The LSU Tigers are set to make school history when they open the season against the UCLA Bruins on Saturday. They have yet to play UCLA in school history, and they have never played at the Rose Bowl. Both will change at 7:30 pm CST.
At that moment we can forget about the last season. Forget about the position battles, camp injuries. It will be all about going 1-0 on Saturday. Ed Orgeron and the Tigers have an opportunity to get a Power Five win on the resume to begin the season.
Sophomore quarterback Max Johnson looks to remain perfect as a starter after knocking off Florida and Ole Miss to close out his freshman campaign. He will need help from standout wide receiver Kayshon Boutte. On defense, the team needs to show last year was an anomaly. Derek Stingley Jr and the defense will look to send a message.
Before we get to Saturday, we look back. Over the last 10 opening games, the LSU Tigers are 8-2.