Get ready for some electrifying college football action under the lights! The LSU Tigers will host the South Carolina Gamecocks in a highly anticipated homecoming game on Saturday, October 11th, in Tiger Stadium. The Southeastern Conference (SEC) has officially announced that this matchup will be a night game, adding to the excitement and atmosphere.
Kickoff Time and TV Broadcast
The kickoff time for the LSU-South Carolina clash will be either 6:00 PM, 6:30 PM, or 6:45 PM CT. The game will be televised on either ESPN, ABC, or the SEC Network. The exact kickoff time and television designation will be determined after all SEC games are played on Saturday, October 4th.
Both LSU and South Carolina are coming off different results in their recent games. LSU, currently ranked No. 13 in both polls, suffered a 24-19 loss to Ole Miss. South Carolina, on the other hand, secured a dominant 35-13 victory over Kentucky. Both teams will have a bye week to prepare for this important conference showdown.
LSU holds a strong record at home, especially in night games. Under head coach Brian Kelly, the Tigers are 22-2 in Tiger Stadium, with an impressive 19-1 record in night games. They are also undefeated at home this season (3-0).
Series History
This will be the 24th all-time meeting between South Carolina and LSU. The Tigers hold a commanding 20-2-1 advantage in the series, including a 13-1 record when the game is played in Baton Rouge. LSU has won the last eight meetings, including a 36-33 victory in Columbia last season. South Carolina's last win came by an 18-17 margin in Death Valley on October 1, 1994.
SEC Schedule - October 11th
Here's a look at the other SEC games scheduled for Saturday, October 11th:
- Alabama at Missouri
- Washington State at Ole Miss
- Oklahoma vs. Texas (in Dallas)
- Arkansas at Tennessee
- Florida at Texas A&M
- Georgia at Auburn
Don't miss what promises to be an exciting matchup between the LSU Tigers and the South Carolina Gamecocks under the lights in Death Valley!