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Officials from ESPN, LSU, and BYU all announced Monday night that the season opener between the Tigers and the Cougars has been moved to the New Orleans Superdome due to severe flooding in Houston.

The kickoff time will remain at 8:30 pm CT. Per LSUSports.net:
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"Efforts are underway in New Orleans and we will work with the fans, the Superdome, the New Orleans Convention & Visitors Bureau and both schools throughout the week to ensure the most optimal game day experience for all," said Pete Derzis, ESPN senior vice president of college sports programming and events.

The AdvoCare Texas Kickoff was relocated due the devastating impact of Hurricane Harvey to Houston and the surrounding areas.

"ESPN had to make a difficult decision and we are well aware of the awful circumstance that led to this move," said LSU Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics Joe Alleva. "Every storm is different, but we in Louisiana understand a little about what all of those in Harvey’s path are going through right now. It’s heartbreaking and our prayers go out to all who are impacted."
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Lsu plays game in alternative location closer to home: check Losing said game in alternative location closer to home: coming soon
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Lsu plays game in alternative location closer to home: check Losing said game in alternative location closer to home: coming soon
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Harvey is currently turning towards the East and is on a track to the East. 7pm, 29 Aug.
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So let me get this straight. We're dependent on Mitch, the troubled (on the take) mayor to suddenly decide to fix all of the pumping systems in NO within the next 3 days in an already flooding area, with more storms coming everyday this week, in order to get to see my tigers play their first game in the (Texas Kickoff), moved because of flooding from one flood area to another? Who makes these decisions, ESPN? What happened to bone dry and sunny Dallas? We'll be very lucky if that game is even played Saturday. Yes, it's indoors, but if the city is flooded, then what?
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Mitch. Put down the Lee voodoo doll and fix the pumps
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Hope they get those pumps working
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Mitch is on it.
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Payton and the Saints HATE LSU. SCREW NEW ORLEANS and the NFL.
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Go back to bed dumbass
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You're an idiot
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Muh draft picks!
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How does espn have the say in where the game should be played?
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News Flash: To the arrogant fricks in Gainesville!!! This is how you handle a game threatened by a hurricane. You do not narcissistically stick your head up your arse and deny all true, relevant facts to your own advantage and at risk to others.
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Amen brother! GEAUX TIGERS!!!
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Last time we played in the dome? 21-0.
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WTF is wrong with you?
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Time for redemption!
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htf would this be redemption?
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How can I get tickets?
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Announcing tomorrow
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What you willing to do?
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Moose stuff
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NOLA ain't gonna flood. That weather is letting up
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The weather is tipping back into the Gulf and heading east!
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A bunch of people in Houston said the same thing Friday.
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Mormons are gonna shite when they head out and AIDSfest is going on
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Well aren't you a treasure
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Awesome! To everyone still complaining for whatever reason: We're actually going to see our Tigers play Saturday night! Isn't that what it's all about? I'm excited as all get out! The Dome has a roof! The emergency pumps will be running! Let's band together and support our Tigers! Kudos to everyone for getting this done early in the week. Plenty of time to make plans. Geaux Tigers!
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Screw the NFL and the Saints.
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Good. This was the best decision. Its a neutral site.
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Prayers sent to all of you baws.
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What are the betters odds? BYU pulling out the win or some poor drunk Mormon pulling out of a tranny?
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Dumb move. When NOLA floods then what? Another 11 game regular season?
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I saw huge pumps from La headed to Houston just a while ago. They can rig it up if they need to do that. Hopefully there are no pumps needed.
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USACE screwed N.O. by misappropriating dredging material to those with cash in their hands instead of where it needed to go to build a secure barrier. Crooked agency.
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Glad these bastards waited to announce this while driving home from work. Hotels booked up quick.
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