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While LSU doesn’t necessarily have a true natural rival as the only power conference program in the state of Louisiana, it has quite a few around the SEC that have developed due to both regional factors and others.
The Tigers’ biggest rival historically is probably Ole Miss, and they also have a long-running series with Arkansas, known as the Battle for the Boot. Though they’ve only become more prominent in recent years, rivalries with former SEC West foe Alabama and cross-division opponent Florida have seen the heat turned up, as well.
Now, with Texas and Oklahoma set to join the SEC, we’ve added a few more historic rivalries to the league slate. With that in mind, where do LSU’s stack up? Here’s how CBS Sports’ Will Backus ranked them.
No. 13 – Arkansas vs. LSU (Battle for the Boot)
LSU and Arkansas played sparingly through the years until 1992 when the Razorbacks’ move to the SEC and the subsequent creation of divisions allowed the border states to become frequent opponents. The SEC even introduced a shiny, golden, boot-shaped trophy (formed by the outline of Arkansas and Louisiana) in 1996 to bring some prestige into this rivalry. Razorback fans have plenty of animosity towards LSU, though the feeling may not be entirely reciprocated with the Tigers’ already full ledger of sworn enemies. LSU leads 42-23-2
Though this rivalry really only kicked into high gear when Arkansas joined the SEC, these teams have been playing their border battle since 1901. We’ve seen wild matchups between the two, but Backus is right that this one has become a bit of an afterthought for Tigers fans.
No. 12 – LSU vs. Ole Miss (Magnolia Bowl)
As a self-confessed lover of offensive football, this rivalry is often a joy to watch. No matter what either team looks like for the rest of the year, the Magnolia Bowl can always…
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Author : LSU Tigers Wire
Publish date : 2024-06-29 17:14:32
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