceremony, featuring 21 seniors on the roster that will be suiting up for the final time in Death Valley.

Oklahoma is led by quarterback Jackson Arnold, who has tallied 1,311 yards passing and 12 touchdowns this season. He’s also recorded 369 yards rushing, which ranks second on the team, with three rushing scores. Jovantae Barnes leads the team with 577 yards and five touchdowns with his legs. Tight end Bauer Sharp is the leading receiver with 320 yards and two touchdown receptions, while J.J. Hester and Deion Burks are second and third with 265 and 245 yards, respectively. Read more.