For the third time in as many years, LSU’s football season began with a depressing loss on neutral ground. The most recent defeat came last Monday, 27-20, against No. 14 USC in Las Vegas.
Fortunately, the Tigers have an excellent chance to recover.
Although the break is incredibly short, coming just five days after the loss to the Trojans, coach Brian Kelly’s team will look to earn their first win of the 2024 season when they face Nicholls inside the hallowed walls of Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge.
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Although LSU slipped to 19th in the US LBM Coaches Poll, the team impressed in many areas in its first game of the season. Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier threw for 308 yards and two touchdowns. A large group of receivers were at their best, led by Kyren Lacy with 94 yards and a touchdown. After a puzzlingly weak sophomore season, Harold Perkins had the team’s most tackles with eight, while teammate Sai’vion Jones recorded two sacks. Although the Tigers’ defense slacked in the final minutes, it showed overall signs of progress under new defensive coordinator Blake Baker.
LSU should fare better against Nicholls than it did against USC. The Colonels, who were 6-5 last season, lost their season opener 25-17 to Louisiana Tech last Saturday. It will be the Tigers’ first game against Nicholls, which is only about 60 miles from the school’s Baton Rouge campus. This weekend’s game will be the Colonels’ fourth against an SEC school, a streak that includes close losses to Georgia in 2016 (26-24) and Texas A&M in 2017 (24-14).
Here’s how to watch the LSU vs. Nicholls game today, including time, TV schedule and streaming information:
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What channel is LSU vs. Nicholls on today?
- Live stream: ESPN+, SEC Network +
The Tigers game against the Colonels will not be broadcast on traditional linear television.
Instead, the game will be broadcast exclusively on ESPN+ and SEC Network +, both streaming services that can be accessed online through an ESPN+ subscription. Matt Schumacker (live commentary) and Dustin Fox (analyst) will provide commentary from the locker room, while Alex Chappell will serve as sideline reporter.
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LSU vs. Nicholls today
- Date: Saturday, September 7
- Time Event: 6:30 p.m. CT
Kickoff between LSU and Nicholls is scheduled for Saturday, September 7 at 6:30 p.m. CT at Tiger Stadium.
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LSU Football Schedule 2024
Here’s a look at the Tigers’ full 2024 schedule, including available start times and TV channel information:
All times Central.
- Sunday, September 1st: vs. No. 14 USC (N, 27-20)
- Saturday, September 7: vs Nicholls | 6:30 p.m. | SEC Network+ (ESPN+)
- Saturday, September 14th: in South Carolina * | 11am | ABC (Fubo) and ESPN+
- Saturday, September 21st: against UCLA
- Saturday, September 28th: vs. South Alabama | 6:45 p.m. | SEC Network (Fubo)
- Saturday, October 5: BYE
- Saturday, October 12th: against No. 6 Ole Miss *
- Saturday, October 19: in Arkansas *
- Saturday, October 26: at No. 20 Texas A&M *
- Saturday, November 2nd: BYE
- Saturday, November 9th: against No. 5 Alabama *
- Saturday, November 16: in Florida *
- Saturday, November 23rd: against Vanderbilt *
- Friday, November 29th: against Oklahoma *
* SEC game
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