LSU defeated the University of Alabama-Birmingham on Saturday September 7th in Tiger Stadium 56-17 and subsequently moved into the Top 10 national rankings.

LSU is now ranked #9 in the AP top 25.

Quarterback Zach Mettenberger threw a career high five touchdown passes.

Receiver Odell Beckham Jr. was named the SEC Special Teams Player of the Week after collecting 231 all-purpose yards in addition to a 100 yard missed Field Goal return for a touchdown.  Beckham also had three touchdown receptions.

90,037 attended the game in Baton Rouge.

LSU plays Kent St. this Saturday September 14th at Tiger Stadium.  Kick-off is at 6pm.  You can hear all the LSU Football games on 1130 the Tiger.

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