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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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jcc4009•104 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•104 months

Amen brother! GEAUX TIGERS!!!

BigPerm30•104 months

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

Shiftyplus1•104 months

This is gonna suck for BYU. 60,000 Tiger fans, in a Dome, filled with booze....recipe for a blowout.

PhoenixLSUTiger•104 months

And Southern Decadence. ROFLMAO!

DaleGribblesMower•104 months

With AIDSfest going on in the FQ too? Why would a BYU even go?

Catman88•104 months

BYU fans are going to melt when they see Southern Decadence

clarkson•104 months

You think Mormons are more homophobic than the average Tigers fan? You must not know anyone from South Louisiana.

SirWinston•104 months

Happy we'll have a true home field advantage and excited to see Mormon BYU students corrupted by our culture, mates :cheers:

Random LSU Hero•104 months

Fire up the pumps now! Order the back up pumps now!

DaleGribblesMower•104 months

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

Bonkers119•104 months

Well aren't you a treasure

blueboy•104 months

Good. Hopefully, they won't have to change it yet again or cancel it if/when NOLA floods.

saint tiger225•104 months

That's my worry. Even some of the local meteorologist are questioning moving it there.

LSShoe1030•104 months

Now the question is how do I get my tickets?!

saint tiger225•104 months

"Sure, our pumps are all running and working great." - Mitch with a smirk on his face

LSUtoBOOT•104 months

We better have the Cajun Bucket Brigade on standby to get the water to the other side of the levee.

comalking•104 months

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

evangelfan•104 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•104 months

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

JackieTreehorn•104 months

Prayers sent to all of you baws.

LSUFanHouston•104 months

Tickets?

LSUFreek•104 months

Good. As much as I would have liked it in TS, I think I would've thrown a shoe at my TV if lightning strikes mid-game would've gotten it cancelled.

TigerSpray•104 months

Wait until the Aggreko generators shut down, like in the middle of the Super Bowl. They should have hired me.

felps22•104 months

Hope they get those pumps working

JackieTreehorn•104 months

Mitch is on it.

Jcorye1•104 months

How can I get tickets?

tigerbutt•104 months

Announcing tomorrow

mailman•104 months

What you willing to do?

KennabraTiger•104 months

Moose stuff

BarnHater•104 months

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

BayouBengal99•104 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•104 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.

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