Updated · Louisiana State University Athletics · Nov 13
No. 21 LSU Hosts No. 6 Texas, Retiring Bert Jones' Jersey in Final Home Game
Updated
Updated · Louisiana State University Athletics · Nov 13
No. 21 LSU Hosts No. 6 Texas, Retiring Bert Jones' Jersey in Final Home Game
3 articles · Updated · Louisiana State University Athletics · Nov 13
Summary
6:45 p.m. CT Saturday, No. 21 LSU closes its 2026 home schedule against No. 6 Texas in Tiger Stadium, with Bert Jones' jersey retirement set for halftime during Senior Night.
First meeting in Baton Rouge since 1953, the matchup also revives the programs' series for the first time since LSU's 45-38 win at Texas in 2019.
Texas enters 7-2 after a 34-20 road win over No. 22 Missouri, with Arch Manning throwing for 297 yards and three touchdowns and edge rusher Colin Simmons expected back from an ankle injury.
LSU comes off a 31-13 loss to No. 5 Alabama and is navigating its first stretch of three straight November games against Top 10 opponents, with No. 8 Tennessee next.