For the first time in almost a decade, the LSU football team is reportedly having a live tiger on the sideline for its matchup against Alabama.
A wild marquee SEC matchup in Death Valley on Saturday night pits host No. 14 LSU and No. 11 Alabama. With national attention on this ranked game, LSU will reportedly have a special guest on the field throughout the game, and it lives up to their namesake. Multiple reports indicate that a live tiger will be on the field for the first time in almost a decade.
Then Louisiana state Sen. Bill Wheat, R-37th District, confirmed to the Louisiana Illuminator that the live tiger will be on the field for the first time since 2015; beloved mascot Mike VI died in 2016. Mike VII, who has been the school’s mascot since 2017, will not be the tiger on the sideline, according to reports. He lives across from the stadium in an enclosure, and the 8-year-old tiger has never attended a game at Tiger Stadium. Where this tiger attending the game is from and whether he will be taken care of by LSU, remains unclear at the moment. Louisiana Gov.
Surgeon general Ralph Abraham, a veterinarian, was reportedly instrumental in making this happen for LSU. Wheat is also a veterinarian who provided help in the matter. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Report: Live Tiger Mascot Set to Return to Tiger Stadium for LSU vs. Alabama MatchupLouisiana Governor Jeff Landry will bring in a live tiger from an 'out-of-state' refuge for Saturday night in Death Valley.
Read more »
Report: Live Tiger Could Be in Stadium for Alabama's Game at LSUThe Louisiana governor reportedly wants a live tiger back on the sidelines of Tiger Stadium for the first time in almost a decade.
Read more »
LSU Football Set to Visit No. 1 Quarterback in America, LSU Commit Bryce UnderwoodLSU offensive coordinator Joe Sloan set to check in with Underwood, hop on a flight to Michigan on Friday.
Read more »
LSU Tigers Wide Receiver Kyren Lacy Has a Message for Young Recruits Considering LSULacy was vocal when discussing the Bayou Bengals and the platform in Baton Rouge, spoke highly of what the program has to offer.
Read more »
How have first-year Alabama coaches fared vs. LSU over the years?Kalen DeBoer meets Tigers for first time Saturday in Baton Rouge
Read more »
First look: No. 11 Alabama vs. No. 14 LSU predictions, picks and best betsCheck out our expert Alabama vs. LSU predictions and best bets to make today for Saturday's massive SEC clash.
Read more »