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LSU vs. BYU To Be Played In New Orleans Superdome

by Staff Reporter

August 28, 201757 Comments

Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

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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shotcaller1•89 months

Lsu plays game in alternative location closer to home: check Losing said game in alternative location closer to home: coming soon

shotcaller1•89 months

Lsu plays game in alternative location closer to home: check Losing said game in alternative location closer to home: coming soon

Champagne•89 months

Harvey is currently turning towards the East and is on a track to the East. 7pm, 29 Aug.

evangelfan•89 months

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?

conman•89 months

Mitch. Put down the Lee voodoo doll and fix the pumps

felps22•89 months

Hope they get those pumps working

JackieTreehorn•89 months

Mitch is on it.

TigerSpray•89 months

Payton and the Saints HATE LSU. SCREW NEW ORLEANS and the NFL.

KennabraTiger•89 months

Go back to bed dumbass

bayoujack•89 months

You're an idiot

JackieTreehorn•89 months

Muh draft picks!

idlewatcher•89 months

How does espn have the say in where the game should be played?

jcc4009•89 months

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.

Gumbo1•89 months

Amen brother! GEAUX TIGERS!!!

Pectus•89 months

Last time we played in the dome? 21-0.

SmackDaniels•89 months

WTF is wrong with you?

Lexman1•89 months

Time for redemption!

KennabraTiger•89 months

htf would this be redemption?

Jcorye1•89 months

How can I get tickets?

tigerbutt•89 months

Announcing tomorrow

mailman•89 months

What you willing to do?

KennabraTiger•89 months

Moose stuff

conman•89 months

NOLA ain't gonna flood. That weather is letting up

GeauxLSUBengalTigers•89 months

The weather is tipping back into the Gulf and heading east!

TigerLunatik•89 months

A bunch of people in Houston said the same thing Friday.

DaleGribblesMower•89 months

Mormons are gonna shite when they head out and AIDSfest is going on

Bonkers119•89 months

Well aren't you a treasure

Lexman1•89 months

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!

TigerSpray•89 months

Screw the NFL and the Saints.

BarnHater•89 months

Good. This was the best decision. Its a neutral site.

JackieTreehorn•89 months

Prayers sent to all of you baws.

BigPerm30•89 months

What are the betters odds? BYU pulling out the win or some poor drunk Mormon pulling out of a tranny?

comalking•89 months

Dumb move. When NOLA floods then what? Another 11 game regular season?

BayouBengal99•89 months

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.

TigerSpray•89 months

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.

tigerbutt•89 months

Glad these bastards waited to announce this while driving home from work. Hotels booked up quick.

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