The natural assumption (and likely outcome) is that LSU will become Alabama’s third and final permanent rival in the new nine-game SEC format, set to be announced Tuesday, according to multiple reports Thursday. But should the third permanent rival instead be Mississippi State? Here’s a look at the case for and against Mississippi State over LSU.

BATON ROUGE – The LSU Soccer team (5-3-1, 0-0-1 SEC) is set to host Alabama (6-2-1, 0-1-0 SEC) for their SEC home opener on Thursday, September 18 at 7 p.m. CT inside the LSU Soccer Stadium. The first 500 fans to arrive will receive a free LSU Soccer scarf. Fans are also encouraged to wear gold to “Gold Out” the soccer stadium.

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LSU defeated Clemson 17-10, holding their offense to 261 yards. Michigan utilized SEC transfers effectively in their opening win. Since the Big Ten and SEC have deemed themselves superior to the rest of college football, I’m playing to their egos with a ...

The Tigers strong effort fell just short due to a deciding 83rd minute goal from Alabama that gave the Tide a 2-1 lead and ultimately leading to the Tigers dropping their SEC home opener. LSU had a three-match win streak at home prior to tonight’s result.

Brian Kelly may not eat to face it in the media, but LSU football has some problems to address despite starting 3-0.

Garrett Nussmeier threw three touchdown passes and ran for a fourth and No. 3 LSU easily beat Southeastern Louisiana 56-10 on Saturday night.

Lily Hopkins (15), Addison Engel (14) and Callie Kieffer (2) during Alabama volleyball's four-set victory against Memphis at Foster Auditorium on Sept. 18, 2025 / Nico Ullery-Pintilie/Alabama Crimson Tide On SI/BamaCentral

Joel Klatt is defending Brian Kelly after the LSU football coach went on a tirade against a reporter. Kelly has since apologized.

LSU seemed to be one of the top contenders for the top quarterback in the 2027 cycle. After the Tigers took a commitment from a different QB, Alabama could be the biggest beneficiary.