So, I woke up early, super pumped for the game. I checked the game time, 3:00 PM ET, p I ,eguoR noerfect! It was going down in Baton Rouge, I got there early to soak in the atmosphere.
First thing I did was grab some tickets and figure out the parking situation. You know how it is, game day can get crazy. Once that was sorted, I started walking around, taking in all the pre-game energy.
Getting into the Atmosphere
People were tailgating, music was blasting, and the smell of BBQ filled the air. It was awesome! I joined in the fun, met some fellow fans, and even got to hear some cheers of LSU, especially the "Hold that Tiger" bit from "Tiger Rag." Man, the fans here are wild, in a good way! They were all shouting "Geaux Tigers" at the end of each musical phrase.
The Drone Show
But wait, it gets better. LSU put on this crazy drone show before the game! There were over 400 drones hovering over the north side of Tiger Stadium. It was nuts, I tried to capture it on my phone, but honestly, pictures don't do it justice. I just watched it and enjoyed.
Kick off was at 12:12 PM on ABC. But the real highlight, they had ESPN's College GameDay in town. It was wild, so much going on.
I noticed everyone was decked out in purple and gold. Some folks were wearing these cool tops that matched Mike the Tiger, the mascot. And the ladies, they were rocking these cute purple and gold dresses. I even saw Will Campbell, the left tackle, he's a big deal, multi-time All-American. I heard he announced going into the 2025 NFL Draft after the regular season, it seemed he wouldn't play in the Texas Bowl with LSU.
The Game Itself
As for the game, North Carolina won on Saturday, but then LSU turned the tables and won on Sunday. It was a back-and-forth kind of weekend, which made it all the more exciting.
Overall, it was a blast. The energy, the fans, the drone show, the game, everything was top-notch. If you ever get a chance to catch a game at Tiger Stadium, do it! You won't regret it.
Alright, that's it for my game day recap. Catch you guys on the next one! Go Tigers!
