Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry calls out LSU for raising football ticket prices
By David Wasson
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Not only is the LSU Tigers fanbase starting to turn on coach Brian Kelly and the team is getting trolled by opposing team’s official X/Twitter accounts, but now the governor’s mansion is weighing in on the cost of even going to Tiger Stadium.
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry (R) took to social media Sunday to criticize the school’s potential move to raise ticket prices in 2026 in the wake of LSU’s lackluster season to date.
The Tigers entered Week 9 ranked No. 20 in the country but departed it with a 5-3 record and 2-3 mark in SEC play after absorbing a 49-25 beating at the hands of the visiting No. 3 Texas A&M Aggies.
The 49 points allowed were the most points against a ranked LSU team at Tiger Stadium since Georgia scored 52 in 2008, and the Tigers are now 4-5 in their last 9 SEC contests.
The LSU Board of Supervisors approved a plan to increase ticket prices at Tiger Stadium by up to $125 in certain sections for the 2026 season. Some upper deck seats will remain unaffected, but premium seating areas are set to see the largest increases – in an effort to generate over $4.5 million in additional revenue. The plan also increases the cost of parking permits.
An APSE national award-winning writer and editor, David Wasson has almost four decades of experience in the print journalism business in Florida and Alabama. His work has also appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times and several national magazines and websites. He also hosts Gulfshore Sports with David Wasson, weekdays from 3-5 pm across Southwest Florida and on FoxSportsFM.com. His Twitter handle: @JustDWasson.
