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LSU adding football series vs. Rice

LSU football will meet Rice at NRG Stadium in Houston in 2020 and play the Owls at Tiger Stadium in 2024 the schools announced today. The 2020 game will be played on Sept. 19 with the 2024 game taking place on Sept. 7. The two school had previously agreed to play in Baton Rouge in 2018.

LSU football has made it a priority to play regularly in Houston which is a hub for top recruits and LSU alumni. LSU beat Wisconsin, 28-24, at NRG Stadium in the 2014 season opener. The Tigers closed last season with a 56-27 win over Texas Tech in the Texas Bowl.