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• One year later, Jimmy Burrow reminisces on LSU's national title, 'best season ever' Play Video

  January 13, 2021 8:44 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Over the last calendar year, there are plenty of moments we'd wish to forget. Jan. 13, 2020, the night LSU completed the 'best season ever' by hoisting the national championship trophy, is not among them. That night, was just one year ago. "It does seem... more »

• LSU student traveled from Tiger Stadium to the Superdome on foot for a purpose

  February 16, 2020 3:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE - On Jan. 13 history was made for LSU fans, but to one LSU student that day meant something more. LSU engineering student, Dante Hebert, conquered a 125 mile run along the Mississippi River levee from Tiger Stadium to the Superdome the day of the 2020 National... more »

• UPDATE: Coach O throwing first pitch in LSU Baseball's season-opener

  February 13, 2020 4:29 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The coach of the reigning champion LSU Football team will throw out the first pitch of the Tigers' 2020 baseball season. LSU Athletics say Coach Ed Orgeron will be the first guest to throw out an opening pitch when the Tigers take on Indiana in Alex... more »

• LSU rakes in royalties amid Championship win, gear sales Play Video

  January 21, 2020 10:26 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A week removed from LSU's title game victory over Clemson, retailers like Bengals and Bandits are still seeing championship merchandise fly off store shelves. "It's definitely not a normal January," Patrick Wilson of Bengals and Bandits said. "We've been busy, very busy in-store and online." The rush... more »

• Hometown Hero: Lafourche deputy runs into Coach O between recruiting visits

  January 21, 2020 1:49 PM

  LAFOURCHE PARISH - After leading the LSU Tigers to victory in the National Championship, Coach Ed Orgeron is still on the road. On the heels of a whirlwind trip to meet President Trump in Washington D.C., where the beloved Coach and his team of Tigers were honored, Orgeron is... more »

• Academic interest in LSU fueled by perfect football season

  January 20, 2020 2:00 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Students interested in attending LSU have slightly increased amid LSU’s perfect football season, data released by the university showed Monday, a week after the National Championship game. Interest in LSU has been up since August and has remained consistently ahead of last year, the university said.... more »

• Sunday Journal- An analysis of a perfect season for the LSU Tigers Play Video

  January 20, 2020 12:30 PM

  BATON ROUGE - In this episode of Sunday Journal, enjoy a recap of the LSU Tigers' perfect season, which culminated with their victory over Clemson, earning LSU their fourth national championship win. Chris Blair, the voice of the LSU Tigers, stopped by to speak with John Pastorek about the... more »

• LSU students required to make up two days of classes missed due to National Championship

  January 17, 2020 10:04 AM

  BATON ROUGE - LSU says students will have to make up the two days they had off for the National Championship. The registrar's office sent the following message to students, Friday morning: Due to classes being cancelled on Jan. 13 and 14 for the national championship, the university... more »

• Trophy visits children's hospital before heading to LSU

  January 16, 2020 7:03 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Our Lady of the Lake Children's Hospital welcomed a very special guest Thursday afternoon and it was a hit! Hospital staff and patients lined up to take a picture with the National Championship Trophy. The visit was a surprise to OLOL, which says it received a... more »

• Hundreds of LSU fans turn out for photos with championship trophy Play Video

  January 15, 2020 10:18 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Just two days removed from watching their team win the national title, LSU fans showed up to the Rouses on Burbank Drive to get a photo with the championship trophy. "No line was going to stop me," Yvonne Naylor said. "I was going to get in... more »

• Arrest warrant issued for Odell Beckham Jr. after post-championship video surfaces Play Video

  January 15, 2020 4:38 PM

  NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans Police Department has issued a warrant for the arrest of former LSU football star Odell Beckham Jr. A statement from the NOPD says the current Cleveland Browns wide receiver is facing a simple battery charge for slapping the rear of a security guard... more »

• 'He elevates Louisiana;' Lafourche Parish celebrating Coach O's title win Play Video

  January 14, 2020 9:51 PM

  Larose - Tuesday afternoon in Larose was relatively quiet following LSU's win Monday night. After a long night, a feeling of exhaustion lingered that was only trumped by a feeling of pride. "Geaux Tigers, Geaux Coach O," Lafourche Parish resident Ann Adams said. More than just celebrating the... more »

• Clemson remains gracious in the face of defeat

  January 14, 2020 12:06 PM

  The Clemson Tigers were gracious when addressing LSU's win. Coach Dabo Swinney is quoted in a tweet, saying, "Tonight was about LSU. I thought they played a beautiful game. Joe Burrow was tremendous and their receivers made incredible plays." Coach Swinney: "Tonight was about LSU. I thought... more »

• WATCH: Coach Orgeron presented with championship trophy, holds news conference Play Video

  January 14, 2020 9:24 AM

  As the entire nation celebrated LSU's 42-25 victory over Clemson in the National Championship, Coach Ed Orgeron led a post-game press conference Tuesday morning, around 9 a.m. During the conference, Coach O and Linebacker, Patrick Queen answered a host of questions about their historic winning season and the Championship... more »

• WATCH: A four minute pre-game interview with President Trump

  January 14, 2020 8:52 AM

  NEW ORLEANS - President Trump enjoyed Monday's night's National Championship game in the New Orleans Superdome, but he also took a moment to address a few serious subjects during a four-minute, pre-game interview with WWL/WUPL's Katie Moore . Moore began the interview by asking the President for his thoughts... more »

• Watch EVERY LSU hype video from this season

  January 13, 2020 5:58 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Check out all of LSU's hype videos from this championship season: I Remember Rock Bottom That’s Why I Know Where I’m Going… So Let’s GEAUX pic.twitter.com/qkBpXpp15q — LSU Football (@LSUfootball) January 13, 2020 You’ve Raised the Standard. Now Finish What... more »

• Celebrating LSU's dream season with 2une In Play Video

  January 13, 2020 8:55 AM

  The day that LSU fans have been waiting for has arrived, the National Championship Game is only hours away, with kick off happening Monday night at 7 p.m.! And all Monday morning, 2une In is taking audiences through some of the greatest moments of LSU's dream season and providing... more »

• WATCH: Devoted LSU fan brings Tiger-themed decor to a new level Play Video

  January 13, 2020 8:17 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A diehard LSU fan takes audiences into his impressive 'Tiger themed' home, a tasteful shrine to his favorite team. more »

• Drew Brees, Joe Burrow meet at final LSU practice Sunday

  January 12, 2020 10:02 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - Saints quarterback Drew Brees attended LSU's final practice ahead of Monday's National Championship game. Practice was held at the Saints training facility in Metairie. Brees and LSU star quarterback Joe Burrow also met for the first time. "You were my idol growing up," Burrow... more »

• Here's how to watch WBRZ's live coverage of LSU's championship parade Play Video

  January 12, 2020 9:58 AM

  CLICK HERE TO STREAM THE BROADCAST LIVE CLICK HERE for WBRZ Championship coverage stories WBRZ News 2 coverage of LSU's Championship parade through LSU will be seen live Saturday morning on WBRZ and WBRZ +. It will also be streamed live on the WBRZ Facebook page. The... more »

• Superdome security involved in overnight shootout

  January 11, 2020 3:54 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - Superdome security officers were involved in a shootout with two intruders Saturday morning. Around 3 a.m. officers say they saw two people trying to enter an unauthorized area. When security approached them one of the suspects began shooting. Security fired back, but no one... more »

• Retailers dole out National Championship gear in celebration of LSU's big win Play Video

  January 10, 2020 1:11 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - Well before the LSU Tiger's brought home the big win by defeating Clemson in the National Championship, stores like Academy Sports and Outdoors were prepared to help fans celebrate. In a creative marketing technique, on the Friday before the game, the store announced it had received... more »

• Limousine company busy ahead of championship weekend Play Video

  January 8, 2020 6:52 PM

  BATON ROUGE - For the last couple of weeks, LSU fans have been busy arranging their plans for the weekend and Monday's National Championship. For those looking to travel in style with a large group, they're booking rides through limousine services. Carl Dawson with Distinct Limousine Services in Baton... more »

• LSU allotment of title game tickets sold out Play Video

  January 2, 2020 8:50 PM

  BATON ROUGE - All of LSU's 20,000 tickets for this month's national championship game have already been sold. The tickets ranged from $425 and $875. If you weren't lucky enough to get one of those tickets, the secondhand market is your best bet. However, you aren't alone in wanting... more »