It's T-Minus 47 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:
Four Texans were in the starting lineup for LSU when the Tigers beat Ohio State in the BCS national championship game to win the 2007 title. They were quarterback Matt Flynn (Tyler), receiver Brandon LaFell (Houston), left offensive tackle Ciron Black (Tyler) and placekicker Colt David (Grapevine).