LSU Tigers 2024 Football Schedule: Times, Dates, Opponents

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The LSU Tigers face the Alabama Crimson Tidein a battle to stay alive in the College Football Playoffs.

In this article, we’ll show you the Fighting Tigers 2024 football schedule and how they fare each week against opponents inside and outside the Southeastern Conference.

Kicking off what promises to be a high-scoring season, first-year starter Garrett Nussmeier has stepped in and up admirably to replace Jayden Daniels as LSU’s quarterback. The emergence of freshman running back Caden Durham has added speed and brute force to the rushing attack and Kyren Lacy has become WR1 among a depleted group of wideouts.

Despite the new offensive coordinator, Joe Sloan, the Fighting Tigers are putting points on the board.

LSU 2024 Football Schedule

Date	Opponent	Time & Location	Tickets / Scores
Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024	USC Trojans	7:30 p.m. ET, Las Vegas	L 20-27
Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024	Nicholls Colonels	6:30 pm Tiger Stadium, Baton Rouge, La.	W 44-21
Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024	South Carolina Gamecocks	12 pm, William-Brice Stadium, South Carolina	W 36-33
Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024	UCLA Bruins	Tiger Stadium, Baton Rouge, La.	W 34-17
Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024	South Alabama Jaguars	Tiger Stadium, Baton Rouge, La.	W 42-10
Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024	Ole Miss Rebels	Tiger Stadium, Baton Rouge, La.	W 29-26
Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024	Arkansas Razorbacks	Donald Reynolds Razorback Stadium, Fayetteville, ARK	W 34-10
Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024	Texas A&M Aggies	Kyle Field, College Station, TX	L 23-38
Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024	Alabama Crimson Tide	Tiger Stadium, Baton Rouge, La.	Get Tickets
Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024	Florida Gators	Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Gainesville, FL	Get Tickets
Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024	Vanderbilt Commodores	Tiger Stadium, Baton Rouge, La.	Get Tickets
Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024	Oklahoma Sooners	Tiger Stadium, Baton Rouge, La.	Get Tickets

Here’s how the Tigers 2024 schedule is playing out:

Week 1: USC 27, LSU 20

USC’s Miller Moss won the battle of quarterbacks over LSU’s Garrett Nussmeier, who completed 29 of 38 passes for 304 yards with two touchdowns and an interception. Moss went 27-of-36 as he shredded LSU’s secondary.

Week 2: LSU 44, Nicholls 21

No. 18 ranked LSU Tigers got their first win of the 2024 season matching up against fellow Louisiana state opponent, Nicholls State, who went toe to toe with the Bayou Bengals until midway through the third quarter.

Week 3: LSU 36, South Carolina 33

The Tigers were led by freshman running back Caden Durham as he led the rushing attack, scoring two touchdowns and running for 98 yards.

Garrett Nussmeier threw for 285 yards and two touchdowns, while tossing one interception as the Tigers won their eighth straight over the Gamecocks (2-1, 1-1).

As of the past three seasons, the head coach of the LSU Tigers football team has been Brian Kelly. He has achieved great strides in a short time, bringing experience and success from his previous tenure at Notre Dame. But is this the year for a championship? It remains to be seen.

Week 4: LSU 34, UCLA 17

Garrett Nussmeier threw for 352 yards and three touchdowns, and No. 16 LSU outswung UCLA 17-0 after halftime for a 34-17 victory.

“Wish we were cleaner in the first half. The mistakes are maddening,” Tigers coach Brian Kelly said. “Those are the guys we got. There’s nobody getting traded. … We’re going to keep working with them and they’re going to turn the corner.”

Week 5: LSU, South Alabama

LSU handily beat South Alabama Jaguars as Garrett Nussmeier threw for a career-high 409 yards and freshman running back Caden Durham had 217 yards.

Week 6: LSU 29, Ole Miss 26

Officially, 102,212 people packed Tiger Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 12 to watch LSU’s thrilling come-from-behind victory over the No. 9-ranked Ole Miss Rebels in overtime. Read the game recap.

Week 7: LSU 34, Arkansas 10

LSU looked dominant in a 34-10 victory over the Arkansas Razorbacks in Fayetteville.

Week 8: Texas A&M 38, LSU 23

LSU led 17-7 at the half, but it was all Texas A&M after that. Garrett Nussmeier threw two touchdowns but three interceptions in the worst second half LSU has ever played under Brian Kelly.

Is LSU Good This Year?

The LSU Tigers football team is considered a perennial power in the SEC for several reasons:

Strong Recruiting: LSU consistently attracts top high school talent from across the country, particularly from the talent-rich state of Louisiana and the southeastern United States.
Competitive Facilities: LSU boasts state-of-the-art training facilities and a top-notch stadium, Tiger Stadium, known for its intense home-field advantage and enthusiastic fan base.
Tradition of Excellence: The Tigers have a storied football history, including multiple national championships and numerous SEC titles, which helps maintain a winning culture and attracts high-caliber recruits and coaching talent.
Effective Coaching: Over the years, LSU has had a series of successful coaches who have implemented effective strategies and developed NFL-caliber players. This includes recent coaches like Ed Orgeron and Brian Kelly.
Strong Support: The university and local community provide robust support for the football program, including financial backing and fan engagement.

These factors combine to create a winning environment that helps LSU remain competitive in one of the toughest conferences in college football.

How To Watch the Games

You can watch the LSU game on TV/streaming. How To Listen: For radio, you can tune in to the LSU Sports Radio Network broadcast for free on the LSU Sports Mobile App, on a computer at LSUsports.net/live,

Keisha Smith

Keisha Smith is a Contributing Writer who attended college at Southern University A&M College in Baton Rouge. She is currently writing a book on south Louisiana culture.