It's T-Minus 40 days until LSU's 2017 season opener lifts off in Houston's NRG Stadium against first-time opponent BYU. Each day until then, here's an LSU sports fact (mostly football but with a sprinkling of other sports) that has a connection to the state of Texas or season openers:
LSU has had eight 100-yard rushers in its current six-game winning streak over Texas A&M, which includes a 41-24 victory in the Cotton Bowl to cap the 2010 season and a 5-0 record against the Aggies ever since they joined the SEC in 2012.
The Tigers have had a 100-yard rusher in every game, including two in 2014 and two in the Cotton Bowl.