LSU, Tulane football kick off 2025 season

Here's a quick look at who's hitting the turf this weekend:

🐯No. 9 LSU begins its season with a banger of a matchup at No. 4 Clemson.

• What we're watching: Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier, who switches this season to the storied No. 18 jersey. He's already an early Heisman favorite, Sports Illustrated reports.
• Watch on ABC or ESPN. Kickoff is at 6:30pm Central on Saturday. Full season schedule.

🌊 Tulane plays at home this weekend against Northwestern.

• What we're watching: Lots of new faces making for a crowd at quarterback, including ex-BYU player Jake Retzlaff, Ball State transfer Kadin Semonza and Brendan Sullivan, who came from Iowa.
• Watch on Saturday at 11am on ESPN U. Full season schedule.

🐆 Southern heads to Mississippi Valley State.

• What we're watching: The Jaguars began their season last weekend with a loss against North Carolina Central University, but explosive plays like an 80-yard touchdown run from Trey Holly show promise for the season.
• Stream on Saturday at 4pm. Full season schedule.