Ranking the toughest games on LSU’s 2024 schedule

What are LSU football’s toughest games in 2024?

With signing day and the first transfer portal window in the rearview, 2024 rosters are beginning to take shape.

That means we’re starting to get a better grasp of what schedules mean for team’s in 2024.

Moves are still being made that will have an effect on LSU’s schedule. UCLA is in the middle of a head coaching search and Alabama just made a change at offensive coordinator after Ryan Grubb left for the NFL.

But a lot of the dust is already settled. Here, we’ll rank LSU’s 2024 games from easiest to toughest. Let’s jump right in, starting with an FCS matchup against Nicholls.

BREAKING: LSU’s full 2024 football schedule revealed

The Tigers learned their first slate of games as the SEC moves to 16 teams in 2024.

The SEC is entering a new era in 2024.

The conference expands to 16 teams with the addition of Texas and Oklahoma, and that means the abolition of divisions and the scheduling format that has existed since 2012.

On Wednesday night, the league announced the full slate of games next fall, and for LSU, there’s certainly a lot to be excited about. The season is bookended by some key matchups as the Tigers play USC and UCLA in the first month of the season.

In November, the Tigers draw Alabama, Florida and Oklahoma.

Without further ado, here’s LSU’s full 2024 football schedule as [autotag]Brian Kelly[/autotag] looks to take this program to the next level in Year 3.

How to watch the 2024 SEC football schedule reveal on Wednesday night

Here’s how you can follow along as LSU learns what its path through the new SEC will look like in 2024.

The SEC is set to undergo some serious changes in 2024 with Oklahoma and Texas joining the conference.

As the league expands to 16 teams, the divisions that have existed since 1992 are no more. With that also comes a massive change to both scheduling and how the championship participants are decided.

LSU already knows which league opponents it will face in 2024, but it doesn’t yet know the full schedule. That information will be revealed on Wednesday night with a live special aired on ESPN and the SEC Network.

Here’s all the information you need to follow along as LSU learns exactly what its gauntlet in the new SEC will look like.

  • Date: December 13, 2023
  • Time: 6 p.m. CT
  • TV: ESPN/SEC Network
  • App: WatchESPN
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (watch here)

In the meantime, here’s what we know so far about LSU’s schedule. Dates are listed if they’ve already been revealed.

LSU baseball sets game times for 2024 non-conference games

The Tigers will begin their national title defense with an afternoon game against VMI on Feb. 16.

LSU baseball enters the 2024 season looking to defend its national championship as coach [autotag]Jay Johnson[/autotag] begins his third season in Baton Rouge.

Now, the Tigers not only know their full non-conference slate but also all the start times for those matchups. LSU released the full non-conference schedule on Friday, and it will begin the season against VMI on Friday, Feb. 16 at 2 p.m. CT.

Also on the non-conference slate is a trip to Minute Maid Park in Houston, where LSU draws Texas, Louisiana and Texas State. The Tigers also host Xavier for a three-game set in March that will pit transfer pitcher [autotag]Justin Loer[/autotag] against his former team.

Here’s the full 2024 non-conference schedule for LSU baseball.

HOME GAMES IN ALL CAPS

February
16 (Fri.) VMI, 2 p.m.   (VMI vs. Central Arkansas at 7 p.m.)
17 (Sat.) CENTRAL ARKANSAS, 1 p.m.   (Central Arkansas vs. VMI at 6 p.m.)
18 (Sun.) VMI, 1 p.m.
19 (Mon.) CENTRAL ARKANSAS, 2 p.m.
22 (Thu.) NORTHERN ILLINOIS, 2 p.m.   (Northern Illinois vs. Northwestern State at 6 p.m.)
23 (Fri.) STONY BROOK, 2 p.m.   (Stony Brook vs. Northwestern State at 10 a.m.; Northwestern State vs. Northern Illinois at 6 p.m.)
24 (Sat.) NORTHERN ILLINOIS, 1 p.m.  (Northwestern State vs. Stony Brook at 6 p.m.)
25 (Sun.) STONY BROOK, 1 p.m.
28 (Wed.) at Rice, TBA

March
1 (Fri.) vs. Texas, 7 p.m. (Astros Foundation Classic @ Minute Maid Park)
2 (Sat.) vs. UL Lafayette, 7 p.m. (Astros Foundation Classic @ Minute Maid Park)
3 (Sun.) vs. Texas State, 3 p.m. (Astros Foundation Classic @ Minute Maid Park)
6 (Wed.) at Southeastern Louisiana, 6 p.m.
8 (Fri.) XAVIER, 6:30 p.m.
9 (Sat.) XAVIER, 5 p.m.
10 (Sun.) XAVIER, 12 p.m.
12 (Tue.) NORTH DAKOTA STATE, 6 p.m.
13 (Wed.) NORTH DAKOTA STATE, 1 p.m.
19 (Tue.) LOUISIANA TECH, 6:30 p.m.
26 (Tue.) SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA, 6:30 p.m.

April
1 (Mon.) SOUTHERN, 6:30 p.m.
9 (Tue.) McNEESE, 6:30 p.m.
16 (Tue.) NEW ORLEANS, 6:30 p.m.
23 (Tue.) NICHOLLS, 6:30 p.m.
30 (Tue.) GRAMBLING STATE, 6:30 p.m.

May
7 (Tue.) NORTHWESTERN STATE, 6:30 p.m.

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Ranking the difficulty of LSU’s remaining games

Here’s how the rest of LSU’s schedule shakes out.

Five regular season games remain on LSU’s 2023 schedule.

It’s already been a roller coaster season in Baton Rouge. A prolific offense worthy of prime time has provided plenty of entertainment for Tiger fans, but a struggling defense got LSU off to a rocky 3-2 start.

But coming out of the win on Saturday, there’s optimism the defense is improving. LSU’s won two straight and sits at 4-1 in conference play.

“I’ll put this team up against any in the (SEC) right now,” [autotag]Brian Kelly[/autotag] said after the Auburn game.

Kelly will have to wait to test that statement. It’ll be a few weeks before LSU gets back into conference play with Army and the bye week coming up.

Let’s break down LSU’s remaining schedule by ranking the difficulty of the games.

LSU baseball releases 2024 schedule

Your 2023 national champion LSU Tigers have released the schedule for next spring.

Your 2023 national champion LSU Tigers have released the schedule for next spring.

LSU will start the season on Feb. 16 at home against VMI. The Tigers start March with the Astros Foundation Classic where they will take on Texas, Louisiana and Texas State. Those three games will be played at Minute Maid Park in Houston.

LSU will start their conference slate with a trip to Mississippi State on March 15-17. The Bulldogs will be looking to improve after failing to make the SEC tournament last year. After that, LSU will have a rematch of the national championship against the Florida Gators at home from March 22-24. If you are looking for a series to catch at Alex Box Stadium, that would be one to go to.

LSU travels to Arkansas, hosts Vandy, travels to Tennessee, travels to Missouri, hosts Auburn, hosts Texas A&M, travels to Alabama, and will host Ole Miss to round out the regular season.

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LSU women’s basketball announces 2023-24 SEC schedule

The Tigers’ slate is headlined by a home game against South Carolina.

LSU’s women’s basketball team enters the 2023-24 season looking to repeat as national champions after capturing the title in the second season under coach [autotag]Kim Mulkey[/autotag].

Now, the Tigers know their full slate of games for the upcoming campaign.

LSU’s non-conference schedule had already been released, and on Wednesday, the SEC released the full slate of conference games for the season, as well.

The Tigers’ schedule is headlined by a home game against South Carolina, which was one of just two losses LSU suffered last season. The team will also face Texas A&M, Auburn and Alabama two times in a home-and-home.

LSU enters the year with another loaded roster and high expectations. Stars from last year’s team are back in [autotag]Angel Reese[/autotag] and [autotag]Flau’Jae Johnson[/autotag], and the team also added a pair of All-American transfers in [autotag]Hailey Van Lith[/autotag] and [autotag]Aneesah Morrow[/autotag] as Mulkey prepares to push for championship No. 5 in her career.

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Looking at the expected win totals for every team on LSU’s 2023 schedule

Here’s what’s expected of every team on LSU’s 2023 schedule.

We’re less than two months away from the kickoff of the 2023 college football season.

LSU will begin against Florida State in Orlando — a rematch of last year’s opener with even more juice behind it this time with both programs having playoff aspirations.

That game is a reason LSU’s strength of schedule ranks among the nation’s best. Today, we’ll take a look at the projected win totals for all of LSU’s opponents in an attempt to get a read on the toughest games and what’s expected from LSU’s peers.

For each opponent, you’ll see a format like this: win total / over odds / under odds.

All lines are from BetMGM’s online sportsbook.

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LSU women’s basketball home and away SEC opponents revealed for 2023-24

LSU coach Kim Mulkey and her team will be looking to repeat as national champions in the 2023-24 season.

LSU coach [autotag]Kim Mulkey[/autotag] and her team will be looking to repeat as national champions in the 2023-24 season, and they now have a better idea of what that gauntlet is going to look like.

The SEC announced the full slate of opponents — both home and away — for each women’s basketball team on Wednesday morning. For LSU, the slate is highlighted by a home matchup against South Carolina, which handed the Tigers one of only two losses suffered last season and the only one during the regular season.

LSU is among the most talented teams in the country again. Though it loses [autotag]Alexis Morris[/autotag], it brings back [autotag]Angel Reese[/autotag] and Flau’Jae Johnson while adding a pair of big-time transfers in [autotag]Hailey Van Lith[/autotag] and [autotag]Aneesah Morrow[/autotag].

Here’s the full list of SEC opponents for the Tigers.

Times, TV info set for LSU football games vs. Grambling, Mississippi State

LSU will face Grambling in a night game at Death Valley before traveling to Starkville for a morning kickoff.

We already know that the LSU Tigers will begin the 2023 season in primetime when they face Florida State in Orlando at 6:30 p.m. CT on Sept. 3. Now, times and broadcast details have been set for Weeks 2 and 3 contests against Grambling and Mississippi State.

The Tigers will face Grambling at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 9 in a game that will be stream-only on ESPN+ and SEC Network+. This will be the first-ever meeting between the two programs and LSU’s second game against an HBCU school after it hosted Southern last season.

Then, on Sept. 16, the Tigers will travel to Davis-Wade Stadium in Starkville to take on the Bulldogs for a morning kickoff at 11 a.m. on ESPN.

LSU took last season’s game 31-16 and hasn’t lost in Starkville since 2017. This will be the first time the Tigers have faced new MSU coach Zach Arnett, who took over after Mike Leach unexpectedly passed away in December.

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