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LSU's Season Opener In Houston Could Be Relocated

by Staff Reporter

August 27, 201742 Comments

Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Officials from LSU and BYU reportedly met with ESPN on Sunday to discuss possibly moving the season opener in Houston due to Hurricane Harvey which has caused “catastrophic flooding” in the city.

The game is scheduled to be played on Saturday, September 2nd in NRG Stadium but potential relocation options could include LSU's Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge or the Superdome in New Orleans. Per SBNation.com:

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“Officials from both schools will meet with ESPN on Sunday to discuss moving the game away from Houston’s NRG Stadium,” the report reads. “Two potential relocation sites are LSU’s Tiger Stadium or New Orleans’ Mercedes-Benz Superdome. A source told SB Nation both schools are committed to playing the game Saturday in a different city.”

Playing the game on Sunday is not an option as BYU doesn’t allow its sports teams to compete on Sundays, due to a Church of Latter Day Saints policy.

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DaleGribblesMower•99 months

BYU's whole team would be ineligible due to violation of team rules if the game goes to NOLA

emanresu•99 months

Superdome. Tiger Stadium will be soaked.

DaleGribblesMower•99 months

Superdome, Saturday night. Get ready

airportwhiskey•99 months

That's what I just heard. Awesome.

DRTiger67•99 months

Can't play this game in Houston, Godspeed to those affected.

PanhandleTigah•99 months

A lot of people ridiculed one poster for being concerned about the location.... obviously it was valid. Hope it gets settled and they can play.

Lexman1•99 months

Thank you, PanhandleTigah! They sure did, didn't they? That said, I'm glad officials are making plans now to relocate instead of later in the week like Florida did last year. The Superdome is the logical choice, as there may still be rain and inclement weather next Saturday. The main thing is both teams are committed to playing the game. So it looks like it will get done! Prayers go out to everyone in the Houston area! Take care and God Bless!

LSU2a•99 months

Yeah I was ridiculed a bit on that person's thread despite presenting facts from what the weather models were showing and comparing that to TS Allison. After the debauchery last season it is understandable for LSU fans to reject the idea of having to content with weather yet again, but people need to separate the message from the messenger.

WJ•99 months

Leave it to AlEva and we'll be playing in Provo for the next 4 years.

Nix to Twillie•99 months

Glad they're doing something about it. Good job.

conman•99 months

Landrieu is too busy taking down Confederate statues. Meanwhile at the S&WB.

Lexman1•99 months

SMG manages the Superdome and NRG Stadium in Houston and says The Dome is ready to go for next Saturday's game! Seems like the logical choice as long as ESPN doesn't wreck everything!

themunch•99 months

Superdome baby

jctiger73•99 months

Move game to Gainesville!

STRIPES•99 months

Superdome baby.

conman•99 months

No way this game gets played in Houston

Hair of the Dog•99 months

This makes 3 years in a row that weather has changed our schedule.

Laman1978•99 months

Last year's weather technically already changed this season's schedule.

LSU Wayne•99 months

I wouldn't plan on playing that game in NOLA either. Would you trust a relocated game in the hands of Landrieu after he proved his administration couldn't handle a thunderstorm just a few days ago?

Chitter Chatter•99 months

The earlier a decision is made, the better. It gives those who want to go the opportunity to make plans. I know there's a lot of moving parts so I guess we will know when ESPN makes their decision.

EvrybodysAllAmerican•99 months

Exactly. Just make a decision and go with it. If you wait too long it ends up like the florida fiasco last year.

sdagro•99 months

Not sure where they should play. Tiger Stadium will probably be soaked as previously stated. So let's go down the River where 3 weeks ago, just 5-8" of rain flooded the place due to "sub-standard drainage" and "possible" misuse of funds. So that seems to be our options!

alumni95•99 months

That's 2 options... not the ONLY 2 options.

Gondor•99 months

Isn't Monday labor day? What will Houston look like on Monday? This could also be a way around the Sunday issue for BYU at either Dallas, New Orleans or even Baton Rouge.

JDMMonroeTiger•99 months

Let's play it at Lambeau. Last year was a blast except for the outcome.

Spankum•99 months

Damn truth...Green Bay was one of my favorite road trips to date....

otowntiger•99 months

What are they waiting on??! Move the game now!!! Avoid last year's debacle!! Has he not learned his lesson?

Nix to Twillie•99 months

You can't just immediately declare the game played and POOF problem solved. There are a lot of different conversations that have to happen. Good thing is they're actively working on it. Relax.

bilbo72•99 months

Try to follow me. It is not just Alleva's decision. What lesson did he have to LEARN? LSU offered anything they could to get the Florida game player on the weekend it was scheduled.

dred24•99 months

Based on that forcast map New Orleans is getting 4-6in of rain. It will also be flooded.

alumni95•99 months

Over several days... not hours

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