As we look toward the future of college football, the SEC has just announced the 2022 football schedule for LSU. The schedule promises to be an exciting one, full of challenging match-ups that should keep fans on the edge of their seats throughout the season.
LSU Tigers Football: A Look Ahead
The LSU Tigers are coming off of a solid 2021 season, where they finished with a record of 6-6. While it wasn’t the most successful season for the program, the team showed promise in many areas of the game. With a talented roster and a new coaching staff in place, there is reason to believe that 2022 could be a breakout year for LSU football.
The schedule for the 2022 season includes some exciting match-ups both at home and on the road. Below, we take a closer look at each game on the schedule.
LSU vs. UCLA – September 3rd
The first game on the schedule for LSU is a tough one. The Tigers will travel to the west coast to take on the UCLA Bruins in their season opener. UCLA is coming off of a 7-6 season in 2021, but they have a talented roster and should pose a challenge for LSU. It will be interesting to see how the new LSU coaching staff handles their first game against a formidable opponent.
McNeese State vs. LSU – September 10th
The second game of the season for LSU takes place at home, as they host in-state opponent McNeese State. McNeese State is an FCS program that finished with a record of 1-9 in 2021. This should be a game that LSU can win easily, and it will be a good opportunity for the team to work out any kinks before heading into a tough stretch of games.
LSU vs. Central Michigan – September 17th
The third game of the season for LSU is against Central Michigan. Central Michigan finished with a record of 7-6 in 2021 and should provide a challenge for LSU. However, this is still a game that LSU should be able to win, especially if they are able to establish a strong running game.
LSU vs. Mississippi State – September 24th
The first SEC game of the season for LSU comes against Mississippi State. Mississippi State is coming off of a disappointing season in 2021, finishing with a record of 4-8. However, they have a talented quarterback in Will Rogers and will look to bounce back in 2022. This will be a tough test for LSU, especially on the road.
LSU vs. Auburn – October 1st
The second SEC game of the season for LSU is against Auburn. Auburn is coming off of a solid season in 2021, finishing with a record of 7-6. This will be a tough game for LSU, especially since it is on the road. If LSU wants to be competitive in the SEC West, they will need to win games like this against tough opponents.
Kentucky vs. LSU – October 8th
LSU’s third SEC game of the season comes against Kentucky. Kentucky finished with a record of 6-7 in 2021 and is still looking to establish themselves as a contender in the SEC East. This is a game that LSU should be able to win, especially since it is at home.
LSU vs. Florida – October 15th
The fourth SEC game of the season for LSU comes against Florida. Florida is coming off of a solid season in 2021, finishing with a record of 8-4. This will be a tough game for LSU, especially since it is on the road. If LSU wants to make a statement in the SEC, they will need to win games like this against strong opponents.
Ole Miss vs. LSU – October 22nd
LSU’s fifth SEC game of the season comes against Ole Miss. Ole Miss is coming off of a solid season in 2021, finishing with a record of 10-3. This will be a tough game for LSU, especially since it is on the road. If LSU wants to be competitive in the SEC West, they will need to win games like this against strong opponents.
LSU vs. Alabama – November 5th
The sixth SEC game of the season for LSU comes against the always-tough Alabama Crimson Tide. Alabama is coming off of a national championship in 2021 and will be the heavy favorite in this game. However, LSU has played Alabama tough in recent years and could potentially pull off an upset if they play their best game.
Arkansas vs. LSU – November 12th
LSU’s seventh SEC game of the season is against Arkansas. Arkansas is coming off of a solid season in 2021, finishing with a record of 8-5. This will be a tough game for LSU, especially since it is on the road. However, if LSU wants to be competitive in the SEC, they will need to win games like this against tough opponents.
LSU vs. Louisiana Tech – November 19th
The final home game of the season for LSU is against Louisiana Tech. Louisiana Tech finished with a record of 3-9 in 2021 and is not expected to be competitive against LSU. This should be a game that LSU can win easily, and it will be a good opportunity for the team to get some younger players some experience.
Texas A&M vs. LSU – November 24th
The final game of the regular season for LSU is against in-state rival Texas A&M. Texas A&M is coming off of a solid season in 2021, finishing with a record of 9-4. This will be a tough game for LSU, especially since it is on the road. However, this is a game that LSU must win if they want to stay competitive in the SEC West.
Conclusion
The 2022 football schedule for LSU promises to be an exciting one, full of challenging match-ups that should keep fans on the edge of their seats throughout the season. While the schedule is tough, LSU has a talented roster and a new coaching staff in place that should help them be competitive in the SEC. It will be interesting to see how this team develops over the course of the season, and whether they are able to live up to expectations.
