re: Why did LSU play Furman?

A lot of times they take who they can get. I don't know the exact reason they played Furman but I remember several years ago they couldn't get one school out of all division I to come to LSU for a specific date. They had to send letters out to all DI schools and finally got it filled. Some schools are going to require a home and home. Not all cupcakes are going to want to play a team like LSU. They'd rather get similar money and play mid tier BCS program.