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• No barbecue at the tailgate? Governor asks football fans to pause grilling on game day Play Video

  August 30, 2023 1:24 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Louisiana leaders are suggesting that football fans adjust their game day rituals as the state continues to warn residents of the risk for rapidly spreading wildfires. The message came Wednesday as Governor John Bel Edwards and other state officials gave an update on the wildfires that... more »

• WATCH: Coach Brian Kelly previews LSU's season-opener

  August 28, 2023 11:21 AM

  BATON ROUGE - LSU Head Coach Brian Kelly held his first game preview of the 2023 regular season Monday, looking ahead to the Tiger's season-opener against Florida State this weekend. The game will air at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 3 on WBRZ, Channel 2. Subscribe to the WBRZ YouTube... more »

• LSU's campus mounds among oldest known man-made structures in North America

  August 22, 2022 3:36 PM

  BATON ROUGE - New research shows the LSU Campus Mounds, one of the college's most significant landmarks, are some of the oldest man-made structures in all of North America. LSU shared details Monday from the study by the American Journal of Science , saying a charred mammal bone fragment... more »

• Saints officially announce Tyrann Mathieu's return to New Orleans

  May 2, 2022 9:24 AM

  NEW ORLEANS - The Honey Badger is officially coming home to play for the Saints. Honey, he’s home ???? #Saints pic.twitter.com/dWTCcA0yab — New Orleans Saints (@Saints) May 4, 2022 New Orleans native and LSU fan-favorite Tyrann Mathieu, who visited with the... more »

• Garth Brooks fans roll up early for a party before the party Play Video

  April 30, 2022 2:43 PM

  BATON ROUGE - As Garth Brooks takes over Tiger Stadium, fans are "rollin'" in, "movin' with the motion of a melody." Hours before the concert, the parking lots were looking like a typical game day. "It's a good chance to tailgate like it's football season," tailgater Patrick Ingraffia said.... more »

• 102,000 tickets sold for Garth Brooks Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge

  December 15, 2021 7:43 AM

  BATON ROUGE - After country music legend Garth Brooks announced his upcoming spring concert at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, local fans have responded in droves. According to a Wednesday news release, a total of 102,000 tickets have been purchased for the April 30 concert, making it one of... more »

• Interview: Garth Brooks on upcoming spring concert at Tiger Stadium Play Video

  December 9, 2021 6:47 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The capital area is ready to welcome Garth Brooks to Tiger Stadium for his April 30 concert, and the country music star is more than ready to return to Baton Rouge. Brooks joined WBRZ's morning news show, 2une In , on Thursday morning at 6:15 a.m.... more »

• Garth Brooks 'Callin' Baton Rouge' to announce spring concert at Tiger Stadium Play Video

  December 1, 2021 8:41 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Iconic singer and songwriter Garth Brooks will be performing some of his many classic country music songs for a Baton Rouge audience this spring. The multi-award-winning singer's concert is set for April 30 at Tiger Stadium. Over the years, Brooks has entertained audiences with classics... more »

• Anticipation high as tailgating returns to LSU campus after year-long hiatus Play Video

  September 10, 2021 10:23 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Familiar sights once taken for granted, like fans finding the perfect spot to park their trailer and tents popping up by the dozen, were common around the LSU campus Friday. All were signs of the return of a more normal gameday. "It's riding a bike,"... more »

• Governor signs bill requiring national anthem at Louisiana sporting events

  June 16, 2021 5:24 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Governor John Bel Edwards signed legislation this week that will require the national anthem before sporting events. Effective on Aug. 1, the law will mandate the playing of the anthem before any competitive athletic event held in a venue that is funded in any way by... more »

• LSU planning to expand Alex Box Stadium attendance to 50 percent, pending approval

  March 2, 2021 4:46 PM

  BATON ROUGE - LSU's athletic department plans to expand attendance at its outdoor venues in the spring after the governor announced the state would loosen its coronavirus restrictions effective Wednesday. LSU Athletics released a statement Tuesday afternoon saying it would expand capacity to 50 percent, pending approval from the... more »

• LSU to announce additional details on football games, address its current COVID response Play Video

  September 16, 2020 9:56 AM

  BATON ROUGE - LSU is scheduled to update the public on its COVID response Wednesday morning. The university's interim President, Thomas Galligan will join Athletic Director Scott Woodward at 10 a.m. in addressing details related to what football games will look like amid the on-going COVID-19 pandemic. According... more »

• No alcohol sold at Tiger Stadium for at least game 1

  September 10, 2020 4:50 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Tiger Stadium will not serve alcohol to the fans who will fill a quarter of its seats during the first LSU football game this fall. In an email Thursday, stadium officials said they do not anticipate serving alcohol in general or premium areas for at least... more »

• LSU Tiger Band to hold first in-person outdoor practice Tuesday Play Video

  August 31, 2020 5:25 PM

  BATON ROUGE – After weeks of meeting and performing together over the internet, the LSU Tiger Band will hold its first in-person practice on Tuesday. This first practice of the 2020-2021 school year will be scaled back compared to years past. “Only certain sections are going to come... more »

• LSU warns of 'significant' revenue losses: 'Tens of millions' because Tiger Stadium won't be filled

  August 7, 2020 3:14 PM

  BATON ROUGE – LSU warned of the financial toll the coronavirus could have on athletics Friday. In a letter to Tiger Athletic Foundation donors, Scott Woodward revealed TAF has created a new fund that allows fans to make donations directly to support scholarships, healthcare and academic support for student-athletes.... more »

• LSU outfits football helmets with face shields

  July 31, 2020 11:10 AM

  BATON ROUGE - LSU Football helmets appear to be outfitted with a face shield ahead of a coronavirus-altered season. An account for the team's equipment managers posted a message on social media with a picture of an upgraded helmet: "Adapt. Adjust. Splash shields ready to go." The shield... more »

• LSU's plan for ticketing, seating in Tiger Stadium this football season Play Video

  July 31, 2020 10:19 AM

  BATON ROUGE – LSU released a preliminary plan for seating and ticketing related to football games inside Tiger Stadium this fall. C lick HERE for the latest on coronavirus in Louisiana . Click HERE to watch late-breaking, live news reports about changes to LSU amid COVID-19. The SEC... more »

• Officials debate the wisdom of reopening Tiger Stadium this fall

  June 29, 2020 11:12 AM

  While some are eager to see LSU's football fans return to Tiger Stadium on game days, others are apprehensive as they consider how such large gatherings might lead to even more COVID-19 outbreaks. According to the LSU Reveille , LSU's Interim President Tom Galligan indicated that said he'd like... more »

• Tiger Stadium lit in crimson and gold to pay tribute to George Floyd

  June 9, 2020 10:37 AM

  BATON ROUGE - On Monday night Tiger Stadium paid tribute to the late George Floyd. The stadium was lit in crimson and gold, his high school's colors. On Tuesday morning, the university tweeted, "We honor the life of George Floyd. #BlackLivesMatter" We honor the life of... more »

• LSU rolls out new turf in Tiger Stadium overnight Play Video

  May 21, 2020 11:06 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Every southern beauty knows the importance of setting aside some time for the occasional makeover, and a makeover is exactly what LSU's Tiger Stadium got on Wednesday. The 96-year-old belle's beauty treatment was in the form of a new field. Crews with Athletic Turf Solutions... more »

• Students arrested for illegal Tiger Stadium joyrides caught on video Play Video

  February 28, 2020 9:10 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Three LSU students were arrested for allegedly breaking into Tiger Stadium and joyriding on stolen ATV's across the field on two separate occasions. Earlier this month WBRZ obtained video of one of the joyriding incidents. >Click here to view the video< LSU Police say... more »

• Drainage improvements underway at Tiger Stadium Play Video

  January 30, 2020 9:38 PM

  BATON ROUGE - LSU's season might be over, but the work inside Tiger Stadium is not done yet. Crews have ripped up the turf and other layers underneath to make upgrades to the drainage system. "It's like your tires in your car, they always degrade," LSU's Associate Athletic Director... more »

• Ed Orgeron named Home Depot Coach of the Year

  December 11, 2019 1:45 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Add Coach O to the list of LSU players and coaches earning accolades heading into the Peach Bowl. On Wednesday, Orgeron was announced as the Home Depot Coach of the Year. The winner is selected annually by ESPN and ABC college football analysts. Ed... more »

• $13 beers? Louisiana brews? LSU organizes survey ahead of alcohol sales at Tiger Stadium

  July 29, 2019 5:04 PM

  BATON ROUGE – LSU is testing the taste buds of its season ticket holders in a survey about what beer they’d drink and how much is too much to pay for it when alcohol is sold at Tiger Stadium soon. The survey , which season ticket holders received Monday,... more »

• LSU's first Saturday night game was 87-years ago this week, relive it here

  October 4, 2018 1:44 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Eighty-seven years ago this week, LSU turned football into a “nocturnal spectacle” - as Tiger Stadium hosted its first night game. The Morning Advocate – now The Advocate – highlighted what was to sports writers at the time a bizarre time change. The Tigers faced the... more »

• LSU installs metal detectors for the first home game of the season Play Video

  September 5, 2018 3:33 PM

  BATON ROUGE - LSU installed 15 metal detectors in Tiger Stadium by Saturday. It's part of a plan to have the security measures at every entrance to the stadium by next year. The metal detectors were at Gates 23-28 Saturday. Keys, coins, belts, watches and jewelry can stay... more »

• As LSU prepares for Auburn, fans see lower tailgating turnout Play Video

  October 13, 2017 11:31 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Those gathering around Tiger Stadium Friday night for tailgating, say they've noticed lower turnout for pre-game activities. "It's been a late arriving crowd, tailgater Charles Smith said. "The crowds in the stadium have been marginal at best and if you look online you see there's a lot... more »

• Friends create lifelong bond strengthened by tailgate tradition Play Video

  September 9, 2017 11:33 PM

  BATON ROUGE - If you're ever at a tailgate, you've probably seen Thomas Lamont and Paul Felker. Their friendship spans about 50 years when the two first became close in grade school. "We've been buddies since 8th grade," Felker said. "There's a bunch of us that went to... more »

• LSU Football unveils new ticket package, will sell wine and beer

  August 16, 2017 1:25 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Tiger Stadium is offering a new ticket package to fans including a chance to purchase alcohol inside Death Valley. According to a news release, the new Skyline Club will feature an all-you-can eat special menu. Wine and beer will be available for an additional cost. ... more »

• We've got a Saturday night in Death Valley

  July 25, 2017 11:30 AM

  BATON ROUGE – We know there will be at least one “Saturday night in Death Valley.” LSU announced Tuesday, it's 2017 home opener against Chattanooga on September 9 will kickoff at 6:30 p.m. The LSU-Chattanooga game will be televised on the SEC Network Alternate channel. It’s the first... more »

• LSU Police investigating burglary at Tiger Stadium

  April 14, 2017 12:50 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Police are investigating reports of a burglary inside LSU's Tiger Stadium early Friday morning. University officials say received reports of people inside the stadium sometime around midnight. LSU's Division of Strategic Communications has not released any other details about the crime. It is unclear whether anything... more »

• LSU PD: three arrested for breaking into Tiger Stadium overnight

  March 31, 2017 2:01 PM

  BATON ROUGE – LSU Police say that three individuals have been arrested for breaking into Tiger Stadium on Friday around 1 a.m. Officers arrested 21-year-old Cade Broussard, 20-year-old Seth Broussard and 22-year-old Frederick Herrera. According to police, the individuals entered through a boarded up window and were attempting to... more »

• Trio arrested for trespassing in Tiger Stadium

  February 28, 2017 9:41 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Three people were arrested for trespassing in Tiger Stadium last Wednesday evening. According to arrest records, the group jumped over a fence to enter the stadium on Feb. 22 just before midnight. A security guard located the three, secured them and contacted LSUPD, according to... more »

• 5 times in 5 weeks, more arrests made for trespassing in Tiger Stadium

  February 4, 2017 9:20 PM

  BATON ROUGE – For the fifth time in just as many weeks, someone was arrested for breaking into Tiger Stadium. University spokesperson Ernie Ballard confirmed to WBRZ that five male juveniles were caught in Tiger Stadium around 1:41 p.m. Saturday. The individuals were charged with unauthorized entry into a... more »

• OU students arrested for breaking into Tiger Stadium

  January 29, 2017 4:46 PM

  BATON ROUGE – LSU Police say two University of Oklahoma students have been arrested for breaking into Tiger Stadium Sunday afternoon. Around noon Sunday, LSU Police responded to a report of two men trespassing inside the stadium. The two men attempted to run away when officers made contact with... more »

• Third break-in reported at Tiger Stadium in past three weeks

  January 23, 2017 5:03 PM

  BATON ROUGE – A third burglary at Tiger Stadium has occurred in the past three weeks, according to the LSU Police crime log. The most recent incident occurred on Sunday between noon and 2:30 p.m. Sunday's reported burglary is the third this month, following a burglary on Jan.... more »

• Second break-in reported at Tiger Stadium this month

  January 17, 2017 1:07 PM

  BATON ROUGE – A break-in was reported at Tiger Stadium this weekend, according to LSU officials. LSU officers were dispatched to the stadium in reference to a burglary on Sunday morning. Officials say that unknown individuals gained entry into the stadium between 7 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m.... more »

• Vandals deface grass at LSU's Tiger Stadium Play Video

  January 4, 2017 5:23 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Vandals defaced the turf at Tiger Stadium in an overnight attack that may have lasted as long as 65 minutes. A crime log for LSU Police shows a report of a burglary at the stadium at 11:25 Tuesday night. A published “incident end date/time” stamp seems... more »

• ESPN: Alabama fans broke into Tiger Stadium, defaced tiger eye on field

  November 5, 2016 10:21 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Alabama fans broke into Tiger Stadium and defaced the tiger eye in the middle of the field overnight. ESPN reported the Alabama fans were from Maryland and managed to get inside the stadium around 3 Saturday morning. Alabama faces LSU in Tiger Stadium Saturday night. ... more »

• LSU's big plays propel Tigers past Southern Miss, 45-10

  October 15, 2016 3:44 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Derrius Guice broke loose for touchdowns of 61 and 20 yards early in the third quarter, and LSU use a slew of big plays in the second half to break open what had been an unexpectedly close game and defeat Southern Mississippi 45-10 on Saturday night. LSU... more »

• LSU wins 34-13; offense revived after QB change

  September 10, 2016 5:01 PM

  BATON ROUGE - With Brandon Harris benched, backup quarterback Danny Etling quickly revived the LSU offense to give LSU the lead against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks. Replacing struggling starter Brandon Harris on LSU's third possession, Etling opened with three straight scoring drives, and the Tigers pulled away for a... more »